Monday
Saturday
MOTORING ART....STANLEY ROSE
An automobile and figure painter now based France. Some of his oil painting are very large and can take up to six weeks to finish. Check out his work at:
www.stanley-rose.com
Wednesday
AFFORDABLE WHEELS
1950 Buick
1960 Mercedes
Pedal cars are more popular than ever. Not only for children, but adults alike. They make quite an aray of cars which include Alfa Romeo 8C Spider, Audi TT Cabriolet, BMW M6 Convertible, Ferrari, Jaguar XK, Mercedes-Benz SL, Porsche Cayenne Turbo and 911, Renault Mégane Trophy Tuning and Volvo C70. Renault makes several different models including one of their Formula One car.
Some of these new ones have a push-push pedal system and others have proper pedals, adjustable seats, working horns and handbrakes. Wow! Prices range from $150 to $350. One thing I don't like is that they are all made out of very durable plastic.
The metal pedal cars from the 20's through the 60's are hot items at the auto auctions and some at pretty hefty prices. They hold shows for pedal cars only selling restored, unrestored and parts. I have a small collection in the States that are unrestored. There are some great restorers around. One of the best I have seen is from the Amish community. There are still companies making metal cars based on the old ones, but they are just not the same.
Today's demon drivers
The line-up
1960 Mercedes
Pedal cars are more popular than ever. Not only for children, but adults alike. They make quite an aray of cars which include Alfa Romeo 8C Spider, Audi TT Cabriolet, BMW M6 Convertible, Ferrari, Jaguar XK, Mercedes-Benz SL, Porsche Cayenne Turbo and 911, Renault Mégane Trophy Tuning and Volvo C70. Renault makes several different models including one of their Formula One car.
Some of these new ones have a push-push pedal system and others have proper pedals, adjustable seats, working horns and handbrakes. Wow! Prices range from $150 to $350. One thing I don't like is that they are all made out of very durable plastic.
The metal pedal cars from the 20's through the 60's are hot items at the auto auctions and some at pretty hefty prices. They hold shows for pedal cars only selling restored, unrestored and parts. I have a small collection in the States that are unrestored. There are some great restorers around. One of the best I have seen is from the Amish community. There are still companies making metal cars based on the old ones, but they are just not the same.
Today's demon drivers
The line-up
ALFA ROMEO TIPO 33 SALE
1968 Tipo 33 "Targa Florio"
1970 Tipo 33 "Targa Florio"
1972 Tipo 33 "Spyder"
1976 Tipo 33 "Spyder"
A collection of Alfa Romeo Tipo 33 owned by Rosso Bianco Collection are being offered for the first time to the general public. If you have an interest they are being sold by Simon Kidston in Switzerland. He can be reached at:
+41 22 740 1939
www.kidston.com
1967 Tipo 33 "Mugello"
1967 Tipo 33 "Periscopica"
1968 Tipo 33 "Le Mans"
1968 Tipo 33 "Daytona"
1970 Tipo 33 "Targa Florio"
1972 Tipo 33 "Spyder"
1976 Tipo 33 "Spyder"
A collection of Alfa Romeo Tipo 33 owned by Rosso Bianco Collection are being offered for the first time to the general public. If you have an interest they are being sold by Simon Kidston in Switzerland. He can be reached at:
+41 22 740 1939
www.kidston.com
1967 Tipo 33 "Mugello"
1967 Tipo 33 "Periscopica"
1968 Tipo 33 "Le Mans"
1968 Tipo 33 "Daytona"
Sunday
CHRISTMAS RUSH
1952 S.I.A.T.A. 300BC
1958 FERRARI 250GT
Bonham's is having their 10th Anniversary Ferrari sale on December 19th at the Palace Hotel in Gstaad, Switzerland. They can be reached at:
www.bonhams.com
+33 (0) 1 42 61 10 11
1960 FERRARI DINO FORMULA ONE
1967 FERRARI 330GT
1958 FERRARI 250GT
Bonham's is having their 10th Anniversary Ferrari sale on December 19th at the Palace Hotel in Gstaad, Switzerland. They can be reached at:
www.bonhams.com
+33 (0) 1 42 61 10 11
1960 FERRARI DINO FORMULA ONE
1967 FERRARI 330GT
Thursday
CHRISTMAS CLASSIC
1955 NORTON CAFE RACER
1967 MG B
1948 CADILLAC
In the Christmas rush maybe you can get a gift for yourself at Baron's Christmas Auction at Landown Park, Esher, Surrey, United Kingdom. Reach them at:
+44 (0) 23 8066 8413
+44 (0) 23 8066 8409
www.barons-auctions.com
1972 MERCEDES 350
1956 JAGUAR XK140
1973 TRIUMPH X75 HURRICANE
1967 MG B
1948 CADILLAC
In the Christmas rush maybe you can get a gift for yourself at Baron's Christmas Auction at Landown Park, Esher, Surrey, United Kingdom. Reach them at:
+44 (0) 23 8066 8413
+44 (0) 23 8066 8409
www.barons-auctions.com
1972 MERCEDES 350
1956 JAGUAR XK140
1973 TRIUMPH X75 HURRICANE
Wednesday
Tuesday
Sunday
THE KING IS DEAD
EVEL KNIEVEL
The hard-living motorcycle daredevil, whose bone-breaking, rocket-powered jumps and stunts made him an international favorite in the 1970s,has died. He was 69. He broke as many as 40 bones and was in some seriously long comas a couple of times.
Famous for jumping over canyons, busses, cars he retired back in 1980, owed millions to the U.S. taxman. He never paid taxes on his jump money. Which over the years went from a measley $500 per jump to $6 million per jump.
He also was outstanding in track and field, ski jumping and ice hockey, he went on to win the Northern Rocky Mountain Ski Association Class A Men's ski jumping championship in 1957 and played with the Charlotte Clippers of the Eastern Hockey League in 1959. He also formed the Butte Bombers semiprofessional hockey team, acting as owner, manager, coach and player. Knievel also worked in the Montana copper mines, served in the Army, ran his own hunting guide service, sold insurance and ran Honda motorcycle dealerships. At various times and in different interviews, Knievel claimed to have been a swindler, a card thief, a safe cracker, a holdup man. An actor and producer of a couple of movies. A man's man.
He was succussful at marketing his name right up until his death. Severe illness left him a shadow of his former self these last 10 years, but his name will live on forever.
THE START OF A 29 DAY COMA
The hard-living motorcycle daredevil, whose bone-breaking, rocket-powered jumps and stunts made him an international favorite in the 1970s,has died. He was 69. He broke as many as 40 bones and was in some seriously long comas a couple of times.
Famous for jumping over canyons, busses, cars he retired back in 1980, owed millions to the U.S. taxman. He never paid taxes on his jump money. Which over the years went from a measley $500 per jump to $6 million per jump.
He also was outstanding in track and field, ski jumping and ice hockey, he went on to win the Northern Rocky Mountain Ski Association Class A Men's ski jumping championship in 1957 and played with the Charlotte Clippers of the Eastern Hockey League in 1959. He also formed the Butte Bombers semiprofessional hockey team, acting as owner, manager, coach and player. Knievel also worked in the Montana copper mines, served in the Army, ran his own hunting guide service, sold insurance and ran Honda motorcycle dealerships. At various times and in different interviews, Knievel claimed to have been a swindler, a card thief, a safe cracker, a holdup man. An actor and producer of a couple of movies. A man's man.
He was succussful at marketing his name right up until his death. Severe illness left him a shadow of his former self these last 10 years, but his name will live on forever.
THE START OF A 29 DAY COMA
COYS CHRISTMAS, DECEMBER 5TH
1939 ALFA ROMEO 2500SS
1930 FORD MODEL A
Coys of London is having their Christmas Auction in London on the 5th of December. They can be contacted at:
+44 208 614 7888
1938 MOTO-GUZZI 250P
www.coys.co.uk
1954 LAGONDA 3.0
1965 ALFA ROMEO GIULIA 1600
1930 FORD MODEL A
Coys of London is having their Christmas Auction in London on the 5th of December. They can be contacted at:
+44 208 614 7888
1938 MOTO-GUZZI 250P
www.coys.co.uk
1954 LAGONDA 3.0
1965 ALFA ROMEO GIULIA 1600
DECEMBER 3RD IN LONDON
1948 VINCENT
1904 ROLLS-ROYCE, OLDEST KNOWN SURVIVING
1971 ASTON MARTIN DB6
Bonhams presents their end of the year sale at Olympia, London. They can be reached at:
+44 (0) 20 7447 7447
www.bonhams.com
1958 LOTUS ELEVEN
1959 BRM TYPE 25 FORMULA ONE
1956 MASERATI
1904 ROLLS-ROYCE, OLDEST KNOWN SURVIVING
1971 ASTON MARTIN DB6
Bonhams presents their end of the year sale at Olympia, London. They can be reached at:
+44 (0) 20 7447 7447
www.bonhams.com
1958 LOTUS ELEVEN
1959 BRM TYPE 25 FORMULA ONE
1956 MASERATI
Tuesday
NOVEMBER 30TH....FLORIDA....NO RESERVE
1941 HARLEY-DAVIDSON
1953 CADILLAC
1955 CORVETTE
1956 CHEVROLET
RM Auctions is going to buzz down to Florida for a "no reserve" auction of the Al Wiseman Collection. "No reserve" makes me nervous for the seller especially while the U.S. is in an economic slump. Might be good for the buyer. Contact:
Al Wiseman Collection
2270 North Highland Avenue
Tarpon Springs, Florida
800-211-4371
www.rmauctions.com
1927 LaSALLE
1931 AUBURN
1933 PACKARD
1928 INDIAN
1953 CADILLAC
1955 CORVETTE
1956 CHEVROLET
RM Auctions is going to buzz down to Florida for a "no reserve" auction of the Al Wiseman Collection. "No reserve" makes me nervous for the seller especially while the U.S. is in an economic slump. Might be good for the buyer. Contact:
Al Wiseman Collection
2270 North Highland Avenue
Tarpon Springs, Florida
800-211-4371
www.rmauctions.com
1927 LaSALLE
1931 AUBURN
1933 PACKARD
1928 INDIAN
Sunday
CHAMPCAR FINAL IN MEXICO
When you are the Champion you can do whatever you want. Sebastien Bourdais (France) shows the strain of a very long, problematic season. After some of the races being cancelled at the end of the season, putting in doubt how the series will play next year, Sebastien pulled a winner and a championship. He was followed across the line by Will Power (I love that name) and Oriol Servia. All done in Mexico City.
On the surface it looks like the next season is shaping up. From Florida to California, from Quebec to Alberta, from Mexico to Spain. Sixteen races in all and I hope for no cancellations.
SEBASTIEN BOURDAIS 2007 CHAMPCAR WORLD CHAMPION
NOVEMBER 27TH
1981 LIMITED EDITION MG B
1939 PACKARD
1963 ALFA ROMEO
On Tuesday the 27th BCA Blackbushe in Surry, England will be holding one of their monthly classic car auctions. Information can be had at:
+44 (0) 1252 877317
www.classic-car-auction.co.uk
1934 PACKARD
1967 MORRIS MINOR
1935 BENTLEY
1939 PACKARD
1963 ALFA ROMEO
On Tuesday the 27th BCA Blackbushe in Surry, England will be holding one of their monthly classic car auctions. Information can be had at:
+44 (0) 1252 877317
www.classic-car-auction.co.uk
1934 PACKARD
1967 MORRIS MINOR
1935 BENTLEY
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
