1935 AUBURN
DESERT CLASSIC VINTAGE COLLECTOR CAR AUCTION
by EG Auctions
La Quinta Resort & Club
La Quinta, California
1-888-296-0528 ext. 105
1947 LINCOLN
photo credit: © 2011 The Electric Garage
Wednesday
ENGLAND ON THE 25TH
1963 VOLVO
RACE RETRO
by H & H
Stoneleigh Park
United Kingdom
+44 (0) 8458 334455
1949 VINCENT RAPIDE
photo credit: handh.co.uk
CALIFORNIA ON THE 25TH
1928 NASH
PALM SPRINGS COLLECTOR CAR AUCTION
by McCormick's
Spa Resort Casino
Palm Springs, California
1-760-320-3290
1928 BUICK
photo credit: © 2011 Palm Springs Auction, Inc.
Saturday
Friday
OKLAHOMA ON THE 18TH
1936 CHEVY CUSTOM
COLLECTOR CAR AUCTION
by Leake
Oklahoma City Fairgrounds
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
1-800-722-9942
1934 FORD CUSTOM
photo credit: © 2011 leakecar.com
Thursday
ANOTHER AUTO AUCTION HOUSE IN TROUBLE
Thirty-five people are claiming they have been defrauded by Stanley D. Torgerson, who owns International Classic Auctions and also operates Arizona Connections LLC.
In early February, The Arizona Republic reported that detectives executed a search warrant at Torgerson's auction business. A police spokesman said no arrests have been made, but Torgerson is considered a suspect in the fraud investigation.
The case involves 20 suspected victims in Arizona and others in Texas, Alabama, Wisconsin and London. Police reported victims' losses are estimated at $500,000.
According to the newspaper, the investigation dovetails with several lawsuits filed last year by clients seeking thousands of dollars in damages from Torgerson and his businesses.
Torgerson's business practices have earned both of his businesses a "F" rating by the Better Business Bureau of Arizona, which has received 33 complaints in three years, according to the bureau.
County tax records show Torgerson had liens against two pieces of property in 2008 and 2009. His property at 1245 S. Gilbert Road was scheduled for sale Feb. 15, county records show.
In early February, The Arizona Republic reported that detectives executed a search warrant at Torgerson's auction business. A police spokesman said no arrests have been made, but Torgerson is considered a suspect in the fraud investigation.
The case involves 20 suspected victims in Arizona and others in Texas, Alabama, Wisconsin and London. Police reported victims' losses are estimated at $500,000.
According to the newspaper, the investigation dovetails with several lawsuits filed last year by clients seeking thousands of dollars in damages from Torgerson and his businesses.
Torgerson's business practices have earned both of his businesses a "F" rating by the Better Business Bureau of Arizona, which has received 33 complaints in three years, according to the bureau.
County tax records show Torgerson had liens against two pieces of property in 2008 and 2009. His property at 1245 S. Gilbert Road was scheduled for sale Feb. 15, county records show.
text credit: © 2011 f + w media, inc
Wednesday
Tuesday
NEW JERSEY ON THE 18TH
1938 FORD STREET ROD
ATLANTIC CITY CLASSIC CARS
by .G. Potter King
Atlantic City Convention Center
Atlantic City, New Jersey
1-800-227-3868
1988 LAMBORGHINI LMOO2
photo credit: © 2011 G. Potter King
NEW JERSEY ON THE 18TH
1952 BUICK
CLASSIC AT THE TRUMP
by Worldwide Auctioneers
Trump Taj Mahal
Alantic City, New Jersey
1-800-990-6789
1936 CORD
photo credit: © 2011 The Worldwide Group
TUESDAY'S SPECIAL
1967 CHECKER AEROBUS
1967 Checker Aerobus 8 Door , This Aerobus is in excellent condition for a fun personal vehicle or for a limo or transportation venture. It was purchased for a tour company in San Francisco in 2007. The company decided not to use it and kept it in storage for the past 3+ years. There is no longer any interest in using it for the tour company.
Body: Paint job is nice. One small scratch on the Left Front Fender. One of the side windows has a crack in it.
Interior: Nice upholstery, New Steering Column, Seats 12 passengers
Tires/Wheels: Custom White Wall Tires, smoothie style chrome wheels.
Brakes: Custom front wheel disc brakes. New brake lines.
Suspension: New Shocks
Engine: New 350 Chevy
Transmission: 700R4
1-650-401-7711
Car is in California
photo and text credit: © 2011 hemmings.com
Saturday
ENGLAND ON THE 13TH
CLASSIC CARS
by Charterhouse
Royal Bath & West Showground
Shepton Mallet
United Kingdom
+44 (0) 1935 812277
photo credit: © 2011 charterhouse-auctions.com
Thursday
CONCOURS IN KUWAIT
The Kuwait Concours d’Elegance 2011 was held February 2nd to 6th on the Marina World complex in Kuwait City. Clear blue skies and warm temperatures greeted the guests of the 2nd annual Kuwait Concours d’Elegance, the only event of its type in the Middle East.
photos and edited text credit: © 2011 sportscardigest.com
Wednesday
ROBERT KUBICA HAS NASTY CRASH....OFF SEASON
During the months off from Formula One a lot of the drivers do other forms of racing. Rally driving has been the big one in the last few years. A lot of drivers are cross-over drivers. Polish driver, Robert Kubica, was driving in the rally in the small country of Andora. A high speed accident put a guard-rail right through the car. This is not the first time that has happened to a rally car. He and his co-driver were lucky that they weren't cut in half. He is left with multiple broken bones of the right arm and leg and his right hand was almost cut off. I hope it can be saved. Always a challenger for the championship, he will be out of the running this year.
In 2007, he walked away virtually unscathed from a massive crash in Canada (shown on this blog), but he still bears the scars of a serious road accident as a passenger in 2003 that left him with titanium bolts in his arm.
video credit: © 2011 youtube.com
Tuesday
TUESDAY'S SPECIAL
1974 PORCHE TARGA 911
This beautiful euro spec 911S targa coupe is a true “S." This car is in excellent condition inside and out. The body was repainted last year to refresh the aging paint and still shows extremely well and looks as though it was just painted. The interior is in nearly perfect condition and shows absolutely no wear, just take a look at the pictures!
This car is a product of years of pride in ownership. The car runs and drives great, the suspension is tight, it idles smoothly and shifts through all gears with ease.
This car is as rust free as you will find, the car is completely rust free including the undercarriage, body, trunk, battery tray and floors. The tires are like brand new and have approximately 90+% of the tread remaining and the Fuchs are in amazing shape, the paint on them is flawless and there is no absolutely no curbrash.
As mentioned the car was completely stripped and professionally repainted about a year ago. and has spent a all of it’s life under a soft cover in a climate controlled garage.
The underbody is as clean as the body, there is no rust anywhere on the undercarriage.
The interior is in magnificent shape, everything from the seats, dash, headliner (including the targa top, which is in outstanding condition), carpets to the RS door panels are in like new shape, there are absolutely no rips, tears or excessive wear.
The car has been well maintained and it shows! There is no smoke or mysterious leaks common to these engines. The 2687cc engine runs extremely well and pulls hard through all gears.
The brakes were recently replaced including the pads rotors and calipers.
This 911 is in very good and in near showroom condition, I would conservatively give it an overall 9.5+ out of a possible 10 inside and out.
1-911-431-0194
Car is in Massachusetts
photo and edited text credit: © 2011 e-bay inc
Monday
€1,000,000,000
The Zonda supercar established Pagani in the elite category of supercar manufacturers, so much has been expected of its successor, which we now know as the Huayra. Named appropriately after a South American God of the Wind, the Huayra will be shown to the public for the first time in Geneva a month from now.Only 20 of the gull-winged Huayras will be made per year, each costing one million euro with its main distinguishing features being a very light carbon titanium monocoque, 700 bhp, 1000 Nm twin-turbo mid-engined V12 and movable rear wing and four adjustable flaps constituting the most extensive active aerodynamic package yet to head for production. Though response to the car’s appearance is mixed, a photoshopped mock-up of a Huayra Spyder indicates the 230 mph supercar will be even better looking without a roof.
Pagani Huayra
Ancient legends of the Aymara tell us of Huayra Tata, god of wind, who commands the breezes, winds, and blizzards that invade the mountains, cliffs and hills of the Andean highlands. It is told that Huayra Tata resides deep in the high peaks and valleys, abandoning them only to demonstrate his power to his wife, Pachamama, goddess of mother earth. With his power Huayra Tata was able to lift the waters from lake Titicaca and rain them down on the fertile Pachamama. When Huayra Tata sleeps, the waters and rivers lay quiet.
But the calm before the storm is about to be interrupted...
Design
The eternity of the element air. Gentle and refined, yet the strength of the wind it is able to erode even the toughest of materials giving birth to distinctive shapes known in nature. Elegant and muscular the Huayra merges the past, present and future in a timeless interpretation of automotive art.
The styling of the car was perfected over the course of 5 years to find each line’s beginning and end. During this study, eight scale models were created, as well as two 1:1 models, each an evolution of the previous in a never ending quest to perfect the form and refining the substance.
The bi-xenon headlamps are just one of the many precious gifts from the Zonda R, and LED daytime running lights are seamlessly integrated in the elliptical shape of the design. The rear bumper integrates with the diffuser and is dominated by an elliptical frame that surrounds the four central exhaust outlets, now becoming a characteristic Pagani element.
Backbone
The new central monocoque on the Huayra is an entirely new design made from carbon-titanium. However, with the gull wing doors cutting deep into the roof, much research was focused on achieving the highest levels of rigidity through the application of new advanced composite materials and technologies first tested on the Zonda R. The fuel tank is located integrally in the best protected area of the monocoque, behind the driver, reinforced by safety cell made of different composite and ballistic materials.
The front and rear CrMo subframes offer an exceptional rigidity-to-weight ratio to allowing the suspensions to work at their best while incorporating an advanced energy absorbing crash structure, ready to protect the occupants in the unlikely event of an impact.The never ending quest for weight reduction resulted also into the combination of structural and non-structural or aesthetical elements. An example is the integration of all ventilation air ducts into the monocoque’s structure, making the use of additional parts and ducts unnecessary. The result of this attention to detail is a vehicle weighing 1.350 kg making the Huayra the lightest sportscar in its class.
Heart
Mercedes-AMG provides the heart for the Huayra. The 60 degree 12 cylinder turbocharged engine with a displacement of 5980 cm3 has been developed not just to meet the strictest technical and quality requirements, but also to give the car its many faces.
The calm and harmony of driving one of the world’s most refined GT car is interrupted when the driver calls upon the Huayra to unleash its 700 horsepower and 1000 Nm of torque. The turbos have been studied to offer immediate response to the slightest throttle input, giving the driver full control over the engine at any rpm and preventing unwanted delays in the delivery of power.
The engine’s systems have been designed and tested to stand up to the most adverse conditions of temperature and performance. The Huayra has been subjected to the highs of Death Valley and the lows of the Arctic Circle. The two lateral radiators are positioned in the front to guarantee the best cooling efficiency of the intercoolers placed over the cylinder heads. Dry sump lubrication ensures an optimal oil feed to the engine even when the car is subjected to the most extreme lateral accelerations. It also regulates the oil flow so that only the necessary amount of lubricant is actually pumped into the engine from the external oil tank, reducing the friction caused by an excessive volume of lubricant inside the engine sump. An oil/water heat exchanger reduces warm-up times by heating the engine lubricant during cold start and keeps engine coolant and lubricant levels at steady operational temperatures. Extensive weight saving programs led to ingenious yet simple solutions. In order to reduce hoses and connections as much as possible is built directly to the engine. The intercooler covers serve as expansion tanks to the low temperature circuit and the engine coolant circuit. The vertical fins contribute to the cooling of the tanks.
The M158 engine is homologated to meet the strictest environmental regulations, EU5 and LEV2. Despite the increase of power compared to the other Mercedes-AMG V12 engines developed for Pagani, CO2 emissions as well as the fuel consumption have been reduced, to make the Huayra class leading amongst 12 cylinder sports cars with values that are respective of much smaller vehicles in the market. The two stage fuel supply system features two microprocessor controlled pumps feeding fuel to the engine with the second pump only activated when necessary, thus reducing the energy required to run the fuel pumps and eliminates the waste of excessive fuel being transported and heated in the fuel lines. This efficiency combined with a large 85 liter fuel tank ensure Huayra’s grand touring ability.
As an homage to the decennial tradition of Mercedes-AMG in building world class sports car engines, the M158 displays the historic AMG emblem on the intake manifold alongside the name of the technician that assembled the engine by hand at the Mercedes-AMG headquarters in Affalterbach, Germany.
The Titanium exhaust system has been engineered by MHG-Fahrzeugtechnik and is a direct application of race proven technologies on a high performance road car and the complete exhaust weighs less than 10 kg. Hydroformed junctions are used to reduce backpressure and guarantee a free flow of the exhaust gasses. Titanium guarantees a low weight in the muffler area while Inconel guarantees reliability on the parts of the exhaust more exposed to high temperatures. Careful attention has been paid to the tuning of its sound, which has led to a harmonic rumble at idle speeds with a hint of the power that lies hidden at low speed and a deep thunderous growl of motor and air, reminiscent of an airplane, at high speeds.
Feet
The power and prodigious torque generated by Huayra’s V12 are transferred to the wheels through a transverse sequential seven speed gearbox and a dual plate clutch and the complete gearbox weighs only 96 kg. Keeping the weight of the rear overhang as low as possible has been a priority as we aim for a neutral behavior at the limit. A further benefit of this layout is a better behavior of the car during a rear impact. A dual clutch system was evaluated but ultimately not selected as it would have increased the weight by approximately 70kg, thus negating any minor improvement in shift-time.
Xtrac already supplied the gearbox for the Zonda R and so it was the natural choice for the development of a new high performance gearbox. Xtrac’s expertise in motorsports was obvious throughout the design and material selection processes that resulted in the strongest and lightest gearbox possible suitable for road use, with a synchromesh box that offers comfort levels a race car gearbox will never be able to offer.
The suspension geometry has been designed to further enhance the sure-footed nature already present in the Zonda on the longer wheelbase Huayra. The individual suspension made with forged AvionAl double A-arms have been tested extensively on the Zonda R program.
“Power is nothing without control...”
Incorporated into the wheel hub assemblies are cooling ducts that connect directly to the support brackets, thus extending the reliability and lifespan of the bearings. Pushrod operated adjustable Öhlins shock absorbers keep everything under control and have been optimized for the dynamic requirements of the vehicle. Pirelli say “Power is nothing without control” and to assure complete control for the driver Pirelli has developed the bespoke P Zero tires, specifically for the Huayra. The Pirelli engineers were faced with a demanding task, combining road holding for excitement behind the steering wheel and lower rolling resistance to reduce CO2 emissions and fuel consumption. These P Zero tires are built in a dedicated MIRS™ (Modular Integrated Robotized System) facility, dedicated to the production of ultrahigh performance tires and are at the forefront of what is technically possible, suited to top speeds above 370 kph as well as to lateral forces exceeding 1,5 G.
Skin
The aerodynamic concept of the Huayra is that of a wing. The vehicle can modify the properties of this wing by varying the front ride height, which can be adjusted dynamically, and by adjusting the 4 control flaps on each of the four corners of the car. The goal is to have a neutral vehicle behavior under all conditions and control body roll via aerodynamic means. The behavior of the flaps is managed by a dedicated control unit that is fed information from the ABS and ECU, which pass information about the car’s speed, yaw rate, lateral acceleration, steering angle and throttle position.
The system improves aerodynamic efficiency in a variety of driving conditions, where a low drag coefficient is not the determining factor. During braking, for example, the rear flaps and the front suspension are raised to counteract the weight transfer and balance the weight distribution between front and rear axles, allowing a better use of the rear brake force.
Another vital design tenant for the Huayra project was to ensure clean airflow over the body of the car. The shape of the two engine air intakes behind the occupants shoulders are a tribute to the supersonic aircraft of the late 1950s and 1960s, but also allow the motor breath without disrupting the flow. The intake for the gearbox radiator is located between the engine bay window and the carbon clamshell of the rear bonnet, which provides an excellent airflow to the radiator without having a substantial impact on aerodynamic drag. This decision also led to the omission of a rear wing, replaced by the movable flaps.
The flow of air through the car was also carefully studied. The radiators are angled to contribute downforce and provide the best flow for hot air to be extracted. Air from the central radiator is extracted by vents on the front bonnet and trough the front wheelhouses. Air from the side radiators is channeled to ducts cooling the brake discs and wheel hubs. This air blows onto the brakes at a temperature of approximately 50°C warming the brakes up when cold and improving the first bite significantly. Lateral air outlets behind the front wheels generate a negative pressure inside the wheelhouse providing efficient extraction to lower the drag coefficient and generate downforce on the front.
In addition to the downforce generated by the flaps and body, two high negative pressure areas were designed into the shape of the underbody and the diffuser at the rear, thus enhancing the aerodynamic stability and guaranteeing the Huayra downforce under all circumstances.
Man-machine
As soon as the doors are closed the Huayra transports the occupants to a new dimension; a world that pleases and surprises the senses. Having everything at arm’s length is not close enough for a vehicle with the capabilities of the Huayra. Consequently, the driver will find all primary functions directly on the steering wheel. The gearshift paddles are mounted directly to the steering wheel so the driver never needs to take his hands off the steering wheel. The seats provide both the comfort to make long trips enjoyable as well as the lateral support required when the g-forces build up on extreme driving.
On the road
To this date five prototypes have been built which have been conducting road tests for the past 4 years. Currently, over half a million kilometers have been covered by our prototypes and before entering the US market we will have reached one million test kilometers.
Each prototype has been assigned to a specific development task. At Mercedes-AMG one is used to develop drivability, and another is used for emission development. One car is operated constantly by Bosch Engineering for the application of ABS and advanced stability and performance enhancement systems. Still another vehicle is used for gearbox testing, and general vehicle dynamics development.Safety
The car complies to the strictest European and American standards in term of safety and pollution regulations. Several studies were conducted to determine the most frequent types of crashes involving high performance cars. The results of these studies have let us to develop specific safety measures not required by law but to guarantee an enhanced protection for the occupants. Several cars have been used to perform these tests.
•Engine: Mercedes-AMG M158 V12 twin-Turbo
•Displacement: 5980 cc
•Power: >700cv
•Torque: >1.000 Nm
•Gearbox: transverse sequential seven speed gearbox
•AMT robotyzed system with driving programs
•Length: 4605mm, height: 1169mm
•Car’s body width: 2036mm
•Car’s width with rear mirrors: 2356mmm
•Dry weight: 1,350 kg
•Weight distribution: 44% front 56% rear
photo credit: © 2011 gizmag.com
text credit: gizmag team
AUSTRALIA ON THE 7TH
1964 CORVETTE
SYDNEY SUMMER CLASSIC AUCTION
by Shannons
65 Reserve Road
St. Leonards, NSW
Sydney, Australia
+61 2 8019 4116
1955 JAGUAR
photo credit: shannons.com.au
Thursday
FIRST THURSDAY ART SALE......
These prints are all signed by the artist, Nicholas Watts and in most cases, by celebrity drivers as well. All prints are outside sheet dimension of 32 inches wide x 25 inches high, with an image area of 28 inches x 21 inches. To provide authenticity, a photo of the celebrity drivers signing your prints will be included.
"AMERICAN THUNDER"
signed by the artist and John Fitch
"THUNDER & LIGHTNING"
signed by the artist and Ron Fellows, Johnny O'Conner, Scott Pruett, Frank Freon, and Kelly Collins
"GRAND PRIX - A TRIBUTE"
signed by the artist and James Garner
These prints and four others are available separately or in a set. Contact http://www.sportscarmarket.com/
signed by the artist and John Fitch
signed by the artist and Ron Fellows, Johnny O'Conner, Scott Pruett, Frank Freon, and Kelly Collins
signed by the artist and James Garner
Nicholas Watts is considered one of the luminaries in automobile art. His ability to depict dramatic action scenes defining great moments in motor racing history has become legendary. Watts hails from England, and following a period with the Royal Air Force in his younger years, he studied art before becoming a full-time professional artist. He has gallery showings annually at the Monaco Grand Prix, Monterey Historics, and Goodwood Revival, as well as the Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale and Las Vegas events.
These prints and four others are available separately or in a set. Contact http://www.sportscarmarket.com/
72 HOURS ONLY!
photo credit:© 2011 sportscarmarket.com
ENGLAND ON THE 7TH
1984 MERCEDES BENZ 380SL
HISTORIC & SPORTS CAR AUCTION
by Barons
Sandown Park
Esher, Surrey
United Kingdom
+44 (0) 8454 306060
1965 DAMILER
photo credit: barons-auctions.com
FRANCE ON THE 5TH
1949 VINCENT - HRD
THE GRAND PALAIS SALE
by Bonhams
The Grand Palais
Paris, France
+33 (0) 1 42 61 10 11
1965 ALFA ROMEO PROTOTYPE
photo credit: © 2011 bonhams 1793
FRANCE ON THE 4TH OF FEBRUARY
ARTCURIAL MOTORCARS AT RETROMOBILE
by Artcurial
Retromobile Show
Hall 7.3
Paris Expo
Porte de Versailles
Paris, France
+33 (0) 1 42 99 2020
Tuesday
TUESDAY'S SPECIAL
1975 BRICKLIN
ONLY 9,2635 ORIGINAL MILES. Everything on this car is original right down to the Radial TA tires. The tires, as old as they are, hardly show any sign of cracking or checking but I would recommend changing if your going to drive the car any distant. This car is in beautiful condition, it has no dents or dings or scratches. The interior has no tears, rips or wear spots, there is no dashboard cracks or seperation. Everything works, including the air doors. I just changed all fluids, filters and plugs.I am still driving it on occasion. There is ABSOLUTLY NO RUST ON THE UNDERCARRIAGE and the exhaust is rock solid, it is a A REAL HEAD TURNER. It is car number 1301 of 2854. The color is Safety Suntan of which there were only 188 made in 1975, the lowest of all colors and only 292 in all. It has the Ford 351W engine and the matching 3 Speed Ford FMX Transmission. It comes with it's Birth Certificate, Window Sticker, Mega Dealership Brochures and a vast assortment of information pamphlets. I bought this car with the intention of using it as a winter project but it is in such nice condition that anything I would do to it would lessen it's originality and it's value so I have purchased another Bricklin that is trashed and will make it my project car. I have included many pictures and have many more and will answer any questions that I can about the car. I don't know all the concours rules for showing this car but everything seems to be there, all the stickers and etc. It has it's original window sticker that is also in perfect condition.Available on eBay
Car is in South Carolina
photo and edited text credit: © 2011 eBay Inc.
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