1994 BIMOTA YB7
MODERN CLASSIC MOTORCYCLE AUCTION
by Catawiki
ONLINE AUCTION
photo credit: © 2018 Catawiki
Sunday
VARIOUS LOCATIONS ON THE FIRST DAY OF JANUARY 2018
1971 VOLVO
CLASSIC CAR AUCTION
by Catawiki
ONLINE AUCTION
photo credit: © 2018 Catawiki
Thursday
HEMMINGS PREDICTIONS FOR 2018....I GUESS WE WILL HAVE TO WAIT A YEAR FOR THE ANSWER
- Electric cars - including classic cars with electrified drivetrains - will become more common place.
While the big news around electric cars has recently been centered on Tesla, the company has a surprising number of things stacked against it. Without addressing the production backlog for the Model 3, Tesla has introduced a new, priced-in-the-stratosphere Roadster with almost unbelievable performance specs, along with an electric semi, aimed at hub-and-spoke operations instead of over-the-road operators. Disappointing consumers with late deliveries is one thing, but disappointing fleet buyers like WalMart, UPS, and PepsiCo may prove to be Tesla’s undoing.
On the classic-car side, look for more companies—and more independent shops—to emulate what Jaguar has done with its E-type Zero. While a classic, sports or muscle car with a battery-powered drivetrain still won’t be to everyone’s liking, we suspect this segment will begin to emerge—and grow slowly—over the coming years, particularly as battery capacity increases and prices drop.
- Expect to see more museums close and more collections go to auction.
Overall, attendance at museums—including those dedicated to automobiles and automotive history—is down. To attract visitors (particularly younger visitors), look for increased use of new technologies such as holographic projection and virtual reality, already in place at the Porsche Museum in Stuttgart, Germany, and the Petersen Museum in Los Angeles. As museums struggle financially, look for more collections to be downsized to fund ongoing operations. If you have a favorite museum, 2018 will be a good year to pay it a visit, or better yet,
- Long-ignored cars will gain in appeal among a new generation of collectors.
- After five-plus decades of speculation, the mid-engine Corvette will become a reality in 2018, but we are betting this will be a separate model and not a replacement for the C7.
- Motorcycles will continue to climb in value at auctions, even as ridership decreases.
edited text credit: © Kurt Ernst via Hemmings
HEMMINGS GIVES 2017 PREDICTIONS AND HOW THEY TURNED OUT
These appeared on this blog in January of 2017.....can't always be right:
- We’ve reached peak “barn find.” Though the trend isn’t happening as fast as we’d like, we’re going to say we got this right last year. With every passing auction, there are fewer and fewer cars covered in period-correct filth and bedecked with designer tears in the upholstery. Some of the barn finds we’ve seen over the years even had us asking if the patina was genuine, or a clever enhancement designed to pump up a car’s value. Barn finds aren’t behind us—and perhaps they’ll never be—but at least they’re no longer a requirement at every high-end auction.
- We’ve also reached peak “garage television.” Call this one a swing and a miss, and, sadly, the quality of most scripted “reality rebuild” shows is going nowhere but down. We’re still hearing about requests from production companies looking to cast the next big hit. Which, they believe, will consist of a harried shop owner, dealing with inept employees while trying to meet impossible deadlines for ungrateful customers. Seems like we’ve heard this one before…
- If you’ve ever wanted a transaxle Porsche, now is the time to buy it. We were correct on this one, though some transaxle Porsches appreciated more than others. According to NADA Guides, the 924s we sampled (a 1977 924, a 1982 924, and a 1988 924S) went up in value by an average of $817, while the 928s sampled (a 1978 928, a 1986 928S, and a 1991 928 S4) appreciated by an average of $1,517. The big winner, however, was Porsche’s 944; our sample (a 1983 944, a 1986 944, and a 1991 944 S2) went up in value by an impressive $4,308. Don’t say we didn’t warn you.
- Ditto for a first-generation Miata. NADA Guides says we’re wrong on this, with a three-car sample (1990, 1994, and 1996 M) actually depreciating by an average of $292. Real-world experience, at least in the Northeast, shows that nice survivors (say, condition #2 and above) aren’t going down in price, though driver-quality cars may be. Each year sees fewer examples on the road, so sooner or later (in 2018, perhaps) our prediction will ring true. If you want one, buy the nicest example you can find today.
- The success of The Race of Gentlemen will spawn similar vintage events. Score this one in the correct column, at least for two-wheelers, and by way of example our resident motorcycle guru Jim O’Clair cited the Spirit of Sturgis (introduced in 2016) and Sons of Speed (which debuted in 2017). On the four-wheel side, David Conwill reminds us that the RPM Nationals filled a void created when TROG opted not to return to California. In any event, TROG’s explosive popularity—coverage was everywhere in 2017—means that more such gatherings are inevitable.
edited text credit: © Kurt Ernst via Hemmings
Wednesday
NOTE OF NOTE
So, here we are at the end of 2017. As all years go they are way too fast. Several things have gone on this year related to this site. I always like the racing and wasn't disappointed. I find Indy Car always exciting and Formula One not so much these days. I say "these days" and what I really mean is the last 20 years. Still, Formula One can get you to your feet, but when it is boring it is really boring. I suspect that we will see an interesting year in both series.
I was very happy to see the large amount of auctions in the month of December. I think that it is the most we have had in many, many years. I got to go to more auctions this year than I have in several years. Of course, in other years I was doing a lot of traveling not related to auctions. The auctions that I went to were excellent, well run, lots of fine products and a buyer's market.
I am wishing each and every one of you a very Happy New Year. For several years I lived in an area that had many people from all around the world. I had many friends from all of these far off places and we celebrated the New Year of each and every one. So they ran from the end of December to the middle of March. I hate to say it, but by the time we hit the last one I was begging for it to be over.
I was very happy to see the large amount of auctions in the month of December. I think that it is the most we have had in many, many years. I got to go to more auctions this year than I have in several years. Of course, in other years I was doing a lot of traveling not related to auctions. The auctions that I went to were excellent, well run, lots of fine products and a buyer's market.
I am wishing each and every one of you a very Happy New Year. For several years I lived in an area that had many people from all around the world. I had many friends from all of these far off places and we celebrated the New Year of each and every one. So they ran from the end of December to the middle of March. I hate to say it, but by the time we hit the last one I was begging for it to be over.
VARIOUS LOCATIONS ON THE 31ST
1936 ROYAL ENFIELD MODEL J
BARN-FIND MOTORCYCLE AUCTION
by Catawiki
ONLINE AUCTION
photo credit: © 2017 Catawiki
VARIOUS LOCATIONS ON THE 30TH
1969 MG C
BRITISH CLASSIC CAR AUCTION
by Catawiki
ONLINE AUCTION
photo credit: © 2017 Catawiki
VARIOUS LOCATIONS ON THE 29TH
1955 CHEVY BEL AIR
AMERICAN CLASSIC CAR AUCTION
by Catawiki
ONLINE AUCTION
photo credit: © 2017 Catawiki
Tuesday
VARIOUS LOCATIONS ON THE 28TH
1961 MERCEDES BENZ 190SL
GERMAN CLASSIC CAR AUCTION
by Catawiki
ONLINE AUCTION
photo credit: © 2017 Catawiki
Sunday
VARIOUS LOCATIONS ON THE 27TH
1994 JAGUAR XJ-S
MODERN CLASSIC CAR AUCTION
by Catawiki
ONLINE AUCTION
photo credit: © 2017 Catawiki
VARIOUS LOCATIONS ON THE 26TH
1974 HUSQVARNA 400WR
OFF-ROAD MOTORCYCLE AUCTION
by Catawiki
ONLINE AUCTION
photo credit: © 2017 Catawiki
VARIOUS LOCATIIONS ON THE 26TH
1958 MOSQUITO GARELLI
MOPED AUCTION
by Catawiki
ONLINE AUCTION
photo credit: © 2017 Catawiki
VARIOUS LOCATIONS ON THE 26TH
2004 DUCATI 999R
MODERN CLASSIC MOTORCYCLE AUCTION
by Catawiki
ONLINE AUCTION
photo credit: © 2017 Catawiki
VARIOUS LOCATIONS ON THE 26TH
1968 BSA THUNDERBOLT A65
CLASSIC MOTORCYCLE AUCTION
by Catawiki
ONLINE AUCTION
photo credit: © 2017 Catawiki
VARIOUS LOCATIONS ON THE 26TH
1982 LAND ROVER
CULT CAR AUCTION
by Catawiki
ONLINE AUCTION
photo credit:© 2017 Catawiki
Tuesday
VARIOUS LOCATIONS ON THE 25TH
1918 LOCOMOBILE
CLASSIC CAR AUCTION
by Catawiki
ONLINE AUCTION
photo credit: © 2017 Catawiki
VARIOUS LOCATIONS ON THE 24TH
1939 HARLEY-DAVIDSON
HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTORCYCLE AUCTION
by Catawiki
ONLINE AUCTION
photo credit: © 2017 Catawiki
VARIOUS LOCATIONS ON THE 23RD
1938 DKW F5 & 1954 DKW IFA
BARN-FIND CAR AUCTION
by Catawiki
ONLINE AUCTION
photo credit: © 2017 Catawiki
VARIOUS LOCATIONS ON THE 21ST
1963 PORSCHE 356
GERMAN CLASSIC CAR AUCTION
by Catawiki
ONLINE AUCTION
photo credit: © 2017 Catawiki
Monday
ENGLAND ON THE 20TH
ROLLS ROYCE
FLEET AND REPOSSION
by iTech-Remarketing
Chrysanthemum Yard
Barton
Wisbech, St. Mary
United Kingdom
+44 (0) 203 725 5553
photo credit: © 2017 iTech
VARIOUS LOCATIONS ON THE 20TH
1996 BMW 840
MODERN CLASSIC CAR AUCTION
by Catawiki
ONLINE AUCTION
photo credit: © 2017 Catawiki
Sunday
FLORIDA ON THE 19TH
SPEEDSOURCE RACING AUCTION
by Key Auctioneers
Coral Springs, Florida
1-855-353-1100
photo credit: © 2017 Key Auctioneers
VARIOUS LOCATIONS ON THE 19TH
1973 VESPA WITH SIDECAR
SCOOTER AUCTION
by Catawiki
ONLINE AUCTION
photo credit: © 2017 Catawiki
VARIOUS LOCATIONS ON THE 19TH
1970 GARELLI GT
MOPED AUCTION
by Catawiki
ONLINE AUCTION
photo credit: © 2017 Catawiki
VARIOUS LOCATIONS ON THE 19TH
1973 YAMAHA ENDURO
MINI-BIKE AUCTION
by Catawiki
ONLINE AUCTION
photo credit: © 2017 Catawiki
VARIOUS LOCATIONS ON THE 19TH
1949 HARLEY-DAVIDSON WITH SIDECAR
CLASSIC MOTORCYCLE AUCTION
by Catawiki
ONLINE AUCTION
photo credit: © 2017 Catawiki
VARIOUS LOCATIONS ON THE 19TH
1929 ALFA ROMEO 6C 1750
ITALIAN CLASSIC CAR AUCTION
by Catawiki
ONLINE AUCTION
photo credit: © 2017 Catawiki
Saturday
VARIOUS LOCATIONS ON THE 18TH
1995 HONDA CBR F3
MODERN CLASSIC MOTORCYCLE AUCTION
by Catawiki
ONLINE AUCTION
photo credit: © 2017 Catawiki
VARIOUS LOCATIONS ON THE 18TH
1960 CORVETTE
CLASSIC CAR AUCTION
by Catawiki
ONLINE AUCTION
photo credit: © 2017 Catawiki
Friday
VARIOUS LOCATIONS ON THE 17TH
1958 NORTON PROJECT
BARN-FIND MOTORCYCLE AUCTION
by Catawiki
ONLINE AUCTION
photo credit: © 2017 Catawiki
VARIOUS LOCATIONS ON THE 17TH
1950 NSU
CENTRAL CLASSICS FAIR
by Catawiki
ONLINE AUCTION
photo credit: © 2017 Catawiki
VARIOUS LOCATIONS ON THE 17TH
1985 PORSCHE 930
EXCLUSIVE CLASSIC CAR AUCTION
by Catawiki
ONLINE AUCTION
photo credit:: © 2017 Catawiki
Thursday
VARIOUS LOCATIONS ON THE 16TH
1950 RILEY RMC
BRITISH CLASSIC CAR AUCTION
by Catawiki
ONLINE AUCTION
photo credit: © 2017 Catawiki
Wednesday
VARIOUS LOCATIONS ON THE 15TH
1942 FORD
AMERICAN CLASSIC CAR AUCTION
by Catawiki
ONLINE AUCTION
photo credit: © 2017 Catawiki
PENNSYLVANIA ON THE 14TH
THE ESTATE OF OTTO POHL
by A. J. Willner
address will be posted on their site on December 13th
known to be 1320 Kunkletown Road
Saylorsburg, Pennsylvania
1-908-789-9999
Tuesday
MICHIGAN ON THE 14TH
1937 FORD
MOVING AUCTION
by Brawn and Helmer
6011 Troy Lane
Chelsea, Michigan
1-734-368-1733
1-734-368-1734
1-734-996-9135
photo credit: © 2017 Brawn and Helmer
VARIOUS LOCATIONS ON THE 14TH
1973 VOLKSWAGEN
CULT CAR AUCTION
by Catawiki
ONLINE AUCTION
photo credit: © 2017 Catawiki
Monday
VARIOUS LOCATIONS ON THE 13TH
1995 FIAT
MODERN CLASSIC CAR AUCTION
by Catawiki
ONLINE AUCTION
photo credit: © 2017 Catawiki
Sunday
ENGLAND ON THE 12TH
1991 TVR
ANNUAL CHRISTMAS CLASSIC
by Barons
Sandown Park Exhibition Centre
Esher, Surrey
United Kingdom
+44 (0) 23 8066 8413
201photo credit: © 2017 Catawiki
VARIOUS LOCATIONS ON THE 12TH
1994 BMW R 1100 GS
OFF-ROAD MOTORCYCLE AUCTION
by Catawiki
ONLINE AUCTION
photo credit: © 2017 Catawiki
VARIOUS LOCATIONS ON THE 12TH
1980 FAMEL XF 17
MOPED AUCTION
by Catawiki
ONLINE AUCTION
photo credit: © 2017 Catawiki
VARIOUS LOCATIONS ON THE 12TH
1968 GIULIETTA PERIPOLY
MINI-BIKE AUCTION
by Catawiki
ONLINE AUCTION
photo credit: © 3027 Catawiki
VARIOUS LOCATIONS ON THE 12TH
1972 NORTON COMMANDO
CLASSIC MOTORCYCLE AUCTION
by Catawiki
ONLINE AUCTION
photo credit: © 2017 Catawiki
VARIOUS LOCATIONS ON THE 12TH
1950 SIMCA
FRENCH CLASSIC CAR AUCTION
by Catawiki
ONLINE AUCTION
photo credit: © 2917 Catawiki
Saturday
VARIOUS LOCATIONS ON THE 11TH
1989 BMW K1
MODERN CLASSIC MOTORCYCLE AUCTION
by Catawiki
ONLINE AUCTION
photo credit: © 2017 Catawiki
VARIOUS LOCATIONS ON THE 11TH
1971 KARMANN GHIA
CLASSIC CAR AUCTION
by Catawiki
ONLINE AUCTION
photo credit: © 2017 Catawiki
Friday
AUSTRALIA ON THE 10TH
1968 LOTUS ELAN +2
COLLECTOR CARS AND MOTORCYCLES
by Mossgreen
Mossgreen Auctions
935 High Street
Armadale, Victoria
Australia
+61 (0) 3 9508 8888
photo credit: © 2017 Mossgreen
FRANCE ON THE 10TH
VENTE DES RESERVES DE L'ADVENTURE PEUGEOT CITROEN DS
by LeCere
Citroen Heritage
Batiment 6
Aulnay sous Bois
France
VARIOUS LOCATIONS ON THE 10TH
1958 HARLEY-DAVIDSON DUO-GLIDE
HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTORCYCLE AUCTION
by Catawiki
ONLINE AUCTION
photo credit: © 2017 Catawiki
VARIOUS LOCATIONS ON THE 10TH
1950 MG TD
BRITISH CLASSIC CAR AUCTION
by Catawiki
ONLINE AUCTION
photo credit: © 2017 Catawiki
Thursday
ENGLAND ON THE 9TH
1938 NSU
AN AUCTION OF CLASSIC MOTORCYCLES
by H and H
National Motorcycle Museum
United Kingdom
+44 (0)1925 210 035
photo credit: © 2017 H and H
ENGLAND ON THE 9TH
1954 RILEY
CLASSIC CARS AND MOTORCYCLES
by Mathewsons
Roxby Garage
Pickering Road
Thorne-de-Dale, Pickering, North Yorkshire
United Kingdom
+44 (0) 1751 474 455
photo credit: © 2017 Mathewsons
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