The Volkswagen Beetle continues to defy the laws of economics, becoming one of the hottest collector car investments at the same time as being the most plentiful. Though the collector car market has cooled, 36 of the 50 most valuable Beetles have been sold in the last three years.
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The world's most valuable Volkswagen Beetle that starred in 'Herbie goes to Monte Carlo' and 'Herbie goes to Bananas' went to auction again on Saturday. In 2015 it sold for $126,000 and on April 14, 2018, it sold for $128,700 to become the world's most valuable Volkswagen Beetle for a second time.
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H&H Classics March 4 auction saw two of the most expensive motorcycles ever sold at auction. A prototype Honda CB750 fetched £161,000 (US$263,725), while a 1969 HondaZ50A "Monkeybike" used by music legend John Lennon sold for £57,500 (US$94,187)
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The motorcycle auction marketplace evolved rapidly at the year-defining Las Vegas auctions this year, both on a macro and micro level. Mecum's five day sale was the largest motorcycle auction ever held, while Bonhams set a new world record by fetching $979,000 for a 1951 Vincent Black Lightning.
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The Scottsdale Auction Week provides the lens through which the remainder of each automobile auction year is viewed. Here's our take on the market, plus a cross section of the most interesting cars offered last week in Scottsdale.
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Good corporate citizenship is becoming an important factor in the annual report and this is now evident on the auction block where the additional value of milestone models is being retained for the benefit of charity, while creating value to the donating company via advanced public relations.
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One of the legendary American motorcycle marques will go to auction in January 2018 when the Excelsior-Henderson brand name, trademarks, web domains, frame and engine designs and expired patents will be sold as one lot.
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Our regular Monterey Car Week auction preview lists no less than 113 cars with estimates exceeding US$1 million. Read on for pictures, links to auction descriptions and all the key info.
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There are two big motorcycle auctions that will be part of Monterey Car Week this year, one at Mecum, which acquired the world's largest motorcycle auction house, Mid-America, a few years back, and the other through Worldwide Auctioneers. We've put together the most interesting bikes available.
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Auction prices for the Volkswagen Samba van have skyrocketed this year. In January, a 21-window model sold for $302,500 and in April a 23-window model sold for $291,500. Now several near perfect Sambas are heading for auction at Monterey Car Week, and more records could go.
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