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If any living creature really has had something resembling the legendary Midas touch which Dionysus bestowed on the King of Phrygia (enabling him to turn whatever he touched into gold), then it's Terrence Stephen McQueen. McQueen's star quality means that the many cars and motorcycles he collected generally fetch far in excess of their book value when they reach auction.

Collectibles

Steve McQueen's Midas touch poised to strike again

Three motorcycles owned by actor Steve McQueen will go under the hammer on January 8, once more threatening auction records. This article chronicles the history of cars and bikes formerly owned by McQueen sending enthusiasts into a bidding frenzy at auction and the prospects for the three bikes.

At left is a Ferrari 250 GT California Spider valued at between EUR€9,500,000 and EUR€12,000,000 (USD$11,875,000 and USD$15,000,000) at right is one of just three Maserati A6G 2000 Berlinetta Grand Sport Fruas ever made, estimated to be worth more between EUR€800,000 and EUR€1,200,000 (USD$1-1.5 million) Image: © Artcurial

Automotive

The world's most valuable barn find: 60 rare cars untouched for 50 years

Proof that priceless automotive barn finds are still out there is the discovery of 60 cars untouched for 50 years on a French farm included four Ferraris, eight Delahayes, a Hispano Suiza H6B, a Maserati A6G and nine Talbot Lagos. Sure enough, one of the Ferrari's was a California Spider.

We've assembled the list of the 100 most expensive cars ever sold at auction, all the images, all the links to the official catalogue descriptions, and analysis so that you can see the popular marques and models, which auctioneers get the job done, where they're sold ... a complete snapshot of the hyper-rare car marketplace in one article.

Automotive

The top 100 most expensive cars of all time

This synopsis of the 100 most expensive cars ever sold at auction includes detailed images of all the cars, prices and links to the catalog descriptions ... a full snapshot of the hype-rare car marketplace.

The sixties saw the emergence of a new star on the entertainment stage - the celebrity car. Society's love affair with the automobile saw cars become movie and TV stars in their own right, and many of those stars have since crossed the auction block for astonishing amounts of money

Collectibles

The top 100 most valuable movie & TV cars

One of the most fascinating aspects of the fast growing collectibles marketplace is the point where categories intersect. Movie cars are the point where automobile collecting and the entertainment industry meet.

Motorcycles

The top 100 most expensive motorcycles sold at auction

Our list of the top 100 highest priced motorcycles ever sold at auction offers unprecedented perspective on the rare motorcycle marketplace. It includes full details and images of each bike, plus links to the official auction page and catalog descriptions.

Begun in 1950, the annual Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance has grown in stature over the last decade to become THE most important upmarket automotive event in the world. Five of the ten most expensive cars ever sold at auction have sold at Pebble Beach, with our stats showing that 12 of the top 20 and 57 of the top 100 have also sold at Pebble Beach, most of them in the last three years

Automotive

Best from the block: Highlights from the Pebble Beach collectible car auctions

Last weekend some of the world’s biggest auction houses got together for the annual Pebble Beach classic car auction. Fantastic rarified machines crossed the block, providing surprises for both buyers and watchers alike.

Only one of only three 1964 Ferrari 275 GTB/C Speciale’s will go up for auction in California next month (Photo: RM Auctions)

Automotive

Hyper-rare 1964 Ferrari 275 GTB/C Speciale heads to auction in California

The price for collectible Ferrari's has consistently been on the rise and now another impressive bidding scenario is shaping up as one of only three 1964 Ferrari 275 GTB/C Speciale’s goes up for auction next month.

Last month's auction at Amelia Island, Florida, certainly turned up its fair share of eye-catching automobiles

Automotive

1937 Delahaye Roadster sets new auction record for Amelia Island

Throughout the year, RM Auctions draw classic car enthusiasts from all over to examine and buy rare gems from different eras of automotive history. Last month's auction in Florida certainly turned up a fair share of eye-catching automobiles. Join Gizmag as we look over the event's rarer offerings.

The F310 B is Ferrari Classiche certified

Automotive

Schumacher's 1997 Ferrari F310 B goes to auction

RM Auctions, based in Blenheim, Ontario, is placing a prominent slab of Formula One racing history on the auction block with the sale of a Ferrari F310 B, chassis 179 that was once driven by Michael Schumacher and Eddie Irvine.

Known as “Wet Nellie” by the crew, this one and only fully operational underwater Lotus Esprit will go up for auction this September

Automotive

James Bond’s submersible Lotus Esprit going under the hammer

The submersible Lotus that James Bond put into the drink in 1977's The Spy Who Loved Me is to go up for auction this September.

The rare Fiat, initially built for infamous German beer person, August Anheuser Busch, is only one of 20 examples ever made (Photo: Teddy Pieper ©2013 Courtesy of RM Auctions)

Automotive

Rare 1905 Fiat 60HP to go under the hammer at Concorso d’Eleganza

Part Santa Sleigh, part Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and part horseless carriage, this 108 year old Fiat 60HP will go to auction at Concorso d'Eleganza.

Automotive

Take the automotive investment challenge - how much did these vehicles sell for at auction?

So you think you have an eye for value in assessing the finest racing machinery? Here are a dozen cars and motorcycles that sold at auction last week. Can you guess what they sold for?