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An Ultra-Rare Low-Mileage 1995 McLaren F1 Heads to Auction

John A. Paradiso — Fri, 03 May 2024 13:35:31 +0000

In the world of automotive legends, few cars evoke the awe and admiration that the McLaren F1 does. Now, imagine a pristine 1995 McLaren F1, chassis no. 29, with an astonishingly low mileage of just 254 miles. This exceptional supercar was originally delivered to Japan and eventually found its way into the hands of a […]

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Ferrari’s Iconic TdF “Double-Bubble” Zagato

John A. Paradiso — Mon, 28 Aug 2023 14:23:20 +0000

RM Sotheby’s has unearthed a true beauty in their latest sealed auction: the highly sought-after Ferrari TdF “Double-Bubble” Zagato. The TdF “Double-Bubble” Zagato is a testament to the age-old partnership between Ferrari and Zagato, two giants of the automotive realm. It was designed to compete at the highest racing level finishing 6th overall and 2nd […]

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This 1949 Willys ‘Jeep’ Station Wagon Camper Is up for Auction

Ben Dahl — Fri, 07 May 2021 14:49:20 +0000

As much as we love 1,000 horsepower plus supercars from all the usual brands, there’s something to be said for taking it easy behind the wheel of an old-school classic that just refuses to quit. That’s where this 1949 Willys ‘Jeep’ Station Wagon Camper comes in. Sure, it’s most certainly older than anyone reading this, […]

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Sotheby’s First Ever NFT Auction With Anonymous Artist Pak Ends Today

Ben Dahl — Wed, 14 Apr 2021 14:45:52 +0000

The world has changed in weird and mysterious ways ever since the current pandemic started, but the craziest development isn’t vaccine-hoarding or crypto-investing, it’s the world of purchasing NFTs, or non-fungible tokens. These unique units of data are stored on a digital ledger known as the blockchain that allows you to purchase a digital asset […]

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Sotheby’s Prohibition in America Auction

Amos Kwon — Thu, 14 May 2020 13:50:31 +0000

Maybe you’re bored with your Crate & Barrel barware set you received as a wedding gift. It might just be time to upgrade to something with more character and way more history. Sotheby’s is auctioning off truly rare barware curated by Alan Bedwell, the founder of vintage accessories gallery Foundwell, as part of their Prohibition […]

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The Ultimate Whisky Collection

Amos Kwon — Wed, 11 Sep 2019 14:27:11 +0000

Rarely does one man’s passion result in such an illustrious array of spirits. But that’s exactly what one anonymous Scotch lover has done. In what amounts to almost $5 million worth of liquid gold, this collection of rare whiskys will go up for auction on September 27th. Dubbed “the most valuable collection of scotch whisky […]

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Stadium Goods Ultimate Sneaker Collection

Amos Kwon — Mon, 15 Jul 2019 14:27:46 +0000

Sneaker aficionados rejoice. A partnership between Sotheby’s and Stadium Goods has resulted in the Ultimate Sneaker Collection, a museum-worthy collaboration that contains some of the world’s rarest sneakers… just not necessarily in your size. The collection contains precious footwear such as a 1972 Nike Waffle Trainer “Moon Shoe” ($160,000), the radical Back to the Future […]

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Rare 1959 BMW 507 Roadster Up for Auction

Kevin McCauley — Tue, 17 Nov 2015 20:00:59 +0000

Originally designed to fill the underserved void between inexpensive MGs and Triumphs and the expensive Mercedes 300 SL, the BMW 507 was made from 1956 through 1959. However, due to higher than expected costs, the project was shelved with a scant 251 models actually made. Rarer still are the Series II 507s, with total production […]

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