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Ferrari-blessed one-off motorcycle goes on the block
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
Up for auction by Bonhams at the Staffordshire County Showground in England at the end of the month is a 1995 Ferrari 900-cc motorcycle by David Kay Engineering. Along with the prancing horse, the one-of-a-kind bike comes with quite a story.
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RM to auction Ferrari F40 prototype in Monaco
Saturday, April 21, 2012
RM Auctions has added a rare Ferrari F40 Prototype to its Monaco event, due May 12 at the Grimaldi Forum. The car is one of a mere eight F40 Prototypes known to exist; it was converted into GT racing spec by Michelotto, and was most recently housed in the garage of a Milanese collector.
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Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS Intimidator auctioned for charity
Monday, April 09, 2012
Built at General Motors' Oshawa, Ontario plant as a tribute to the late NASCAR racing legend Dale Earnhardt, this special edition Monte Carlo sport coupe will be sold to the highest bidder at the Toronto Classic Car Auction this weekend at the International Centre in Mississauga, April 13-15.
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The Dukes of Hazard - General Lee
Tuesday, February 07, 2012
General Robert E. Lee was the man who led the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia during the American Civil War, but enough about him because by far the most famous General of that surname was the modified 60s Dodge Charger driven by Bo & Luke Duke in the hit television series, The Dukes of Hazzard (1979-1985).
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Final Lamborghini Diablo up for sale
Tuesday, January 03, 2012
The next Barrett-Jackson auction in Scottsdale, AZ (January 15-22, 2012) will feature a mouth-watering collector's item for exotic car enthusiasts: the very last Lamborghini Diablo ever produced, a 2001 VT 6.0 SE - serial No. 40 of 40.
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Move over Gene Simmons
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
You know, there are very few car companies who could pull off a stunt like this. Really, could you see a Honda Fit with Gene Simon's face paint? Or a Nissan Versa with Paul Stanley's ruby red lips across the front grille?
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Paul McCartney's 1967 Lamborghini 400GT 2+2 up for auction
Monday, May 23, 2011
Bonhams, which is known for auctioning some of the most prestigious and exclusive cars in the world, announced that it will offer ex-Beatle Paul McCartney's 1967 Lamborghini 400GT 2+2 during the annual Goodwood Festival of Speed on July 1.
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Father's day gift
Monday, May 16, 2011
To buy dad a car that you'll end up inheriting! If you were considering getting your beloved father-unit an automotive-related gift, we've found the perfect car!
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Head of Aston Martin to auction off his Rapide for Japan
Monday, May 09, 2011
To help the victims of the earthquake that shook Japan, CEO of Aston Martin Dr Ulrich Bez, will sell his Rapide at the annual Newport Pagnell auction. All the funds collected will be distributed to various charities supporting the earthquake and tsunami victims, as the auction house won't be taking its usual commission.
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2011 Toronto Spring Classic Car Auction
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
The "vehicle" generating the most buzz at last weekend's 2011 Toronto Spring Classic Car Auction wasn't even a car -- it was an ex-RCAF "Snowbird" 1964 CT-114 Tutor Jet.
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Bonhams to sell two classic Ferraris in Monaco
Friday, April 08, 2011
Bonhams, renowned auctioneer of the most exclusive automobiles on the planet, will be at the Prince of Monaco's Musée des Voitures on May 20. The auction house will take advantage of the glamour of the location to sell several vehicles, including two Ferraris.
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For Sale: 1967 TOYOTA 2000GT COUPE
Tuesday, April 05, 2011
Holly Hell! Now this is a Toyota that I would proudly display in my living room. Better known as a common home appliance, Toyotas typically drive comfortably, maintain their value and are unremarkably reliable but are better suited to those not requiring the occasional adrenaline rush.
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Five Ferraris at Bonhams auction, including Jenson Button's
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Bonhams, one of the world's oldest and largest auctioneers of fine art and antiquities in the world, will be putting five sublime and incredibly rare Ferraris up for auction at their Royal Air Force Museum event in Hendon, England, on April 11.
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A rare 1981 Porsche 911 Turbo (type 930) up for auction in Toronto
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Are you a fan of German engineering? Then you'll probably go nuts when you find out that one of the 63 1981 Porsche 911 Turbo (type 930) distributed in Canada will be sold at a classic car auction organized by Collector Car Productions on April 8 through 10 at Toronto's International Centre.
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Magnificent 1966 Shelby GT350 to be auctioned off in Toronto
Friday, March 18, 2011
Collector Car Productions will host a classic car auction at the International Centre in Toronto from April 8 to 10, 2011. Among the prized items up for bid will be a rare 1966 Shelby GT350 sold in Windsor 45 years ago.
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Guitarist Slash to auction 1966 Corvette Coupe
Saturday, February 19, 2011
Former Guns N' Roses guitarist Slash, who recently performed during halftime at the Super Bowl, has teamed up with Beverly Hills auction house Juliens Auctions to sell his 1966 Corvette Coupe on March 26th.
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Batmobile up for grabs at upcoming Fort Lauderdale Auction !
Saturday, February 19, 2011
Ever dreamed of driving a Batmobile to save Gotham's citizens and battle the evil Riddler? Auctions America by RM offers you a chance to do so as the Batmobile from the 1995 film 'Batman Forever' will be auctioned at their 'Collector Cars of Fort Lauderdale' sale in Florida, next March.
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Celebrity Classic Cars Star at Bonhams End of Year Auction!
Saturday, December 04, 2010
The 1936 Rolls-Royce Phantom III seen in "Pan's Labyrinth", Elvis' Mercedes-Benz 600 limo and the Lagonda M45 Tourer owned by Nick Mason of Pink Floyd fame are three of the stars of Bonhams' end of year sale presented in the UK next Monday, December 6th, 2010. For this edition of the "Important Motor Cars and Fine Automobilia" sale, bidders are invited to a new venue: Mercedes-Benz World, an impressive complex located on the famous Brooklands site, in Surrey.
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First Chevrolet Volt for Sale to be Auctioned Online
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
The first Chevrolet Volt available for retail sale will be offered at public auction with the proceeds benefiting math and science education in the Detroit Public Schools. General Motors North America President Mark Reuss made the announcement of the event at Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly plant, where the car is assembled.
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Unique Paul Weller designed MINI goes on sale in charity auction
Thursday, November 11, 2010
Following his headline performance at MINI's 50th Birthday extravaganza at Silverstone in 2009, mod rock legend Paul Weller has collaborated with MINI to create a one off car which will be sold in a live global online auction with all proceeds going to charity. The unique MINI Cooper is the ultimate British icon, it was designed by Paul Weller, built in Oxford and hand-painted by MINI craftsmen. The car will be auctioned for one month from 11 November to raise money for charities Nordoff Robins and War Child.
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Ford opens an eBay Motors online store
Monday, November 01, 2010
Whether you're looking for the perfect gift for the Mustang lover in your life or just want to show your pride for the Ford vehicle you drive, a new online store launched by Ford Motor Company on eBay Motors will provide enthusiasts around the world with access to the items they want in one convenient place.
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Ian Fleming's AC Sells For Record Price!
Monday, September 27, 2010
Last Friday September 17, a 1962 AC Aceca Coupé once owned by James Bond's creator, Ian Fleming, sold for a record C$110,560 at Bonhams' Goodwood Revival auction held in Chichester, Sussex. However this figure is below the pre-sale estimates of C$140,000 - 180,000 announced earlier.
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BMW to sell classic cars!
Friday, September 17, 2010
BMW Classic is now offering classic BMW automobiles for sale, the automaker announced today in a press release. A BMW M1 and a BMW 3.0 CSL will be sold by Bonhams auction house in Dubai this October.
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An Aston Martin DB5 Reaches Half a Million Dollars at Bonhams Auction!
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
A 1965 Aston Martin DB5 Vantage sold for a world record price of E414,500 (CDN$ 550,000 approximately at issue time) at the Bonhams auction held during the 'Weekend de l'Excellence Automobile' on the former site of the French Grand Prix circuit of Reims-Gueux, on Saturday 11th September 2010. It exceeded its pre-sale estimate of E300,000- 400,000.
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Bonhams to Display Elvis' Mercedes 600 Tomorrow in UK!
Wednesday, September 01, 2010
« Any place Is Paradise » sang Elvis in 1956. All those rare and exotic automobiles he owned and drove surely reflect that too. Among them were two Mercedes-Benz 600, one of which will be on display tomorrow for the media and prospective buyers to boast Bonhams' traditional end of year auction of 'Important Motor Cars and Fine Automobilia'. This event takes place on December 6, 2010, and for the first time at Mercedes-Benz World in Surrey, UK.
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Europe's Only 1948 Pontiac 'Woodie' to be Auctionned in France by Bonhams!
Thursday, August 19, 2010
The only 1948 Pontiac 'Woodie' known to exist in Europe will be offered at the up-coming Bonhams auction presented on Saturday September 11th 2010, during the fourth edition of the 'Week-end de l'Excellence Automobile de Reims' on the former site of the French Grand Prix circuit. This car will be one of about 100 that will be auctioned by Bonhams.
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1965 Shelby American GT350 Prototype Up for Grab at Mecum Monterey Auction!
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
It's called « 5S319 ». It's unique and it's up for grab at the up-coming Mecum Monterey auction. This 1965 Shelby American GT350 was used as engineering prototype for the 1966 models. It was also driven by Ford factory stylist Charles McHose who would created the 1967 GT350s.
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A $450,000 Audi A1?
Saturday, June 26, 2010
The star of Sir Elton John's White Tie & Tiara Ball last night (24 June 2010) was the Audi A1 car - specially spin painted by Britain's foremost contemporary artist, Damien Hirst - which fetched a staggering £350,000 during the auction. Close to 700 VIP guests from around the world converged on the private home of Sir Elton in Windsor, UK, to support his largest annual fundraiser for his AIDS Foundation.
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James Bond's DB5 to Star at RM Auctions London Extravaganza!
Tuesday, June 01, 2010
One of the most famous cinema icons - James Bond's 1964 Aston Martin DB5 - will be the star of RM Auctions' annual "Automobiles of London" event at the Battersea Evolution in London on 27th October. For the first time since it was originally sold in 1969, the mythical car will be offered for sale and it is expected to achieve in excess of $5 million.
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Latest Bonhams' Aston Martin Auction reaches $7.3 million in sales!
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Bonhams, Britain's oldest auction house, held its most successful auction of Aston Martin motor cars and related automobilia this past week-end at Newport Pagnell, home of the brand. Organized for the Aston Martin Works Service, this one-brand auction generated a record 7.3 million Canadian dollars (£4.7 million) with bids taken from enthusiasts from around the world including Hong Kong, Czech Republic, Poland, Argentina, Australia and the United States.
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New World Record set at RM's Sporting Classics of Monaco auction
Wednesday, May 05, 2010
The inaugural Sporting Classics of Monaco auction, held at the Grimaldi Forum on 1st May, saw five automobiles fetch prices in excess of E2,000,000 and two new world records get set. Registered bidders came from 33 different countries on the telephone, over the Internet and assembled in the standing-room-only venue.
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RM Auctions Classic Muscle & Modern Performance
Wednesday, April 07, 2010
RM Auctions, the world's largest collector car auction house, will drop the hammer on an outstanding private collection of high-powered muscle cars in June as part of a single-day sale in San Diego, California.
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Chevrolet To Auction Corvette Z06 Carbon
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Detroit - The first of 500 retail 2011 Corvette Z06 Carbon Limited Edition coupes will go to the highest bidder at Barrett-Jackson in Palm Beach, Fla., on April 3.
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Ferrari Raises $601,000 For Haiti Relief
Friday, March 19, 2010
Los Angeles - Ferrari has raised $601,000 for relief efforts in Haiti by the CMMB (Catholic Medical Mission Board) and the William J. Clinton Foundation. At a gala event held last night, Ferrari, the world's leading luxury brand, auctioned the first Ferrari 458 Italia to arrive in the United States for $530,000. Party was hosted by Piero Ferrari, Deputy Chairman, Amedeo Felisa, worldwide CEO of the company, and Marco Mattiacci, the newly appointed North America CEO.
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1937 BMW 328 Mille Miglia Büegelfalte
Monday, March 01, 2010
RM Auctions, the world's largest collector car auction house, announced today the consignment of one of the world's most significant pre-war sports racing cars. The one-of-a-kind 1937, BMW 328 Mille Miglia 'Büegelfalte', chassis no. 85032, will make its auction debut at RM's inaugural Sporting Classics of Monaco sale on 1st May, 2010 at the Grimaldi Forum.
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Looking for a GTO... a Ferrari 250 GTO?
Wednesday, February 03, 2010
RM Auctions has a 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO to offer for private treaty sale. This 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO (chassis no. 4675 GT) - one of the most coveted cars in the world - is one of only 36 250 GTOs originally produced and one of a limited few with Series II GTO bodywork.
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Seeking First Owner for Unique 1948 Tucker Convertible!
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
The one and only 1948 Tucker Convertible may finally find its very first owner among the large crowd of bidders expected to attend the 10th annual Russo and Steele Auction in Scottsdale, Arizona this January.
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Volvo De Québec Gives The Final Bid On The S60 Painting Auction
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
Turkish artist Esref Armagan's interpretation of the new Volvo S60 was recently auctioned on eBay. After 52 bids were submitted, it was finally sold for 3050 dollars. That's the highest price an art piece is sold for on eBay for the benefit of a charity. The entire proceeds will go to a Canadian charity, the World Blind Union.
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Historic Concept Cars to be Stars of RM Auctions' Arizona Event!
Saturday, November 07, 2009
You dream of owning a concept car or a classic automobile that would fulfill your fantasies? Well, now's your chance to satisfy both urges at once. A number of these from the 1950s are found in the catalogue of RM Auctions for the Automobiles of Arizona event to be held on January 21-22.
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Unique Auction Event At The Petersen Automotive Museum, L.A.
Friday, September 25, 2009
Preeminent international auction house, RM Auctions, set to lift the gavel on an unprecedented, private collection of American racers, hot rods, custom vehicles and 'kustom kulture' memorabilia at the Icons of Speed & Style event, September 26th, 2009 at the Petersen Automotive Museum, Los Angeles.
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1969 Dodge Charger « General Lee » for sale!
Friday, August 28, 2009
Fans of the American TV series "Dukes of Hazzard" now have a chance to buy their own Charger "General Lee". On September 26, the mythical muscle car shown on these photos will auction by RM Auctions at a one-day event, billed as Icons of Speed & Style, at the Peterson Automotive Museum in Los Angeles, California.
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Ford created a truly one-of-a-kind, the Mustang AV-X10 ''Dearborn Doll''
Monday, July 27, 2009
DEARBORN, Mich., July 23, 2009 - Ford Motor Company created a truly one-of-a-kind vehicle, the Mustang AV-X10 "Dearborn Doll," to be sold at auction during the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) 2009 AirVenture Oshkosh, the world's greatest aviation celebration.
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1940 Ford Marmon-Herrington Wagon : not an SUV, but a WUV!
Sunday, June 28, 2009
Long before Subaru introduced its Outback and AMC offered its range of Eagle AWD cars, some Americans bought 4-wheel drive automobiles. But they were rare and designed as work horses, not as fashionable vehicles with chrome wheels. This 1940 Ford Standard Station Wagon equipped with a Marmon-Herrington 4WD system is one of them.
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Red-lipped Testa Rossa smashes world record
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
The 1957 Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa (chassis number 0714TR) put up by Canadian auction house RM Auctions sold for E9,020,000 (around $14,432,000), a new world record for a classic car.
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Auction Master: Interview with RM Auctions' Rob Myers
Saturday, March 28, 2009
Amelia Island, Florida - From Chatham to Maranello... with stopovers in Phoenix and London. This is the extraordinary journey traveled over three decades by a mechanic from south-western Ontario, a journey that has led him to the top of the collectible automobile world.
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Audi auctions off a pair of R8 V10s
Friday, February 27, 2009
Generally, the powers of a lightweight supercar are concerned mainly with more mischievous and juvenile things-- though the highly anticipated Audi R8 V10 just helped raise over a million dollars for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County at the 2009 Boca Raton Concours d' Elegance.
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The vintage car, a sure investment?
Sunday, February 22, 2009
If you ask professor David Foot, demographer at the University of Toronto and author of Boom, Bust and Echo, a study on the influence of demography and the baby boom on our daily lives, he'll say it's all about demographics.
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The red-lipped Testa Rossa
Saturday, February 14, 2009
With her black dress and seductive red lips, the legendary 1957 Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa (number 0714TR) will be put up for auction by RM Auctions on May 17, 2009 in Maranello, the headquarters of Italian engineering where this mechanical marvel and her 21 sisters were built between 1957 and 1958.
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For Sale: Nicholas Cage's 1970 Hemi 'Cuda!
Friday, December 19, 2008
Nicholas Cage was once said: "I consider cars to be objects of art, and since I can't drive a Picasso, I drive them instead. They symbolize freedom." Well, if you are a fan of this Academy Award-winning actor, here's a chance to drive one of his cars: a 1970 Hemi 'Cuda Hardtop. It will be part of Russo and Steele 9th annual Scottsdale collector automobile event in January.
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Rolling Work of Art RM Auction's 2008 London Sale
Sunday, November 02, 2008
London, UK -- A unique series of one-off customs designed by leading UK customiser, Andy Saunders joined the line-up of close to a hundred vintage motor cars for RM Auctions' 'Automobiles of London' event held in association with Sotheby's, on October 28-29 at London's Battersea Park.
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A Ferrari becomes the most expensive car ever sold at an auction
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Ferrari is known all over the world for its exclusive cars. However, some are more exclusive than others, like the one sold by RM Auctions/Sotheby's Ferrari Legend and Passion at a recent auction held on the Fiorano Circuit, in Italy. The 1961 Ferrari California Spyder 250 GT SWB set a new all-time record by fetching 7.04 million euros, which is equivalent to 10.9 million $CA.
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First 2009 Cadillac CTS-V auctioned off to charity
Monday, April 21, 2008
Generally speaking, 550 horsepower luxury performance sedans aren't intended to do good deeds. Cadillac's 2009 CTS-V has just done it's one and only though, benefitting the Prostate Cancer Foundation by earning a winning bid of $75,000 at a special charity auction last night. Cano Ozgener is the CTS-V's happy new owner, and the founder of CAO International, a premium cigar producer.
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First Bentley Brooklands for U.S. raises $450,000 at auction
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Here's a trend: carmakers generate enormous hype around an exciting new vehicle, and then auction off the first copy to benefit a charitable organization. Dodge just did it with their first new Challenger, raising $400,000 or so for an organization called notMykid. Now, from the other side of the automotive spectrum, Bentley has done the same.
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2008 Challenger 'number one' raises $400,000 for notMYkid
Sunday, January 27, 2008
Chrysler LLC recently auctioned off the first 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8 for a whopping $400,000. Proceeds were donated to notMYkid once the auctioning was completed at the Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction last week. notMYkid is a group dedicated to helping kids deal with adolescent behavioral health issues. They also teach parents, teachers and communities to identify warning signs and symptoms of these behavioral issues- helping to enable quick and proper diagnosis.
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New Dodge Challengers to be auctioned off for charity
Thursday, September 20, 2007
It's not often that a HEMI powered muscle car does a good deed, but Chrysler has announced that two new Challengers are gearing up to do just that. The first pair of new generation Challengers off the Brampton Ontario assembly plant production line will be auctioned off with proceeds benefiting local charities. The pair of SRT-designated models feature a 6.1 litre V8 and five-speed automatic gearbox with autostick transmission.
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VW BEETLE FROM "THE ADVENTURES OF ROCKY AND BULLWINKLE" FOR SALE!
Friday, September 07, 2001
What do you do when a 1999 Volkswagen Beetle won't accommodate the antlers of your film's star? Easy...turn it into a convertible. And that's exactly what the makers of "The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle" did, creating an extremely rare and collectible automobile. Now up for auction by Premiere Studio Rentals on BidBay.com, this customized Beetle has found its way into numerous films and television programs, including "The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle," the much anticipated "Spiderman," the CBS television series "Martial Law" and an upcoming Britney Spears Pepsi commercial.
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