Overall Results – 2025 Monterey Auctions

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Monterey 2025 is in the books, and the results are in! Thanks to Hagerty for crunching the early numbers. Here are the standouts:

Bonhams staged an incredible comeback at The Quail, surging from $12.5M in 2024 to $44.2M this year with a 96% sell-through rate. A huge turnaround driven by major collections and smart no-reserve offerings.

RM Sotheby’s led the pack with $163.8M in sales and an $1.2M average price per car. The headline was the one-off Ferrari Daytona SP3 “Tailor Made” charity lot, which stunned at $26M.

Gooding climbed to $119.1M, highlighted by the record-breaking $25.3M sale of a 11961 Ferrari 250 GT SWB Spider California Competizione.

Broad Arrow slipped to $49.8M, off 19% from 2024. Their top lot was a Maserati MC12 Spyder at $5.2M.

Mecum Sell-through rate was actually up, but the price dropped

Corvette ZR1 and ZR1X Stun at the
Nürburgring – But There’s More in the Tank!

Video Credit: Misha Charoudin

Chevrolet made waves this week with official Nürburgring lap times for the new Corvette ZR1 and ZR1X. The ZR1 ran an incredible 6:50.763, while the ZR1X edged ahead with a 6:49.275 — both quicker than the much more expensive Mustang GTD.

But Nürburgring YouTuber and expert racer Mikhael “Misha” Charoudin says the ZR1 could have gone even faster, by as much as 10 seconds. His detailed analysis of the lap shows conservative driving lines and slower exits that left speed on the table. Why? GM used engineers, not experienced Nürburgring pro drivers, for the official lap.

According to Misha, with a seasoned Nürburgring racer behind the wheel, the ZR1 could easily threaten [...]

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If you’ve never experienced Monterey Car Week, and your calendar is open for the week of August 11, 2025, now’s the time to make it happen. This isn’t just an event, it’s the ultimate celebration of all things automotive, where the world’s rarest, most iconic, and beautifully crafted cars come together in one unforgettable setting.

From million-dollar classics and cutting-edge supercars to vintage racers and concept cars, you’ll get up close and personal with rolling works of art you’ve only dreamed of. But Monterey is more than just a show; it’s a weeklong immersive experience.

Rub shoulders with collectors, industry legends, designers, and fellow car lovers from around the globe. Dive into the excitement with exclusive [...]

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Get ready for a glimpse into the future of the Corvette! General Motors’ Advanced Design Studio in Pasadena has just unveiled its take on what a 10th-generation Corvette could look like with the stunning C10 California Corvette Concept.

This isn’t a car you’ll see on the streets anytime soon—GM says there are no plans for production. Instead, it’s a peek into the minds of designers around the world as they reimagine the iconic sports car.

So what makes this hypercar so special? It’s a bold vision, blending classic Corvette cues with futuristic technology. The design features visible carbon fiber, active aerodynamics, and a sleek, lightweight body that’s pleasing to the eye. Inside, the driver-focused cockpit includes a yoke-style s [...]

Corvette’s Executive Chief Engineer, Tony Roma, recently silenced the growing buzz around a fully electric or plug-in hybrid Corvette. While electric vehicles may be the future, Roma made it clear: the Corvette will only go all-electric when it makes sense. Until then, the V8 lives on.

Roma doubled down on the importance of keeping the driving experience raw and engaging, not just fast. The Corvette E-Ray already proves that hybrids can enhance performance without losing soul.

As for plug-ins and silent EVs? “Nobody wants a Corvette that doesn’t feel like a Corvette,” Roma said.

The next-gen C9 isn’t expected until 2029, but don’t worry. There’s still plenty of fire left in the C8 lineup, including the 1,250-hp ZR1X… and more still to come.< [...]