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A collector recently fell victim to a Facebook Marketplace scam while trying to purchase a 1963 Corvette. Believing he had found the deal of a lifetime, he wired $26,000 to a seller who promised the car was ready to ship. Once the money was sent, the seller disappeared—leaving the buyer without a car and without recourse.

This type of scam is becoming increasingly common in the classic car world. 

Here are some red flags to watch for when buying online:
Unrealistic pricing
Pressure to act fast
Wire transfer requests
Lack of documentation

Tips to Protect Yourself:
Use a trusted escrow service or a reputable dealer
Research the seller, check their background, and online presence
Always verify ownership and documentation before sending money
Whenever possible, inspect the vehicle in person or hire

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After a summer of close calls and lessons learned, Corvette Racing finally checked an important box at Virginia International Raceway during the IMSA GT Challenge.

Corvette Racing by Pratt Miller Motorsports claimed its first victory of the season as Antonio Garcia and Alexander Sims drove the championship-leading No. 3 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 GT3.R to victory in Sunday’s Michelin GT Challenge at VIR. The crew executed quick, mistake-free pit stops, the car stayed out of trouble, and the drivers put i [...]

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

An Unmatched Tradition of Automotive Excellence

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE WINNER OF OUR 2025 COMPETITION!

Torpedo-bodied Hispano-Suiza Named Best of Show at the 74th Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance

2025 Charitable Donations Surpass $4 Million’

1924 Hispano-Suiza H6C Nieuport-Astra Torpedo

Shown by Penny & Lee Anderson Sr., Naples, Florida

PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (August 17, 2025) — A unique aero-inspired Hispano-Suiza was awarded the top prize at the 2025 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance.

This year, 229 cars—including 55 international entries from 22 countries and 174 US entries from 31 states—pulled onto the competition field, and the car named Best of Show was a 1924 Hispano-Suiza H6C Nieuport-Astra Torpedo shown by Penny and Lee Anderson Sr. of Naples, Florida. 

“This Hispano-Suiza ticks every pos [...]

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