Preston Tucker’s personal Tucker 48 to sell at RM Sotheby’s
Few American automobiles are more iconic than the Tucker 48 – and RM Sotheby’s is about to sell the very one owned by Preston Tucker himself. The rare and historic […]
2018-01-03
Adolf Hitler’s Mercedes to fetch millions in Arizona
Adolf Hitler’s personal Mercedes is heading for Arizona next month, where it’s expected to fetch millions at auction. The 1939 Mercedes-Benz 770K Grosser Offener Tourenwagen is well-documented, and has been […]
2017-12-20
Morphy Auctions to offer rare collection of early Muhammad Ali memorabilia
A collection of memorabilia from the early career of Muhammad Ali is heading for sale at Morphy Auctions next year. The Gary Traugh Collection features more than 150 historic items […]
2017-12-14
Stirling Moss’ Le Mans Jaguar could fetch $15 million
A vintage Jaguar raced at Le Mans by the legendary Stirling Moss is heading for auction in Arizona next month. The 1954 Jaguar D-Type is expected to fetch a stunning […]
2017-12-13
Bonhams offer once-in-a-lifetime pair of Porches in Scottsdale
Bonhams will offer a stunning pair of once-in-a-lifetime Porches in the forthcoming 2018 Scottsdale sale. Described as “the ultimate pair of performance cars”, the two Porches – a 918 Spyder […]
For sale: the Watergate door lock that brought down a President
It may look like a simple door lock. But it’s actually a vital piece of history from ‘Watergate’, one of the darkest moments in American political history. That simple lock, […]
2017-12-06
Obi-Wan Kenobi figure sets new Star Wars toy auction record
A vintage Obi-Wan Kenobi action figure has become the world’s most valuable Star Wars toy ever sold at auction. The figure sold for more than $75,000 at Hake’s Americana, more […]
Meet the German doctor who (sort of) invented 80s synth-pop
For most people, the term ‘synth pop’ is synonymous with artists such as Duran Duran, Gary Numan and The Human League. However, there’s another name that’s just as important to […]
2017-12-04
Original Disney animator’s desk and chair to sell at Heritage Auctions
An original animator’s chair and desk used at Walt Disney Studios in the 1940s are heading for sale in Beverly Hills next week. The historic pieces of furniture will cross […]
Medal awarded to heroic WWII pigeon up for auction
A medal awarded to a pigeon during WWII could fetch up to £20,000 when it goes up for sale in the U.K next week. The Dickin medal for bravery was […]
2017-12-01
Important General Custer document leads historic Americana sale
From Babe Ruth to the Battle of Little Bighorn – the current sale at One of a Kind Collectibles features a treasure trove of historic Americana. The online auction, which […]
2017-11-29
The Cowardly Lion’s copy of The Wizard of Oz is up for sale
A first edition copy of The Wizard of Oz owned by the Cowardly Lion himself is heading for sale at Christie’s. The book belonged to American stage-and-screen actor Bert Lahr, […]
$1 million Andy Warhol artwork discovered in a Boston attic
A treasure trove of works by the likes of Andy Warhol and Jean-Michel Basquiat is heading for auction this week, after being discovered in a Massachusetts attic. The collection of […]
Paul McCartney’s Aston Martin DB5 could top £1 million
An Aston Martin once owned by Paul McCartney could fetch more than £1 million when it hits the auction block at Bonhams next week. The 1964 Aston Martin DB5 is […]
2017-11-28
President’s secret palm reading to sell at Heritage Auctions
A palm reading secretly given to President Franklin D. Roosevelt could fetch up to $20,000 at Heritage Auctions next week. The signed palm prints of both FDR and First Lady […]
