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$235,000 for Rare 1955 VW Bus

GERMANY - A rare 1955 Volkswagen Bus in excellent condition with only 6,400 miles the odometer, has sold for $235,000 (€190,000). The bus was sold by Auctionata.

Source: Auto World News - December 19, 2014

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WPTV
$450,000 for 'Smokey and the Bandit' Car

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA, USA -The 1977 Pontiac Trans Am driven by Burt Reynolds in the film "Smokey and the Bandit" has sold for $450,000. The car was sold by Julien's Auctions.

Source: WPTV - December 16, 2014

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The Daily Mail
$18 Million for Treasure Trove of Rusting Cars

WESTERN FRANCE - A treasure trove of rusting classic cars (some exceptionally rare) has been discovered on a farm. The collection is has been valued at $18 million (£12 million).

Source: The Daily Mail - December 5, 2014

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Sports Car Digest
$3.4 Million for Vintage Porsche Race Car

LONDON, UK - A rare 1969-70 Porsche (908.02 ‘Flunder’ Langheck Group 6) prototype race car has sold for $3.4 million (£2.1 million). The car was sold by Bonhams.

Source: Sports Car Digest - November 7, 2014

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Art Daily
$587,000 for 1905 'Steam Car'

LONDON, UK - A rare 1905 Gardner-Serpollet (18hp Type L) Phaeton Steam Car has sold for $587,000 (£371,100). The car was sold by Bonhams.

Source: Art Daily - November 7, 2014

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Bold Ride
$7.2 Million for 1956 Ferrari 250 GT

LONDON, UK - A 1956 Ferrari 250 GT Berlinetta (one of only nine ’56 250 GT Berlinetta Competiziones) has sold for $7.2 million. The car was sold by RM Auctions.

Source: Bold Ride - September 9, 2014

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The Daily Mail
$10 Million for Steve McQueen's 1967 Ferrari

MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA, USA - A 1967 Ferrari 275 GTB/4, once owned by Steve Mcqueen, has sold for $10 million (£6 million). The car was sold by RM Auctions.

Source: The Daily Mail - August 17, 2014

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The Daily Mail
$38.1 Million for 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO (New Record)

CARMEL, CALIFORNIA, USA - A 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO has sold for $38.1 million setting a new world record for the most expensive car sold at auction. The car was sold by Bonhams auction house.

Source: The Daily Mail - August 15, 2014

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Telegraph
$16.3 Million for 1954 Ferrari Sports Car

CHICHESTER, UK - A 1954 Ferrari Sports Car has sold for $16.3 million (£9.6 million) at the Goodwood Festival of Speed auction. The car was sold by Bonhams auction house.

Source: The Telegraph - June 27, 2014

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Boston.com
$120,000 Value on 1969 Shelby Found in Garage

SPRUCE CREEK, PENNSYLVANIA, USA - A 1969 Shelby GT500 has been found in Garage with 8,531 original miles. The car's expected to fetch (roughly) $120,000.

Source: Boston.com - March 26, 2014

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Auto Week

$600,000 Value on 1967 Corvette Found in Garage

COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO, USA - A 1967 Corvette has been found in Garage with 2,996 original miles. The car was valued at $600,000 - $800,000.

Source: Auto Week - March 21, 2014

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Auto Evolution
$825,000 for 1963 Shelby Cobra 289

FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA, USA - A 1963 Shelby 289 has sold for $825,000 at auction. The Cobra was the 23rd production example built, and only had one owner from 1971 until 2011.

Source: Auto Evolution - March 20, 2014

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CNBC
$6.6 Million for 1937 Delahaye Roadster

AMELIA ISLAND, FLORIDA, USA - A 1937 Delahaye roadster has sold for $6.6 million. Because the french car is one of only two surviving examples, tit's incredibly rare and desirable.

Source: CNBC - March 10, 2014

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Paul Fraser Collectibles
$2.9 Million for 1931 Bentley 8 Litre

PARIS, FRANCE - This 1931 Bentley 8 Litre sold for $2.9 million. The car was first introduced at the 1930 London Motor Show. But only 100 made due to the economic challenges of the Great Depression.

Source: Paul Fraser Collectibles - February 11, 2014

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