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“The auction site has seen an 82 percent increase in value for vehicles from the 1990s, and that’s in the last two years alone. During that time span, the platform has also had a 128 percent boost in the number of those cars successfully crossing the virtual auction block.”
At a time when new online-auction sites continue to flood the collector-car market, it’s easy to forget how innovative the idea was not that long ago. In 2007, Randy Nonnenberg co-founded Bring a Trailer, a pioneer of the model that has only seemed to grow more popular despite the return of in-person bidding.
Interestingly, cars just a decade or so older than Bring a Trailer are also becoming all the rave with enthusiasts. The auction site has seen an 82 percent increase in value for vehicles from the 1990s, and that’s in the last two years alone. During that time span, the platform has also had a 128 percent boost in the number of those cars successfully crossing the virtual auction block. Recently, Nonnenberg gave Robb Report the backstory on how Bring a Trailer was founded and shared some insight on why automobiles from the 1990s are fueling a buying frenzy.
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#BCA Online will feature 4,700 vehicles across 22 sales on Thursday, with low mileage and top condition choices available.
The weekly Top Car Sale takes place at its usual time of 10:30am and has up to 300 vehicles catalogued for sale. Tomorrow’s programme will also see just under 600 vehicles offered in the BCA Outsourced Solutions Online Sale and up to 260 vehicles available in LCV Sale 1. Both sales begin at 9:00am.
As always, the Top Car sale offers a first-class selection of luxury and performance vehicles, including this 2020 #Porsche 911 3.0 Carrera 4 (992) Convertible. This one-owner vehicle is presented in Grade 1 condition and has covered 10,065 warranted miles from new. It has a navigation system, parking sensors, climate control, leather trim, 20” alloy wheels, and is finished in metallic blue.
The 2019 #AstonMartin DBS Superleggera 5.2 V12 Touchtronic Coupe has a warranted mileage of just 7,402 from new and is finished in silver with leather trim. Offered in Grade 1 condition this coupe features a navigation system, climate control, parking sensors and 21” alloy wheels.
Finished in black with half leather trim, this #MercedesBenz AMG GT63 4.0 639 S 4Matic+ 9G-MCT Coupe has covered 10,611 warranted miles from new. Registered in 2020, it comes equipped with a navigation system, parking sensors, climate control, 20” alloy wheels, privacy glass and panoramic roof.
Another one-owner vehicle, this 2021 #Jaguar F-Pace SVR 5.0 V8 S/C 550 AWD Station Wagon has covered 4,389 warranted miles. Presented in Grade 1 condition with a silver finish and half leather trim, it also features a navigation system, parking sensors, climate control, 22” alloy wheels, privacy glass and panoramic roof.
The 2020 #Jeep Wrangler 2.0 GME Rubicon Hard Top Station Wagon has covered 4,962 warranted miles and is finished in blue with leather trim. This vehicle comes equipped with parking sensors, climate control, 17” alloy wheels and privacy glass.
BCA’s stock includes many thousands of vehicles across all price sectors and product types to provide the most choice, whatever a buyer is looking for.
Go to www.bca.co.uk/sales for full details of the BCA sales programme.
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Coming off a relatively successful prior season, Mario Andretti—then aged 54—chased further glory in the PPG IndyCar world series in 1994. Once again sporting the #6, chassis HU 20 participated in six events throughout the season, which would prove to be Andretti’s last.
The season-opener, on the Surfers Paradise street circuit for the Australian FAI IndyCar Grand Prix, turned out to be another historic occasion for Andretti. Starting 19th, a wet track ensured he would have to use all his talent to stay off the walls. The ensuing chaos turned the race into a battle of attrition, with many of the competitors retiring with damage from a number of accidents. Experience proved to be the most valuable tool, and Mario worked his way up to the front of the field. A late start also meant there was limited daylight on the clock, and during the later stages, a cinematic orange hue from the sunset made for iconic imagery. Ultimately, the checkered flag waved 10 laps short of the official distance and Mario achieved 3rd place—his final heroic podium.
Chassis HU 20 would see further action at Phoenix, Milwaukee, Detroit, Road America, and at Andretti’s home track in Nazareth, Pennsylvania. Unfortunately, the early season success did not carry through the rest of the year, with the icon suffering from several retirements at these events. In addition, the car saw action during the second test week in the runup to the 78th running of the Indianapolis 500
At season’s end, IndyCar parted ways with a man who had helped build the spectacle and prestige of the sport. Always, calm cool and collected, the legend was respected by his fellow competitors and raced with great intensity, never making it easy for anyone. Throughout his time with Newman/Haas, Mario Andretti delivered a championship, 18 race wins, 50 podiums, and 26 pole positions.
Designed by Keith Knott and John Travis, the 1994 challenger was the first Lola IndyCar to have a full carbon monocoque tub without a honeycomb aluminum “bathtub.” The car featured a further-developed front wing, taller sidepods, and a lower engine cover with a smoother profile. Additional refinements included improved weight distribution and a brand-new transverse gearbox with sequential operation. This change further allowed developments of the underbody profile. Capable of accepting the Ilmor, Honda, and Ford engines, Newman/Haas Racing’s status as a preferred customer allowed access to a new higher-revving Ford Cosworth XB unit. This chassis does not presently have an engine fitted.
The car utilized double-wishbone suspension connected to inboard springs on all four corners with a rear suspension geometry that was introduced late in the season the previous year. To meet the demands of the various disciplines, a high-downforce specification was available for short ovals, road courses, or street circuits. For the superspeedways, alternative suspension geometry was utilized to extend the wheelbase, and low-drag wings worked to slice through the air.
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Fifty years of automotive history. Eighteen cars. One collection. RM Sotheby’s is thrilled to announce the sale of The Gran Turismo Collection, a single-owner collection featuring some of the greatest cars from Ferrari, Bugatti, Jaguar, Lamborghini, and Lancia. This group of supercars and rally legends will be offered in London on November 5, 2022. Register to bid: bit.ly/3MflNQY
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BCA Online will feature up to 5,200 vehicles across 23 sales on Thursday , including over 100 bikes in the 10:00am Motorbike Sale and over 320 vehicles in the weekly Top Car sale at 10:30am.
As always, the Top Car sale is packed full of low mileage luxury and sporting vehicles, including this 2019 #RollsRoyce Wraith 6.6 V12 Black Badge Coupe. This one-owner vehicle has covered just 8,080 warranted miles from new and is finished in grey with leather trim. It comes equipped with navigation system, parking sensors, climate control and 21” alloy wheels.
This 2019 #Tesla Model X 100KWH D/M Long Range (6ST) StationWagon is another one-owner vehicle in this week’s Top Car sale. This electric car has covered 7,120 warranted miles from new, is finished in white and features two vehicle charging cables, navigation system, parking sensors, climate control, leather trim, 22” alloy wheels, privacy glass and panoramic roof.
This 2015 #LandRover Defender 110 2.2 TDCI Adventure StationWagon is finished in an eye-catching orange. This one-owner vehicle is presented in Grade 1 condition and is ready for more adventures having covered 25,581 warranted miles. It is well-equipped with alloy wheels, air conditioning, roof rack, leather trim, tow bar and ladder.
Another Grade 1 vehicle, this 2021 #Alpine A110 1.8 Turbo 292 S DCT Coupe is finished in blue with half leather trim. It has covered 5,746 warranted miles and features climate control, parking sensors and 18” alloy wheels.
This 2019 #MercedesBenz G63 AMG 4.0 (585) 9G StationWagon is another standout vehicle in this week’s Top Car sale. It comes equipped with navigation system, parking sensors, climate control, leather trim, 22” alloy wheels, sunroof and privacy glass. It has covered 13,881 warranted miles from new.
#BCA’s stock includes many thousands of vehicles across all price sectors and product types to provide the most choice, whatever a buyer is looking for.
Go to www.bca.co.uk/sales for full details of the BCA sales programme.
