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Honoring September 11

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We Remember Today, we pause to remember the lives lost on September 11, 2001, and to honor the courage of the first responders, service members, and everyday heroes who showed extraordinary strength in the face of tragedy. We stand with the families and communities who continue to carry the weight of that day, and we are grateful for the resilience and unity that remind us of the best in America. Never Forget. The Corvette Mike Team Powered by WPeMatico

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Corvette Buyer Gets Scammed Out of $26,000

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FaceBook_Scam Photo Credit: 6 News 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 pricingPressure to act fastWire transfer…

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Overall Results – 2025 Monterey Auctions

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Overall Results – 2025 Monterey Auctions Photo Credit: carcollectorsclub.com 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”…

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Congratulations to Our 2025 Best of Show Winner

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BEST OF SHOW 1924 Hispano-Suiza H6C Nieuport-Astra TorpedoPenny & Lee Anderson Sr., Naples, Florida BEST OF SHOW NOMINEES 1939 Maybach SW38 Spohn Sport ZweisitzerDana & Patti Mecum, Geneva Lake, Wisconsin 1933 Invicta 4½ Litre S Type Corsica Drophead CoupéSBH, Riffa, Bahrain  1956 Maserati 200SI Fantuzzi Open Sports RacerPhillip Sarofim, Beverly Hills, California ELEGANCE AWARDS Gwenn Graham Most Elegant Convertible 1933 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Brewster Henley RoadsterLehrman Collection, Palm Beach, Florida  B. & Dorothy Nethercutt Most Elegant Closed Car 1937 Bugatti Type 57 Atalante Rolltop Coupé The Pearl Collection, Zug, Switzerland  Jules…

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Monterey Car Week 2025

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Special InventoryAuctioned at Mecum Monterey 2025 Auction   1967 ConvertibleBeautiful, and rare big block! Marina Blue w/Bright Blue Interior, L71 427/435hp, 4-Speed Manual This is an exceptionally rare and beautifully restored 1967 L71 Corvette—one of the most coveted configurations ever produced during the mid-year era. Finished in stunning Marina Blue with a Bright Blue interior, this car represents the pinnacle of big-block Corvette performance and factory-option desirability. Key Factory Options & Features:NCRS Top Flight Award WinnerFrame-Off Restoration To Like Original SpecificationsDocumented With The Tank Sticker, Car Shipper, And InvoiceAll Three…

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