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A 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO has reportedly been sold for £20.2 million by British businessman Jon Hunt, making it the most expensive car ever sold in Great Britain.

This makes it the world’s second most expensive car ever sold, behind a 1936 Bugatti Type 57SC that was sold for a whopping price tag of “between £20 and £26 million” in 2010.

The Ferrari 250 GTO, number 5095, was bought by Mr Hunt in 2008 for £15.7 million, which was a world record at the time.

This model Ferrari is regarded as the world’s most sought-after car because only 39 were built in a two-year period between 1962 and 1964. When it first appeared, a new model could be had for £6,000!

The Ferrari 250 GTO was assembled with a V-12, three-litre motor developing 300bhp giving it a top speed of 174 mph.

NB – don’t forget to browse our eye-catching gallery of Ferrari Fine Art Prints and Posters to see more examples of these classic European beauties.

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Classic car collectors will be salivating at the prospect of acquiring some of the world’s rarest collectible automobiles when Texan Dick Burdick’s Museum Collection goes under the hammer on March 3, 2012.

The auction, by Dan Kruse Classics auction house, takes place at the Central Texas Museum of Automotive History in Rosansky, near Austin, Texas.

The collection of 87 classic cars includes a 1970 Silver Show Rolls Royce owned by Johnny Cash, Cornelius Vanderbilt’s Silver Ghost Town Car, Countess Porceri’s 1933 Duesenberg Model J Sports Sedan, Lorraine & De Dietrich VDC Two Seat Racer from The Great Race and, amazingly, a 1969 Chevrolet Corvair Coupe with only 14 miles on the clock.

The car once owned by Countess Proceri, a 1929 Duesenberg Franay limo with a divider window, is one of only two ever built and was shown in the 1931 and 1934 Paris Show.

Other cars being auctioned include a 1906 International Harvester Truck, 1910 Empire Little Aristrocrat Sportabout, a 1921 Studebaker 4DR Touring Car, a 1930 Cadillac “Madam X” V-16 Rumbleseat 2DR Sedan, a 1939 Mercury Eight 2DR Convertible, a 1949 Super Deluxe Ford Coupe, and a 1950 Packard Custom Sedan.

The Central Texas Museum of Automotive History, founded by businessman and and philanthropist Dick Burdick in 1980, was dedicated to the collection, restoration, education and preservation of historic automobiles, accessories and historical data.

Now, after 32 years, Burdick will be moving his facility to his hometown of San Marcos, Texas alllowing for this unique auction of eminently collectible automobiles, most without reserve.

AUCTION PREVIEW:
Friday, February 17 through March 2, 2012. 10am – 5pm (Sundays 12 N – 5pm CST).

AUCTION DATE:
Saturday, March 3, 2012 at 10am PST
Located at the Central Texas Museum of Automotive History
2502 Highway 304 in Smithville, Texas

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Driving America, billed as the world’s premier automotive exhibition, opens on January 29 at the Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn, Michigan.

The exhibition, while centered around a unique collection of historically important vehicles, will also feature original artifacts, digital displays, interactive media, and personal accounts.

Driving America, which aims to highlight the profound impact of the automobile on American culture, promises to be one of the largest automotive exhibitions of its kind. It covers a massive 80,000 square feet and includes more than 100 vehicles and more than 60 cases of artifacts.

See Driving America for more about the exhibition.

And, if you’re interested in motor cars, please don’t forget to browse our superb selection of Ford Prints and Posters.

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Playboy, better known for its pictures of hot girls, has come up with a list of “Hottest Cars of 2012″.

Playboy’s Car of the Year is the Jaguar XKR-S, while the selection of hottest cars, in alphabetical order is:
Audi A7
Bentley Continental GTC
BMW 1-Series M Coupe
Fiat 500
Ford Mustang Boss 302
Hyundai Veloster
Lamborghini Aventador LP 700-4
Lexus CT 200h
Mercedes-Benz CLS 63 AMG
Range Rover Evoque

Visit the site – http://www.playboy.com/magazine/cars-of-the-year-2012 – and vote for your favorite from the list.

Also, don’t forget to check out our great selection of Classic Car Prints and our 2012 Car Calendars.

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From dedicated petrolheads to those who simply appreciate fine automobiles and classic cars, our 2012 Car Calendars will be much admired and appreciated. If you’re needing a practical but inexpensive gift for someone who loves cars, look no further!

The range of wall calendars, desk calendars, and poster calendars, showcase a mix of auto classics, covering Super Cars, Dream Cars, European classics from Porsche and Ferrari to VW Beetles and the Mini, Concept Cars and all-American favorites like the Corvette and Mustang, plus muscle cars and hot rods.

For the full selection fo 2012 calendars now available for ordering online, see the Calendars page.

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It’s Chevrolet’s 100th birthday today! The US auto manufacturer, which is the top-selling car brand of all time, has produced many memorable cars over the past 100 years. Check out the above site for photos of the following Chevy classics:

1911, first Chevrolet

1914 Royal Mail

1925 Chevrolet House Car

1932 Chevrolets

1935 Master Deluxe 4 door sedan

1946 Suburban

1948 Chevrolet Wood Wagon

1954 Chevrolet patrol car

1954 Bel Air convertible

1955 Chevrolet Cameo Carrier

1955 Bel Air Nomad Station Wagon

1958 Bel Air

1958 El Camino

1962 Chevrolet Chevy II

1963 Malibu

1964 Corvair

1965 Chevrolet Suburban

1967 Chevy pickup

1967 Camaro

1969 Camaro RS

1972 Vega

1974 Chevrolet Camaro Z28

1976 Chevette.

1977 Chevrolet Caprice Classic

NB – Don’t forget to browse our great selection of Chevy Posters and Fine Art Prints!

Chevy Fin Art Print Buy for $14.99

Chevy Truck Photographic Print Buy for $19.99

Chevy Truck Tribute Tin Sign Buy for $12.99

Watch the video below to see famous pin-up model Dita Von Teese talking about, and driving, two of her vintage cars, a 1939 Packard 128 and a ’46 Ford Super Deluxe convertible.

The 30s, says Dita, produced the most elegant of cars and her Packard, in original Packard French Blue, epitomises the cars of the period. The Packard was one of the top cars of the time, “notoriously the kind of car that gangsters drove — they were fast, they were slick, they were cool”.

Dita, who bought her first classic car while she was still working in a strip club, says she’s made money on all the vintage cars she’s bought over the years.

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According to Bloomberg, the classic car market is branching in two directions: on the one side are the best-of-breed models where prices are continuing to rise, while on the other side are the “rest”, where sales and prices are stagnating.

Evidently results from classic car auctions are ahead of forecasts, with sellers scoring highly on sales of high-ticket vehicles like Ferraris. In contrast, your “average” classic car is bringing less rewarding returns as these autos become more difficult to sell.

To find out what the budget collector can expect, see the article “Ten Classic Cars for Under $5,000″ as selected by readers of Jalopnik.

See also our selection of Classic Car Posters, as previewed below:

Classic 1959 White Cadillac Auto on Beautiful Beach of Veradara, Cuba Photographic Print Buy for $19.99

Chevy – ’57 Bel Air Tin Sign Buy for $12.99

MOPAR – You’re Behind Us Tin Sign Buy for $12.99

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Check out these classic car pictures from this year’s Pebble Beach Classic Auto Show. There are 30 photographs showcasing a wonderful variety of classic automobiles, from modern classics to vintage beauties.

See also our huge range of Classic Car Posters and Fine Art Prints (some examples below).

Ford Shelby – Mustang 66 GT 350 Poster Buy for $6.99

AL MACS DINER Poster Buy for $6.99

Ford Shelby Poster Buy for $6.99

The extensive list of Maserati personalization options available throughout the entire Maserati range is now enriched with the new “MC Sport Line”.

The “MC Sport Line” has been created to emphasize the sporting DNA of Maserati and it is for customers who wish to express their passion for sports cars with a dynamic look as well as advanced technical solutions to enhance their driving experience. The world of racing inspired the designers of the Maserati Style Center in this project: all the MC Sport Line components are made of carbon fiber, which is the material that has long been the choice in professional racing teams. Customers can select options to personalize both the exteriors and the interiors of the Maserati GranTurismo, whether GranTurismo S Automatic owners have also the possibility of enhancing the handling of their car using a special suspension setup.

The aerodynamic look and performance of the GranTurismo can be enhanced with the addition of two front deflectors and a rear spoiler in carbon fiber. The new aerodynamic parts increase the down-force, allowing the car to slice accurately through corners even faster. An even sportier exterior can be achieved by combining the carbon fiber aerodynamic additions with door handles and side mirror housings in the same material. Aggressive Neptune design 20? wheels can complete the GranTurismo race-inspired look. Their gloss black surfaces are a perfect complement of the carbon fiber’s dark hue.

Carbon fiber sets the style in the “MC Sport Line” inspired interiors: dashboard, door panels and rear side panels have all carbon fiber moldings, while other interior details can be finished in gloss black. The carbon fiber door sill with the script ?MC Sport Line? and it dominates the central tunnel. For those in search of the ultimate in racing style, a black leather steering wheel with carbon fiber rim and machined aluminum pedals with “MC” logo in red are also available.

The “MC Sport Line” also provides the option of a race-bred suspension and upgraded disc brakes on GranTurismo S Automatic.

A more immediate braking action during sustained spirited driving is guaranteed by a “MC Sport Line” suspension combined with perforated and slotted front and rear disc brakes. Blind holes have been added to the braking surface for more uniform wear of the brake pad and disc surfaces, allowing keeping braking efficiency constant over time. The electronically controlled dampers installed on the Maserati GranTurismo S Automatic can be replaced with a fixed-setting type combined with a larger-diameter roll bar for the rear. The Factory suggestion is combining the aerodynamic package with the sport suspension set-up as this combination allows both the wings and the suspensions to work more effectively to achieve the best performance in handling.

The MC Sport Line features beautifully crafted pieces created from race-inspired materials, it emphasizes Maserati’s proud competition heritage and allows you to express your own passion for the Trident brand, whether you?re choosing your first Maserati or want to add a new sportier look to your current GranTurismo. MC Sport Line accessories are available either as optional equipment or as individual components that can be retrofitted to any GranTurismo.

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1953 Maserati 300S Photographic Print Buy for $24.99

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