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Ebay Newbie eBay. Are they the Best Option for Collector Cars?

May 21, 2011 By mwcolrjy Leave a Comment

Article by Dave Sherva

The StatisticsMost searched for term on eBay: Xbox 360Most Watched Item: One Owner 1942 Vintage Martin D-45 Guitar Hmm. No collector cars here!

Most Popular Make and Model Listed1969 Chevrolet Z-28 Camaro. Low Retail ,100Average Winning Bid: ,296. A staggering ,804 off a low market price.

Top Auction:1968 Shelby : Shelby GT500 Matching #sAuction ID: 4611842807 – Winning bid 8,000

Auction Results From February 9 to February 22 20061,000 Collectible Automobile Auction listings were examined280 Sellers appeared to be dealers4,944 Bids Were Placed120 Cars Had 0 Bids263 Cars Reached the Reserve Price (Successful Sale) estimated gross ,911,000738 Cars Did Not Reach Reserve (No Sale) estimated gross ,400,000Volume of Non Winning Bids ,900,000Average Winning Bid: ,296Successful Sales ,911,000

*Estimated eBay Revenue ,000 (based on current eBay insertion fees),000 from Auctions reaching the Reserve Price,000 from Auctions not reaching the Reserve Price (No Sale)Estimated Fees Collected: ,000

The eBay Money MachineKeeping the above statistics in mind, the emergence of new online auction sites has been a bit slow partially because of the tremendous marketing power of a multi-billion dollar behemoth that rivals Wal-Mart in the marketplace. Most have gone the way of the Mom and Pop stores. One of the biggest challenges faced by alternatives to eBay is attracting sellers who are willing to give them a shot. You need listings to attract bidders and you need traffic to attract sellers. It’s the whole chicken and the egg story.

Challenges with eBay.The good news is millions of buyers and sellers meet online every month to look for bargains, rare and unique items and yes even collector cars. The bad news, fake cashiers checks, stolen cars, fraudulent emails and more. As you can see from the stats we gathered many individuals spent .00, answered a lot of questions, sent a lot of pictures and unfortunately the car still sits in the garage. Are there other options?

The Route 66 AuctionThe Route 66 Auction an emerging online auction site that touts “No Dolls, No Knick Knacks…just everything automotive”. You can place your vehicle online for .95 and they will relist it until it sells at no additional charge. They also have a marketing program that will place your vehicle in an online auction and then advertise it in car classifieds sites like Hemmings, Old Car Trader and Collector Car Trader Online. The owner of The Route 66 Auction, Shane Corliss has chosen more of a grass roots ad campaign-Car Clubs, make and model specific websites, discussion board postings and every link exchange he can get their hands on. Adoption is slow but steady. You might want to show them your support by registering at http://www.theroute66auction.com.

Cal CruisingWith over 12,000 members nationwide, CalCruising is one of the largest online auction sites for Classic and Muscle Cars. In addition to auctions, they are a full service transportation super-site with many site features including, Auto-Dispatch, Auto Directory, Dealer Programs, Muscle Car Directory, and much more. CalCruising Members can post auctions for free in our Member area or for post their vehicles in featured auctions and be seen by thousands of collectors and enthusiasts. Already members have run over 5,500 auctions and placed over 26,000 bids. As far as presentation CalCruising needs a huge face lift but their results speak for themselves. Your can check them out at http://www.calcruising.com.

Online auctions can be a great way to sell your collectible automobile. Explore your options and do not become discouraged. A collectible automobiles is sold every day. The keys are persistence and effective targeted marketing.

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Sports Cars Parade – New Sports Cars

May 21, 2011 By mwcolrjy Leave a Comment

Article by M.S.Benz

This year offers several new sports car designs – from exterior body parts to more defined interiors. One of the most sought after sports car to date is the efficient Saturn Ion – its enviable rust and dent proof body and added horsepower. With its extra size, it has the combination of the Quad Coupe and 2003 Sedan, restyled with smart modernism and small back entrance doors. The four-speed transmission was replaced by a five-speed automatic transmission. The price could vary from ,000 to less than ,000 per car.

Mazda MX-5 Miata:

Next in line is the Mazda MX-5 Miata, which was introduced at ,000 as the manufacturer’s suggested retail price. It is reasonably priced, with a system built for key free entry, air conditioning, two seats, and a steering wheel wrapped in leather.

Mazda MX-5 Miata has a six speed manual transmission, leather seats and optional sport suspension with 2.0-liter dual overhead cam and four-cylinder engine. The space provided in the trunk is 5.3 cubic feet. However, the lowered body and back tires are not devised for use during muddy or snowy seasons.

Ford Mustang:

Here comes another American accomplishment legend – the Ford Mustang with its multi-valve overhead cam, which generates 300 horsepower. This retro inspired modern car is more rapid and more responsive than it has ever been. Available for about ,000, it is well furnished in both convertible and coupe designs.

Fanatics can choose between automatic and manual transmission engines. Tires are trendier at 18 inches. Since Ford Mustang has been introduced in 1964, the name Ford Mustang has competed with Firebird, Camaro, Barracuda, etc for more than 40 years, and is standing by its name.

Cadillac XLR:

For those who are looking for striking and lavish sky-scraping performance sports car, the Cadillac XLR is a better choice. The approach is over-sensitive, sophisticated, dominant and unique with attractive interiors and a hardtop convertible that can go in and out in just thirty seconds. Cadillac XLR offers a resolute hold and superior handling in a fiery 320 horsepower engine.

Cadillac XLR is even faster than Jaguar XK8, Mercedes SL500, and Lexus SC430 is a silent machine whether the convertible’s up or down. These are just a few of the most infamous sports car this year.

Passionate drivers and collectors are just starting to do their own research and before long, these cars will either be sought for collectibles or for private use… It is true that these sports cars are toys for the “big boys”.

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Check out these video highlights of our upcoming collector car auction held April 4, 2011. Stop by our open house on Sunday, April 3 to see the cars in person before the auction. HIghlights include: ’66 Pontiac GTO, numbers matching w/ tri power; ’65 Pontiac GTO conv., professionally built tribute car, outstanding; ’61 Chevy Impala, bubble top, bright red, new red/white interior, very nice; ’67 Chevy Chevelle, true SS big block car, fresh rotisserie restoration that would suit anyone!; ’94 Ford Mustang GT conv., 5.0 HO V8 engine, Kenny Brown Performance Edition, adult driven 39k miles, showroom condition; ’72 Chevy Cheyenne 4×4, beautifully restored and many more cars, motorcycles and signs!

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Affluent Page Presents: RM Auction House Premieres Collector Cars Expected to Fetch up to $1 Million

May 21, 2011 By mwcolrjy Leave a Comment

Article by Page Magazine

RM auction house is presenting their annual Automobiles of Arizona, two day auction at the Arizona Biltmore Resort & Spa, January 20-21, 2011.

They will be auctioning a diverse selection of 160 automobiles, including a classic 1973 Ferrari 365 GTB/ 4 Dayton Spyder, offered by Baseball Hall of Famer, Mr. Reggie Jackson, estimated price: 0,000-,100,00. This rare Daytona Spyder boasts an impressive celebrity provenance and ownership with famous motorcycle daredevil, Evel Knievel, and well-known New York and Los Angeles DJ, Frankie Crocker, listed as previous owners.

Another exclusive car is the majestic 1929 Duesenberg model J Dual Cowl Paeton, driven by Elvis Presley in the movie Spinout, estimated price: 0,000-,200,000.

Car collectors of every suit will find authentic cars ranging from sports to classics, the best of American and European classics, to Detroit muscle and a series of wild customs and show cars. Also showing is the impressive series of automobiles from the private estate of noted Chicago collector, Bill Jacobs Jr.

RM’s 2011 Arizona auction embarks with the exclusive ‘The British Are Back’ on January 20th. Entries include a 1921 Rolls-Royce 40/50HP Silver Ghost Phaeton, estimate 0,000 – 5,000; a 1932 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Newmarket Sport Phaeton estimate 0,000 – 0,000; and a 1958 Aston Martin DB2 Mark III estimate 0,000 – 0,000.

It will be all about the Ferraris the following day, including a stunning fully certified 1966 Ferrari Superfast Series I, estimated 0,000-,100,000; a fully-restored 1950 Ferrari 166 Inter Berlinetta, estimated 0,000 – 0,000; and a well-known 1995 Ferrari F50 Show Car, estimated 0,000 – 0,000, the very first F50 built.

“Our Arizona sale is a mainstay of our annual events calendar and highly-anticipated by our global clientele, providing a great start to the new collector car auction season each year,” says Rob Myers, Chairman and Founder, RM Auctions. “2010 has been a positive year for the automotive auction business, and with a diverse series of high-caliber motor cars already signed to January’s sale, we look forward to continuing the momentum in 2011.”

RM Auctions is the world’s largest collector car auction house, makes an exciting return to Phoenix in January, presenting one of the most diverse offerings of motor cars ever featured in the event’s 12 year history.

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