Most people will never have the chance to ride a concept motorcycle or get to test drive any of the custom builds that hit auctions for tens (or hundreds) of thousands of dollars. But that…

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In terms of rare vintage race cars, this bare-metal 1964 Porsche 904 GTS is drool-inducing. A scant 108 units were made, and this one was well-preserved with no paint and a near-pristine interior. The silver,…

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The high-end whiskey market continues to reach astronomical heights. You only need to look to bottles of Pappy Van Winkle to see the growing trend. Typically it’s no surprise when a bottle of Pappy’s can…

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There are few movie props as iconic as the Tim Burton Batmobile. Made for Burton’s live-action films Batman (1989) and Batman Returns (1992), this iteration of the Caped Crusader’s car is just the right amount…

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I don’t think we need to explain how special Ferrari is. Well, this particular model is special. RM Sotheby’s managed to get a hold of a unique matte black Ferrari Enzo that was originally produced…

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There would be no bigger flex than displaying a genuine Tyrannosaurus Rex skull in your home. And if you’ve got $20 million lying around, you could. Sotheby’s is auctioning off Maximus Rex, a rare and…

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If you’re interested in owning a legendary piece of innovative technology, you’re in luck. Steve Jobs had a central role in the development of the personal computer, particularly in the growth of Apple. While Jobs…

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Beloved bourbon distillery Buffalo Trace has introduced an impressive auction this month to support Keep America Beautiful, the largest community improvement organization in the US. The Buffalo Trace Bourbon Heritage Month Collection features 50 1.75L…

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Was there a better time to be a basketball fan than the mid-to-late ’90s? This was the reign of Michael Jordan, a GOAT before the term GOAT was even invented. Think of the 1998 NBA…

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Over the past couple of years, there’s been a noticeable increase in the value of retro collectibles and memorabilia. From classic video games to movie props, we’ve seen these knick-knacks and vintage ephemera fetch record…

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Those who adored the King of Rock and Roll know that Elvis Presley was a man who loved his jewelry. Bold and bright, Presley was often decked out with plenty of bling. And he frequently…

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Call off the dogs, dammit. All our money is going here. EON Productions of Bond films fame is launching the 007 auction of all auctions. This fall, EON and Christie’s will put up 25 lots…

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Sotheby’s always has fascinating and eye-catching auctions but the latest collection may very well take the cake. Buzz Aldrin: American Icon features a collection of items provided by Aldrin himself and offers something of a…

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Star Wars fans have long coveted the myriad of props and memorabilia surrounding the beloved Sci-Fi series which launched in ’77. But, this particular movie prop auction piece might just take the cake. The long-lost…

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A rare, signed first edition copy of the original “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone” is heading to a private sale at Christie’s in London as part of The Art of Literature: Loan and Selling…

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It feels a little weird to be writing up the future auction of Kurt Cobain’s 1969 Fender Mustang. It’s obviously an iconic part of music history that deserves to live on in perpetuity. At the…

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