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Record sales and historic winners mark 31st Amelia Island Concours
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The 31st Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance drew collectors and enthusiasts to northeast Florida in March 2026, featuring over 250 historic cars and record-breaking auctions totaling more than $180 million. A 1960 Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spider sold for $16,505,000, the week's top price, while a 1931 Duesenberg Model J took Best of Show Concours d’Elegance. Clear weather and diverse events, including a Porsche reunion and L88 Corvette class, enhanced the weekend's appeal.
Mecum Auctions is set to hold its first auction in Tennessee this September at Nashville Superspeedway. The four-day event will run from September 23 to 26 in Lebanon. This marks a significant addition to the company's nationwide schedule of collector car auctions.
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A recent article highlights the heartbreaking closures of ten prominent automotive museums across the United States, driven by factors like founder deaths, the COVID-19 pandemic, and financial struggles. These institutions, which preserved historic vehicles and memorabilia, struggled to maintain operations despite their cultural significance. Many collections were auctioned off, scattering irreplaceable pieces of automotive history.
Despite stormy weather, RM Sotheby's ModaMiami 2026 auction on February 27 at the Biltmore Hotel in Coral Gables, Florida, posted strong results with an 89% sell-through rate across 90 lots and 18 cars over $1 million. A 1959 Ferrari 250 GT LWB California Spyder topped sales at $7.045 million, while Ferraris outperformed estimates and Aston Martins lagged.
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Northeast Florida's premier car show, The Amelia Concours d'Elegance, is set for March 5-8, 2026, marking its 31st year with over 250 historic vehicles and live auctions. The event will honor four-time Indy 500 champion Dario Franchitti and feature rare collector cars, including two historic Miller race cars. Organizers expect around 25,000 attendees from over 12 countries.