Auction Travels brings you the best auto auctions in America—thousands of legendary cars on display for collectors, gearheads, and motor enthusiasts. Here are two highlights:
1. Russo and Steele: “By Enthusiasts, For Enthusiasts” – Founded in 2000 by Drew Alcazar, Mark Hyman, and Josephine Steele as a more intimate alternative to mega‐auctions. – Signature 360° “in the ring” format: vehicles roll into a central circle surrounded by bidders and spectators, creating intense, up‐close drama. – Key Events: • Scottsdale, AZ (Jan): 400–600 cars • Amelia Island, FL (Mar): 200–300 • Monterey, CA (Aug): 300–400 • Newport Beach, CA (Jun): 200–300 – Costs & Fees: General admission $20–40/day; VIP $200–500+; bidder registration free (verification required); buyer’s premium 10%; seller’s commission 8–10%. – What to Expect: Car-club atmosphere, personal interactions, detailed previews, engine roars, paddle-raising tension. – Vehicles & Prices: Entry $30K–75K; Sweet Spot $75K–200K; Premium $200K–500K; Elite $500K–2M+. European sports, American muscle, hot rods.
2. RM Sotheby’s: The Pinnacle of Prestige – Merger of RM Auctions (1976) and Sotheby’s—global reach, eight‐figure sales, museum-quality cars. – North America: Scottsdale (Jan), Amelia Island (Mar), Monterey (Aug), Palm Beach (Mar) Europe: Monaco (May), Paris (Feb), Essen (Apr), London (Nov) – Costs & Fees: Admission $50–100 (some invite‐only); catalogs $100–200; VIP $500–2,000+; buyer’s premium tiered—12% up to $250K, 10% $250K–1M, 8% above. – What to Expect: White-glove service, museum-style displays with professional lighting, measured bidding in large increments, an international, affluent crowd enjoying champagne and canapés.
Whether you crave the accessible intensity of Russo and Steele or the refined exclusivity of RM Sotheby’s, Auction Travels has you covered.
