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• Ten most expensive cars sold on auction yesterday

• Deal of the week

• Unique & special cars up for auction

• Record breaking auction sales

Monday is usually (according to the data) a little slower in sales vs Tue/Wed/Thu.(Fri usually the slowest day) Yesterday however sales were significantly higher than previous Mondays. I'll be keeping a close eye on how this trends going forward.

As a data nerd, I take pleasure in examining various facets of the cars being auctioned. Among these is the palette of colors that graces these vehicles. While the analysis of this topic deserves a dedicated post of its own, I must mention that it is worth noting the anomaly observed yesterday. Tthe absence of black cars, which typically enjoy a significant presence in the market. I'm sure tomorrow we'll be back to a whole host of black cars in the top 10!

DEAL OF THE WEEK

This jaw-dropping 2018 Porsche 911 Carrera S Coupe just sold at auction for a whopping $100,087! But hold on, it's not your ordinary black car, folks! This stunner comes in the stunning Graphite Blue Metallic exterior and graphite blue interior that will leave your jaw dropping in awe. The lucky buyer is going to get endless compliments on the color, guaranteed!

And let's talk about the unbeatable value for the seller, shall we? After five years of driving this fantastic 911, selling it for a $100K is a great selling price. That probably works out to paying only $700 per month all in if it was leased, superb value!

This 911 Carrera S is the real deal, boasting an odometer of about 7,100 miles, with no accidents or mileage discrepancies in its history. Plus, it comes with the Sport Package, 20-inch RS Spyder Design wheels, heated and ventilated Sport Seats Plus, and a Bose surround sound system. And that's not all, this Porsche has a clean, accident-free Carfax report, showing just one owner in dry-climate Southern California from new.

With an original MSRP of $129,030, this 911 Carrera S is worth every penny. And let's not forget about the power that comes from a 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged flat-6 engine, rated at 420 horsepower and 368 lb-ft of torque. And with the 7-speed Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK) automatic transmission, this baby can really fly!

In the end both the lucky buyer and the happy seller got themselves a killer deal.page

UNIQUE & SPECIAL CARS UP FOR AUCTION

Rare 2016 BMW i8 Protonic Red Edition: A Head-Turning Hybrid Sports Car with Unmatched Style and Performance

The BMW i8 Protonic Red Edition is a limited-production plug-in hybrid sports car that was unveiled at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show. This particular example is one of just five Protonic Red Editions delivered to Australia out of a total production run of 180.

Powered by a turbocharged 1.5-liter three-cylinder engine and a 96 kW electric motor, the i8 Protonic Red Edition delivers a peak output of 266 kW and 570 Nm of torque, making it a powerful and thrilling drive. The electric motor can deliver up to 23 miles of all-electric running, and the car is capable of a top speed of 75 mph on electric power alone.

The Protonic Red Edition's cabin is trimmed in black half-leather with black and red cloth inserts, red stitching, and carbon-fibre inlays. Factory-fitted equipment includes front and rear parking assistance with cameras, heated seats, cruise control, dual-zone climate control, a digital dashboard, switchable driving modes, automatic LED headlights with high-beam assist, a premium Harman/Kardon sound system, and an iDrive infotainment system with satellite navigation.

The i8 Protonic Red Edition is a head-turning example of BMW's innovative hybrid technology, providing a choice of silent, electric-only running or a powerful combination of the two power sources.

The car's paintwork is said to be in excellent condition, and the cabin appears to be in very good shape. The car comes with a valid NSW registration in place, which expires on 15 July 2023, and has been regularly serviced by BMW. It would make an excellent addition to any collection, as well as a rapid, refined, and practical daily driver for any enthusiast.

The BMW i8 Protonic Red Edition is a rare and special car that combines cutting-edge technology with stunning looks and impressive performance. The auction is live on collectingcars .

Fully-Restored 1948 Ford F1 Pickup with Powerful 350 V8 Engine and Vintage Air System Hits Auction Block

The Ford F-Series pickup trucks were first introduced in 1948, and the F1 was the first model in this lineup. The F1 was a half-ton pickup truck and was available with either a six-cylinder or an eight-cylinder engine. It was a popular work truck and was used by farmers, small business owners, and tradespeople. Today, the F1 is a sought-after classic truck, and enthusiasts often restore them to their original condition or customize them with modern upgrades.

This 1948 Ford F1 pickup is up for auction and has been rotisserie-restored with a number of features added to it. The exterior is finished in white with chrome bumpers, new stainless steel trim, and a stepside pickup box with a wood plank bed floor. It also features black steel wheels with chrome dog dish hub caps and trim rings wrapped in whitewall radial tires.

The interior is upholstered in brown vinyl with a floor-mounted shifter, manual windows, power steering, power brakes, and an aftermarket turn signal system with safety flashers. The Omega Kustom Instruments cluster includes a 140-mph speedometer and gauges for the fuel level, voltage, oil pressure, and temperature. Under the hood, a 350ci V8 crate engine is backed by a TH350 three-speed automatic transmission. The truck also has a solid I-beam front axle and a solid rear drive axle with a dual exhaust system exiting at the rear.

This auction is up for auction on Autohunter.

RECORD BREAKING AUCTION SALES

Have you ever been curious about the upper echelons of the auction car market? The crème de la crème of automotive sales? Well, let me enlighten you with some of the latest figures.

The highest price ever paid for a car on any auction website is a staggering $5,360,000 for a 161-Mile 2017 Ferrari LaFerrari Aperta. And, to no one's surprise, the sale was made on Bring A Trailer in May 22.

Bring A Trailer has also had an impressive track record, selling 65 cars over $1 million in the last two years, dwarfing its closest competitor Collecting Cars, which has sold only 11 cars over $1m. Meanwhile, Doug Demuro's (is it still Doug's?) Cars & Bids have yet to reach the million-dollar mark, with their highest sale being $451K for a 2022 Lamborghini.

In the last two months alone, there have been 10 sales of cars worth over $1 million, a testament to the ever-growing auction car market. However, no car has sold for more than $2 million in that time. Could we be on the brink of another record-breaking sale? Only time will tell.

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