Category Archives: Luxury car auctions

Have you ever wondered where the world’s elite locate rare exotic cars? As you know, luxury cars, especially highly sought-after and exclusive rare cars are not likely to be listed on Craigslist. Chances are, buyers will frequent luxury car auctions at high-end places like Christie’s or Bonham’s. Imagine Lifestyles Luxury Rentals investigates the luxury auctions held and the luxury cars and exotic car rentals that change hands through them.

Custom Maserati Shooting Brake Auctioned in Italy

Posted on June 4, 2013 by Imagine Lifestyles

A Maserati Shooting Brake has been sold in Italy for €117.600. RM Auctions unloaded the custom Maserati created by coachbuilder Carrozzeria Touring Superleggera in Italy. It is a 2009 Maserati Touring Bellagio Fastback based on the Quattroporte. The hatchback style profile calls to mind the Ferrari FF hot hatch, though the two are worlds apart in other arenas. The first of just four examples of the Maserati Touring Bellagio Fastback has been sold at auction.  This custom Maserati shooting brake at a glance: Chassis no. ZAMFD39B000036271 Created for Italian financier and former Ducati President Dr. Carlo Bonomi This custom car was …→ Continue reading

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One-off 1967 Shelby Nabs More than Eleanor Mustang

Posted on June 3, 2013 by Imagine Lifestyles

A very special 1967 Shelby has generated a jaw-dropping $1.3 million dollars at auction. The one-off Shelby GT500 Super Snake slithered across the auction block at Mecum’s Spring Classic in Indianapolis, where it made a record-breaking sale and headlines. This hardly comes as a surprise, as American muscle cars have a huge following in the Midwest. The shocker is that it nabbed about $300k more than the famous Eleanor car from the hit movie ‘Gone in 60 Seconds’. The 1967 Shelby Super Snake Our 1968 Shelby rental On top of the staggering $1.3 million, the buyer must pay a 7% …→ Continue reading

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2013 Lamborghini Aventador Auction This Weekend!

Posted on February 22, 2013 by Imagine Lifestyles

There is a 15-month waiting list for the 2013 Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4 roadster. If you happen to be in Florida this weekend, however, one will be auctioned off in Boca Raton at Concours d’Elegance on February 23rd! This is a rare shot for one lucky soul to catapult to the front of that rather lengthy waiting list. Check out the parade of Lamborghini Aventador roadsters in Miami! The 2013 Aventador roadster This model has just rolled onto the market, selling out instantly thanks to its smoldering topless appearance. The Lamborghini Aventador convertible version seems to be even more popular than …→ Continue reading

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Update: Rare Ferrari Nabs Double at Auction

Posted on January 27, 2013 by Imagine Lifestyles

Two luxury auto auctions recently hit Arizona: RM Auctions and Barrett-Jackson. While Barrett-Jackson may have attracted the most attention, the most expensive car was sold at RM: A 1960 Ferrari 250 GT for $8 million USD!  The classic Berlinetta was expected to net around $4 million, so it doubled sale projections. The highest sale at Barrett-Jackson was a Barris Batmobile, which nabbed a cool $4.6 million. A 1960 Ferrari 250 GT sold for $8 million at RM Auctions in Arizona, setting a record high for the state. Lot 164, the Ferrari 250 GT, netted nearly double the amount that the Batmobile …→ Continue reading

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Classic Ferrari Berlinetta Could Fetch 4 Million at Auction

Posted on December 28, 2012 by Imagine Lifestyles

Another expensive Ferrari is up for grabs! A classic Ferrari Berlinetta is expected to change hands for a mere $4 million. It is one of just 74 examples created by the brand and will hit the auction block on Friday, January 18th, 2013. This sale comes on the heels of the recent Ferrari Berlinetta auctioned for hurricane relief, which marked the first new Berlinetta sold Stateside. The next classic Ferrari is set to make headlines! How many million will it take to own this precious slice of Ferrari history? Just the specs: Chassis No. 1905GT Engine No. 1905GT 3-liter V12 …→ Continue reading

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Ferrari F12 Berlinetta Hits Auction Block for Hurricane Relief

Posted on November 12, 2012 by Imagine Lifestyles

Ferrari is stepping up to assist with the aftermath of hurricane Sandy in the best way they know how: they will auction a Ferrari F12 Berlinetta and donate the proceeds to relief efforts! It will mark the first Berlinetta sale in the United States. The auction is slated for November 17th, 2012 at the Formula One Grand Prix in Austin, Texas. Ferrari CEO Marco Mattiacci stated: “Here at Ferrari, we have experienced and seen the devastation that Hurricane Sandy has caused in the affected area firsthand. We want to use our event next week at Formula One in Austin to …→ Continue reading

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Paul McCartneys Aston Martin Gets Top Dollar at Auction

Posted on November 10, 2012 by Imagine Lifestyles

Money couldn’t buy him love, but it could buy him an Aston Martin! Paul McCartneys Aston Martin has sold for $496,613 at RM Auctions in London. The car is a 1964 Aston Martin DB5 and McCartney is the original owner. Remember when McCartney’s 1967 Lamborghini 400 GT hit the auction block? Paul McCartney’s 1964 Aston Martin DB5 fetched an impressive amount at auction in London. Paul McCartney ordered the Sierra blue DB5 during the summer of 1964 and kept it for six years. During those six years, McCartney must have thoroughly enjoyed racking up around 400,000 miles on the luxury …→ Continue reading

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Record Broken: Most Expensive Modern Supercar Sold

Posted on November 9, 2012 by Imagine Lifestyles

A British dealer has broken the record for selling the most expensive modern supercar, with a sale that could incite emotion even in the staunchest of Brits! The sale of a 1998 McLaren F1 for $3.5 million set the record for the lucky chap. The dealer was characteristically mum on the actual price, revealing only that it was in excess of $3.5 million. Find more of the most expensive cars here. The 1998 McLaren F1 poised for press at the dealership The modern McLaren F1 stats: • Bespoke 6.1-liter V12 engine • 627 horses • Top speed of 243 miles …→ Continue reading

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1960 Ferrari California Price Drops Jaws at Pebble Beach

Posted on August 31, 2012 by admin

There is no place like Pebble Beach, California during the annual auto show! It seems no price is too high to pay for a rare exotic car this year, with several changing hands in jaw-dropping deals. Case in point: A 1960 Ferrari California just sold for a record $11,275,000 USD! Ferrari 250 California Spider Competizione It was a Ferrari 250 California Spider Competizione, an extremely rare breed of racecar that may have overshadowed the debut of the 2013 Ferrari F12 Berlinetta! The 250 California is one of just 9 alloy-bodied Prancing Horses in existence, created for competition and standing the test …→ Continue reading

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Luxury List: The Official Ferrari Opus Costs More than the Actual Ferrari!

Posted on April 11, 2011 by admin

The Official Ferrari Opus Diamonds

The Official Ferrari Opus Diamonds

Would you rather own a brand spanking new Ferrari exotic car, or the Official Ferrari Opus…a book that costs around $50,000 more than the car?  Yes, the Ferrari 458 Italia, the latest model from the marquee, comes with a price tag of around $225,325, but the Ferrari Opus is around $275,000.  Of course there is always the option of a Ferrari rental Miami style for far less…or ten new Prius sissy cars.

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