Life moves pretty fast — but this car does not. An iconic prop Ferrari from the cult classic movie “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” sold for a cool $337,500 on Saturday — even though it doesn’t actually drive. The replica Ferrari 250 GT California was used in the scene where Cameron Frye (played by Alan Ruck) … Read more
Going, going, gone. Items owned by the late Fleetwood Mac member Christine McVie raked in the big bucks this weekend at an event by Julien’s Auctions in Beverly Hills. Two of the vocalist/keyboardist’s dresses were sold: a vintage maxi number she wore for the “Rumours” album went for $56,250, and the polka dot chiffon dress … Read more
One of Elvis Presley’s private jets is hitting the auction block. The King of Rock and Roll purchased the plane back on Dec. 22, 1976, for $840,000, according to Mecum Auctions. Whoever bids the highest will also get a copy of the aircraft security agreement signed by Presley and a copy of the aircraft bill … Read more
Even 60 years after her death, the history of Marilyn Monroe has yet to be fully revealed. More than 175 of the late screen icon’s items are going up for auction, including a letter written by her estranged father, Charles Stanley Gifford. The objects will be presented at the Julien’s Auctions and TCM Presents: Icons … Read more
Penny for your thoughts? While undertaking a new home renovation project, a couple from Ellerby in North Yorkshire, England, hit the jackpot after they found a cup filled with 264 gold coins worth more than $800,000 underneath their kitchen floor. The pair initially thought that they had come across an electrical cord six inches under … Read more
The ordinary brown brick building, tucked within a nondescript block on a street in Delaware, would probably not garner much attention if it weren’t for the razor wire and armed guards outside — hints that something important lay inside, possibly even precious. Fort Knox it is not. But the stash of collectibles the building holds … Read more
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A rare medley of the late Queen Elizabeth’s personal items will be up for auction later this month. Royal fans will be able to snag a unique piece of history on November 8 and 9, with even the monarch’s lacy undergarments set to go for a very pretty penny. Reeman Dansie Auctioneers in Colchester, UK, … Read more
E.T. phone home. Turner Classic Movies and Julien’s Auctions are giving one lucky person the chance to bring E.T. to their home — for just an estimated $2 to $3 million. Many movie relics will go on the auction block at the “Icons & Idols: Hollywood” event, but the original mechatronic filming model “actor” that … Read more
It’s a car so nice, it was sold for big bucks twice. The 2022 Mustang Shelby GT500 Heritage Edition raised $1,000,938.00 for charity at the Barrett-Jackson auction in Houston, despite having a sticker price of just $112,385. The limited-edition Brittany Blue coupe was donated to the event by philanthropist George Shinn, with all proceeds from the sale … Read more
Le Bernardin Chef/Co-owner Eric Ripert and Heritage Auctions Consignment Director Michael Schmidt talk timepieces. Patek Philippe Calatrava watch (above) in white gold, $30,750 My first watch: A Cartier Santos (above) from my mother when I was 14 or 15. The dial window is sapphire, with a stainless-steel and gold bracelet. Very simple, but a beautiful … Read more