Ultimatecarpage.com update (10-12-06)

[Wouter Melissen]

Dear Ultimatecarpage.com visitor,

Now that things have cooled down, we can now look at the events that we did not have time to feature immediately. This week we want to round up the busy Monterey Peninsula weekend with in-depth reports of The Quail, a Motorsports Gathering and the various Auctions and Sales.
The unique concours d'elegance at the Quail resort in the Carmel valley this year celebrated Zagato, the 100th Anniversary of the Targa Florio and the 50th Anniversary of the Laguna Seca race track. Separated in nine classes there were a large number of fantastic vehicles on display, but at the end of the day the entrants awarded the cherished 'best in show' to the ex-Steve McQueen Jaguar XK-SS. What makes this event extra special is the abundance of fine food and drinks, and the opportunity to drive a variety of cars; all included in the ticket price. If you were not among the lucky 3000, who got hold of a ticket, this is your chance to get a great impression of 'The Quail'.
After visiting or competing in the various events, the many collectors were able to expand their collection every night at auctions all over the area. Over the four-day weekend cars changed hands for nearly $100 million. RM Auctions was responsible for over 40% of that result and also sold the most expensive lot in the form of the Ferrari 412 S. The highlights of ever one of these sales can be found in our full report and slideshow.

The Quail, a Motorsports Gathering
http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/frame...em.php&rid=127

Monterey Peninsula Auctions and Sales
http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/frame...em.php&rid=128

Regards,
Wouter Melissen