How long will it last? This is a question that has been raised many times in the last few years about the ever increasing prices of collector cars. Following the recent Monterey sales, we can say that the boom is not over yet. On the Monterey Peninsula close to $400 million worth of cars changed hands and no record was safe. At the start of the week, all eyes were on the Bonhams sale, which included a 250 GTO offered at no reserve; a sure bet for a new world record. During the following days, all the major rivals had Ferraris lined up that would challenge the old record as part of yet another buying frenzy during the Pebble Beach week.
In between visiting events, we ventured to four of the biggest auctions to capture all the highlights. The result is a 180-shot gallery, which serves to illustrate a brief report of each of the sales. At the bottom of the article links can be found to the final results from the four auctioneers.
Renault, meanwhile, have released full details of the Sport R.S. 01, built in conjunction with Dallara. Although constructed for a one-make series, it boasts a LMP1 specification carbon-fibre composite monocoque, which uses a Nissan GT-R derived V6 as a partly stressed member. Not built to or limited by any particular regulations, the sub 1,100 kg machine should be mighty quick. The R.S. 01 will be used from 2015 in the new Renaultsport Trophy, which includes drives in Super GT and LMP2 as part of the prizes.

Enjoy the links:

2014 Monterey Auctions - Report and Slideshow

2014 Renault Sport R.S. 01 - Images, Specifications and Information