We are pleased to announce that the opening ceremonies of the Spring/Summer 2014 Raleigh Classic will begin today at 5 p.m. Here’s the breakdown: Thursday, June 19th 5pm – 8pm Special preview of the cars available for auction open to all registered bidders. Complimentary refreshments will be available. Friday, June 20th 9:30am – 6pm Auction […]
Archive | Spring/Summer 2014 Raleigh Classic
1951 Chrysler New Yorker: A Royal Tour Car
To say that the Chrysler New Yorker is a stately vehicle would be well-earned. Produced from 1940 to 1996, this was Chrysler’s flagship vehicle for the majority of the twentieth century. It has the distinction of being one of the longest-running American car nameplates in history, and its enduring legacy still cements Chrysler as an […]
Even Gatsby Would Be Green with Envy over This 1956 Ford
Classic vehicles derive their allure from, quite often, disparate characteristics. Some were wildly popular due to their unabated power and, subsequently, were mass produced to meet demand. Others met a hesitant audience but would later enjoy deep appreciation for their beauty and innovation. At Raleigh Classic, we champion these cars and trucks by hosting auctions […]
The Ferrari-esque Curves of the 1965 Ford Cobra
Some cars’ bodies are so bland that you can’t imagine anything different about them. Thankfully, the same is true of cars with highly distinctive body styles such as this 1965 Ford Cobra. Its swollen haunches, super-wide lower half, and hourglass waist all look completely incongruous with today’s flatter designs, and its physique is reminiscent of […]
1939 Buick Series 60 Phaeton
In 1936, Buick made a transition from numbering its cars to naming them. The Series 40 automobile became the Buick Special, the Series 80 was renamed the Roadmaster, and the Series 90 was dubbed the Limited. For the Series 60, Buick’s designers wanted a particularly meaningful name. It so happens that the 1936 edition of […]