Awesome Auctions

This custom-built vehicle is a giant-sized replica of Radio Flyer’s iconic little red wagon. It packs a 350 cubic-inch V8 engine, an automatic transmission, working lights, turn signals, gauges, 4-wheel disc brakes, and seats 12. It goes up for auction at Mecum’s Kansas City 2021 auction, which runs from 12.2 to 12.4.2021.

Running from 5.5 to 5.13.21, RM Sotheby’s “Handle with Fun” auction is filled with unique and quirky automobiles, Americana, and more. Among the lots is a World’s Fair Mold-a-Rama machine, a 1994 Subaru Sambar that looks like a VW microbus, a space ship kiddie ride, unique vending machines and toy collections.

Squirrel Monkey’s retro tech series “Wonders of the World Wide Web” ponders what it might have been like if eBay shipped on a stack of floppy diskettes, and ran on a late 1980s PC. It includes the most hilariously skeuomorphic user experience since Microsoft BOB.

The King of Cool had lots of sports cars and motorcycles in his collection, but he also showed some love to World War II’s workhorse, the Willys Overland Jeep. This Jeep has been fully renovated and recommissioned to its specifications when it was in McQueen’s hands.

Xbox and Make-A-Wish’s Consoles for Kids charity auction lets you bid for one-of-a-kind autographed and custom painted Xbox One X consoles, each one signed by a celebrity or game developers. All of the proceeds go to Make-A-Wish. The auction runs until 10/3/18.

Most of the prop sections used to film the assault on the Death Star in Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope have been lost. Hollywood Memorabilia got its hands on one of the few surviving sections. It was previously owned by an ILM employee and a Star Wars collector.

iCollector is auctioning off a Harley-Davidson Fat Boy motorcycle that was used in the filming of Terminator 2. The motorcycle has seen better days, but it has only 392mi on it and was acquired directly from the movie’s production company. Clothes and boots not included.

This mud- and rock-loving Bentley was built for the Nat Geo UK series Supercar Megabuild, and now it can be yours. It’s got an external roll cage with tire and jerry can storage, off-road suspension, lug tires, skid plates, racing lights and more. See it in action here.

One of the most sought after variants of the beloved Volkswagen Type 2, this 1959 23-Window Bus aka Samba won Best Luxury Bus at the 2017 Kelley Park VW Show. It has been fully restored to its original specifications and is expected to fetch at least $160K.

One of 10 Defenders that were customized for the bad guys to drive in the James Bond film Spectre. It has 37″ tires bolted to the wheels, an engine tweaked to produce 187 hp and 369 lb-ft. of torque, Bilstein dampers and Recaro safety harnesses.

For Pebble Beach 2017, Gooding & Company has a pair of amazing classic Mercedes on the block. This 300SL Gullwing and Roadster have been owned by one family, are unrestored, and fully driveable. The Gullwing is the only one ever factory painted in British Racing Green.

Going under the hammer on 1/19/17, this particular Ferrari 340 competed at the 1952 Mille Miglia, 24 Hours of Le Mans and the Targa Florio. Petrolicious spoke with current owner Michael Stehle about what it’s like to possess a car with such a rich heritage.

One of only 310 Carrera 2’s, this particular car went through an extensive 4-year restoration process, and has won awards at Concours events. It’s expected to go for at least $650K when it goes under the hammer on 1/28/16 at Bonhams‘ Scottsdale auction.

Toyota and Yamaha’s revolutionary collaboration let the rest of the world know that Japan could make great sports cars too. This particular unit is in original condition save for its aftermarket AC unit. It will be auctioned off on 1/28/16 by RM Sotheby’s.

A fine specimen of the limited edition concept coupe that would ultimately have a lasting influence on Chrysler’s increasingly boxy sedans. What elevates this particular Special is the legendary Fran Roxas’ restoration and metallic green paint job.

A grand tourer variant of the Ferrari 250, the Europa used a different V12 than the one used in most other 250s. Only 22 Europa units were built, and of those only four had a body built by Vignale. If James Bond had a two-car garage, this would have occupied the 2nd space.

Another self-fulfilling prophecy has come true. Nike created self-lacing Nike Air MAGs, with the first pair given to Michael J. Fox. However, just like the 2011 release the shoes will be limited and will be auctioned off in spring 2016 to benefit Michael’s Parkinson’s Foundation.

A specimen of Zagato’s masterpiece, a lightweight and sublimely sculpted body over a classic sports car. This particular car – 14th of only 19 units built – won races in its heyday and auto shows after being restored. RM Sotheby’s will auction it off on 12/10/15.

This 1976 Porsche 930 Turbo Carrera is the last car that Steve purchased, with a custom body color, aftermarket wheels and mods added by Steve himself. Part of the auction’s proceeds will go to Steve’s alma mater Boys Republic.

Screenbid is auctioning off a ton of props from Mad Men, including Don Draper’s ’65 Coupe DeVille, a variety of vintage appliances and Don and Roger’s suits and sunglasses. Auction is until 8/6 only.

One of only three custom Scramblers used in Jurassic World. One of its copies is with star Chris Pratt and the other is on display at Triumph’s headquarters. Proceeds will be split between four prostate cancer research groups.

The 8V is a unicorn among Fiat’s mass-market wares: a touring sports car with a 110bhp 2L V8 engine. But the 8V Supersonic is even rarer. Out of the 114 8Vs, only 15 were blessed with the Ghia body designed by Giovanni Savonuzzi.

This 1986 Ferrari Testarossa is one of two cars used in the third, fourth and fifth season of Miami Vice as hero Sonny Crockett’s ride. It used to be on eBay for $1.75M, but it’s now set to be auctioned off at Mecum Monterey on 8/15.