Collecting Cars
Collecting cars is a hobby for many people. Because of the expenses involved with a car collection, including the cars themselves, upkeep and maintenance, collector car insurance, storage space and more, most car collectors are financially well situated. Car collections also take a great deal of time and energy from owners, so the hobby is not for everyone.
Car collections can include certain models, certain companies or certain genres, such as luxury cars, exotic cars, sports cars or muscle cars, antique cars and classic cars, just to name a few.
Some collectors do not show their collections to the public or drive their cars, while others like to show off their collections in car shows and on the road. Many car shows are also opportunities for car collectors to meet, converse and exchange tips on collecting.
Car collectors buy cars from factories, dealerships, other collectors or owners and even car auctions, which can be live auctions or online car auctions. Some collectors will only buy cars new or in mint condition, while other collectors prefer to buy cars that they can fix up and improve, whether for fun or for profit.
Our collecting cars section covers all aspects of collecting cars, including well known car collectors and information on their collections, great car collections and information on their location and what cars they consist of and car auctions, including public auctions, private car auctions, online car auctions and auctions of seized cars.
Well Known Collectors
As car collecting is often a hobby of the rich and famous, there are many well known car collectors in the United States. Jay Leno of "The Tonight Show," Jerry Seinfeld from his hit comedy "Seinfeld" and designer Ralph Lauren are among the most well known car collectors.
Learn about the car types, number of cars and more in their collections. Also, learn more about the car collections themselves, where they are located, how they began and more for many
well known collectors.
Great Car Collections
Many car collectors and car enthusiasts enjoy visiting great car collections. Unlike car shows, which usually only happen once a year or travel from state to state, some car collections are on permanent display around the country, and many people plan trips and vacations that involve viewing these collections.
One of the most famous car collections is in Las Vegas at Imperial Palace. Toad Hall and the Lemay Collection are also very well known car collections that can be viewed by the public. Learn more about the cars that can be seen in
great car collections.
Car Auctions
Car collectors find some of the coolest cars and best deals at car auctions. In addition, many rare and desired models are often only available at car auctions.
Some car auctions sell cars that have been seized from the owners, some are done for charity and some auctions are even annual events.
Online car auctions are continually taking place on a number of different Web sites.
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