Posts Tagged ‘automotive’

Palm Springs Exotic Car Auction

Saturday, January 15th, 2011

If you’re into classic cars, exotics and muscle cars on your next Palm Springs vacation be sure to visit Palm Springs Exotic Car Show & Auction.

This Bi – Annual event is held each February and November at the site of the Spa Resort Casino in downtown Palm Springs. Now in its 25th year Keith McCormick’s Exotic Car auction is a staple on the exotic car circuit and one of the leading attractions.

Set over the course of three days, the event starts on Friday morning which is check in day for vendors and bidders. The auction itself starts at around 3:00 p.m. when the first car is brought into the auction tent. Typically there are 100 vehicles up for auction on the first day which also provide for free admission to the general public and a hosted buffet to all registered bidders.

The auction has everything from 60’s muscle cars to old gangster automobiles of the 20’s. If you are into exotics, there are Rolls Royce’s, Ferrari’s and Lambrogini’s. The vehicles are sold with and without “reserve.” This means that the owner has placed a minimum bid on the car. Of course, the best deals are those without reserve so there is no minimum bid.

Gates open on Saturday and Sunday at 8:00 a.m. so that bidders can walk the grounds and take notes on the cars that they want to bod on. The actual bidding begins with the first vehicle crossing the block at 10:00 a.m. Over 25o vehicles with roll out on Saturday with over another 200 on Sunday. General admission on these two days is $10 per day or $15 for a two day admission pass.

Given the variety of vehicles and the magnificent setting, this is truly one of the top car auctions in the country. Its a great way to spend some time on your next Palm Springs vacation. Who know’s you may come home from your next vacation with a classic car or exotic car.

If you are a seller the cost of the event is $300.00, plus the commission that the auction house receives on the sale. This covers the entire three – day event.

If you are a seller in need of a little extra cash, it is wise to book a spot as quickly as possible in order to get the best placement for your vehicle on the auction lot.

If for some reason you can’t make it to the event in person, you can bid on the car of your dreams by phone as the event is streamed live on the internet.

Learn more about the next Palm Springs Exotic Car Auction . Stop by Palm Springs Vacation Discounts website where you can find out all about Keith McCormick’s Exotic Car Auction.

Making The Choice Of A Auto Hire Over The Bus Or A Cab.

Monday, June 28th, 2010

The only time you should choose to use public transportation like buses and cabs over a Car Rental is if you only have to go a few blocks and you do not have a lot of luggage with you. While going a short ways would make sense in a cab or bus, going a long ways makes better sense while driving your own rental car.

Going a little ways from your home would be fine for riding public buses and in cabs. This would be the best and cheapest way to go a few miles from your work or home. However, if you are planning on going a good ways from home, then you need to get online and look for the closest and best car rental agency.

When you are travelling with kids, you will certainly not want to take a bus to anywhere. This is even more true if you have a lot of luggage for those kids and you. You should consider renting van that has amenity like DVD players and comfortable seating. With kids, it is best to be as comfortable as possible for as long as possible. This could save a parent’s sanity on really long trips.

If you have a small baby that is going to need a car seat, then you certainly can not take a bus to your destination. You may even be able to rent the car seat along with your car rental so that you will not have to worry about bringing yours from home. Making sure that you do not have a lot of luggage is hard when you have children to pack for as well. The car seat along with luggage is a lot to carry from place to place.

Driving your own rental car means that you will be able to stop whenever you feel like it. You will need to make frequent stops if you have children with you. This is simply not going to happen while riding a bus to anywhere. Rest area stops are a necessity that can not wait with children and you do not want them to have to use one that is on a bus either.

You can have the pleasure of being able to ride in more comfort with a rental car or van. Many people that ride buses a long ways tend to end up with stiff backs and legs from sitting uncomfortably for long periods of time. With a car, you will able to stop and stretch when you feel the need to.

Going on a long trip always includes a fair amount of sight seeing. Many times you will see something while driving and will want to go back and get pictures. You can only do this if you are driving your own rental car and not a bus. You might want to hang around for awhile at some places and that can only happen if you have your own car.

The kind of comfort you need while driving or riding is imperative to how well you enjoy your trip. If you have kids, this is especially true. Make the right choice of a car hire for those times you are going on a trip.

This article was provided by Car Hire South Australia. AussieCarRentals.com.au also offer Ute Hire.