{
  "id": 1912179,
  "title": "Oldtimer: Was die Rekordauktionen von Monterey über den Markt für Luxusautos verraten",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/19/oldtimer-was-die-rekordauktionen-von-monterey-uber-den-markt-fur",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-08-19T09:57:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Handelsblatt",
    "slug": "handelsblatt",
    "url": "https://www.handelsblatt.com/mobilitaet/oldtimer/auto-was-die-rekordauktionen-in-monterey-ueber-den-oldtimermarkt-zeigen/100247892.html"
  },
  "original_language": "de",
  "account": "Monterey. The annual gathering of international car collectors on California's Monterey Peninsula is traditionally a place where money plays a secondary role. In 2026, the Car Week auctions once again saw record-breaking sales and prices. However, these results are largely driven by a smaller, more exclusive group of vehicles. According to an analysis by market observer Classic Analytics, a total of $747.9 million was generated from five major auction houses, representing a 75% sales rate. This is an improvement from the previous year's 76% rate. Meanwhile, the average sale price rose from around $529,000 to nearly $886,000. Yet, the record is only half the story. Classic Analytics notes a growing \"K-shaped market,\" where rare, virtually irreplaceable cars command record sums, while more common collector vehicles, even in good condition, sometimes fall short of expectations. The record-breaking result is thus driven by a relatively small number of exceptional vehicles.",
  "summary": "Fast 750 Millionen Dollar Umsatz, Rekorde für Shelby, McLaren und Corvette. Doch hinter den glänzenden Zahlen der Monterey Car Week zeigt sich ein gespaltener Sammlermarkt.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Handelsblatt",
        "title": "Oldtimer: Was die Rekordauktionen von Monterey über den Markt für Luxusautos verraten",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/oldtimer-was-die-rekordauktionen-von-monterey-uber-den-markt-fur",
        "published": "2026-08-18T04:46:55.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}