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British Heritage sale, 3% seller’s premium, historic selling prices now searchable online by marque, and Barons’ 10th Anniversary Chase horse race Barons will celebrate its 10th anniversary in style in September. The classic and collectors’ car auction house will hold a British Heritage sale at Sandown Park on September 8th and 9th, and has put its name to a horse race - the Barons’ 10th Anniversary Chase - at Sandown Park on September 11th. In addition, the company is offering a special 3... Read Full Story

New Daimler AG Due to the new corporate structure, the name of DaimlerChrysler AG is to be changed to Daimler AG. A decision on this is to be taken by the shareholders at an Extraordinary Shareholders’ Meeting probably in fall 2007.The Board of Management of the new company will be reduced to six members. Tom LaSorda, Eric Ridenour and Tom Sidlik will leave the Board of Management with the Group’s sincere thanks.There will no longer be a separate board position for procurement in the new... Read Full Story

Click on the picture to enlarge A very rare 1957 Daimler Conquest Century Drophead Coupe achieved double its estimate to set a world-record price for the model of £22,361 at Barons’ sale at Sandown Park on June 17th. 54 of these cars were built, including two on a roadster chassis, and just 18 survive. The one which sold at Barons is believed to be the last roadster-based example. “Rare cars, with good provenance, are an auctioneers’ joy,” said Barons’ MD Laurence Sayers-Gillan... Read Full Story

DaimlerChrysler Splits: Cerebus Takes Away New Chrysler Holding Stuttgart, May 14, 2007 - DCX has today decided, subject to the approval of the Supervisory Board, on the future concept for the Chrysler Group and the realignment of DaimlerChrysler AG. Completion of the transaction is subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions, including the receipt of regulatory approvals and Cerberus financing arrangements. Stuttgart, May 14, 2007 - DCX has today decided, subject to the... Read Full Story

Posted By:Phil LeBeauToday in Germany, DaimlerChrysler is officially changing its name to Daimler AG. While this is a formality, this change made me realize just how much the German automaker has benefited from selling Chrysler. Yes, I know what you are gonna say: "They paid $38 Billion for Chrysler and sold it for $7 Billion. Where's the benefit?"     Read More Read Full Story