Summer 2016 | Sea Island Life Magazine Spring/Summer 2016 | Page 67

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hile every hobby sparks passion in those who avidly partake, there’s something unique about the
way auto enthusiasts gaze at a classic car; it’s an affection that transcends chrome and vinyl. The
market for vintage wheels is stronger than ever, especially at auctions where millions of dollars—
and dozens of museum-quality vehicles—can change hands in a single day.
“While fine art and wine are exceptional in their own way, they are rather static enjoyments and investments,” says Alain Squindo, vice president of collector car auctioneer RM Sotheby’s. “Classic cars, on the
other hand, appeal to each of our senses, and offer entry into an exciting world of rallies, races, tours and
concours events. It’s an interest in which people unite in a shared passion in a very practical and exciting
way, and it’s this passion-driven quality that is most important to the long-term health of the hobby.”

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