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It’s the most wonderful time of the year for classic-car enthusiasts: the annual gathering of the rich and the ultra-rich in Northern California’s lush Monterey Peninsula.
Each year in mid-August, half a dozen auction houses sell some of the world’s most desirable collector cars. According to Hagerty.com, here are several most valuable cars expected to sell in Monterey during the auctions, which run from Aug. 17-21.