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A 1986 Lotus 98T driven by Ayrton Senna is heading to auction with a potential price of up to $12 million; this iconic turbo-era F1 car, chassis 98T-3, still has its original Renault 1.5-liter turbo V6 and is fully operational, having earned two wins, three other podiums and five pole positions in 1986, with a history including Lotus ownership and a Lanzante restoration.
Logan Paul’s rare Pokémon card sold at auction for $16.5 million, setting a new record for a Pokémon card and underscoring the booming market for high-value collectibles driven by celebrity attention.
A California dealer reportedly refused to sell a 2025 Ferrari 296 GTS despite a $348,000 bid, citing a high reserve; the Rosso Corsa open-top has about 700 miles and an original MSRP near $452,000.
Logan Paul’s PSA 10 Pikachu Illustrator card sold for $16,492,000 at Goldin’s online auction, the highest price ever for a Pokémon card at auction and the top price for any trading card sold at auction; the final price includes the buyer’s premium and was won by AJ Scaramucci, who received the card on a $75,000 diamond necklace, continuing Paul’s 2021 purchase of the item. The card is one of 39 produced in 1998 and was designed by Atsuko Nishida.
A 25-piece wardrobe auction linked to Carolyn Bessette Kennedy spotlights her timeless, neutral-chic style—featuring pieces from brands like Yohji Yamamoto and Prada and staples such as white shirts, coats, and standout accessories—as a celebration of her enduring influence on 1990s fashion.
Logan Paul sold the ultra-rare Pikachu Illustrator Pokémon card for about $16.5 million in a custom diamond necklace, in what Guinness World Records declared the most expensive trading card auction ever, with Paul reportedly turning a profit of over $8 million after fees.
Britain awarded a record 4.9GW to 157 solar projects in a renewables auction (also funding onshore wind and tidal bids) as part of a push to hit about 45-47GW of solar by 2030 and expand storage, while local opposition to large solar farms and lingering questions about meeting the 2030 clean-power target persist; the package includes plans for a Local Power Plan and up to £1bn for local energy projects to empower communities.
A federal bankruptcy judge approved the sale of Genesis HealthCare and its roughly 300 subsidiaries to the newly formed investment group 101 West for $996 million after a two-month auction, despite objections from rival bidders and questions about bidder connections. The deal includes assuming 50% equity in a related joint venture and is subject to financing and closing conditions, with a backup bid from Genie 3 kept in play.
Acura is auctioning its one-off NSX Roadster from The Avengers, built on a 1991 NSX chassis with a resin/fiberglass body and 252k miles. The sale, via Cars & Bids, will benefit a charity chosen by the winner, with Acura adding a Sundance Institute donation; the car will be displayed during Sundance at the Grand Hyatt Deer Valley in Park City, Utah, alongside other Acura models.
Genesis HealthCare selected 101 West Street as the winning bidder to buy its assets in a bankruptcy auction, after five rounds of bidding produced a $1.015 billion offer that edged out Genie 3 Partners; the deal includes about $11 million in breakup fees and $8 million in termination fees to a lender, and must be approved at a January 20 hearing.
A rare 1938 Superman comic, once stolen from Nicolas Cage's home and later recovered, sold for $15 million, setting a new record for comic book sales and highlighting its cultural significance.
A record-breaking $3.2 million bluefin tuna from Japan was flown to LA and served at Sushi Zanmai in Koreatown, but it has now sold out. The tuna was auctioned in Tokyo and is considered a symbol of good fortune, with the restaurant offering affordable sushi slices from the giant fish.
A rare copy of Action Comics No. 1, which introduced Superman and was once stolen from Nicolas Cage's home, sold for a record $15 million at auction, setting a new world record for comic book sales.
A 535-pound bluefin tuna sold for a record 3.2 million dollars at Tokyo's Toyosu fish market's New Year auction, highlighting the high demand and value for premium sushi-grade tuna, despite past threats to the species' population.
Two preserved farms totaling approximately 193 acres in Plumsted Township, Ocean County, New Jersey, will be auctioned separately on February 12, offering opportunities for agricultural, residential, or equestrian use, with online bidding available.