National Press Release

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Jan. 28 /PRNewswire/ -- Florida motoring enthusiasts will bypass the chocolates and roses this year as they treat their special someone to a 'red hot' classic.

Just in time for Valentine's Day, South Florida's most prestigious classic car event -- RM Auctions Collector Cars of Fort Lauderdale -- will roll into town next week, February 5th - 8th, 2009.

There will be over 400 cars to fall in love with, including classic cars of every kind and color.

Here are five 'red hot' picks for the romantic in all of us from RM Auctions, the world's leading auction house for collector cars...

    1. 1956 Jaguar XK 140 MC Roadster
       A freshly restored example of one of Britain's most iconic, high-
       performance sports cars. Perfect for those long romantic drives with
       the wind through your hair.
    2. 1959 Fiat Jolly Convertible
       Originally designed for Mediterranean yacht owners, this Fiat Jolly is
       pure fun! With wicker seats and a new surrey top, it's the ultimate
       vehicle for those lazy summer days by the beach. That's Amore!
    3. 1939 Lincoln Zephyr "Z Custom" Coupe
       If lady luck is on your side, look no further than this customized
       Lincoln Zephyr Coupe. Built for casino developer Steve Wynn, its
       eye-catching red paint, rolling dice motif and gold leaf stripes make
       it a sure fire winner! (Sorry, no backseat).
    4. 1969 Fire Bug George Barris Kustom
       For those hot, romantic nights this unusual George Barris Kustom will
       'kool' you down! This VW-based Fire Bug was originally built as a
       promotional vehicle for the LA Fire Department and starred in the
       television show, The Banana Splits.
    5. 1964 Amphicar 770 Convertible
       An unusual dual purpose collector car, perfect for a love that knows
       no boundaries. This handsome convertible comes with wheels, propellers
       and the all important life jackets!

RM Auctions Collector Cars of Fort Lauderdale event, presented by AutoNation, will be held at the Greater Fort Lauderdale / Broward County Convention Center, 1950 Eisenhower Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, February 5th - 8th. Admission is $20 for a day pass and $50 for the weekend.

Complete car list and event details are available at www.rmauctions.com or call 800-980-7635.

About RM Auctions

Celebrating 30 years in the collector car industry, RM Auctions is responsible for acquisitions, restorations and sales of the world's rarest and most valuable vintage automobiles. www.rmauctions.com.

SOURCE RM Auctions