Auction Action
The "Buy It Now" button eliminated much of the suspense from eBay auctions, and bidding for low hotel prices doesn't count, but if you've ever been in a war for a classic car, repossessed home, or even a few head of cattle, you know how exhilarating true auctions can be and how quickly the bidding can get out of hand. We've scoured years' worth of lots from Sotheby's, Christie's, Barrett Jackson, and elsewhere and found a handful of the most highly coveted auction items of all time.