Auctions America will lift the gavel on an impressive roster of nearly 300 collector cars and select memorabilia when its annual California sale gets underway, July 17-18 at the historic Barker Hangar in Santa Monica. From European and American sports cars to prewar classics, hot rods and customs, the offering caters to collectors of all genres and represents an eclectic mix of automobiles representative of diverse Southern California tastes. In the lead up to this years event, Auctions America is teaming up with Petrolicious to host a one-day spirited vintage rally in Southern California. Dubbed Drive Tastefully: Barker Hangar, the June 27 rally will see participants cross some of the areas best terrain, in addition to presenting collectors with a special preview of select auction vehicles in action. Anticipation is building for this years California auction; many automobiles