Archive
16/02/2020
Sergio Pininfarina’s Ferraris: our pick
The article presents a list of the top 15 most important Ferraris designed by Sergio Pininfarina over the course of more than half a century.
15/02/2020
Sergio Pininfarina and Ferrari
Sergio Pininfarina, the designer behind the iconic Ferrari designs from the 1950s to the early 2000s, was known for creating sporty yet elegant bodies for the automaker.
14/02/2020
Artcurial a Prophet in the Homeland
The Artcurial Rétromobile auction exceeded expectations with total sales of €21,161,283, making it the best result of the three Parisian auctions, despite not having any standout lots. The auction was dominated by competition cars, with all five of the best results being track-ready vehicles. The most expensive car sold was a 1965 Ferrari 275 GTB/6C, which went for €2,502,800. Artcurial managed to sell 19 out of the 20 most expensive cars within their estimates, including a historically interesting 1983 Ferrari 126 C3 F1 that sold for €1,438,880, more than double the minimum estimate.
13/02/2020
Bonhams. North Star or seafarer’s deception?
Bonhams achieved a near-doubling of last year's results, with €19.4m made from car sales at the Grand Palais auction. One reason for the success was the flexibility of the sellers, as demonstrated by the sale of the 1963 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster for €1.03m after the auction. The sale also included a high proportion of pre-war cars, with eight of the 12 most expensive vehicles sold dating from before World War II. The top lot was a Bugatti Type 55 Super Sport with Figoni bodywork, which sold for €4.6m, while second place went to a 1931 Invicta 4.5 litre S-Type Low Chassis that sold for €1.61m.
12/02/2020
It's all about D-tails
The Retromobile auction held by RM saw a 48.5% decline from 2019, and while some top lots remained unsold, the event still revealed interesting trends. The estimates for the 1955 Jaguar D-Type and the 1972 Ferrari 365 GTS/4 Daytona Spider were deemed optimistic, resulting in no sale for the former and a lower price for the latter. Meanwhile, the 1956 BMW 507 Roadster commanded a 51% revaluation in just six years, and the 1961 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 3.8-Litre revealed how rare features were once coveted but no longer command a premium. Despite the market's unpredictability, the auction reflects the trend of returning to the basics of driving, where beautiful and fun cars take precedence over intricate details.
11/02/2020
Dallara, Giugiaro and Stephenson. Three men and a masterpiece: the MC12
In the late 1990s, Maserati was in dire need of revival, and Ferrari was tasked with bringing the brand back to life.
10/02/2020
Aerodynamics. Over 100 years of evolution.
The article explores how air, once considered an enemy of car design, has become a valuable asset for optimizing car speed and performance.
05/02/2020
The Mysterious Death of Rudolf Diesel
The cause of Rudolf Diesel's death remains a mystery, despite being known for inventing the engine bearing his name. His unslept bed, a diary with a cross on the day of his disappearance, financial difficulties.
03/02/2020
London to Brighton, full steam ahead!
RM Sotheby’s has announced a ten-year sponsorship agreement with the London to Brighton car run, in an effort to promote the veteran car market and liven up the industry. The agreement is aimed at encouraging the use of classic cars and giving their owners real pleasure. The move is seen as a positive marketing initiative for the industry.
02/02/2020