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18/10/2023
Scuderia Ferrari. The first, true racing team
Scuderia Ferrari, the first true racing team, was founded by Enzo Ferrari in 1929. With a powerful symbol, loyal team members, and successful partnerships, they achieved 144 victories in just eight years. The team's legacy continues to thrive today.
18/10/2023
USA: Deals and choices galore at Barrett-Jackson and Mecum
Delve into American car collector culture with insights from Barrett-Jackson and Mecum auctions. Discover top sales, iconic cars like the 1958 Chevrolet Corvette and 1967 Shelby Mustang GT500, and budget-friendly gems.
14/10/2023
Lancia D24 Sport. A racing legend
In post-war Italy, Gianni Lancia's youthful vigor catapulted the iconic Lancia brand through racing triumphs and engineering marvels. His short-lived reign saw the birth of the legendary D24, a racing masterpiece etched in Turin's historic factories.
14/10/2023
The mystery of barn finds: A one-off in Japan
A hidden gem, the Ferrari Daytona saga unfolds with a one-off lightweight aluminum-bodied road car. Purchased by Luciano Conti in 1969, it vanished in Japan, shrouded in secrecy for nearly 40 years.
14/10/2023
Carrera Panamericana, between myth and reality
The Carrera Panamericana, a 1950s spectacle, celebrated the Pan-American Highway's completion with a 3,500km race. From American grit to European flair, it showcased speed and danger.
11/10/2023
Brun Motorsport. The German private team that became World Champion
In 1982, Walter Brun transformed GS-Tuning into Brun Motorsport, a powerhouse in motorsports. With the iconic Porsche 956 and a stellar driver lineup, tragedy struck in 1985 with Stefan Bellof's loss.
11/10/2023
Zoute: Bonhams celebrates even in a cautious market
Cliff Goodall's Belgian adventure revolved around Bonhams Zoute, a crescendo of classic cars by the seaside. The star, a resurrected Ferrari 250 GT Tour de France, danced its way to €4,830,000.
07/10/2023
The mystery of barn finds: A very special Bugatti trio in Belgium
Renowned sculptor August Thomassen's life unfolds like a cinematic script—health challenges, wartime escape, and a passion for art and Bugatti cars. Three hidden treasures, treated as art, were unearthed decades later, commanding high prices at auction.
07/10/2023
GT 40, Born out of spite
In 1963, spurned by Ferrari, Henry Ford II birthed the GT40, a Le Mans conqueror. Led by Shelby and engineered in England, it defied European dominance. Initial setbacks fueled Shelby's audacity, morphing the GT40 into a powerhouse with a 7.0 engine.
07/10/2023