Archive
04/10/2023
Bonhams' famous coup in Newport
Bonhams' Audrain triumph: 96% sales success, $7.2M turnover. Astonishingly, two cars resisted allure. A 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300SL, lacking key features, defied a $1.2-1.5M estimate, fetching $1.26M.
04/10/2023
North American Racing Team, the famous NART
Luigi Chinetti, a Le Mans champion, shaped Ferrari's destiny. From a triumphant 1949 victory to founding NART, he pioneered Ferrari's success in America. The iconic blue and white NART livery, a protest move in F1, marked a pivotal era.
30/09/2023
O as in Omologata
Enzo Ferrari's quest for World Manufacturer's Championship led to the creation of the iconic Ferrari 250 GTO. Designed by Bizzarrini and perfected by Forghieri, it debuted in 1962, dominated GT racing, and showcased a potent V12 engine.
30/09/2023
Sculptors of speed. Those wire artists
Preserving Legends: Jean-Marc Borel's quest to revive iconic automobiles through legendary craftsmen, forging a museum for automotive history.
30/09/2023
The mystery of barn finds: Alain Delon’s Ferrari 250 California and more
Lost for 50 years, Roger Baillon's car collection, including Alain Delon's Ferrari, unearthed in France. Artcurial auction: €50M windfall from forgotten treasures.
27/09/2023
Iconic and Bonhams. Surprises and fun
English auctions in August-September: Bonhams shines with a 76.64% sale rate, while Iconic Auctioneers' bold shift yielded mixed results. A record-breaking Subaru steals the spotlight, but Bonhams surprises with century-old gems.
27/09/2023
Reinhold Joest. A man defined by success
From driver to dominant team owner, Reinhold Joest's journey epitomizes motorsport success. With 15 Le Mans victories and a diverse car portfolio, Joest Racing's legacy continues in the ever-evolving world of racing.
23/09/2023
Inseparable. And they always will be. Peter, Merle, and their masterpieces
Merle Mullin carries forward the legacy of French automobile excellence, honoring her late husband Peter's passion and dedication.
23/09/2023
TCCT Forum St. Moritz 2023
5 speakers, 5 quotes: Embracing new tech while preserving our rich past – the essence of TCCT Forum in St. Moritz.
23/09/2023