Archive
22/10/2020
Winning the 1000 Miglia is difficult. Winning it before you begin, is extraordinary
This article abstracts the experience of drivers on the 1000 Miglia, a classic car race hosted in Brescia, Italy. Drivers used TCCT eClassic simulators to recreate the legendary Monza track. The event was won by Nick Scott, who drove an Aston Martin DB2 number 378. The article highlights the experience of driving classic cars and the satisfaction of taking home a victory.
21/10/2020
Slip-up. Not for everyone.
In this auction, the hard game of hammer sales resulted in a higher price of risky choices. The complex structure of the sale, lack of clarity in descriptions, and difficulty in access to the cars all contributed to an underwhelming result. The top lot, a 1967 Ferrari 330 GTS, was the only car that sold within its estimates, while other cars sold for far less than their estimates. The best deals of the auction were two Porsches, which sold for far lower prices than expected, but the lack of clarity from the auction house on the condition of the cars means the result could be a gamble for the new owners.
20/10/2020
100 Ore Classic
The Modena Cento Ore, a race reserved for cars produced until 1977, has become an international classic and has just celebrated its 20th edition. The race allows competitors to choose between Competition and Regularity rankings and features races on tracks and circuits, as well as 11 special stages on uphill roads closed to traffic. The winners of the 2020 Competition event were Glenn Janssens and Tom De Geetere in a Porsche 911 SC, while the Regularity sections were dominated by Porsche and Ford cars. The route is the same for both rankings, allowing drivers to express themselves according to their driving skills. The event is expertly organized by Luigi Orlandini and Canossa Events.
19/10/2020
French sensuality
The Talbot-Lago T150-C Super Sport, also known as "Goutte d'eau" or tear drop, is a masterpiece of Italian coachbuilder Giuseppe Figoni and Ovidio Falaschi.
18/10/2020
History: Love and Business
The Simeone Museum in Philadelphia is a paradise for car enthusiasts, hosting an auction each October where classic cars from the 1920s and 1930s are put up for sale. At this year's event, held by English auction house Bonhams, yielded the best results ever for the auction house, with a 64.28% sales percentage and $3.188m in takings. While the most expensive car was a 1931 Bentley 8 Litre Tourer with coachwork by Swallow, the most interesting cars were a 1935 Mercedes-Benz 290 Cabriolet A with original coachwork by Sindelfingen, a 1912 Babcock Model H 7-Passenger Tourer, and a 1913 Rauch & Lang Model J. These four pre-war cars demonstrate the resilience of this part of the market, as all three exceeded their maximum estimates.
17/10/2020
Beautiful and unbeatable
The Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa is a magnificent sports car that combines beauty and performance. Originally designed with a distinctive cut-away nose and deep recesses in the flanks to facilitate the flow of air from the brakes.
16/10/2020
Fit for Kings
This article looks at the Bonhams auction at the seaside resort of Knokke-Heist in West Flanders, which managed to set a new record despite the cancellation of its main event due to the pandemic. It examines four cars in particular, each of which was made for a member of a royal family, and looks at their sale prices. The article highlights the significance of cars with a royal connection, and how the price of these can be affected by factors such as non-original engines and colour discrepancies.
15/10/2020
Immortal
This article pays homage to the life and work of Aldo Brovarone, a great designer and artist who left an indelible mark on the automotive world.
14/10/2020
Rallylegend 2020
This article provides a look into the 18th edition of Rallylegend, the rally event held in San Marino. It highlights the special presence of the President of the International Federation of Motoring (FIA), Jean Todt, to demonstrate the attention the sports authority has for these kinds of races. The article mentions the cars that were featured in the event, including the Lancia 037, Fulvia HF, Stratos, Fiat 131 Abarth, Porsche 911, and Audi Quattro. It also discusses the winners of the Historic and Legend categories and their achievements. The abstract of this article is that Rallylegend is an exciting event that brings together some of the greatest champions of the past and their cars, and is supported by the International Federation of Motoring (FIA).
13/10/2020