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29/03/2025
Broken Dreams: Citroën Karin. Still Today in the Future
The Citroën Karin, a futuristic 1980 concept car, showcased the brand’s innovation in a compact, space-inspired design. Despite its bold aesthetics and engineering, it remained a dream—never reaching production but still sparking imagination today.
29/03/2025
Unforgettable Car Geniuses: David Brown
David Brown turned a childhood passion for cars into a legendary career, transforming Aston Martin into a British icon of luxury and performance. His vision, courage, and love for engineering defined a golden era in motorsport and design.
29/03/2025
Porsche’s Technological Innovations Part 3: 1948 – The Strategy for a Grand Project
In 1948, Ferry Porsche launched the brand’s first car, the 356 “Number One,” in Austria. Despite technical innovations, it remained unique. The 356/2 followed in 1949, leading to Porsche’s relocation to Stuttgart.
29/03/2025
Iconic vs Historics: The Great Auction Showdown
After the super auctions of Retromobile and Amelia Island, Cliff Goodall took a holiday in England to enjoy the kind of auctions that are very British, where passion prevails over everything.
29/03/2025
Police Cars Extravaganza - Part 4: The French Gendarmerie
From the 1960s to today, the French Gendarmerie has used some of the most remarkable police cars, from the Matra Djet to the Alpine A110 and even the Subaru WRX.
22/03/2025
Broken Dreams: Aston Martin Bulldog. Ambition Fulfilled
Aston Martin's Bulldog, a one-off prototype from the late '70s, failed to reach its 200 mph goal—until a 2023 restoration finally saw it hit 331 km/h. The wedge-shaped car, once abandoned, became a record-breaker decades later.
22/03/2025
Police Cars Extravaganza - Part 3: Panthers and Gazelles Patrolling Italian Roads
Italy's law enforcement vehicles include legendary models like the Ferrari 250 GT/E, Lamborghini Huracan, and Alfa Romeo Giulia. From "panthers" to "gazelles," these high-performance patrol cars serve missions.
22/03/2025
Porsche’s Technological Innovations Part 2: Type 64, the Volkswagen That Gave Birth to Porsche in 1939
The 1939 Type 64, designed by Ferdinand Porsche, was based on the Volkswagen Beetle but featured advanced aerodynamics and lightweight construction. Though it never raced, it became the foundation for Porsche’s legacy.
22/03/2025
Big, Bigger, Biggest: Broad Arrow Auction at Amelia Island
Broad Arrow Auctions saw record growth at Amelia Island 2025, offering 166 cars and achieving $61.5M in sales. Highlights included a 1959 Ferrari 250GT LWB selling for $9.46M and a 1971 Lamborghini Miura SV fetching $4.46M.
22/03/2025