What was racing like back in the day? We tried it for ourselves!
The author describes their experience driving a 1948 Cisitalia D48 single-seater on the historic track in Monza, Italy. They express fear and doubt before starting the car, but after hearing the engine roar to life.
The Sàragga sale, hosted by RM Sotheby's in Portugal, featured a complete collection of classic cars sold without reserve. The auction exceeded pre-sale estimates, indicating a solid potential market for classic cars. The sale highlighted that condition and history are the key elements for a good sale, with pre-war cars still in demand. The most valuable car sold was a 1931 Bentley 8-Litre Tourer, which fetched EUR 680,000, slightly below its pre-sale estimate. The sale's top ten cars included a mix of historical periods, with the 1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 Touring becoming the second most expensive lot.
