Archive
04/04/2020
BMW i8. Praise to the vision
The i8, introduced by BMW in 2014, was a message as strong as it was courageous. Beyond its magnificent lines that denoted a delightful mix of elegance and sportiness.
03/04/2020
RM teaches: if the world changes we can easily adapt
The COVID-19 pandemic forced auction houses to cancel or postpone events, but RM took a different approach by offering an "eBay style" sale for 250 cars. The result was better than expected, with a total turnover of over $13.7 million, including three of the four top lots sold. The article highlights some of the most notable sales and suggests that the market price always determines the outcome.
01/04/2020
Is that a fish?
A Fiat 509 A Delfino, built almost a century ago in Milan and featuring an aluminum body with a fish skin effect created through a manual process, was exhibited at the Kyoto 2018 Concours d'Elegance and received huge success.
31/03/2020
Under 30 – Over 55 What’s behind the passion
The survey results reveal that younger people appreciate classic cars for their cultural heritage and technological evolution, while older people see them as a way to relive memories, enjoy driving, and participate in events. Classic cars offer a cultural dimension with style and technical content, and a focus on years perceived as different from the present. For younger people, owning a non-contemporary car is a way of being different and standing out from the mainstream.
30/03/2020
1915 A.L.F.A 40/60HP Aerodinamica Torpedo
This article explores the work of Carlo Felice Abarth Ricotti, a Milanese aristocrat who played an important role in the evolution of car design. Ricotti's Siluro was a popular car, but its large windows made it uncomfortable in the summer.
29/03/2020
Under 30 – Over 55 Brands to invest in
Both younger and older generations have shown a preference for Ferrari and Porsche, while other brands such as Alfa Romeo, Aston Martin, Jaguar, and Lamborghini are also experiencing a surge in popularity.
27/03/2020
Dalai Lama 9.5; James Bond 9.9; Steve McQueen 11.4; Carrol Shelby 15.8; Karol Wojtyla 59.0
Famous characters, such as James Bond and Steve McQueen, can significantly multiply the value of a car. The story explores examples such as Bond's Aston Martin DB5 and McQueen's Porsche, as well as the cases of Pope John Paul II's Ford Escort and the Dalai Lama's Land Rover. It also highlights how becoming famous in the world of cars, like Carroll Shelby, can increase a car's value.
26/03/2020
Asterix ferrarista
Albert Uderzo, the creator of the popular comic book character Asterix the Gaul, had a great passion for Ferrari and the town of Maranello.
24/03/2020
Under 30 – Over 55
A survey conducted among 500 individuals at five major international classic car events aimed to understand the differences between younger and older generations' preferences for car models and marques. While the Mercedes 300SL, Lamborghini Miura, and Aston Martin DB5 were universally appealing, there were notable differences in tastes between younger and older collectors, with the Porsche Carrera RS, Lamborghini Countach, and BMW 2002 Turbo being popular among the younger generation and the Chevrolet Corvette, Jaguar E-Type, and Mercedes-Benz W133 Pagoda among the older generation.
23/03/2020