Archive
09/04/2020
Beautiful and affordable. 1988 BMW M6
The BMW 6 Series E24 is a symbol of the brand's transition to a premium manufacturer. The M6 version, equipped with a 3.5-liter M engine producing almost 300 horsepower, is highly coveted and exclusive with only 5,855 produced.
08/04/2020
Pay one, get five. My Palm Beach deals
The recent Palm Beach RM Sotheby’s auction saw 139 out of 176 cars sold for less than $100,000. Among these reasonably priced cars, a 1967 Maserati Ghibli was sold for $84,700 and a 1958 Chevrolet Impala Convertible for $63,800. For adventure enthusiasts, a 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ45 or a 1948 Allard K1 could be purchased for $50,600 each. A Lamborghini Diablo from 1991, once owned by Mario Andretti, was sold for $68,200 and required restoration. These affordable cars offer good deals and fun projects to enjoy during lockdown.
07/04/2020
The mystery of Colin Chapman's death, the man who created the Lotus
Colin Chapman, the genius behind the Lotus brand's success in Formula 1, was known for his ruthless pursuit of extreme technology and lightness in his cars.
06/04/2020
Miller Golden Submarine: aerodynamics and safety on the track
Harry A. Miller, a brilliant inventor who shaped the world of American motorsport with his technical and aerodynamic innovations, is an example of how genius doesn't always require a university degree.
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