Archive
15/02/2025
Broken Dreams: Pininfarina 512 S Modulo. The Eighth Wonder of the World
The Pininfarina 512 S Modulo, designed by Paolo Martin in 1970, remains an icon of avant-garde automotive design. With its futuristic lines, semi-faired wheels, and a Ferrari V12 engine, it stunned the world and is now digitally preserved.
08/02/2025
1954 Mercedes W 196 R Streamliner: The Last Record of a Dream Car
The 1954 Mercedes W 196 R Streamliner became the most expensive Grand Prix car ever, selling for €51,155,000. A symbol of innovation, it was the only fully streamlined F1 car. Despite performance issues, it remains a legendary piece of motorsport history.
08/02/2025
Scottsdale Auctions: Barrett-Jackson and Bonhams like Marilyn and Charity
Scottsdale's Barrett-Jackson and Bonhams auctions saw record-breaking sales and surprising flops. A Corvette ZR1 sold for $3.7M, while Bonhams struggled with a Miura P400 failing to sell. Meanwhile, a Marilyn Monroe-associated Land Rover plummeted to $28K.
08/02/2025
Unforgettable Car Geniuses: Hans Ledwinka
Hans Ledwinka, a visionary Austrian engineer, shaped Tatra's groundbreaking designs. His innovations influenced Ferdinand Porsche’s Volkswagen Beetle, sparking legal disputes. Despite post-war challenges and political shifts, Tatra continued.
08/02/2025
Ferrari’s Technological Innovations Part 17: F50. When Formula 1 Became Road-Legal
The Ferrari F50, introduced in 1995, was a road-legal supercar designed with true Formula 1 engineering. With a load-bearing V12 engine derived from the 640 F1, carbon-fiber monocoque, and advanced suspension.
08/02/2025
The 250 LM Ferrari Wins Again: Best of the Best at the Peninsula in Paris
The 1964 Ferrari 250 LM, owned by Chris and Anna Cox, wins the Peninsula Best of the Best Award 2024. Chosen among nine stunning finalists, it triumphed over legendary Bugattis, an Alfa Romeo 8C, and luxury icons like Rolls-Royce and Delahaye.
01/02/2025
RM Sotheby’s Phoenix Auction: Record Sales for Classic Cars and Youngtimers
The RM Sotheby’s auction in Phoenix set records with a 93.18% sell-through rate and $31.2M in sales. Highlights included a $3.77M Ferrari 250 GT Berlinetta and a $758.5K Audi Quattro Sport. The event spanned youngtimers, pre-war, and classic icons.
01/02/2025
Unforgettable Car Geniuses: Gioachino Colombo
Gioachino Colombo, the genius behind Ferrari's first engine, revolutionized motorsport by designing iconic engines for Ferrari, Alfa Romeo, and Maserati.
01/02/2025
Ferrari’s Technological Innovations Part 16: F355. The First Road Car with Ground Effect
The Ferrari F355 revolutionized road car design by introducing ground-effect technology, leveraging race-proven innovations to improve grip and handling.
01/02/2025