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Auctions 2025: A Tasty Preview image

11/01/2025

Auctions 2025: A Tasty Preview

The New Year's fireworks are over, making way for thrilling auctions in Europe and the USA. Highlights include Fangio's 1955 Mercedes F1 Streamliner, Ferrari's last Le Mans winner, a NART 250 LM, Porsche 917K from Le Mans, and the famed Shelby Cobra 427.
Ferrari’s Technological Innovations Part 12: The Dawn of the Turbo image

04/01/2025

Ferrari’s Technological Innovations Part 12: The Dawn of the Turbo

Ferrari revolutionized Formula 1 and road cars by introducing turbocharged engines, achieving Constructors' Championships in 1982 and 1983 with groundbreaking innovations.
The Top 10 Most Expensive Cars at International Auctions in 2024 image

04/01/2025

The Top 10 Most Expensive Cars at International Auctions in 2024

Explore the top 10 most expensive cars auctioned in 2024, including rare Ferraris, iconic Alfa Romeos, and exclusive Pagani masterpieces.
Unforgettable Car Geniuses - A story that begins with the Zodiac: Which signs belong to the greatest? image

04/01/2025

Unforgettable Car Geniuses - A story that begins with the Zodiac: Which signs belong to the greatest?

This weekly column celebrates automotive geniuses, sorted by zodiac sign. Discover the leading signs of Capricorn, Taurus, and Virgo, and how icons like Ferrari, Shelby, and Bugatti shaped car history.
Unmissable Dates for Classic Cars in 2025 – Part 1 image

04/01/2025

Unmissable Dates for Classic Cars in 2025 – Part 1

Discover 2025’s top classic car events: from auctions in Florida to exclusive Concours d’Elegance in Paris, St. Moritz, and Amelia Island. Celebrate legendary models, iconic Ferraris, and historic races worldwide.
Broken Dreams: Mercedes SLX. Stuttgart like Maranello: That No to the Rear Engine image

04/01/2025

Broken Dreams: Mercedes SLX. Stuttgart like Maranello: That No to the Rear Engine

The Mercedes SLX was a bold rear-engine prototype from the '60s, aiming to rival icons like the 300 SL. Despite innovation in design and aerodynamics, the project was shelved, paving the way for later concepts like the C111 and the AMG GT-One.
Beyond the Spotlight: What We Missed at the 2024 International Auctions image

28/12/2024

Beyond the Spotlight: What We Missed at the 2024 International Auctions

What we've missed in this year's classic car auctions: rare cars, unique prototypes, and Steve McQueen’s Le Mans watch broke records, including Ford Racing Pumas, an Aga Khan Audi, and a legendary Dakar Rolls-Royce.
Ferrari’s Technological Innovations Part 11: The 312 T Revolution by Mauro Forghieri image

28/12/2024

Ferrari’s Technological Innovations Part 11: The 312 T Revolution by Mauro Forghieri

Mauro Forghieri's groundbreaking 312 T revolutionized Ferrari's Formula 1 fortunes in the 1970s, introducing innovations like the transverse gearbox and aerodynamic advances that secured seven world titles.
Roarington 2024: An Exciting Year image

28/12/2024

Roarington 2024: An Exciting Year

Roarington 2024 revolutionized vintage car culture, integrating the metaverse into classic car exploration and events. Highlights included partnerships with Mercedes-Benz and the launch of digital museums and simulators at global rallies and exhibitions.
Car Extravaganzas: The Mazda Suitcase Car image

28/12/2024

Car Extravaganzas: The Mazda Suitcase Car

Mazda's 1990 Suitcase Car, born from an internal competition, merged a Samsonite suitcase with a foldable bike and motor. Though impractical at 32 kg, it became a media sensation and a symbol of Mazda's creative innovation.