Archive
09/03/2024
Spring winds on Amelia Island
Amelia Island Spring Auctions: Gooding shines with $66M sales, Bonhams sets records. Highlights: 1903 Mercedes-Simplex at $12.1M, Ferrari Daytona Spider $3.6M. Notable lots: Napier L48 'Samson' at $742K, Lancia Aurelia B24S Cabriolet steals show at $112K.
09/03/2024
The Nostalgia of Forgotten Gods: Edsel, USA, 1957-1960
In the 1950s, Ford launched Edsel to capture the mid-high market, but misaligned branding and consumer perception led to its swift demise. Today, it's a collector's item, prized for its rarity.
02/03/2024
Future Events: What to Know and Where to Go
Early 2024 sees Concours d'Elegance events paving the way for the Best of the Best celebration. March features scenic road events like Winterace and Coppa Milano Sanremo, while April awaits with Techno Classica and Terre di Canossa rally.
02/03/2024
Iconic: Surviving the Hurricane
Due to weather, Iconic Auctioneers moved event to Silverstone, halving cars & revenue. Top lots included a Ford Focus WRC (ÂŁ343,125) and a Skoda Fabia WRC (ÂŁ258,750). Surprises: a BMW M3 (ÂŁ258,750) and a Peugeot 205 GTi (ÂŁ42,500).
02/03/2024
The Nostalgia of Forgotten Gods: ATS, Italy, 1962-1965
In 1960s Italy, amidst Ferrari's turmoil, ATS aimed to rival it. Financial woes and internal conflicts led to a short-lived dream, yielding few cars like the ATS 2500 GT, a nostalgic relic.
02/03/2024
The I.C.E. 2024: Snow on Ice. But passion always wins.
An elegance competition in St. Moritz moved indoors due to heavy snow. Judges assessed cars in a garage overlooking the lake. The 1938 Delage D8-120S won Best of Show, preserving its legacy.
02/03/2024
Business F1 Top 20 Petrolheads: Jay Leno, King of Late Night Laughter
From childhood car fascination to late-night TV fame, Jay Leno's passion for comedy and cars shines. With 300+ vehicles, he's the steward of a motoring legacy, hosting "Jay Leno's Garage" after retiring from "The Tonight Show."
24/02/2024
The Nostalgia of Forgotten Gods. Avions Voisin (cars), France, 1919-1939
In 1906, the Voisin brothers founded Avions Voisin, pioneering aluminium aircraft during WWI. Shifting to automobiles post-war, they introduced innovative designs like the C6 Laboratoire, attracting famous clientele.
24/02/2024
Nine good deals at Parisian auctions. This is collecting!
The record sales at Retromobile's auctions - Artcurial, Bonhams and RM Sotheby's - should not obscure the fact that there are many affordable bargains passing under the gavel. Cliff Goodall has chosen nine that make you regret not being there.
24/02/2024