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20/07/2024
European Hill Climb Championship: Maserati's 1957 Triumph
In 1957, private driver Willy Daetwyler won the European Hill Climb Championship with a Maserati 200 SI. Despite limited manufacturer involvement, Maserati's innovative design and lightweight build proved victorious.
20/07/2024
Auto Union Type 52: A Quirky Dream of Ferdinand Porsche Comes to Life 90 Years Later
The Auto Union Type 52, a never-realized design by Ferdinand Porsche, was showcased at Goodwood Festival of Speed. Built with period-accurate plans, it features a rear-mounted 16-cylinder engine and was driven by Tom Kristensen and Hans-Joachim Stuck.
20/07/2024
Impressive Results at Bonhams Goodwood Auction
Bonhams' auction at Goodwood FOS saw impressive results, particularly for Mercedes-Benz, with higher turnover and average prices. Noteworthy sales included a 1928 Mercedes-Benz S-Type and a 1932 Alfa Romeo replica.
19/07/2024
Broken Dreams: Chevrolet Bertone Nivola. Yellow like the colour of Nuvolari
Nuccio Bertone’s final masterpiece, the Nivola, was a bold fusion of art and engineering—an elegant dream the market never embraced.
14/07/2024
The Nostalgia of Forgotten Gods: Tatra, Czech Republic, 1897
Few car manufacturers have a history as rich and varied as Tatra, one full of real innovation, sophisticated technology, strongly characterized design.
13/07/2024
Drivers Becoming Constructors: Dan Gurney
American Dan Gurney was a famous driver and passionate technician who founded the AAR – All American Racers in 1965 with Carroll Shelby. Gurney's goal was to be an American driver behind the wheel of an American single-seater car.
13/07/2024
The History of the European Hill Climb Championship
The European Hill Climb Championship, initiated in 1930, is a historic racing series on closed public roads, demanding high preparation and caution due to the dangerous courses. Revived in 1957, it features top manufacturers and drivers.
13/07/2024
Artcurial Auction in St. Tropez: Creativity, Luck and Curiosity
Artcurial's St. Tropez auction saw impressive results with 66 cars sold, totaling €10.86M. Highlights include a 1958 Mercedes 300 SL Roadster for €905,920 and a 1997 Mercedes SL70 AMG for €226,480.
13/07/2024
Hamilton’s Silverstone Victory: A Nod to Legends
Lewis Hamilton’s triumph at Silverstone highlights the enduring passion for cars, fueled by legendary drivers like Fangio, Senna, and Schumacher. Hamilton continues this legacy, showcasing both technical prowess and human emotion.
12/07/2024