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Carrera Panamericana, between myth and reality image

14/10/2023

Carrera Panamericana, between myth and reality

The Carrera Panamericana, a 1950s spectacle, celebrated the Pan-American Highway's completion with a 3,500km race. From American grit to European flair, it showcased speed and danger.
Lancia D24 Sport. A racing legend image

14/10/2023

Lancia D24 Sport. A racing legend

In post-war Italy, Gianni Lancia's youthful vigor catapulted the iconic Lancia brand through racing triumphs and engineering marvels. His short-lived reign saw the birth of the legendary D24, a racing masterpiece etched in Turin's historic factories.
The mystery of barn finds: A one-off in Japan image

14/10/2023

The mystery of barn finds: A one-off in Japan

A hidden gem, the Ferrari Daytona saga unfolds with a one-off lightweight aluminum-bodied road car. Purchased by Luciano Conti in 1969, it vanished in Japan, shrouded in secrecy for nearly 40 years.
Brun Motorsport. The German private team that became World Champion image

11/10/2023

Brun Motorsport. The German private team that became World Champion

In 1982, Walter Brun transformed GS-Tuning into Brun Motorsport, a powerhouse in motorsports. With the iconic Porsche 956 and a stellar driver lineup, tragedy struck in 1985 with Stefan Bellof's loss.
Zoute: Bonhams celebrates even in a cautious market image

11/10/2023

Zoute: Bonhams celebrates even in a cautious market

Cliff Goodall's Belgian adventure revolved around Bonhams Zoute, a crescendo of classic cars by the seaside. The star, a resurrected Ferrari 250 GT Tour de France, danced its way to €4,830,000.
The mystery of barn finds: A very special Bugatti trio in Belgium image

07/10/2023

The mystery of barn finds: A very special Bugatti trio in Belgium

Renowned sculptor August Thomassen's life unfolds like a cinematic script—health challenges, wartime escape, and a passion for art and Bugatti cars. Three hidden treasures, treated as art, were unearthed decades later, commanding high prices at auction.
Do you want to have fun with your Classic car?  The Tour Auto and Modena 100 Ore offer the perfect formula. image

07/10/2023

Do you want to have fun with your Classic car? The Tour Auto and Modena 100 Ore offer the perfect formula.

Ultimate Classic Car Experiences: Tour Auto & Modena 100 Ore - Unleash Speed, Thrive on Competition, and Embrace Unforgettable Fun!
GT 40, Born out of spite image

07/10/2023

GT 40, Born out of spite

In 1963, spurned by Ferrari, Henry Ford II birthed the GT40, a Le Mans conqueror. Led by Shelby and engineered in England, it defied European dominance. Initial setbacks fueled Shelby's audacity, morphing the GT40 into a powerhouse with a 7.0 engine.
Bonhams' famous coup in Newport image

04/10/2023

Bonhams' famous coup in Newport

Bonhams' Audrain triumph: 96% sales success, $7.2M turnover. Astonishingly, two cars resisted allure. A 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300SL, lacking key features, defied a $1.2-1.5M estimate, fetching $1.26M.
North American Racing Team, the famous NART image

04/10/2023

North American Racing Team, the famous NART

Luigi Chinetti, a Le Mans champion, shaped Ferrari's destiny. From a triumphant 1949 victory to founding NART, he pioneered Ferrari's success in America. The iconic blue and white NART livery, a protest move in F1, marked a pivotal era.

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