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The mystery of barn finds: Alain Delon’s Ferrari 250 California and more image

30/09/2023

The mystery of barn finds: Alain Delon’s Ferrari 250 California and more

Lost for 50 years, Roger Baillon's car collection, including Alain Delon's Ferrari, unearthed in France. Artcurial auction: €50M windfall from forgotten treasures.
Mercedes-Benz and Roarington: A Journey from the Past to the Future image

30/09/2023

Mercedes-Benz and Roarington: A Journey from the Past to the Future

The 2024 TCCT Forum, held at the Mercedes-Benz Museum, unveiled the future of the classic car world through digital innovations, featuring AI, the metaverse, and Kimi Räikkönen's racing challenge in Roarington's digital universe.
Mercedes-Benz: A Pioneer of Innovation and Technology image

30/09/2023

Mercedes-Benz: A Pioneer of Innovation and Technology

Mercedes-Benz has led automotive innovation for over 130 years, pioneering technologies like diesel engines, direct fuel injection, safety systems, and motorsports advancements, continuously shaping the future of mobility.
Mercedes-Benz: A Timeless Racing Legacy image

30/09/2023

Mercedes-Benz: A Timeless Racing Legacy

Mercedes-Benz has a storied history in motorsport, from early victories in 1901 to dominating modern Formula 1 with 15 World Titles. Their legacy includes the iconic Silver Arrows, multiple championships, and innovative race cars.
Sculptors of speed. Those wire artists image

30/09/2023

Sculptors of speed. Those wire artists

Preserving Legends: Jean-Marc Borel's quest to revive iconic automobiles through legendary craftsmen, forging a museum for automotive history.
O as in Omologata image

30/09/2023

O as in Omologata

Enzo Ferrari's quest for World Manufacturer's Championship led to the creation of the iconic Ferrari 250 GTO. Designed by Bizzarrini and perfected by Forghieri, it debuted in 1962, dominated GT racing, and showcased a potent V12 engine.
Le Mans Yesterday and Today: Matra image

30/09/2023

Le Mans Yesterday and Today: Matra

Matra's Le Mans journey began in the late '60s, driven by a desire to showcase French technological prowess. With a dominant V12 engine, Matra secured three consecutive victories from 1972 to 1974, led by Henri Pescarolo and GĂ©rard Larrousse.
Mercedes-Benz: The Brand of Auction Records image

30/09/2023

Mercedes-Benz: The Brand of Auction Records

Mercedes-Benz cars, from the 1929 SSK to the 1955 300SLR, consistently set auction records, with prices in the tens of millions.
Mercedes-Benz: The Pride of Excellence and the models that win the great Concours d’Elegance image

30/09/2023

Mercedes-Benz: The Pride of Excellence and the models that win the great Concours d’Elegance

Mercedes-Benz models have dominated Concours d’Elegance for decades, especially at Pebble Beach, with numerous Best of Show wins for iconic models like the 1927 680S Gangloff Open Tourer and 1937 540K Special Roadster.
Iconic and Bonhams. Surprises and fun image

27/09/2023

Iconic and Bonhams. Surprises and fun

English auctions in August-September: Bonhams shines with a 76.64% sale rate, while Iconic Auctioneers' bold shift yielded mixed results. A record-breaking Subaru steals the spotlight, but Bonhams surprises with century-old gems.

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