Archive
07/02/2025
Affordable Collecting - Part 14: Station Wagons
Ten smart, usable station wagons with growing collector appeal-practical classics from Mini to Alfa Romeo, all within a €25,000 budget.
07/02/2025
RM Sotheby’s sets a European record in Paris, but Artcurial holds its own
Paris 2026 auctions surprised with soaring averages, Ferrari hypercar records, youthful crowds, and standout results from RM Sotheby’s and Artcurial.
07/02/2025
Broken Dreams: Bertone B.A.T. 11. Tribute to a Timeless Vision
From 1950s Alfa Romeo B.A.T. icons to a modern tribute, this is the emotional story behind one of design’s greatest trilogies.
07/02/2025
The courage to try. From Schumacher to Antonelli, Mercedes has paved the way in the hunt for champions
Long before modern academies, Mercedes created a junior team that shaped Schumacher-proving champions can be built, not discovered.
01/02/2025
RM Sotheby’s Phoenix Auction: Record Sales for Classic Cars and Youngtimers
The RM Sotheby’s auction in Phoenix set records with a 93.18% sell-through rate and $31.2M in sales. Highlights included a $3.77M Ferrari 250 GT Berlinetta and a $758.5K Audi Quattro Sport. The event spanned youngtimers, pre-war, and classic icons.
01/02/2025
Broken Dreams: Mercedes C111. A Laboratory for Tomorrow
The Mercedes C111, an experimental car from the late 1960s, showcased cutting-edge innovation with Wankel engines, record-breaking diesel performance, and futuristic design, but it remained a laboratory for tomorrow instead of reaching mass production.
01/02/2025
Ferrari’s Technological Innovations Part 16: F355. The First Road Car with Ground Effect
The Ferrari F355 revolutionized road car design by introducing ground-effect technology, leveraging race-proven innovations to improve grip and handling.
01/02/2025
Unforgettable Car Geniuses: Gioachino Colombo
Gioachino Colombo, the genius behind Ferrari's first engine, revolutionized motorsport by designing iconic engines for Ferrari, Alfa Romeo, and Maserati.
01/02/2025
Motorsport Mysteries – The Driver Who Wanted to Win Without Driving
A Ferrari 250 LM victory at Le Mans in 1965 sparked rumors of a secret stint by reserve driver Ed Hugus. Despite no official evidence, the mystery endures, fueling nostalgia for motorsport's daring past.
25/01/2025