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22/02/2025
The Inauguration of the Nürburgring GP in 1984 with the Race of Champions
The 1984 Race of Champions marked the Nürburgring GP inauguration with top Formula 1 legends competing in identical Mercedes 190 E 2.3-16 cars. A young Ayrton Senna stole the show, battling Niki Lauda on a wet track and securing victory.
22/02/2025
Bonhams Auction in Paris: A Close Call Success
Bonhams Paris 2025 auction saw 81 cars sold, a rise in sell-through rate, and record-breaking results. A mix of classic Ferraris, Bugattis, and Horch models headlined the event, while a Force India F1 art car and Dakar-winning Mini added excitement.
21/02/2025
From Pebble Beach to Villa d’Este: The Road to the Crown
From Pebble Beach to Villa d’Este, the world’s finest concours produce queens — but only one becomes Queen of Queens.
21/02/2025
A Century in Motion – Part 4: How the Elegant Rigour of Art Deco helps the World forget a Cruel War
After World War I, Art Deco, luxury and speed reshaped the automobile, with Bugatti emerging as the symbol of a new era.
21/02/2025
Broken Dreams: Lamborghini Estoque. The Urus Alternative
Lamborghini’s Estoque was a bold four-door V12 vision—an elegant backup plan that fell aside when the Urus reshaped the brand.
21/02/2025
When Opposites Meet: RM Sotheby's at Palm Beach Cavallino Classic, Barrett-Jackson in Arizona
From RM’s Ferrari-focused boutique sale to Barrett-Jackson’s 1,800-car spectacle, opposites proved equally successful.
21/02/2025
Retro Classics Stuttgart 2026: Celebrating 25 Years of Automotive Passion
At Retro Classics Stuttgart 2026, Roarington united heritage and innovation with immersive simulators and Digital Twins.
15/02/2025
RM Sotheby’s Auction in Paris: Bangs, Booms and Backfires
RM Sotheby’s Paris 2025 set a European auction record with €65.7M in sales. The 1964 Ferrari 250 LM stole the show at €34.88M, while hypercars like the LaFerrari, Pagani Huayra R, and Koenigsegg Agera dominated. Some high-profile cars went unsold.
15/02/2025
The First Internal Combustion Engine in History Has Roared Again
In 1853, Barsanti and Matteucci created the first internal combustion engine. Forgotten for decades, it was faithfully rebuilt after 5,000 hours of research and work. In 2025, the engine was restarted in Florence, honoring Europe’s technological legacy.
15/02/2025