Archive
07/12/2024
Broken Dreams: Ford GT40 Roadster. Too Beautiful to Race
The Ford GT40 Roadster was a rare Le Mans hopeful that transitioned to a coupe-focused legacy. Only five were made, with varied fates. One raced at Le Mans and Targa Florio in 1965, and two survive today as coveted collectibles worth millions.
07/12/2024
Roarington's Christmas Gift Ideas 2: Tech Ideas for Petrolheads
Discover tech-inspired Christmas gifts for car lovers! From a Mercedes-Benz mouse to Ferrari headphones, Porsche speakers, and Lamborghini hi-fi, these ideas blend innovation and automotive style to suit all budgets.
30/11/2024
Le Mans Yesterday and Today: Aston Martin
Aston Martin’s Le Mans journey spans from class wins in the 1930s to the 1959 overall victory and recent GT successes, with its Hypercar debut set for 2025.
30/11/2024
Roarington's Christmas Gift Ideas 1: Models & Creativity. A Holiday Season Without Getting Bored
Explore Roarington’s top Christmas gifts for car enthusiasts: advent calendars for model cars, Lego Icons with iconic vehicles, and movie-inspired sets like the DeLorean and ECTO-1. Perfect ideas for a creative holiday season with family or friends.
30/11/2024
When Art Replaces Sponsors 3: Dynamic Street Art
Dynamic street art meets automotive design in BMW’s iconic Art Car collection and more, featuring artists like Rauschenberg, Hockney, and Sharbatli who turned cars into drivable masterpieces.
30/11/2024
Noble Sisters: Ford Cosworth, Sierra & Escort
Ford and Cosworth revolutionized motorsport and car culture with the iconic Sierra and Escort RS models. Known for their power, innovative designs, and racing success, these cars are now highly valued collectibles, with prices reaching €100,000.
30/11/2024
RM Sotheby’s Auction in Munich: Christmas Gift from Germany
RM Sotheby’s Munich auction highlighted Dieter Aumann’s collection, achieving an 89.66% sell-through rate. Top cars included a €3.6M Mercedes Type 122 and €3.46M Porsche 550 Spyder, while modern vehicles struggled.
29/11/2024
Sotheby’s Collectors' Week in Abu Dhabi: When Roarington Takes Center Stage
Sotheby’s 2025 Collectors' Week unites racing, art, and innovation with simulators, forums, and exclusive RM Sotheby’s experiences.
23/11/2024
When Art Replaces Sponsors 2: Not Just BMW
Art and racing collide as artists transform race cars into mobile canvases. From Aston Martin’s artistic Vantages to McLaren and Corvette, explore designs blending creativity and speed.
23/11/2024