Archive
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
27/09/2023