Archive
27/04/2024
The myth of Italian coachbuilders: Carrozzeria Touring
Roarington uncovers Carrozzeria Touring's innovation in automotive design, from Alfa Romeos to Ferraris. Yet, a failed partnership in 1966 marks the tragic end of Touring's legacy.
27/04/2024
The American market is flourishing: Barrett-Jackson and Mecum confirm.
Two prestigious auctions, Barrett-Jackson and Mecum, reveal a thriving market for classic cars, marked by record sales and unexpected bargains.
27/04/2024
The Nostalgia of Forgotten Gods: Hispano-Suiza, Spain, 1904-1938
Hispano-Suiza's luxury legacy, led by engineer Marc Birkigt, soared with iconic models like the Alfonso XIII and H6B, rivaling Rolls-Royce. Amidst innovation and wartime shifts, their J12 epitomized automotive excellence marking a timeless era of prestige.
27/04/2024
Coppa delle Alpi 2024
The Coppa delle Alpi 2024 becomes a mobile seminar, cars discuss themes like agriculture and energy across Alpine locales. Liechtenstein hosts a stop with speeches from the Prime Minister and automotive authority Fritz Kaiser.
20/04/2024
Business F1 Top 20 Petrolheads: Jerry Seinfeld, A Desire For Comedy And Cars
Jerry Seinfeld: The Comic Icon Turned Car Collector Extraordinaire. With a fortune amassed from sitcom success, Seinfeld's 150-car collection, including the iconic Porsche 917, cements his legend in both comedy and car circles.
20/04/2024
The myth of Italian coachbuilders: Zagato. Rationality and lightness
Explore the legacy of Zagato, rooted in Milanese Rationalism and aerodynamic prowess. From historic victories like the 1931 Alfa Romeo 8C to contemporary collaborations with Porsche and Aston Martin, Zagato's blend of functionality and elegance endures.
20/04/2024
Strong Performance of Bonhams at Goodwood
Goodwood auction: Bristol 450 Le Mans, Mercedes SLR McLaren excelled. Vintage: Bentley 3 Litre, Frazer-Nash TT Replica impressed. Modern classics like Morgan Plus 8, Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano drew interest.
20/04/2024
The Nostalgia of Forgotten Gods: DeLorean, UK, 1975-1982
The DeLorean DMC-12, famed from 'Back to the Future', epitomizes a dream turned sour. Founder John DeLorean's rise, from GM success to scandal, ends in bankruptcy amid FBI investigations, leaving a legacy of unfulfilled promises and shattered dreams.
20/04/2024
For those who love and remember Alfa Romeo racing there is one championship not to be missed. The Alfa Revival Cup 2024 is starting this weekend.
Relive Alfa Romeo's racing heritage at the thrilling Alfa Revival Cup. From Vallelunga to Misano, witness historic models in modern showdowns. Join the nostalgia at alfarevivalcup.canossa.com.
13/04/2024