Archive
28/12/2022
Auctions: Cliff’s gift
The article discusses the surprising results of auctions of various classic cars that were held in 2022. The auctions featured cars of various makes, models and conditions, with some requiring complete restoration while others were almost new. The article highlights the surprising amount of money that some of these classic cars fetched at auctions, including a 1962 Ferrari 250 GTE, a 2000 Honda S2000, a 1990 Mazda MX-5, a 1964 Morris Mini Cooper S and a 1973 Ferrari 365 GT4 2+2 that was once owned by Niki Lauda. The article shows that classic cars continue to be popular among collectors, and that they can command high prices.
23/12/2022
TCCT Virtual Garage 2022: last deals of the year
This article discusses the return of the Virtual Garages of TCCT, following several auctions. The rules of the event remain the same, with three types of collectors participating: "The Cautious," "The Sober," and "The Wealthy," each with different limits on the amount they are willing to spend on car purchases. While "The Cautious" does not purchase any cars above €100,000, "The Sober" sets a limit of €750,000, and "The Wealthy" has no limit on their spending.
21/12/2022
Bonhams London. Nice stable climate
The article reports on the results of a recent Bonhams car auction, held at the company's headquarters in London. Out of the 29 available cars, 21 were sold, generating a total of £6,302,700 (€7,239,975) in takings, and an average price per car of £315,135 (€362,000). The top lot of the sale was a 1969 Lamborghini Miura S, which sold for £1,067,800 (€1,226,600), while a 1981 Lamborghini Countach LP400S sold for £460,000 (€528,400), and a 2001 Lamborghini Diablo VT 6.0 SE sold for £276,000 (€317,000). Other cars sold included a 1970 Aston Martin DB6 Mark 2 Vantage Sports Saloon and a 1925 Bugatti Type 30 Skiff Tourer.
16/12/2022
Forgotten Legends Lola T70
This article highlights the career of Eric Broadley, an English manufacturer whose success in motorsport was overshadowed by competitors like John Cooper and Colin Chapman.
14/12/2022
RM Miami: Youngtimer Bonanza
RM Sotheby's recent auction held in Miami witnessed the shift of the price hierarchy, with Youngtimer cars surpassing the prices of established models from an older era. Of the 58 lots on offer, only one went unsold (98.27%), and the pre-sale estimate of $37,965,000 (€35,994,615) was pulverized by the final takings of $39,512,700 (€37,461,990): 104.7% of the original offer value. Youngtimer cars gained considerable interest at this event, with three Mercedes-Benz lots being sold in full RADWood style. The 1987 Mercedes-Benz 560SEC AMG 6.0 Wide body was sold for $720,000 (€682,630), and the 1989 Mercedes-Benz 560SEL AMG 6.0 sedan was sold for $257,600 (€244,230).
08/12/2022
Historics. The Queen is not enough
The article discusses the recent Historics auction in Brooklands, England, and the factors that affect auction results. The article analyzes the percentage of cars sold and the average price per car, along with the impact of the offer mix and reactivity of the room. The article also highlights the unsold top lots with high asking prices, including three local cars produced in the heyday of British motoring. The article notes that some cars sold below their pre-sale estimates, while some others, including a 1973 BMW 2002 TII and a 1988 Ferrari Mondial 3.2 Cabriolet, sold well. Overall, the article offers a detailed analysis of the auction results and provides insights into the current state of the classic car market.
03/12/2022
Forgotten Legends Leyton House
This article tells the story of Leyton House, a Japanese brand that made its mark in the motorsports world by sponsoring drivers and eventually becoming a Formula 1 manufacturer.
01/12/2022
RM Munich. Crazy offers
RM Auctions in Germany, held in Munich on November 26, 2022, set a new record with the sale of 30 cars, 27 of which were BMWs, two Minis, and a Rolls-Royce, all from the same collection, and all without reserve. The auction was divided into two parts, with the second part seeing a total sale of €7,604,425 ($7,890,500), equivalent to 181.70%. The top lot of the day was a 1991 Ferrari F40, which sold for €2,311,250 ($2,404,950). The auction also saw the sale of a 1989 Ferrari 328 GTS, which sold for €184,000 ($191,450), a record for a physical auction, and a 1969 Ferrari Dino 206 GT, once belonging to Alain de Cadenet, which sold for €303,125 ($315,415).
26/11/2022
Forgotten Legends Ferrari ‘Spazzaneve’
The article discusses the story of Ferrari's experimental design center, which played a pivotal role in the creation of the Ferrari 312 B3 'Spazzaneve,' a car that was never raced but provided a new design concept for single-seater racing cars.
24/11/2022