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08/06/2024
1000 Miglia 2024: The Most Beautiful Race in the World
The famous classic car race called 1000 Miglia 2024 will take place from June 11 to 15. Featuring a new five-day route from Brescia to Rome and back, the event includes over 400 classic cars.
08/06/2024
Drivers Becoming Constructors: Jean Rédélé and Alpine
Jean Rédélé transformed his passion for cars into Alpine, a brand that achieved racing glory. Starting as a Renault dealer, he built race-winning cars, leading to a successful collaboration with Renault. Alpine's legacy continues in modern motorsports.
08/06/2024
The Nostalgia of Forgotten Gods: Studebaker, USA, 1904-1966
Studebaker, founded in 1852, transitioned from producing wheelbarrows to automobiles, excelling with models like the Champion and Avanti. Despite innovative designs by Raymond Loewy, it couldn't survive against the "Big Three" and closed in 1966.
08/06/2024
Couture on Wheels: Legendary Fashion and Automotive Partnerships
Fashion and automotive brands have collaborated to create unique special editions. Notable examples include Pierre Cardin's Cadillac Evolution I, Lincoln's Cartier Edition, Gucci's Cadillac Seville, Peugeot's 205 Lacoste, and Hermès' Bugatti Veyron.
08/06/2024
RM Sotheby's Dare to Dream Collection: A Market Lesson
The RM Sotheby’s Dare to Dream auction saw record-breaking sales, including a 1972 Lamborghini Miura P400 SV for $4.9 million. Miles Nadal’s entire collection sold without reserve, fetching over $62 million.
01/06/2024
The Myth of Italian Coachbuilders: Fantuzzi
Medardo Fantuzzi, an artisan coachbuilder, crafted iconic racing car bodies for Maserati and Ferrari in the 1950s and 1960s, leaving a lasting legacy in motorsport history.
01/06/2024
Mecum Indianapolis Auction Reaches $94M with Record-Breaking Sales
Mecum's Indianapolis auction featured 2,390 cars, achieving $94.4 million in sales. Highlights included a Ferrari Testarossa for $385,000, a Shelby Cobra 427 for $2.1 million, and records for several other classic and modern vehicles.
01/06/2024
Drivers becoming Constructors: Jackie Stewart
Jackie Stewart, a three-time Formula 1 champion, became a constructor in 1996, focusing on safety and Scottish pride. Stewart Grand Prix saw some success but struggled with car fragility. The team eventually became Jaguar F1 and later Red Bull Racing.
01/06/2024
The Nostalgia of Forgotten Gods: Austin-Healey, UK, 1952-1972
The Austin-Healey brand, founded in 1952, created iconic sports cars until 1972, known for their performance and design. Despite early success, production ended due to the oil crisis and corporate changes.
01/06/2024