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Business F1 Top 20 Petrolheads: Nick Mason, The Boy Who Chose Well image

23/03/2024

Business F1 Top 20 Petrolheads: Nick Mason, The Boy Who Chose Well

Nick Mason, the rhythmic heartbeat of Pink Floyd, is more than a rock legend. With a passion for classic cars, his collection, including a $50 million Ferrari 250 GTO, reflects his eclectic taste and enduring legacy.
Steve McQueen’s Hudson Commodore image

23/03/2024

Steve McQueen’s Hudson Commodore

Steve McQueen's cherished 1950 Hudson Custom Commodore Six Convertible, owned until his passing, symbolizes his passion for speed and engines.
The myth of Italian coachbuilders: Italdesign image

23/03/2024

The myth of Italian coachbuilders: Italdesign

Giugiaro's career revolutionized automotive design with iconic cars like the Volkswagen Golf. His genius earned global acclaim, reshaping the industry and earning him titles like "most influential car designer of the 20th century."

16/03/2024

The Nostalgia of Forgotten Gods: Frazer-Nash, UK, 1922-1957

The saga of Frazer Nash unfolds with a dreamer's pursuit, from cyclecars to Le Mans glory, intertwined with BMW and Bristol. A legacy of speed, ambition, and fleeting success, immortalized in post-war classics and cherished by collectors.
The great and discreet Marcello Gandini has left us on tiptoes image

16/03/2024

The great and discreet Marcello Gandini has left us on tiptoes

Marcello Gandini, son of an orchestra conductor, merged artistry with pragmatism in iconic car designs like the Lamborghini Miura. His legacy: a proud visionary shaping Italian automotive excellence.
Eric Clapton's Ferrari Symphony: When Guitars Meet 12 Cylinders image

16/03/2024

Eric Clapton's Ferrari Symphony: When Guitars Meet 12 Cylinders

Renowned guitarist Eric Clapton's dual passion for music and classic cars, especially Ferraris, is illuminated. From his iconic 365 GTC to custom creations like the SP12 EC, delve into the symphony of speed and style in Clapton's remarkable collection.
Business F1 Top 20 Petrolheads: Evert Louwman, a Passion for Car History image

16/03/2024

Business F1 Top 20 Petrolheads: Evert Louwman, a Passion for Car History

Evert Louwman's journey from a family rooted in automotive passion to creating the renowned Louwman Museum, showcasing 100 years of automotive history, revered by enthusiasts worldwide.
Amelia Island. The Arrow hits the mark. Indeed, it goes further... image

16/03/2024

Amelia Island. The Arrow hits the mark. Indeed, it goes further...

Amelia Island auctions by Broad Arrow and RM Sothebys impressed with record-setting sales, including a Ford GT40 MkI and Porsche 959 Reimagined. However, some cars, like the Isotta Fraschini Tipo 8A SS LeBaron, sold below estimates.
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09/03/2024

Spring winds on Amelia Island

Amelia Island Spring Auctions: Gooding shines with $66M sales, Bonhams sets records. Highlights: 1903 Mercedes-Simplex at $12.1M, Ferrari Daytona Spider $3.6M. Notable lots: Napier L48 'Samson' at $742K, Lancia Aurelia B24S Cabriolet steals show at $112K.
The myth of Italian coachbuilders: Bertone image

09/03/2024

The myth of Italian coachbuilders: Bertone

Explore Carrozzeria Bertone's pivotal role in shaping automotive design. From crafting horse-drawn carriages to iconic collaborations with Alfa Romeo and Lamborghini, delve into the legacy of Italian craftsmanship in the automotive industry.