Archive
03/09/2022
The Fallen Stars Lamborghini Miura Concept
This article discusses the revival of classic car designs, including the Mini Morris, Fiat 500, and Lamborghini Miura.
27/08/2022
The Fallen Stars Alfa Romeo 2uettottanta
This article discusses Alfa Romeo's struggles to regain its past glory, which has resulted in the loss of customers.
25/08/2022
Italians up and down at the Pebble Beach auctions
The article discusses the recent Pebble Beach auctions and analyzes the results of the sales of Ferrari, Lamborghini, Alfa Romeo, and Maserati cars. The author notes a decline in demand for historic Ferraris and speculates that the decreasing number of collectors who remember the 1950s, coupled with the high prices, may be the cause. However, the more recent models, such as the Testarossa from 1988 and the LaFerrari, did well and often set new records. The article also includes details of the prices achieved for several cars sold at the auction.
20/08/2022
Pebble Beach Auctions: almost 400 million $ in turnover but careful and selective buyers
The four Pebble Beach classic car auctions organized by RM Sotheby's, Gooding, Bonhams, and Mecum resulted in a global turnover of $397,797,610, with only RM Sotheby's achieving better results than in 2021. Many cars were sold beneath their estimates or remained unsold, indicating a deterioration in the relationship between estimates and real prices. The results suggest a slowdown in prices and that not every car automatically finds a buyer. In upcoming analyses, the cars will be divided by families to see how certain models maintain their solid positions while others are sliding back.
20/08/2022
The Fallen Stars Audi RSQ
This article discusses the Audi RSQ, a concept car designed by Walter de Silva for the movie "I, Robot" set in the year 2035.
18/08/2022
Pebble Beach Auctions: The Great Barometer
This article explores the international classic car market during the Monterey Week auctions in 2022. The article begins by presenting a brief history of the event, with total takings from the auctions increasing from $14 million in 1997 to $330 million in 2017. The article then highlights some of the most interesting models up for auction, including a 1963 Jaguar E-Type Lightweight Competition, a 1999 Acura NSX Zanardi Edition, a 1955 Ferrari 410 Sport Spider, and a 1963 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster. The article concludes by speculating on whether the classic car market has reached its peak or if the growth is just beginning.
13/08/2022
The Fallen Stars Bertone B.A.T. 11
This article discusses the three Alfa Romeo B.A.T. cars built by Bertone between 1953 and 1955, which were recently sold for just under $15 million at an auction of modern and contemporary art in New York.
11/08/2022
H&H and SWVA: Don’t tell them Pebble Beach exists!
This article discusses the recent auctions held by two different auction houses, SWVA and H&H, and the wide range of prices at which cars were sold. The auctions offered cars from pre-war to modern-day models, and the prices varied from as low as ÂŁ5,062 to as high as ÂŁ117,000. The article provides a detailed analysis of the auctions, including the number of cars sold, the turnover, the average price per car, and the most expensive lot. It also highlights some of the cars that caught the author's attention and their selling prices. Overall, the article emphasizes that there are opportunities for buyers to find affordable classic cars if they look beyond the high-end auctions.
06/08/2022
The Fallen Stars Lamborghini Estoque
The article discusses Lamborghini's decision to develop a four-door saloon car, the Estoque, in addition to their traditional sports car models. The Estoque was designed to combine Lamborghini's signature style with the practicality of a four-door car.
04/08/2022