Archive

Best of the Best Award. Who’s the fairest of them all? - 3rd and 4th edition  image

06/08/2023

Best of the Best Award. Who’s the fairest of them all? - 3rd and 4th edition

"Best of the Best Award" showcases vintage cars' excellence: Bugatti Type 57 SC Atlantic in 2017 and Alfa Romeo 8C 2900B in 2018.
Duet in design. How Pininfarina and Zagato revolutionised the shape of the automobile: the 1940s  image

05/08/2023

Duet in design. How Pininfarina and Zagato revolutionised the shape of the automobile: the 1940s

Discover the iconic designs that revolutionized Italian automobile history: Pininfarina's Cisitalia 202 and Zagato's Ferrari 166 Panoramica in the 1940s
Historics. Fewer transactions but great bargains  image

03/08/2023

Historics. Fewer transactions but great bargains

British auction house faced challenges with increased vehicle prices but a smaller proportion of total estimated value in their recent event compared to 2022. Total takings rose by 10% from the previous year.
At Spa like Verstappen on the Roarington Simulators  image

02/08/2023

At Spa like Verstappen on the Roarington Simulators

Experience Spa-Francorchamps with historic Formula 1 cars on Roarington Simulators. Drive like racing legends Clark and Fangio at MAUTO Museum, Turin.
The Nostalgia of Forgotten Gods: Tucker, USA, 1947-1949 image

31/07/2023

The Nostalgia of Forgotten Gods: Tucker, USA, 1947-1949

Preston Tucker's revolutionary Tucker 48, produced from 1947-1949, symbolized the American dream with its advanced design. Despite early success, financial and legal troubles ended Tucker's dream prematurely.
Best of the Best Award. Who’s the fairest of them all? image

29/07/2023

Best of the Best Award. Who’s the fairest of them all?

In a world of automotive fairy tales, the prestigious "Best of the Best" award seeks the most exquisite gem each year. 2015 saw the regal Talbot Lago T150-C SS, while 2016 crowned the elegant Maserati A6GCS Berlinetta Pininfarina.
Architects and Cars: More Rationality and Imagination than Beauty image

29/07/2023

Architects and Cars: More Rationality and Imagination than Beauty

Architects' Influence on Automobiles: From Le Corbusier's visionary sketches to Ponti's sharp-edged designs, architects shaped cars' rear engine placement, aerodynamics, and interior space utilization.
Stanley Meyer's idea has become reality: water will be the basis of the fuels of the future  image

29/07/2023

Stanley Meyer's idea has become reality: water will be the basis of the fuels of the future

Stanley Meyer's vision of water-based fuels is becoming a reality with the development of eFuel, a zero-impact alternative to conventional fossil fuels.
Spoilers. Once an extravagant madness image

29/07/2023

Spoilers. Once an extravagant madness

In 1956, Michael May introduced the first spoiler on a racing car, surprising Porsche with better lap times. Spoilers faced bans but later reappeared in 1966 with Jim Hall's Chaparral. Colin Chapman recognized their potential, leading Lotus to triumph.
RM Sotheby’s: Sotheby’s: two Porsche extravaganzas image

26/07/2023

RM Sotheby’s: Sotheby’s: two Porsche extravaganzas

RM Europe's 'Carrera Collection' sets records at Swiss and Italian auctions, with Porsches fetching up to 41% above estimates. Iconic 911s shine, while GT2 R stands out as a bargain. Porsche enthusiasts rejoice!