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19/02/2022
The Fallen Stars BMW Nazca M12
The BMW Nazca was a super sports car designed by Italdesign with a 12-cylinder engine and fluid aerodynamic lines, inspired by the BMW M1 from the 80s. The first version, the M12, was presented in Geneva in 1991 with a 5-liter V12 engine producing 300hp.
17/02/2022
Paris Auctions: Europe confirms the American successes
RM Sotheby's recently held an auction in Paris featuring 57 cars, including 29 Ferraris from the Petitjean collection. The auction saw 89.47% of cars sold and achieved €24,178,150 ($27,955,980) in takings, with five of the six most expensive cars being Ferraris. The top lot was a 1985 Ferrari 288 GTO from the Petitjean collection, which sold for €3,464,375 ($3,918,175), a new record for the model.
12/02/2022
The Fallen Stars Chevrolet CERV III
The 1969 Lamborghini Miura P400 S owned by legendary rock star Rod Stewart is heading to auction at Sotheby's with an estimated value of up to $1.6 million.
11/02/2022
House of BMW welcomes eClassic in Milan
The TCCT eClassic Lounge has opened in Milan's Via Verri 10, inside the "House of BMW", providing a new meeting point for car collectors and enthusiasts. The lounge will host exclusive events and features the Pininfarina "Sportiva" simulator.
10/02/2022
US Auctions: the records never end!
The Barrett-Jackson and RM auctions in Arizona set new records with total sales of over $200 million and $34.9 million respectively. Top lots included a Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing, a Bentley Continental IV Convertible, a DeLorean DMC12, a Ford GT Heritage Edition, a Shelby GT350 Fastback, and a Porsche Carrera GT. Some sales exceeded expectations, such as the Jaguar E-Type S3 V12 Roadster, which sold for $214,500, while others did not meet estimates, like the Aurelia B24S Spider America. The market has clearly shifted, and the results demonstrate a strong demand for high-end collector cars.
05/02/2022
The Fallen Stars Lamborghini Athon
The Athon, an innovative concept sports car designed by Bertone and built on the mechanics of the Lamborghini Silhouette, was presented at the 1980 Turin Motor Show.
03/02/2022
How much we want to dream! Worldwide, Bonhams and Gooding thank Scottsdale.
The Scottsdale auctions held by Worldwide, Bonhams, and Gooding saw impressive sales with high percentages of cars sold. The auctions were similar in terms of average prices and percentage of cars sold. Top lots included a Duesenberg Model J and a 1958 AC Ace Roadster. The market for youngtimers is growing, as seen with the sale of a 1995 Ferrari 355 Spider. The auctions also showed that fans are no longer overpaying for certain types of cars.
29/01/2022
The Fallen Stars Citroën Karin
In 1980, Citroën presented the Karin concept car, a compact and futuristic vehicle inspired by space. At just 3.70 metres in length and with a height of only 1.075 metres, the Karin featured a large glass roof.
27/01/2022
Mecum in Florida: 217 million in a single Auction! A record
Mecum Kissimmee 2022 set a new record for historic car auctions with over $201 million in sales. Top lots included a 1965 Shelby GT350R Prototype sold for $3.75 million and one of the 106 McLaren Speedtails sold for $3.3 million. Other notable sales included a Mercedes-Benz 300SL "Gullwing" for $2.64 million and the famous "Hirohata" hot rod for $2.14 million. The market for Ferrari 348s and Jeep Grand Wagoneers also saw new records set.
22/01/2022