Archive
20/01/2022
Arizona again, like the Twist
Auto auctions in Arizona, featuring six large events, will provide insights into the 2022 market. Three auctions, Worldwide, Bonhams, and RM Sotheby’s, will offer interesting lots. For example, Worldwide will have a 1991 Lamborghini Diablo for sale, and Bonhams has a 1961 Jaguar E-Type S1 3.8 Roadster with external bonnet latches, which may influence its value. The auctions offer a chance to observe whether certain trends will emerge in the market.
15/01/2022
The Fallen Stars Aston Martin Bulldog
In the late 70s, Aston Martin designed the Bulldog, a car aimed at breaking the land speed record of 200 miles per hour set by competitors Ferrari and Lamborghini.
13/01/2022
Auctions ready to jump start 2022
Upcoming classic car auctions promise a spectacular year for the market. Mecum in Kissimmee, Florida, will offer 3,200 cars over 10 days, with a 1992 Ferrari F40 expected to fetch up to $3.2 million. Gooding, holding its auction online, will feature the 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG, estimated to sell for $175,000-$225,000. Meanwhile, Barrett-Jackson will auction off the first Chevrolet Corvette C8 Z06 with the proceeds going to charity. With over 1,400 cars on offer, it's also hosting the auctioning of three NFTs.
10/01/2022
The latest is the greatest. Pininfarina knows
Pininfarina has received the "Good Design" award for the eClassic Leggenda Driving Simulator, organized by the Chicago Athenaeum Museum of Architecture and Design.
09/01/2022
TCCT Virtual Garage 2022: spoilt for choice
Three collectors with different budgets and preferences bought cars for their collections at international auctions. Mr. Cautious bought a Porsche 911SC, Ferrari 360 Spider, and a Maserati Mistral, all under €100k. Mr. Sober purchased the 1999 Renault-Williams Laguna BTCC, 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SE 3.5 Cabriolet, and 1956 Alfa Romeo 1900C Super Sprint. Mr. Wealthy went for the 1937 Bugatti Type 57SC Atalante, 1958 Ferrari 250 GT LWB California Spider, and 1959 Maserati 3500 GT Spyder Prototype. The editorial staff of TCCT also bought a 1970 Plymouth Hemi Superbird for over €1.5 million.
08/01/2022
Pebble Beach auction analysis. I'll buy what I've always dreamed of
An analysis of the prices of German cars at Pebble Beach shows Porsche and Mercedes doing well. RUF-modified Porsches were in high demand, with Gooding's RUF R Turbo selling for $445,000. The 911 2.7 Carrera RS Touring sold for $1,072,520, beating the previous record by almost $200,000. The only aluminium 300SL Gullwing sold for $5,010,000, down from the one sold in January for $6,825,000. Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing and Roadster remained flat in the market.
08/01/2022
The Fallen Stars Lamborghini Bravo
The Bravo was a prototype presented at the 1974 Turin Motor Show by Bertone as a replacement for the Urraco. Designed by Marcello Gandini, it had clean lines and simple proportions.
06/01/2022
Auctions 2021, a genuinely positive balance
The classic car auction market collapsed in 2020 due to the pandemic, but rebounded spectacularly in 2021, surpassing even pre-pandemic levels in terms of total turnover and average prices. This was achieved with a lower number of cars sold, indicating a trend towards higher prices. Online auctions have also become more popular, with lower commissions and attention from previously uninterested buyers. The market for cars priced over one million Euros also saw a significant increase. These trends are detailed in an in-depth analysis in The Key, Top of the Classic Car World 2021.
03/01/2022
Car Museums: A heritage to discover
TCCT.com has updated its list of the world's car museums with the collaboration of expert Claudio Rava. The museums have been divided into six categories and can be searched by country.
01/01/2022