Archive
02/12/2021
Pre wars: fixed income investments. Or better
RM and Bonhams recently held auctions dedicated to pre-war automobiles, and both events were successful, selling a high percentage of lots offered and surpassing their initial estimated values. The pre-war market is considered mature and practically immune to bubbles or pandemics, and some models have even appreciated in value. Despite being a niche market, the rarity of these cars makes them difficult to estimate, as demonstrated by the high price difference in some sales.
28/11/2021
Cars & Movies Beyond good and evil
The world of cinema sets no limits when it comes to superheroes and their supercars. From long bonnets and 6 wheels to street monsters, cars play an entertaining role in films, becoming a spectacular complement to the stars with superior abilities.
27/11/2021
The fallen stars Mercedes SLX
This article explores the history of the Mercedes SLX, a rear-engined sports car that was designed in the 1960s but never made it into production.
25/11/2021
RM at Paul Ricard. What is the bug?
RM Sotheby’s Guikas Collection auction held at Paul Ricard Circuit witnessed the sale of all 76 cars from the collection; however, 55% of the cars were sold below the minimum estimates, and the average selling price was 12% lower than expected. The Guikas Collection was owned by a French collector and historic car dealer, Jean Guikas, and many of the cars had been in his Marseille showroom for years waiting for buyers. This led to lower sale prices for many cars. Nevertheless, some lots sold for more than the maximum estimates, such as a 1975 Lamborghini Countach LP400 "Periscopio" and a 2012 Audi R8 GT3 LMS Ultra. The auction generated a total turnover of over €39 million, with an average value per car of €514,000.
21/11/2021
Cars & Movies 24 - Cameo Queens part 2
The article explores the history of cars in movies, specifically Japanese models and Aston Martins used by James Bond. It also covers the Rolls-Royce and Audi, and how they've made their appearances on the big screen.
18/11/2021
Silverstone? The name says it all
The article discusses the Silverstone auction held in Birmingham, UK, on 13th and 14th November. The auction featured 138 cars, including some of the most desirable versions of the youngtimer class. The star lot of the event was a 1998 Subaru Impreza 22B STI, one of only 16 in the UK, which failed to sell at ÂŁ200,000. A 2001 Mitsubishi Evo VI Tommi Makinen Edition sold for ÂŁ73,125, and the 1989 Ford Sierra Cosworth RS500 went for ÂŁ110,250, setting a new world record. The Bentley Continental GT Speed from 2008, once owned by Cristiano Ronaldo, sold for ÂŁ48,375. Overall, the auction brought in ÂŁ8,183,900 in sales, or 93.62% of the maximum estimated value.
14/11/2021
Cars & Movies 23 - Cameo Queens part 1
This roundup features the most significant cameos of cars in the history of cinema, chosen for their uniqueness and difference in brand and era.
11/11/2021
The suit doesn't make the man
RM Sotheby's auction in London felt like it was held in 1981 due to the location's setting and décor. The auction had a total of 40 cars, which were high-quality and of double the average estimate compared to two years ago. However, only 60% of the cars offered were sold, resulting in a poor value of 41.49% of the estimated takings. The blame can be laid on the two top lots, which did not meet expectations. The Ferrari LaFerrari, however, sold for slightly less than its estimate due to its unique color, while the Porsche 959 went beyond its estimates, attracting a lot of interest.
07/11/2021
Cars & Movies 22 - FIAT: cute toys
Fiat's presence in cinema has always conveyed a message, whether it's a romantic one, Italian joviality, or as a sportswoman. Fiat has appeared in Fellini's films, Japanese Manga, and even in James Bond movies.
04/11/2021