Archive
30/10/2021
The fallen stars Ford GT40 Roadster
This article discusses the development of the Ford GT40, a high-performance car built to win the 24 Hours of Le Mans race in the mid-1960s. Unlike other race cars, the GT40 was designed to be as rigid as possible.
28/10/2021
Artcurial. Rally docet
The Artcurial auction held in Paris on October 24, 2022, was successful with 67 cars sold out of 96 on offer, and a turnover of €5,682,264 ($6,590,431) sold against €7,169,000 ($8,314,785) offered. Nearly half of the lots were offered without reserve, including some top lots. The auction focused on rally cars, with an ex-works Citroen BX 4TC Evolution, once driven by Jean-Claude Andruet, selling for €417,200 ($483,900), breaking through its estimate of €250,000-€350,000. The sale also included Group B cars, which are in demand, as Artcurial is now recognized as a reference point for anyone looking to sell or buy these cars.
24/10/2021
Cars & Movies 20 - Jeep: An Endless Adventure
Jeep is a legendary car that frequently appears in movies, usually in action-packed scenes. It is often associated with war and adventure, and has even been seen flying in "Back to the Future Part 2".
23/10/2021
The fallen stars Ferrari Dino 206 Berlinetta Competizione
The Ferrari Dino 206 Berlinetta Competizione Prototipo was a race-oriented prototype car designed by Paolo Martin under the supervision of Sergio Pininfarina in 1967.
21/10/2021
Bubbly Bonhams in Zoute
The Bonhams auction in the refined Belgian town near Bruges returned to normal after being cancelled in 2020, and it achieved the highest sales total ever achieved at this event. 78.43% of the 51 cars offered changed hands and the sales total came in at €12,545,051 ($14,543,164), compared to a pre-auction estimate of €14,009,000 ($16,290,855). The top lots were a 1994 Bugatti EB110 SS, which sold for €2,242,500 ($2,612,450), followed by a Ferrari F40, produced in 1989, with only one owner and just 1,790 km on the clock, which sold for €1,840,000 ($2,143,550). The BMW Z1 Roadster had just 16 km on the clock and sold for €105,800 ($123,255), while the Land Rover S1 "Reborn" sold for €115,000 ($133,975), setting another record for the model.
17/10/2021
Cars & Movies 19 - Dodge: Muscle Car, muscled drivers
The Dodge brand, known for its muscle cars, has had a significant presence in action movies. From "The Dukes of Hazzard" to "The Fast and the Furious," these movies showcase the power and speed of Dodge cars.
16/10/2021
Virtual Garage: exciting new entries
This article presents the results of the Virtual Garages auction organized by TCCT. The auction features three collectors, each with different budgets, and their purchases of vintage cars. The article provides a brief description of each vehicle sold and their respective prices. The auction offers a range of iconic cars such as a Ferrari F40, a Bugatti Type 57C Atalante Coupe, and a Rolls-Royce Phantom II Special Brougham By Brewster, among others.
14/10/2021
Bonhams in Audrain. Good winds continue
The first Bonhams auction in Newport Beach was a success with 78% of the 41 cars sold. The top lot was a 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing, which was sold for $1.56m, followed by a 1963 Shelby Cobra 260 that was sold for $728,250. A 1993 Rolls Royce Corniche IV Convertible with just 16,354 miles from new and a 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT sold for record prices of $131,600 and $280,000 respectively.
10/10/2021
Cars & Movies 18 - BMW: Always in action
BMW has always been associated with action films due to its athletic brand image. The company has presented the qualities of its cars in different cinematic stories that combine emotion with passion.
09/10/2021