Archive
12/08/2021
Monterey. Litmus paper
The article discusses the upcoming Monterey Car Week, which takes place after a two-year break due to the pandemic. The event sees the return of the world's top auction houses with their traditional approach after relying on virtual sales in 2020.
08/08/2021
Cars & Stars 12 - MINI, small car big screens
The Mini is a car that works on every occasion, a car that lives outside every rule. From James Hunt to Mister Bean, Inspector Clouseau to alien attacks, the Mini has been a beloved star in romantic, psychological, and crime films.
07/08/2021
Turin magic
This article discusses the post-war rush of creativity among Italian coachbuilders and highlights some of the most significant and memorable Italian spider models, such as the Ferrari 250GT by Pininfarina, the Miura in its one-off spider version.
05/08/2021
Unscripted records
The article is about the recent auctions in the car market, focusing on some lots that were game changers for the market but weren't widely discussed. It mentions the record-breaking sale of a 2010 McLaren-Mercedes MP4-25 Formula 1 car for €5,541,525, a 1994 Toyota Supra MkIV used in the Fast & Furious films sold for $550,000, a 1969 Ford GT40 sold for €2,938,297, and a 1976 Lancia Gamma Berlina 2500 sold for €24,708. The article discusses the marketing strategies used to sell these cars and the significance of these sales for the car market.
01/08/2021
Cars & Movies 11 - Oui, je suis Citroen
Citroën's highly innovative and fun models such as the DS and 2CV have made them popular in international films. The DS has played a leading role in films such as "Back to the Future Part II" and "The 10th Victim".
31/07/2021
Japanese spiders
This article discusses the history of Japanese sports cars, particularly in the niche market of spiders or convertible two-seater sports cars.
29/07/2021
Artcurial Monaco. A step back
On July 19th, Artcurial held its second sale of the year, offering 121 lots, but the fear of a fourth wave of COVID-19 kept many hands down. The number of cars sold rose from 47 to 59, but the percentage of sales fell by 53.41% to 48.76%, and the total takings decreased by 8%, equal to €6.627.235 ($7,801,117). While a 1968 Lamborghini Miura P400 sold well within its estimate, it was a 1977 Ferrari 512 BB carburettor that aroused more interest, selling for €146,616 ($173,550). On the other hand, a collection of five Rolls Royces and Bentleys remained unsold. The article discusses other lots that were sold, unsold, and Artcurial's practice of retracting the car at any time.
25/07/2021
Cars & Movies 10 - General "Cult" Motors
The American giant, Chevrolet, has made appearances in many important films, beloved by famous directors like Francis Ford Coppola and Tarantino. The car models have appeared in a wide range of films, including Ghostbusters.
24/07/2021
Spider USA: a symbol of sporty well-being
This article discusses the history and evolution of American open-top two-seater sports cars, or "spiders", from their origins as racing cars in the early 20th century to their current designs.
22/07/2021