Archive
28/02/2022
The ICE St. Moritz
The Lamborghini Miura P400 won the Stars on Wheels award at the ICE event in St. Moritz, beating the famous Aston Martin DB5 from James Bond's films. Other notable cars included the Ferrari 275 GTB Alloy and the Ferrari 250 GTO, while the Maserati 4CL and Alfa Romeo Tipo B/P3 Scuderia Ferrari were driven on the icy track. The eClassic simulator also allowed enthusiasts to experience driving these classic cars on the ice.
24/02/2022
Bonhams quadruples in Paris
Bonhams' recent auction in Paris saw a significant increase in success rate and turnover compared to last year. The 1996 Bugatti EB110 sold for €1,817,000, breaking the record in just 24 hours after a similar model was sold at RM for €1,805,000. The highest-priced car was a 2014 Ferrari LaFerrari, sold for €2,558,750. The auction also featured a Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Station Wagon once used by Michael Schumacher, which sold for €27,600.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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