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25/02/2023
OSCA. The second life of the Maserati Brothers. The Rarest Brands in the Top 100 Collections
The Maserati brothers started OSCA, a racing car brand, in Bologna after selling the Maserati brand in 1937. They focused on small sports cars with four-cylinder engines and double overhead camshafts, winning the 12 hours of Sebring in 1954.
22/02/2023
Cheap silverware: the deals of the latest auctions
Auctions can offer great deals even for those with a smaller budget. At recent auctions held by RM Sotheby’s, Bonhams and Artcurial, a number of affordable cars were sold. Examples include a Mercedes-Benz 560SL Roadster, estimated at half the price of other models, which sold for just over $47,000, and a Porsche 928 from 1978, which sold for $22,400. Other notable sales included a Lancia Dilambda Landaulet, which sold for €51,750, and an Audi RS4 Avant, which went for €46,000.
17/02/2023
Avions Voisin The Rarest Brands in the Top 100 Collections
Avions Voisin was a French luxury automobile brand that brought technical and stylistic innovations to the market. The brand was established after World War I by the Voisin brothers, who produced combat aircraft during the conflict.
16/02/2023
Artcurial at Rétromobile: black and white
At Rétromobile, Artcurial focused heavily on a single asset, the 1964 Ferrari 250 LM, which they placed an astronomical €25m valuation on. The market disagreed, with only one offer at €20m, resulting in the car not being sold. This all-in approach ruined Artcurial's hopes of a spectacular sale, with the auction concluding at €34.6m ($36.9m), less than last year's total despite there being 25% more cars on offer. The mantle of the most expensive car sold went to a 1951 Ferrari 340 America Barchetta with Touring bodywork, which sold for €5.7m ($6.1m).
11/02/2023
Pegaso. The Rarest Brands in the Top 100 Collections
The Pegaso brand produced just 86 cars, but they are significant due to their advanced technology and original designs. Created by Wifredo Pelayo Ricart, the project aimed to bring prestige to the Franco regime in Spain.
09/02/2023
RM Sotheby’s and Bonhams: fireworks in Paris
RM and Bonhams both saw success at their recent Paris auctions, with RM selling over €50 million ($53 million) and Bonhams reaching over €28 million ($30 million). Hypercars were popular, with a Bugatti Chiron Profilée selling for €9.8 million ($10.5 million) and a black Ferrari Enzo selling for €4.1 million ($4.4 million). Other notable sales included a 1948 Talbot-Lago T26 Grand Sport for €2.2 million ($2.4 million) and a triptych of top-range McLarens. Despite being missing from the collector market for seven months, a 1959 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster sold for €1.7 million ($1.9 million) after an exhaustive restoration.
04/02/2023
Monteverdi. The Rarest Brands in the Top 100 Collections
Monteverdi was a Swiss car manufacturer that produced remarkable cars from 1967 to 1984. Founder Peter Monteverdi was a Ferrari importer and constructor who introduced the first Swiss car to debut in Formula 1.
01/02/2023
A river of millions in Scottsdale
The Arizona auctions saw impressive results, with RM making $44.7 million, Barrett-Jackson making $182.9 million, and Bonhams making $30.4 million in sales. Despite slightly lower average prices for some auction houses, all customary sales percentages were high and stable. Notable sales included a Lamborghini Diablo VT, a Chevrolet Corvette ZL1, and a Maserati MC12. The auctions also featured a triptych of Italian-American hybrids, which each set a new record, with the 1957 Chrysler-Ghia Super Dart 400 selling for $819,000.
25/01/2023
Scottsdale and Retromobile. Catch a flight to both
The upcoming auctions at Retromobile in Paris and Scottsdale, Arizona offer a diverse range of classic and modern cars, with some interesting and rare models up for sale. From the 1965 MGB Roadster customized by Frontline Developments, to a Simplex 50hp 5-Passenger Torpedo Tourer from 1910, and hypercars like the McLaren P1, Speedtail, and Senna LM, there's something for every collector's taste. The highlight of the auctions is the 1964 Ferrari 250 LM, estimated to fetch between €10m-€15m. The auctions will provide a good indication of market trends and values for these unique cars.
20/01/2023