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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 £200,000. A 2001 Mitsubishi Evo VI Tommi Makinen Edition sold for £73,125, and the 1989 Ford Sierra Cosworth RS500 went for £110,250, setting a new world record. The Bentley Continental GT Speed from 2008, once owned by Cristiano Ronaldo, sold for £48,375. Overall, the auction brought in £8,183,900 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
Bonhams online: when marketing works
Bonhams, one of the major auction houses, has reported a highly successful online auction in conjunction with the Greenwich Concours d’Elegance. Despite recent trends of other auction houses abandoning online auctions, 95.35% of the lots at the Bonhams auction were sold, with 19 lots – over 40% – exceeding their maximum estimate. The success has been attributed to the high number of cars entered without reserve and conservative estimates, as well as a range of accessible, high-quality cars including 15 Rolls Royces from the 1930s and 1950s, a range of Aston Martins and a mix of other cars, all offered at prices too expensive for normal online auctions but too cheap for face-to-face auctions. The top lot of the auction was a 1966 Aston Martin DB6 Vantage, which sold for $500,000, almost double its estimated value.
31/10/2021
Cars & Movies 21 - Maserati: the three faces of the Trident
Maserati is a classic car brand that has been featured in a variety of films, always appearing as a classy but recognizable car. The Quattroporte models have a particularly strong presence in these films.
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".
21/10/2021