Archive
11/10/2023
Zoute: Bonhams celebrates even in a cautious market
Cliff Goodall's Belgian adventure revolved around Bonhams Zoute, a crescendo of classic cars by the seaside. The star, a resurrected Ferrari 250 GT Tour de France, danced its way to €4,830,000.
11/10/2023
Brun Motorsport. The German private team that became World Champion
In 1982, Walter Brun transformed GS-Tuning into Brun Motorsport, a powerhouse in motorsports. With the iconic Porsche 956 and a stellar driver lineup, tragedy struck in 1985 with Stefan Bellof's loss.
07/10/2023
The mystery of barn finds: A very special Bugatti trio in Belgium
Renowned sculptor August Thomassen's life unfolds like a cinematic script—health challenges, wartime escape, and a passion for art and Bugatti cars. Three hidden treasures, treated as art, were unearthed decades later, commanding high prices at auction.
07/10/2023
GT 40, Born out of spite
In 1963, spurned by Ferrari, Henry Ford II birthed the GT40, a Le Mans conqueror. Led by Shelby and engineered in England, it defied European dominance. Initial setbacks fueled Shelby's audacity, morphing the GT40 into a powerhouse with a 7.0 engine.
07/10/2023
Do you want to have fun with your Classic car? The Tour Auto and Modena 100 Ore offer the perfect formula.
Ultimate Classic Car Experiences: Tour Auto & Modena 100 Ore - Unleash Speed, Thrive on Competition, and Embrace Unforgettable Fun!
04/10/2023
Bonhams' famous coup in Newport
Bonhams' Audrain triumph: 96% sales success, $7.2M turnover. Astonishingly, two cars resisted allure. A 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300SL, lacking key features, defied a $1.2-1.5M estimate, fetching $1.26M.
04/10/2023
North American Racing Team, the famous NART
Luigi Chinetti, a Le Mans champion, shaped Ferrari's destiny. From a triumphant 1949 victory to founding NART, he pioneered Ferrari's success in America. The iconic blue and white NART livery, a protest move in F1, marked a pivotal era.
30/09/2023
The mystery of barn finds: Alain Delon’s Ferrari 250 California and more
Lost for 50 years, Roger Baillon's car collection, including Alain Delon's Ferrari, unearthed in France. Artcurial auction: €50M windfall from forgotten treasures.
30/09/2023
Sculptors of speed. Those wire artists
Preserving Legends: Jean-Marc Borel's quest to revive iconic automobiles through legendary craftsmen, forging a museum for automotive history.
30/09/2023