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Enzo the driver: determination and destiny image

11/01/2021

Enzo the driver: determination and destiny

The article explores the early life and racing career of Enzo Ferrari, the founder of the iconic Ferrari car brand.
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09/01/2021

eSports and Formula1

The CEO of Liberty Media, the American company that organizes the Formula 1 World Championship, sees esports as a powerful driver of the sport's success among young people.
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07/01/2021

Auctions. How to buy? How to sell?

The article discusses the impact of large international auction houses entering the online auction market for cars, using examples of two stalls at a market. The author compares the advantages and disadvantages of selling cars through online auctions run by Bring a Trailer and larger auction houses like Bonhams and RM. The article presents data on the success rates and values of cars sold through different types of auctions in the United States, Europe, and Great Britain. The author promises to analyze the 2021 auctions from this perspective and follow how the different auction systems evolve.
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04/01/2021

How legends are built: the true story of Enzo Ferrari

This article provides a detailed account of the life of Enzo Ferrari and his journey from being a racing driver to the founder of one of the most iconic car brands in history.
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02/01/2021

Happy New Year? Happy New Year!

The article reflects on the challenges faced in 2020 and expresses gratitude for the support received. The focus for the coming year will be on providing high-quality content and insights for car enthusiasts.
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29/12/2020

2020 Auctions. A year that teaches. A lot.

The article discusses some of the most notable events and achievements in the classic car auction world in 2020. The article begins by highlighting the successful sale of the Alfa Romeo BAT cars at the Sotheby's Contemporary Art Evening Sale in New York, which marked a significant step in the integration of cars into the art world. The article goes on to discuss the dominance of pre-war Bugatti cars in the market and the increasing interest of giants in online auctions of historic cars, with Bring a Trailer being acquired by the Automobile division of Hearst. The article also highlights the importance of physical sales for large private collections and the increasing digitization of the classic car auction world. The article concludes by discussing some of the year's auction flops and the need to learn from mistakes in the industry.
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28/12/2020

When beauty meets function

The article discusses the transition from functional to aesthetic designs in the automobile industry between the 1920s and 1930s.
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27/12/2020

2020? Bugatti high stakes poker

The article highlights the most expensive cars sold at auctions in 2020, with five of the top seven cars being Bugattis. The Lamborghini Miura SV “Speciale” sold for £3,207,000, while the 2001 Ferrari 550 GT1 Prodrive sold for $4,290,000. The Bugatti Type 35C Grand Prix sold for £3,935,000, the 1932 Bugatti Type 55 Super Sport sold for €4,600,000, and the 1932 Type 55 Super Sport sold for $7,100,000, making it the most expensive car ever sold at an American auction. The second most expensive car was the 1937 Type 57S Atalante, sold for almost $10 million, and the most expensive car was the 1934 Bugatti Type 59 Sports, sold for an undisclosed amount.
Ăśber Alles. The advent of friendly air image

07/12/2020

Ăśber Alles. The advent of friendly air

This article discusses the 1939 T80, a car created by the Third Reich to beat the world land speed record by reaching 750 km/h.
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30/11/2020

The Phantom Corsair. A fleeting dream

The article highlights the story of Rust Heinz, heir of a renowned food company, who was funded by his family to design and build a remarkable car, the Phantom Corsair, in 1938.

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