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17/10/2021
Cars & Movies 19 - Dodge: Muscle Car, muscled drivers
The Dodge brand, known for its muscle cars, has had a significant presence in action movies. From "The Dukes of Hazzard" to "The Fast and the Furious," these movies showcase the power and speed of Dodge cars.
16/10/2021
Virtual Garage: exciting new entries
This article presents the results of the Virtual Garages auction organized by TCCT. The auction features three collectors, each with different budgets, and their purchases of vintage cars. The article provides a brief description of each vehicle sold and their respective prices. The auction offers a range of iconic cars such as a Ferrari F40, a Bugatti Type 57C Atalante Coupe, and a Rolls-Royce Phantom II Special Brougham By Brewster, among others.
14/10/2021
Bonhams in Audrain. Good winds continue
The first Bonhams auction in Newport Beach was a success with 78% of the 41 cars sold. The top lot was a 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing, which was sold for $1.56m, followed by a 1963 Shelby Cobra 260 that was sold for $728,250. A 1993 Rolls Royce Corniche IV Convertible with just 16,354 miles from new and a 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT sold for record prices of $131,600 and $280,000 respectively.
10/10/2021
Cars & Movies 18 - BMW: Always in action
BMW has always been associated with action films due to its athletic brand image. The company has presented the qualities of its cars in different cinematic stories that combine emotion with passion.
09/10/2021
The other Villa d'Este
The article discusses the recent "Fuoriconcorso" event held at Villa del Grumello on Lake Como, where beautiful cars and stylish people gathered. The event featured two eClassic simulators by Zagato and Pininfarina, which were tested and appreciated in the villa's environmentally friendly greenhouse. The author elects their own Best of Show, choosing the almost unknown prototype of the Lancia Stratos made by Stola in 2000. The article includes photos of various cars on display and highlights the event's commitment to tomorrow, with young people showing great talent and interest in the simulators.
07/10/2021
Christmas gifts from Historics and CCA
Historics and CCA auctions held in the last week of September were successful with similar numbers, as both auction houses utilized a mix of cheap and top-end cars. Historics offered 152 cars, selling 115, with a total estimated value of £4,787,000, while CCA sold 91 cars out of 129 offered with a total estimated value of £1,902,500. Lamborghinis were the top lots at both auctions, with Historics selling the Countach 5000 S for £257,600, far higher than its estimate. Triumph was also the wild card of the market, with all 13 offered Triumphs selling, and seven sold above their maximum estimate.
03/10/2021
Cars & Movies 17 - Chrysler: Another America
Chrysler has made strategic choices in the world of cinema to differentiate their models from other American manufacturers.
02/10/2021
James Bond? No, Fritz Kaiser awarded
The article highlights Fritz Kaiser, a collector who has combined his passion for classic cars with his entrepreneurial acumen to protect their heritage for future generations.
30/09/2021
Bonhams Goodwood. Realism rewards
The article discusses the results of Bonhams' auction on September 18, which saw a 75% sale rate with 79.46% of the cars sold within their estimated value, and the turnover stood at £10,453,250 (€12,234,430) against an estimate of £13,156,000 (€15,220,145). The article also highlights the success of supercars from the '90s, such as the 1993 Jaguar XJ220, which sold for £460,000 (€538,515) and set a new record, while the most discussed lot of the sale was the 1956 Jaguar D-Type, sold for £799,000 (€935,378), with doubts about its originality. The article also discusses the sale of a 1931 Bentley 4/8-Litre Two-Seater, which was modified for usability and sold for £603,000 (€705,923), and a 1926 3-Litre Tourer in Speed Model configuration, which sold for £230,000 (€269,257).
26/09/2021