Archive
28/11/2020
GT40, daughter of spite
This article discusses the history of the Ford GT40, a legendary race car that was developed by Ford in the 1960s.
27/11/2020
The mystery of the Mercedes Benz SSK “Count Trossi”
The story of the extraordinary Mercedes Benz SSK “Count Trossi” is as special as it is mysterious. Among the forty-two SSKs (short for Super Sport Kurz or Short) built, chassis 36038 is the surely the world's rarest and most distinctive example.
26/11/2020
My dream garage
This article explores the dream car collections of prominent figures in the car collecting world, including Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance chairman Sandra Button, Pink Floyd drummer Nick Mason, and designer Shiro Nakamura.
25/11/2020
The Dynamic Muses
This article explores the intersection of art and automobiles, highlighting several artists who have used cars as inspiration for their creative works. It discusses the connections between different artists from different backgrounds and countries.
24/11/2020
Art and Brands
This article explores the idea of pairing famous automotive brands with notable artists. Drawing from an interview with a renowned art collector, the article proposes unique matches such as Matisse's famous dance for Maserati.
23/11/2020
Absolute opposites
The article highlights the genius of Paul Arzens, a Parisian artist who built innovative prototypes in the 1930s and 1940s. One of his most striking designs was the Buick La Baleine, a spectacular roadster over seven meters long with a whale-like nose.
22/11/2020
RM Open Roads Fall Auction. Match commentary
The RM Open Roads Fall Auction failed to meet expectations with only 47.4% of the 76 cars offered sold for just under $4 million. One of the top lots, a 2009 RUF CTR3, went unsold at $740,000, while a 1969 Ferrari 365 GTC sold for $660,000. The 1931 Mercedes-Benz 370S Mannheim Cabriolet, a pre-war car more suited to traditional RM auctions, was also sold for $286,000. The article notes that reserve prices and excessive numbers of auctions may be affecting the market. Additionally, the article provides insights into the Austin-Healey 100M Le Mans model and its differences between dealer and factory conversions. The auction results are seen as a disappointment compared to the 80-90% sales achieved at traditional auctions.
21/11/2020
A Stars and Stripes Cobra
The Shelby Cobra, also known as the Ford Cobra, was an American sports car created by Carroll Shelby in the 1960s to challenge and defeat the dominant European Gran Turismo and sports cars such as Jaguar, Aston Martin, and Ferrari.
20/11/2020
Pleasure deals
The article describes a recent car auction held in Las Vegas by Mecum, in which 70.6% of the 398 cars brought in $12.5 million. The author suggests that the success of live auctions may be due to collectors preferring the challenge of bidding in person. The article highlights four eccentric cars, including a 1930 Ford Model A Custom Woody sold for $24,200, a 2018 Mercedes-Maybach G650 Landaulet that went unsold at $700,000, a 1967 Ferrari P4 replica sold for $225,500, and a 2003 Chevrolet Corvette AAT Conversion sold for $55,000. The article provides details about each car, their unique features, and their sale prices.
19/11/2020