Archive
01/08/2021
Cars & Movies 11 - Oui, je suis Citroen
Citroën's highly innovative and fun models such as the DS and 2CV have made them popular in international films. The DS has played a leading role in films such as "Back to the Future Part II" and "The 10th Victim".
31/07/2021
Japanese spiders
This article discusses the history of Japanese sports cars, particularly in the niche market of spiders or convertible two-seater sports cars.
29/07/2021
Artcurial Monaco. A step back
On July 19th, Artcurial held its second sale of the year, offering 121 lots, but the fear of a fourth wave of COVID-19 kept many hands down. The number of cars sold rose from 47 to 59, but the percentage of sales fell by 53.41% to 48.76%, and the total takings decreased by 8%, equal to €6.627.235 ($7,801,117). While a 1968 Lamborghini Miura P400 sold well within its estimate, it was a 1977 Ferrari 512 BB carburettor that aroused more interest, selling for €146,616 ($173,550). On the other hand, a collection of five Rolls Royces and Bentleys remained unsold. The article discusses other lots that were sold, unsold, and Artcurial's practice of retracting the car at any time.
25/07/2021
Cars & Movies 10 - General "Cult" Motors
The American giant, Chevrolet, has made appearances in many important films, beloved by famous directors like Francis Ford Coppola and Tarantino. The car models have appeared in a wide range of films, including Ghostbusters.
24/07/2021
Spider USA: a symbol of sporty well-being
This article discusses the history and evolution of American open-top two-seater sports cars, or "spiders", from their origins as racing cars in the early 20th century to their current designs.
22/07/2021
Buyers? Always present! And a lot to learn
Bonhams and Historics held simultaneous auctions on the same day in July, offering similar lots of vehicles, with the venues just 50 miles apart. Bonhams MPH was based in Bicester, while Historics held its auction in Windsorview Lakes. Bonhams sold 79 of the 115 lots on offer, with sales of £1,590,808 ($2.2m), while Historics sold 126 of its 184 lots, with takings of £3,199,415 ($4.4m). Despite differences in the volume of sales and turnover, it was the vehicles on offer that proved more interesting, with some unusual models and sales prices offering lessons to the market.
18/07/2021
Cars & Movies 9 - Ferrari: Hollywood Dream
The article talks about Ferraris in cinema and how they've become part of the collective imagination, with many films featuring models such as the Ferrari 308 GTS, the Daytona spider, and Testarossa.
17/07/2021
Rain? Who cares...?
This article is about the history and passion of British sportscars, specifically the iconic spiders that were invented in a country with unpredictable weather and a love for pure driving experiences.
15/07/2021
Warning lights on at Goodwood? Check up at Monterey
This article discusses the recent Bonhams auction held on the estate of Lord March in England, which has been a significant event in the automotive industry for decades. The auction saw lacklustre sales with only 58% of the cars offered being sold, and the two top lots remaining unsold. The author examines the factors contributing to the poor result, including overestimated estimates and the anticipation of the Monterey auctions. The article also analyses the top lots that went unsold, including a 1972 Alfa Romeo Tipo 33 TT3 and a 1964 Aston Martin DB5 Convertible, and those that were sold, including a 1928 Maserati 26B GP and a Formula 1 Ferrari Dino 246/60.
11/07/2021