Archive
01/10/2020
The iconic Testarossa. Why.
This article discusses the significance of the Ferrari Testarossa in car design history, particularly its iconic shape that was driven by the need to protect the large side openings for the cooling of the rear-mounted engine.
30/09/2020
Mona Lisa's cars
The article discusses Ralph Lauren's love for both fashion and cars, and how he finds inspiration for his fashion designs from the beauty of his car collection.
29/09/2020
The Original. 1963-1970 Iso Rivolta GT IR 300
The article discusses the history and features of the Iso Rivolta GT IR 300, a luxurious, fast and reliable car produced by the Italian manufacturer ISO Rivolta in the 1960s. Despite its many positive qualities, the brand is often overlooked.
28/09/2020
"Simplify and Lighten"
The article discusses the innovative designs of William B. Stout, the man behind America's first airliner and groundbreaking trains, and his foray into automobile design with the Scarab minivan in 1936.
27/09/2020
Confidence in the future
The MPH division of Bonhams held its first physical-presence auction in the UK amidst new restrictions, and despite the apprehensive climate, the market proved to be steady with 67 cars out of 105 sold (63.80%). Notable cars at the auction included a 1995 Lancia Delta Integrale Evolution II, a 2018 McLaren 570S owned by a well-known hillclimb racer for charity rides, a 1973 Volvo 144 De Luxe model, and a rare 1966 Bristol 408 gran turismo. The article highlights interesting details about each car and their respective sale prices.
26/09/2020
Salon Prive
This year's Salon Privé Concours d'Elégance at Blenheim Palace featured a selection of some of the finest cars from around the world. The event, which was heavily impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic, was judged by a virtual/real hybrid jury system.
25/09/2020
St Moritz goes eClassic
The article discusses the first "ST Moritz eClassic 2020" virtual race, organized by TCCT - The Classic Car Trust - in partnership with BERNINA Gran Turismo. Participants had a 20-minute open track with an Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale on the historic 1966 Monza track, and their best lap times were recorded on a leaderboard. The race used new high-end classic car simulator technology designed by Pininfarina and Zagato, and was an opportunity for classic car enthusiasts to experience a new dimension of passion. The top 20 participants and their lap times are listed, and the article notes that the TCCT eClassic program with the exclusive simulator editions from Pininfarina and Zagato will officially launch in early 2021 with the TCCT eClassic Racing Club.
25/09/2020
The Lion effect
The Aguttes sale on September 20th at the Musée de l’Aventure Peugeot in Sochaux, reserved for cars of the Peugeot and Citroën brands, was a success due to its evocative location and the historical value of the cars. The auction saw 44 cars sold out of 57 lots on offer, equivalent to 77.19% and total sales of €1,033,440. The most expensive car sold was a 1969 Citroën DS21 Cabriolet, sold for €246,300. Other noteworthy sales included a 1995 Peugeot TULIP concept car sold for €8,700, a Citroën C2 V6 Sbarro sold for €33,900, and a 1996 Peugeot 306 S16 sold for €17,700. Despite being a "small local" sale, the event was considered successful.
23/09/2020
Young and rich
The article discusses the results of the RM Sotheby's auction held in St. Moritz, Switzerland. It highlights that the auction featured well-known and "proven" brands with easily comparable models that could be sold quickly. The article provides an overview of the sales results for various classic cars and post-2010 supercars and hypercars. It notes that although the supercar and hypercar market is strong, the auction's overall sales were lower compared to the previous year's event. The article also provides details of some of the most expensive cars sold at the auction, including a 2012 Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Super Sport Coupé and a 2011 Ferrari 599 GTO. The article suggests that although the two Ferraris were highly anticipated, they both sold for lower prices than expected. The article concludes by noting that collectors are now returning to the market.
22/09/2020