Archive
20/05/2021
Historics and the ACA: British euphoria
This article discusses recent historic car auctions in the UK, highlighting the differences between collectors and enthusiasts. The auctions showed that the market is healthy and buyers are looking for both rare and fun cars. The article focuses on six cars, including a Lotus 340R and a 1962 Lagonda Rapide, which were sold at ACA auction, and a 1974 Alpine A110 1600S, sold at Historics. The article also mentions a rare 1995 Mercedes-Benz S600 L sold by Historics, which was originally purchased by the late Emir of Qatar and armored to B6/B7 level.
16/05/2021
The Speed Record Story 7. Beyond the speed of sound
The pursuit of speed and the land speed record has seen many daredevils come and go, with progress in technology and engines constantly pushing the limits of speed.
15/05/2021
On the Road
This article is about the growing trend of transforming old vans into small motorhomes, as a way to express a desire for freedom and a closer connection to nature.
13/05/2021
Gooding USA. Thriving online too...
The article discusses the success of the recent Gooding online auction, which saw 44 out of 47 cars sold for a total of $16,131,500 (€13,260.174). The author highlights four standout lots, including a 1955 Ferrari 250 Europa that sold for $2,222,000 (€1,826,495) and a 1966 Jaguar E-Type S1 4.2 FHC that sold for $253,000 (€207,967). The auction also featured a 1968 Meyers Manx buggy and a rare 1993 Porsche 968 Turbo S, which sold for $59,400 (€48,827) and $792,000 (€651,027), respectively. Despite the challenges of organizing an online auction, Gooding demonstrated that these types of sales still have a lot to offer.
09/05/2021
The Speed Record Story 6 - Forward momentum, despite the tragic War
In the 1930s, the race for the land speed record became a highly anticipated challenge. The all-English affair involved two new contenders, George Eyston with his Thunderbolt and John Cobb with his Railton.
07/05/2021
News, News, News
Three collectors with different budgets set out to create car collections by purchasing at auctions in 2021. The Wealthy, the Sober, and the Cautious collectors each have a different garage style to store their cars in. The Wealthy collector had limited success at recent auctions, while the Sober collector took home a Cisitalia Monoposto, Jaguar XJ220, and Porsche LMP1 hybrid show car. The Cautious collector, with a budget under 100k euros, had more opportunities to make purchases and ended up with a Ferrari 400i, Porsche Turbo, and a Mercedes 450 SLC. The story will follow their adventures in creating their ideal collections and the reasons behind their decisions to buy.
06/05/2021
One step forward. Almost two steps back
The article discusses the decrease in online auction sales at RM Sotheby's and the reasons behind it, such as competition from specialist sites, oversupply, and a lack of interest in online auctions compared to physical ones. The author analyzes the results of the last two auctions, where only around half of the lots were sold and the turnover was significantly reduced. The average price per car sold was also limited due to the absence of million-dollar cars. The article highlights specific cars from the auctions, such as a 2015 Ferrari 458 Speciale A and a 1965 Griffith Series 200, that sold within their estimated price range, and a 1972 Intermeccanica Indra Coupé that sold for less than its estimate. The author questions whether RM Sotheby's is losing its grip on the competitive and unprofitable sector of online auctions.
02/05/2021
The Speed Record Story 5 - Aircraft engines for new milestones
Land speed records kept rising in the 1920s and 1930s, and it became clear that modified production vehicles were no longer enough.
01/05/2021
Monaco Grand Prix Historique
The Grand Prix Historique in Monaco returned in 2021 after being cancelled the previous year, featuring races with vintage cars from different eras of motorsport. The spectacle of the races was surpassed by the sight of the pristine cars lined up on the starting grid, followed by the roar of their engines as they shot off into the distance. The races were hard-fought and emotional, with some drivers winning multiple titles, while others crashed their cars. The article concludes by encouraging readers to mark their calendars for the 2022 edition of the event.
29/04/2021