Archive
01/07/2020
High fever on the passion thermometer
The Silverstone Auctions group recently conducted a successful CCA online auction, with 89% of cars sold for over 107% of their value. The auction's success can be attributed to the low cost of cars on offer, and the popularity of online auctions. The article then discusses five cars that were sold at the auction, including a 1969 Volkswagen Type 2 Westfalia Bay Window Camper, Jay Kay's first car, a 1972 BMW 1602, and a 1988 Ford Sierra Station Wagon Ghia 2.8 V6. The article highlights the unique features and history of each car, and how they contributed to the overall success of the auction.
30/06/2020
Carpe Diem
The article recounts the story of Horacio Pagani, an Argentinian of Italian extraction who combined his passion for Italian cars, art, and technology to create the Pagani Zonda, an extreme GT road car.
29/06/2020
1927. Stutz “Black Hawk". The day the white hawk turned black
The article tells the story of Frank Lockhart, a young racing idol in the USA in the 1920s who created an innovative and high-performance car, the Stutz Black Hawk, for an attempt to break the land speed record.
28/06/2020
H&H: the pleasure of being able to collect
The article describes the author's passion for classic cars and his experience at the H&H online auction, where he purchased four cars, including a 1934 Lagonda M45 T7 Tourer, a 1987 Lancia Delta HF Turbo Cabriolet, a 1967 MG B GT, and a 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider 3.2 V6 JTS Q4. The author shares his thoughts on each car and highlights their unique features, discussing their performance, design, and historical significance. The article also suggests that some classic cars are underrated and undervalued, making them attractive investments for collectors.
27/06/2020
Fantastic! Small budgets, great cars
The European Sale by RM Sotheby’s offered great deals for car lovers with limited budgets. Over 70% of the 166 cars sold for less than EUR 100K, with five particularly notable bargains, including a 1970 Lotus Elan S4, a Mercedes-Benz 500 SEC Koenig, a 1936 BMW 329 Cabriolet, a 1986 BMW M5, and a 1996 Renault Sport Spider, all sold for prices below their pre-sale estimates. This article highlights these cars and notes the potential value and enjoyment that can come from purchasing such vehicles.
24/06/2020
Online auctions: the market continues to shine
The article discusses the 2020 RM Sotheby's sale, which took place during the Essen Car Show, and had to be moved online due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The sale was a success, with 91% of lots sold, generating a record amount of EUR 19,246,540 - the highest amount ever recorded by an online classic car auction. The sale was divided into two parts, with 94 cars belonging to the Petitjean collection, and 90 cars from different collections. The article discusses some of the cars sold, including a 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster, a 1966 Maserati Mistral 3.7, and a 1968 Lamborghini Miura P400 by Bertone. The article highlights that despite being sold online, the auction proved to be an excellent sale and proved that this format has nothing to fear from traditional sales.
24/06/2020
Alfa Romeo 110 Years
Alfa Romeo celebrates its 110th anniversary by taking a nostalgic journey through its most innovative and iconic cars from the last century. The Milanese brand's revolutionary cars, including the 40-60 HP Aerodinamica Ricotti, the Alfa Romeo P2. ..
23/06/2020
Carlo Chiti and Autodelta: when Alfa ruled the circuits
This article celebrates Alfa Romeo's 110th anniversary by focusing on Carlo Chiti, an engineer who led Alfa Romeo to racing success after their withdrawal from Formula 1 in 1951.
22/06/2020
How to cut a tail
In March 1962, Auto Italiana magazine celebrated the creation of the Alfa Romeo Giulietta SZ Coda Tronca, a car born out of experimental trials and the unique traits of Zagato's design.
21/06/2020