Archive
25/09/2021
A lesson from the winner
Andrea Klainguti, a competitor in the uphill race at the Bernina Pass, dominated the race on the same route but driving the eClassic simulator. Klainguti shares tips for driving fast virtually, emphasizing the importance of looking and thinking ahead, carrying speed out of fast sections, and slow-in/fast-out of corners. He also highlights the benefit of experimenting with different lines and gears and knowing the track by heart. The article suggests that these tips apply to both simulated and real driving.
23/09/2021
The only lot without wheels leads the way at RM Sotheby’s in St. Moritz
The RM auction held in St. Moritz, Switzerland, on September 17th, was an event that showcased high-caliber cars, including a Pininfarina Leggenda eClassic Simulator that sold for CHF 192,000. Despite only one car being offered without reserve, 73.91% of the 23 cars sold for a total of CHF 16,302,625, which is 89.5% of the pre-auction estimate. Among the cars, a 1988 Porsche 959 Komfort that belonged to the Qatari Royal Family sold for CHF 1,973,750, and a 1946 Delahaye 135M Cabriolet by Graber sold for CHF 297,500. RM was praised for its management of the auction.
20/09/2021
The seven winners of St. Moritz
St. Moritz motorsport week thrilled classic car enthusiasts. Daniele Perfetti shone in climbs and eClassic Simulator. Pininfarina Leggenda set auction records. Concours d'Elegance celebrated aesthetics. Festival honored classics and sparked design debates.
18/09/2021
Spectacular: 192.000 CHF, more than €175.000 at the St Moritz auction for the first eClassic simulator
The eClassic simulators made a big impact at the St. Moritz motorsport week, with drivers using them to practice before the real competition and a No. 1 eClassic Simulator selling for 192,000 Swiss Francs at an auction. The buyer, a German collector, was impressed not only by the simulator's design but also by the eClassic Club, a community of collectors and enthusiasts who can drive and race together on a digital platform. The simulators' realistic driving experience wowed drivers during paddock tests, and they will continue to be an attraction in the Kempinski paddock after the auction.
16/09/2021
The school of great deals
The article discusses the results of two car auctions held in the UK: Bonhams and Anglia Car Auctions (ACA). While Bonhams had fewer cars on offer and a lower selling percentage, it had a higher turnover than ACA. The author notes that ACA had many good deals with affordable prices, such as a 1996 Subaru Impreza UK2000 once owned by the McRae family and a 1973 Lamborghini Espada Coupé that needs restoration. The article also highlights the Delahaye 135M Three-Position DHC bodied by Pennock as the "big loser" of the Bonhams auction, selling only slightly above its reserve price. The author concludes that the auctions in the UK provide opportunities to find good deals and have fun.
09/09/2021
Auburn. The party continues
The article talks about the Auburn-Cord-Duesenberg Museum (ACD) Festival, an event held in Auburn, Indiana where thousands of cars are displayed and sold at auction.
05/09/2021
Cars & Movies 15 - Lamborghini: the adrenaline pusher
Lamborghini has been associated with extreme situations in movies, especially those involving high adrenaline.
02/09/2021
Enchanting cars and surprises at RM Sotheby’s in St. Moritz
RM Sotheby's, the Canadian auction house, is set to host an event in St. Moritz, Switzerland, during the Bernina Gran Turismo race, featuring some very tempting estimates and excellent quality cars, including a Pininfarina Leggenda driving simulator, a Lexus LFA, several cars from Mercedes-Benz, a Dallara Stradale, a 1953 Fiat 8V, and a 1989 Mercedes-Benz 500E. With these high-quality cars up for grabs, buyers and collectors are expected to flock to the event to snag a good deal or add to their collections.
28/08/2021
Ferrari is the needle of the compass of great collecting: the success at Pebble Beach confirms it
During the Monterey Car Week, 94 Ferraris were auctioned, and 90.45% of them were sold, earning a total of $109,355,460. The Italian brand alone represented 32.2% of the market, and the Ferraris produced between the second half of the 60s and the end of the 70s, held their ground and, indeed, made some progress, with some cars like the two Daytonas selling above their estimates. However, some cars like the 1952 Ferrari 340 America went unsold, while others, like the 1959 Ferrari 250 LWB California Spider Competizione, sold below the expected price.
26/08/2021