Archive
12/06/2020
Renault Avantime. A name, a destiny
The Renault Avantime was a concept car presented in 1999 at the Geneva Motor Show and launched on the market in 2001. It combined the bodywork of a three-door coupé with the practicality of an MPV and boasted bold new style features.
11/06/2020
1992-1995 Porsche 968. A forgotten jewel
The Porsche 968, the final evolution of the transaxle concept introduced in 1974, is often overlooked by collectors despite being considered by many as one of the best cars ever produced in Stuttgart.
10/06/2020
USD 55,975 – the price of a meal with Ettore Bugatti and Enzo Ferrari
This article talks about four objects whose history is more valuable than their economic worth. The first object is a prototype of Nike shoes developed by Bill Bowerman, the athletics coach at the University of Oregon, and Phil Knight in 1969. The shoes were sold for USD 437,500 at Sotheby's auction. The article then discusses a racing suit worn by Ayrton Senna during the 1987 season and his go-kart sold at RM Sotheby's in 2018. Another item is the Porsche engine for helicopters sold for USD 14,400, which was used for the first drone in history. The article concludes by talking about the sale of concrete panels installed at the 24 Hours of Le Mans race to show drivers their location, which were sold for USD 12,000 and EUR 11,050 at different auctions, respectively. These panels were removed in the 1960s, and many of them had Michelin's road signs under the kilometers marking. Lastly, the article talks about Ferrari Cavallino Porcelain Dinnerware Set by Richard Ginori sold for $18,400, commissioned by Beppe Neri, the late manager of the ‘Ristorante Cavallino,’ located directly opposite Ferrari’s historic entrance.
09/06/2020
993 GT2 The ‘Widowmaker’
The Porsche 993 GT2 is a rare and legendary car, known as the "widowmaker" due to its uncompromising nature. With a stripped-down design and no electronic assistance, it is considered one of the most challenging and thrilling cars to drive.
08/06/2020
Claveau 9CV The MPV that had everything. Except customers
Emile Claveau's 9CV was a revolutionary car designed in the 1920s, with a focus on increasing safety and reducing consumption through aerodynamics. Despite its advanced features, the market was not ready for it.
07/06/2020
Great artists on the track. The victory goes to BMW in any case
BMW broke into the art world in the late 1970s, linking its extreme competition models to the names of key artists of the time. This resulted in five art cars, each unique and a true representation of the artist's distinctive style.
06/06/2020
Enzo Ferrari: that victory with a car that never raced
Enzo Ferrari's fascination with the Indianapolis 500 race is highlighted in two instances - the first in 1952, when he modified the 375 F1 car to participate in the race, and the second in 1986.
05/06/2020
Ape Piaggio extralusso or E-Type Jaguar Roadster?
The author shares their favorite picks from the RM auction "Driving into the Summer," all of which are under $100,000. They include a 1964 Jaguar E-Type S1 Roadster Bouillot Helsel, a Maserati Mistral, a 1990 BMW M3 Coupe "E30," a 1991 Acura NSX, a Lucra LC470 Roadster, and a Piaggio Ape Limousine version coached by Pavesi. The author provides details about each car, including unique features and prices.
04/06/2020
“Fan car”? Try again Gordon.
In the 1970s, the use of downforce in automobiles was discovered and studied, leading to the development of the Chaparral 2J, which used fans to create a low-pressure zone and increase downforce.
03/06/2020