Archive
23/05/2020
Marcello Gandini and his masterpieces
Marcello Gandini, the designer behind iconic cars like the Lancia Stratos and Lamborghini Miura, believes that modern car design is limited by too many constraints and that car manufacturers play it too safe.
22/05/2020
Hypercar chapter 2: Bugatti EB 110 versus McLaren F1. What a match!
The Bugatti EB110 was a high-performance car built in the early 1990s, owned by Italian businessman Romano Artioli. It boasted a 3,500cc engine with four IHI turbochargers, delivering 560 BHP and a top speed of 342 km/h. Despite its impressive specs, only 123 units were produced before the Campogalliano plant closed in 1995. However, in recent years, the EB110 has become a highly sought-after collector's item, with some models selling for over $1 million at auctions. The McLaren F1, which held the record for the world's fastest production car for over a decade, is also considered a holy grail of car collecting, with some examples selling for tens of millions of dollars.
21/05/2020
Andrea De Adamich
Former Formula One driver Andrea de Adamich is known for his innate attraction towards perfection. After retiring from racing, he managed the Philip Morris clothing brand and later focused on running driving schools in Varano de' Melegari.
20/05/2020
Volvo P220 Amazon. When luxury is a station wagon
The Volvo P220 Amazon Station Wagon was introduced in Europe in 1962 and is considered one of Jan Wilsgaard's design masterpieces.
18/05/2020
Online auctions? The Barrett-Jackson Fortress teaches
Barrett-Jackson Auction House held an online vintage car auction, demonstrating its ability to adapt to the pandemic. The auction featured a parterre of cars with most having reserve prices, and Barrett-Jackson provided dozens of photos and videos of the lots to help buyers safely participate. The top lot was a 1996 Chevrolet Monte Carlo ex-NASCAR car that fetched $425,000, with the entire proceeds going to charity. The auction also saw a trend of online sales reaching prices similar to those at traditional auctions.
18/05/2020
1923. Persu, the power of fantasy
The Romanian engineer Aurel Persu presented a revolutionary car in 1923 with the wheels inside the bodywork, passengers in the front, and the engine in the rear.
16/05/2020
Senna, with McLaren, continues to win after 25 years
The McLaren Senna is a legendary car named after a famous driver, and all 500 units were sold before its official presentation.
15/05/2020
Is all that glitters gold?
The Porsche 959 and Jaguar XJ220 were both hypercars of the late 80s and early 90s, with advanced technology and astronomical prices. The Porsche 959 sold for DM420,000 and only 292 were produced, with the last one selling for $1,050,000. The Jaguar XJ220 was priced at £361,000 with a deposit of £50,000 per order, but many buyers withdrew after the V12 engine was replaced with a V6. Only 281 out of 1,500 customers bought the car, with recent sales fetching $340,500 to €398,750.
14/05/2020
Mille Miglia: the mother of Gran Turismo races postponed until October
The upcoming Goodwood Festival of Speed, scheduled to be held in July, will have a special exhibit featuring iconic Ferraris that have competed in various motorsports events. The exhibit will include 13 Ferraris that have been successful in different racing categories, including Formula 1, sports car racing, and endurance racing. Some of the notable Ferraris on display will be the 166 MM Barchetta, the 330 P4, the 512 BB LM, and the F2004 F1 car. The Goodwood Festival of Speed is an annual event that showcases historic cars and celebrates motorsports culture.
13/05/2020