Archive
28/12/2020
When beauty meets function
The article discusses the transition from functional to aesthetic designs in the automobile industry between the 1920s and 1930s.
27/12/2020
2020? Bugatti high stakes poker
The article highlights the most expensive cars sold at auctions in 2020, with five of the top seven cars being Bugattis. The Lamborghini Miura SV “Speciale” sold for £3,207,000, while the 2001 Ferrari 550 GT1 Prodrive sold for $4,290,000. The Bugatti Type 35C Grand Prix sold for £3,935,000, the 1932 Bugatti Type 55 Super Sport sold for €4,600,000, and the 1932 Type 55 Super Sport sold for $7,100,000, making it the most expensive car ever sold at an American auction. The second most expensive car was the 1937 Type 57S Atalante, sold for almost $10 million, and the most expensive car was the 1934 Bugatti Type 59 Sports, sold for an undisclosed amount.
07/12/2020
Über Alles. The advent of friendly air
This article discusses the 1939 T80, a car created by the Third Reich to beat the world land speed record by reaching 750 km/h.
30/11/2020
The Phantom Corsair. A fleeting dream
The article highlights the story of Rust Heinz, heir of a renowned food company, who was funded by his family to design and build a remarkable car, the Phantom Corsair, in 1938.
28/11/2020
GT40, daughter of spite
This article discusses the history of the Ford GT40, a legendary race car that was developed by Ford in the 1960s.
27/11/2020
The mystery of the Mercedes Benz SSK “Count Trossi”
The story of the extraordinary Mercedes Benz SSK “Count Trossi” is as special as it is mysterious. Among the forty-two SSKs (short for Super Sport Kurz or Short) built, chassis 36038 is the surely the world's rarest and most distinctive example.
26/11/2020
My dream garage
This article explores the dream car collections of prominent figures in the car collecting world, including Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance chairman Sandra Button, Pink Floyd drummer Nick Mason, and designer Shiro Nakamura.
25/11/2020
The Dynamic Muses
This article explores the intersection of art and automobiles, highlighting several artists who have used cars as inspiration for their creative works. It discusses the connections between different artists from different backgrounds and countries.
24/11/2020
Art and Brands
This article explores the idea of pairing famous automotive brands with notable artists. Drawing from an interview with a renowned art collector, the article proposes unique matches such as Matisse's famous dance for Maserati.
23/11/2020