Archive
10/10/2021
Cars & Movies 18 - BMW: Always in action
BMW has always been associated with action films due to its athletic brand image. The company has presented the qualities of its cars in different cinematic stories that combine emotion with passion.
09/10/2021
The other Villa d'Este
The article discusses the recent "Fuoriconcorso" event held at Villa del Grumello on Lake Como, where beautiful cars and stylish people gathered. The event featured two eClassic simulators by Zagato and Pininfarina, which were tested and appreciated in the villa's environmentally friendly greenhouse. The author elects their own Best of Show, choosing the almost unknown prototype of the Lancia Stratos made by Stola in 2000. The article includes photos of various cars on display and highlights the event's commitment to tomorrow, with young people showing great talent and interest in the simulators.
07/10/2021
Christmas gifts from Historics and CCA
Historics and CCA auctions held in the last week of September were successful with similar numbers, as both auction houses utilized a mix of cheap and top-end cars. Historics offered 152 cars, selling 115, with a total estimated value of £4,787,000, while CCA sold 91 cars out of 129 offered with a total estimated value of £1,902,500. Lamborghinis were the top lots at both auctions, with Historics selling the Countach 5000 S for £257,600, far higher than its estimate. Triumph was also the wild card of the market, with all 13 offered Triumphs selling, and seven sold above their maximum estimate.
03/10/2021
Cars & Movies 17 - Chrysler: Another America
Chrysler has made strategic choices in the world of cinema to differentiate their models from other American manufacturers.
02/10/2021
James Bond? No, Fritz Kaiser awarded
The article highlights Fritz Kaiser, a collector who has combined his passion for classic cars with his entrepreneurial acumen to protect their heritage for future generations.
30/09/2021
Bonhams Goodwood. Realism rewards
The article discusses the results of Bonhams' auction on September 18, which saw a 75% sale rate with 79.46% of the cars sold within their estimated value, and the turnover stood at £10,453,250 (€12,234,430) against an estimate of £13,156,000 (€15,220,145). The article also highlights the success of supercars from the '90s, such as the 1993 Jaguar XJ220, which sold for £460,000 (€538,515) and set a new record, while the most discussed lot of the sale was the 1956 Jaguar D-Type, sold for £799,000 (€935,378), with doubts about its originality. The article also discusses the sale of a 1931 Bentley 4/8-Litre Two-Seater, which was modified for usability and sold for £603,000 (€705,923), and a 1926 3-Litre Tourer in Speed Model configuration, which sold for £230,000 (€269,257).
26/09/2021
Cars & Movies<br><b>16</b> - Peugeot: the French Allure
The Peugeot brand is often used in films set in Paris due to its association with French bourgeoisie. It has been used to portray characters like bored wives, unscrupulous bandits, and clumsy inspectors such as Clouseau.
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