Archive
25/09/2020
The Lion effect
The Aguttes sale on September 20th at the Musée de l’Aventure Peugeot in Sochaux, reserved for cars of the Peugeot and Citroën brands, was a success due to its evocative location and the historical value of the cars. The auction saw 44 cars sold out of 57 lots on offer, equivalent to 77.19% and total sales of €1,033,440. The most expensive car sold was a 1969 Citroën DS21 Cabriolet, sold for €246,300. Other noteworthy sales included a 1995 Peugeot TULIP concept car sold for €8,700, a Citroën C2 V6 Sbarro sold for €33,900, and a 1996 Peugeot 306 S16 sold for €17,700. Despite being a "small local" sale, the event was considered successful.
23/09/2020
Young and rich
The article discusses the results of the RM Sotheby's auction held in St. Moritz, Switzerland. It highlights that the auction featured well-known and "proven" brands with easily comparable models that could be sold quickly. The article provides an overview of the sales results for various classic cars and post-2010 supercars and hypercars. It notes that although the supercar and hypercar market is strong, the auction's overall sales were lower compared to the previous year's event. The article also provides details of some of the most expensive cars sold at the auction, including a 2012 Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Super Sport Coupé and a 2011 Ferrari 599 GTO. The article suggests that although the two Ferraris were highly anticipated, they both sold for lower prices than expected. The article concludes by noting that collectors are now returning to the market.
22/09/2020
In memory of Nivola
The article discusses the legacy of legendary Italian race car driver Tazio Nuvolari and how he is remembered through the Gran Premio Tazio Nuvolari, a race within a race at the Mille Miglia, and the Gran Premio Nuvolari, a celebrated regularity event for car collectors. The article also highlights the experiences of participants in the 2020 Nuvolari Grand Prix, including a time trial at the Autodromo di Modena and a visit to the Scuderia Alpha Tauri in Faenza. Finally, the article mentions the winners of the 2020 edition of the race, Andrea Vesco and Roberto Vesco, driving a 1929 Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 SS Zagato.
21/09/2020
Beautiful but unlucky
This article discusses the history of the Delage V12 Labourdette, a car designed by Louis Delage and his team for the 1931 French Gran Prix. The vehicle, designed by renowned engineer Jean Andreau and powered by a 4.5-liter V12 engine built by Albert Lory.
19/09/2020
The taste of a symbol
This article traces the history of the iconic Jeep brand from its military origins in the Second World War to its civilian models, including the CJ and the Wrangler.
18/09/2020
MC 20
The article highlights the recent unveiling of Maserati's new mid-engined car, the MC20, which features a new 3-litre twin-turbo V6 powerplant capable of producing 630hp.
17/09/2020
Feverish deals
The recent Artcurial auction of the André Trigano collection saw all 167 cars offered sold, with 148 cars (over 88%) fetching prices above their estimated value. The car sales generated a remarkable €3,958,152, 177.8% of the expected total. When auction houses are given a single, large collection of cars to sell and all are offered without reserve prices, they record great revenues. The trick is to offer the cars with estimates well below their real value, only to get the prices up to normal levels during the event. At events of this kind, sellers tend to “place their bets” on certain star cars, around a dozen or so important ones, which they expect will generate the bulk of their turnover.
16/09/2020
The crossing
The article tells the story of Alejandro de Tomaso and his passion for Maserati. De Tomaso founded Automobili de Tomaso and produced competitive racing cars for both the track and the road, including the Vallelunga.
15/09/2020
RM - The old-school approach
The RM auction at Auburn took place from September 3-5, 2020, with 524 cars on sale, of which 445 were sold, resulting in a total income of $16,762,475. The most expensive car sold was a 1935 Auburn 851SC Speedster, which was sold for $770,000. The auction was held with full respect for social distancing norms, and participants had to register on the official website at least 24 hours in advance. Pick-up trucks, especially the 1991 GMC Syclone, are becoming increasingly popular in the United States, with emotional value driving prices up. Finally, a 1970 Porsche 914 and a 1957 Imperial Convertible were sold at the auction, with the former needing a bit more work than expected to be restored, and the latter in dire need of restoration.
14/09/2020