Archive
01/11/2020
The BAT cars according to Cliff Goodall
This article discusses the significance of the sale of three BAT cars at a “Modern & Contemporary Art” auction in New York. The sale of the cars is seen as a turning point for the car and world of collecting, and the article considers who may have purchased the cars, including museums and wealthy tycoons. The article also considers the sale of a unique 1954 table designed by Carlo Mollino, which set a new world record for a piece of design. The abstract of this article is that the sale of the BAT cars at an art auction in New York is an important turning point for the car and the world of collecting, and the sale of a unique Carlo Mollino table set a world record.
31/10/2020
The Giant Killer
This article discusses the Porsche 550 RS, a sports and racing car designed by Ferdinand Porsche in 1953. This car, driven by a mid-mounted, 1500cc, four-cylinder, air-cooled boxer engine.
30/10/2020
New York. The automobile has become art.
This article examines the recent auction of three Alfa Romeo BAT cars at Sotheby's New York and the implications of this event for collectors and the collecting market. It highlights the importance of respecting the cultural significance of these cars, as well as the potential tax benefits that could arise from their sale as works of art. Ultimately, this article serves as a reminder that certain cars are beyond the normal collecting market and can be appreciated as works of art.
29/10/2020
Wood? It will return
This article examines the phenomenon of "woody cars" from their origins to their decline in popularity in the 1950s.
28/10/2020
Thank you 1000 Miglia. Thank you Italy.
This article highlights the importance of the 1000 Miglia, an automotive event that crosses a thousand Italian villages over four days. It commends the meticulous attention to safety detail provided by the Traffic Police, as well as the warm welcome received in each village. The article also congratulates the winners, Roberto and Andrea Vesco, father and son racing with number 46, who drove a 1929 Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 GS Zagato to victory. It is a testament to the strength and ability of the event organizers, the Automobile Club of Brescia, and the 1000 Miglia Srl team, for demonstrating excellence and organization in the face of difficult times.
27/10/2020
At the auctions as Art
This article discusses the upcoming auction of three classic cars - the BATs - that were made in sequence in 1953, 1954, and 1955. It examines the potential consequences of the sale, including the possibility of the cars being separated and kept in a private collection, and the uncertainty surrounding the price the cars may fetch. The article concludes by noting that the fate of the cars will be determined within a few hours at the auction.
26/10/2020
German rationality
This article examines the history of Adler, a leading German car brand before the Second World War, and its most successful model, the Trumpf.
25/10/2020
Brown beats Bond
This article discusses the 1965 and 1966 Aston Martin DB5 and DB6 Shooting Brakes, which were modified versions of the classic DB5 and DB6 cars created by the owner of Aston Martin, David Brown, to accommodate his polo equipment and hunting dogs.
24/10/2020
Magnificent and challenging
This article examines the historical significance of the Maserati 450S, a powerful car that revolutionized the European racing landscape in the 1950s. The 450S was designed to compete with Ferrari, its great rival.
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23/10/2020