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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
75 SLRs that 12 years ago celebrated Moss
The 300 SLR Moss Edition is a Mercedes inspired by the glories of the '50s and was presented in homage to Stirling Moss in 2008. It had no roof or windshield, and just 75 were produced.
12/05/2020
Try again Seb
The weight of responsibility for a World Champion joining Ferrari is enormous. Over the last 30 years, four champions have joined the team and felt the pressure to win.
11/05/2020
1923. Benz Tropfenwagen GP. The first Silver Arrow
Benz made racing cars based on the principles of aerodynamic purity proposed by Edmund Rumpler, resulting in the Tropfenwagen, or "teardrop vehicle". With a two-liter engine, two overhead camshafts.
10/05/2020
Dakar Classic: a great new idea!
The 2021 Dakar Rally will feature a new "Classic" category, allowing any car or truck that took part in the event before 2000 to compete in a dedicated, less demanding route. The organizers hope to hold some stages in at least two other countries besides Saudi Arabia. Some iconic cars that might participate in the race include the Porsche 959 Paris Dakar, Peugeot 205 T16 Grand Raid, Lamborghini LM002, Peugeot 405 T16 Grand Raid, Citroën ZX Grand Raid, and Mitsubishi Pajero Evolution. The rally will take place in January 2021.
09/05/2020
The TED Formula
Ted Gushue is a successful young man who turned his passion for classic cars into his work and way of life. He worked for Petrolicious and now runs his own consulting firm.
08/05/2020
Barrett-Jackson goes on line. America in a click
Barrett-Jackson, known for its physical car auctions, is holding its first-ever online auction featuring 84 cars and over 450 automobilia lots. The auction runs from May 8-16, with many of the cars offered with reserve prices. Top lots include a 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 429 Fastback and a 2007 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 with just 1,650 miles. Bids can be placed on the Proxibid platform.
07/05/2020
A world of magnificent yet painfully orphaned books
Giorgio Nada, an expert and publisher of motoring and motorsport books, has passed away at the age of 77.
07/05/2020