Archive
04/10/2020
Historics... Galloping ahead!
Historics auction house held an event in Royal Ascot, instead of its traditional Brooklands venue, due to social distancing requirements. The event saw 135 cars sold out of 170, representing 79.4% of the lots, and a total of £4,479,638 in sales. One of the most interesting lots was a Rover 75 Connoisseur SE V8, one of fewer than 900 produced, which sold for £19,244. The top lot was a 1967 Aston Martin DB6 which sold for £220,740, and the highest-performing lot was a 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster which sold for £70,184, a new world record for this model. Additionally, a 1987 Peugeot 205 GTi 1.9 Ex Sir Stirling Moss sold for £20,160.
03/10/2020
The efficiency of beauty
The Jaguar D-Type is a historic racing car that was designed to be suitable for both the track and the road. The car was created by William Lyons, the founder of Jaguar, and his team of technicians and test drivers.
02/10/2020
Ferrari Extravaganza
The Ferrari 330 GT 2+2 was transformed into a unique "shooting brake" by Carrozzeria Vignale in 1967, based on an idea by Luigi "Coco" Chinetti Jr. and Robert "Bob" Peak.
01/10/2020
The iconic Testarossa. Why.
This article discusses the significance of the Ferrari Testarossa in car design history, particularly its iconic shape that was driven by the need to protect the large side openings for the cooling of the rear-mounted engine.
30/09/2020
Mona Lisa's cars
The article discusses Ralph Lauren's love for both fashion and cars, and how he finds inspiration for his fashion designs from the beauty of his car collection.
29/09/2020
The Original. 1963-1970 Iso Rivolta GT IR 300
The article discusses the history and features of the Iso Rivolta GT IR 300, a luxurious, fast and reliable car produced by the Italian manufacturer ISO Rivolta in the 1960s. Despite its many positive qualities, the brand is often overlooked.
28/09/2020
"Simplify and Lighten"
The article discusses the innovative designs of William B. Stout, the man behind America's first airliner and groundbreaking trains, and his foray into automobile design with the Scarab minivan in 1936.
27/09/2020
Confidence in the future
The MPH division of Bonhams held its first physical-presence auction in the UK amidst new restrictions, and despite the apprehensive climate, the market proved to be steady with 67 cars out of 105 sold (63.80%). Notable cars at the auction included a 1995 Lancia Delta Integrale Evolution II, a 2018 McLaren 570S owned by a well-known hillclimb racer for charity rides, a 1973 Volvo 144 De Luxe model, and a rare 1966 Bristol 408 gran turismo. The article highlights interesting details about each car and their respective sale prices.
26/09/2020
Salon Prive
This year's Salon Privé Concours d'Elégance at Blenheim Palace featured a selection of some of the finest cars from around the world. The event, which was heavily impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic, was judged by a virtual/real hybrid jury system.
25/09/2020