Archive
04/01/2021
How legends are built: the true story of Enzo Ferrari
This article provides a detailed account of the life of Enzo Ferrari and his journey from being a racing driver to the founder of one of the most iconic car brands in history.
02/01/2021
Happy New Year? Happy New Year!
The article reflects on the challenges faced in 2020 and expresses gratitude for the support received. The focus for the coming year will be on providing high-quality content and insights for car enthusiasts.
29/12/2020
2020 Auctions. A year that teaches. A lot.
The article discusses some of the most notable events and achievements in the classic car auction world in 2020. The article begins by highlighting the successful sale of the Alfa Romeo BAT cars at the Sotheby's Contemporary Art Evening Sale in New York, which marked a significant step in the integration of cars into the art world. The article goes on to discuss the dominance of pre-war Bugatti cars in the market and the increasing interest of giants in online auctions of historic cars, with Bring a Trailer being acquired by the Automobile division of Hearst. The article also highlights the importance of physical sales for large private collections and the increasing digitization of the classic car auction world. The article concludes by discussing some of the year's auction flops and the need to learn from mistakes in the industry.
28/12/2020
When beauty meets function
The article discusses the transition from functional to aesthetic designs in the automobile industry between the 1920s and 1930s.
27/12/2020
2020? Bugatti high stakes poker
The article highlights the most expensive cars sold at auctions in 2020, with five of the top seven cars being Bugattis. The Lamborghini Miura SV “Speciale” sold for £3,207,000, while the 2001 Ferrari 550 GT1 Prodrive sold for $4,290,000. The Bugatti Type 35C Grand Prix sold for £3,935,000, the 1932 Bugatti Type 55 Super Sport sold for €4,600,000, and the 1932 Type 55 Super Sport sold for $7,100,000, making it the most expensive car ever sold at an American auction. The second most expensive car was the 1937 Type 57S Atalante, sold for almost $10 million, and the most expensive car was the 1934 Bugatti Type 59 Sports, sold for an undisclosed amount.
07/12/2020
Über Alles. The advent of friendly air
This article discusses the 1939 T80, a car created by the Third Reich to beat the world land speed record by reaching 750 km/h.
30/11/2020
The Phantom Corsair. A fleeting dream
The article highlights the story of Rust Heinz, heir of a renowned food company, who was funded by his family to design and build a remarkable car, the Phantom Corsair, in 1938.
28/11/2020
GT40, daughter of spite
This article discusses the history of the Ford GT40, a legendary race car that was developed by Ford in the 1960s.
27/11/2020
The mystery of the Mercedes Benz SSK “Count Trossi”
The story of the extraordinary Mercedes Benz SSK “Count Trossi” is as special as it is mysterious. Among the forty-two SSKs (short for Super Sport Kurz or Short) built, chassis 36038 is the surely the world's rarest and most distinctive example.
26/11/2020