Archive
02/09/2020
Mecum. And the Americans buy…
The article discusses a recent auction event held by Mecum, an American auction house specializing in collector cars. Due to the pandemic, the auction was scaled down but still managed to sell 464 out of the 739 cars on offer for a total of $17,385,060. The article highlights some of the notable cars sold at the auction, including a 2018 Ford GT, a Shelby Cobra Replica, a 1967 Shelby GT500 Fastback, and a 1969 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible. The article provides some background information on these cars and their significance in American automotive culture. Overall, the article showcases the resilience of the American collector car market and the continued interest in American-made vehicles.
01/09/2020
More style than cavalry. 1969-1975 Alfa Romeo Junior Zagato
This article discusses the creation and success of the Alfa Romeo Junior Zagato, a special series of automobiles built in the late 1960s by Zagato for Alfa Romeo.
31/08/2020
Goddess of the Deesse?
The article discusses the possibility that Giuseppe Coda, an Italian engineer who worked for Citroën in the 1930s, may have influenced the design of the iconic Citroën DS 19 car.
29/08/2020
Difficult goal
This article discusses the final eight contenders for the TCCT Classic Car Trophy, with all pre-war models already eliminated. The article highlights the five models from the '50s and three later models, including the Lamborghini Miura, Ferrari F40, and Porsche 930 Turbo, as the favorites. The remaining contenders include the Alfa Romeo Villa d'Este, Ferrari 166MM, Mercedes 300SL, BMW 507, and Ferrari 250 California. The readers are encouraged to visit the TCCT Instagram account to cast their votes for the winner.
28/08/2020
Tantalising deals
The article discusses four cars sold at a recent RM auction that were available at a modest budget but had high value. The cars include a 2006 Aston Martin Vanquish S, a Panoz Roadster, a 1964 Maserati Quattroporte, and a 1971 Volkswagen Transporter van. The Aston Martin was sold for $90,200 and had only 17,000 miles on it, making it a bargain considering its original price. The Panoz Roadster was sold for $45,100 and was practically brand new. The Maserati Quattroporte was sold for $60,500, which was lower than the estimate price, and is considered an anti-brand of the BMW Ms or Mercedes AMGs. Lastly, the Volkswagen Transporter van was sold for $27,500, and it had a powerful 150hp Buick V8 small block engine installed, making it a great deal for those seeking history, power, and a low price.
26/08/2020
Bonhams Monterey. Seeing is believing
The article reports on Bonhams' alternative online auction of classic cars, organized in response to the canceled Monterey Car Week due to COVID-19. Despite offering some high-value lots, including a pre-war Alfa Romeo and three Mercedes-Benz vehicles, the auction failed to generate significant sales. Although 62 cars were sold out of the 98 on offer, sales totaled just $12,625,730, a disappointing 34.58% of the estimated value. The article also discusses the challenges and opportunities of online auctions for high-end classic cars, and the significance of the failed Bonhams auction in shaping future sales choices. The article concludes with a report of the most expensive and best deals of the auction, including a 1959 Porsche 718 RSK and a 1972 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona Berlinetta.
24/08/2020
Jankovits Aerospider
The article discusses the creation of the Jankovits Aerospider, a sports car built by Alfa Romeo dealers Gino and Oscar Jankovits in Croatia during the mid-1930s.
23/08/2020
Audi Sport: All in the past?
This article discusses the history of Audi Sport and its success in motorsports, from the development of the Quattro to compete in World Rally Championships to their current focus on electric mobility through Formula E.
21/08/2020
Best in Show at inaugural online concours goes to Sir Stirling Moss's 1955 Mille Miglia Mercedes
The article highlights the winners of the inaugural Concours Virtual, a virtual car show presented by Hagerty and in aid of UNICEF, with 245 cars entered into the competition. The Best in Show award went to the Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR '722' racing car, which Stirling Moss and Denis Jenkinson drove to victory in the 1955 Mille Miglia road race. Second place went to the 1970 Lancia Stratos HF Zero concept car, and third place went to the 1970 Porsche 917K Salzburg car, which won the 1970 Le Mans 24 Hours race. The judging panel included Nick Mason, Sir Chris Hoy, Derek Bell, and other notable names in the automotive industry.
20/08/2020