Archive
05/11/2020
Longboard cars
The article explores the connection between surfing and "woodies", wooden-panelled cars that became a cultural icon in the 1960s in Southern California.
04/11/2020
The excitement of the real deal
The article discusses the recent trend of auctions of individual car collections, with several auction houses having conducted successful sales in recent months. The author focuses on RM's Elkhart Lake auction, which saw 235 cars sold out of 235 on offer, generating $41.4 million in takings. The author presents their five top picks from the auction, including a 1952 Ferrari 225 S Berlinetta by Vignale, a 1953 Fiat 8V Supersonic by Ghia, a 1954 Fiat 8V Coupe by Vignale, a 2011 Tesla Roadster Sport R80, and a Toyota 2000GT. The article also touches on the rising and falling trend of the historic car market and its potential future.
02/11/2020
The mysterious death of Stanley Meyer and his water powered car
The article explores the mysterious death of Stanley Meyer, an inventor who claimed to have developed a water-powered car that could travel long distances with just four litres of water.
02/11/2020
The missing wheel
This article explores the design of cars for mass production in Europe and America in the 1930s, focusing on the influence of John Tjaarda's Briggs Dream Car, which was the inspiration for both Ferdinand Porsche’s Volkswagen Beetle.
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