Archive
29/04/2020
Dodge Viper. The Pride of the Stars and Stripes
The Dodge Viper, introduced in 1992, was a powerful sports car designed to send a message of "American pride" and had nothing to do with the monotony of mass production.
28/04/2020
Corona? Lamborghini teaches
Italian car manufacturer Lamborghini celebrates the 104th birthday of founder Ferruccio Lamborghini. Stefano Domenicali, Chairman of Lamborghini, shared that Ferruccio taught the company never to give up.
27/04/2020
Rumpler LKW typ RuV29. Delivering news hot off the press
The pursuit of aerodynamics in the early 1900s extended to trains and trucks, such as Bugatti's high-speed Autorail train and Rumpler's streamlined LKW typ RuV29 trucks.
26/04/2020
Market: a reasoned analysis on Bloomberg’s consideration
The pandemic has boosted the private sales market for collectible cars, which is difficult to monitor but has led to record-breaking sales. Online auctions have also shown interesting data, with the RM Palm Beach auction selling 67% of cars on offer and 72% selling below their initial estimates. However, some are cautious about spending money during the current economic uncertainty, while others see collectible cars as a safe-haven asset and a way to celebrate newfound freedom post-lockdown.
24/04/2020
The Isolation Island?
The Isolation Island Concours d'Elegance is an online competition for classic car models in 1/43, 1/24 or 1/18 scale. It was created by Andy Reid and held in April 2020 with classes limited to 25 cars and a maximum price of $350. The competition was judged by personalities such as Keith Martin and Ken Gross, and classes included US/European Classics, Porsche, and Ferrari. The competition was a success, and future editions are expected.
22/04/2020
Ferrari: temptations within reach
The Ferrari market has experienced a significant drop in prices, and it is now possible to buy Ferraris for less than €100,000. Since the beginning of the year, 50 Ferraris have been sold for under €100,000, including a 1985 Ferrari Mondial Quattrovalvole and a 1978 400 Testa di Moro. The Ferrari 512 TR is also a great option, with two examples sold below the threshold in 2020. With prices dropping, now is the time for true Ferrari enthusiasts to buy their dream car.
21/04/2020
Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione. The roar of the snake
The Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione is a sports car designed by Wolfgang Egger and produced by Alfa Romeo. It was presented as a concept car at the Frankfurt Motor Show in 2003 and later produced in a limited edition of 500 cars.
20/04/2020
Metropolis cars, nipped in the bud. In the film by Fritz Lang the last two Tropfenwagen
The Rumpler A4, with its innovative design and technical features, failed to win over the public when it was introduced in 1921. Despite attempts to make it more conventional, sales never took off and production stopped at just 90 cars.
19/04/2020
Moss, many memories except one: the blue Ferrari that remained silent
Stirling Moss was a symbol of British style motoring and his death was celebrated in various classic car magazines. He had an impressive career driving for many different car brands, including Ferrari.
17/04/2020