Archive
21/02/2020
Hollywood. Two Oscars for two stars.
During this year's Oscar night, a car movie received two awards, which is quite remarkable considering that the renowned film Le Mans, featuring Steve McQueen and realistic racing scenes, was never even nominated during its time.
20/02/2020
Enzo. That subtle touch that completely changed her.
The Enzo Ferrari was originally proposed with a large rear wing, but it was quickly scrapped due to changes in taste. Luca di Montezemolo didn't want to offend Sergio Pininfarina, who presented the design.
19/02/2020
A great party for Enzo!
The article highlights the winners of the 2022 Cavallino Classic event, including a 1954 735S Monza Scaglietti winning Best in Show, a 1952 340 Mexico Berlinetta Vignale taking the Competition Cup, and a Ferrari 340 America Ghia Coupe winning the Gran Turismo class. The article also emphasizes Enzo Ferrari's influence on the development of these cars and wonders if such beautiful cars could have been built without him.
17/02/2020
The 1902 Baker Torpedo”
The Baker “Torpedo” was a pioneering example of aerodynamics research, with a "perfect semi-cast" body that became a benchmark in scientific aerodynamics research.
16/02/2020
Sergio Pininfarina’s Ferraris: our pick
The article presents a list of the top 15 most important Ferraris designed by Sergio Pininfarina over the course of more than half a century.
15/02/2020
Sergio Pininfarina and Ferrari
Sergio Pininfarina, the designer behind the iconic Ferrari designs from the 1950s to the early 2000s, was known for creating sporty yet elegant bodies for the automaker.
14/02/2020
Artcurial a Prophet in the Homeland
The Artcurial Rétromobile auction exceeded expectations with total sales of €21,161,283, making it the best result of the three Parisian auctions, despite not having any standout lots. The auction was dominated by competition cars, with all five of the best results being track-ready vehicles. The most expensive car sold was a 1965 Ferrari 275 GTB/6C, which went for €2,502,800. Artcurial managed to sell 19 out of the 20 most expensive cars within their estimates, including a historically interesting 1983 Ferrari 126 C3 F1 that sold for €1,438,880, more than double the minimum estimate.
13/02/2020
Bonhams. North Star or seafarer’s deception?
Bonhams achieved a near-doubling of last year's results, with €19.4m made from car sales at the Grand Palais auction. One reason for the success was the flexibility of the sellers, as demonstrated by the sale of the 1963 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster for €1.03m after the auction. The sale also included a high proportion of pre-war cars, with eight of the 12 most expensive vehicles sold dating from before World War II. The top lot was a Bugatti Type 55 Super Sport with Figoni bodywork, which sold for €4.6m, while second place went to a 1931 Invicta 4.5 litre S-Type Low Chassis that sold for €1.61m.
12/02/2020
It's all about D-tails
The Retromobile auction held by RM saw a 48.5% decline from 2019, and while some top lots remained unsold, the event still revealed interesting trends. The estimates for the 1955 Jaguar D-Type and the 1972 Ferrari 365 GTS/4 Daytona Spider were deemed optimistic, resulting in no sale for the former and a lower price for the latter. Meanwhile, the 1956 BMW 507 Roadster commanded a 51% revaluation in just six years, and the 1961 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 3.8-Litre revealed how rare features were once coveted but no longer command a premium. Despite the market's unpredictability, the auction reflects the trend of returning to the basics of driving, where beautiful and fun cars take precedence over intricate details.
11/02/2020