“La Macchina del tempo – Museo Storico Alfa Romeo” is the
heart of a genuine “brand center”, with a bookshop, café,
Documentation Center, test drive track, events venues and a
show-room with a customer delivery area: it is the perfect bond
between past, present and future. In Arese, next to Milan city
center and the Expo area. |
Ferrari 1970 Ferrari 512 M s/n 1002 sold for €12,0mio in August |
“Who do you think you are? Stirling Moss?” This, so the story
goes, is what a policeman asked the legendary British racing
driver following a particularly ‘daring’ overtaking manoeuvre on the
streets of London. “Yes sir, I am” was the honest reply. There’s a
nod to this legendary tale – and a number of other aspects of
Moss’s life and career – in “The Last Blast”, a new short film by
Mercedes-Benz Classic. A police motorcycle outrider
admonishes the over-enthusiastic driver of the very
Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR made famous by Moss’s win in the
1955 Mille Miglia race. |
Already more then 1.000.000+ images from the barchetta /
anamera image archive were published, the images contain
chassis numbers, |
Starting from Maserati’s roots to plan its future: the values of
exclusivity, unique design and 100% Italian DNA of cars of the
past are renewed today in the models that mark the Brand’s
New Era. It is in this spirit that Maserati celebrates the 70th
anniversary of the A6G 2000. The first A6G 2000, a car
representative of the A6 series, built by Maserati from 1947 to
1956 and named in homage to Alfieri Maserati (hence the letter
A) with a 6 indicating the engine type (straight 6) was delivered
exactly 70 years ago, in February 1951.. |
The Ferrari SF90 Stradale Assetto Fiorano has set the fastest
lap recorded by a production car at the 2.439-mile Indianapolis
Motor Speedway road course, lapping the circuit at an
impressive 1:29.625 seconds at a maximum speed of 174.6
mph to set this time. “It was a great moment to witness, seeing
how the impressive performance of the Ferrari SF90 Stradale
put down this lap record on July 15,” says Mark Raffauf, Senior
Director of Race Operations at International Motor Sports
Association (IMSA), which oversaw the test. |
The Museo Lamborghini is situated to the right of the main
entrance of the factory in Sant’Agata Bolognese, which is a
historic small town in the countryside, approximately mid way
between Bologna and Modena. A bonus of its location right on
the factory premises is that one will see cars being taken out on
test, and maybe even spot the odd prototype. The factory is on
the main SP 255, Via Modena, on the outskirts of the town, but
within walking distance of the historic centre, and is still the site
on which Ferruccio Lamborghini established the original factory in
1963. |
Ferrari opens its first Tailor Made Center in the United States
today in New York City. The only space of its kind in the
Americas, this new Center continues the long-standing tradition
of car customization and personalization that began at the factory
in Maranello in the 1950s and later grew into the inception of the
Tailor Made Center in 2011, followed by the Shanghai Tailor Made
Center in 2014. |
Hans Herrmann, one of the most successful and popular racing
drivers to join the Porsche AG works team, will be celebrating his
90th birthday this year on February 23. The endurance and
Monoposto specialist, born in Stuttgart in 1928, is regarded as
one of the most reliable and consistent race drivers of all time. In
the course of his motor sport career, Hans Herrmann won more
than 80 overall and best of class victories, most of them for
Porsche. |
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The inaugural Motoring Literary & Art Festival was held in the
‘The Wing” building at the Silverstone circuit over the weekend of
02-03 December. The event was organised by Porter Press
International, the renowned book publishing company, based near
Tenbury Wells in Worcestershire. Despite freezing and foggy
weather conditions on the Saturday, making for difficult driving
conditions, especially for those travelling from the north of the
country, where conditions deteriorated into snowfall, the gathering
was well attended. |
On 18 February 2024, the new “Ferrari One of a Kind” exhibition
at the Museo Enzo Ferrari in Modena was officially inaugurated.
The display celebrates the craftsmanship behind each unique
masterpiece that emerges from the Ferrari factory gates thanks
to the exclusive personalisation programme offered by the
company’s three Tailor Made centres in Maranello, New York and
Shanghai. Now open to the public, the exhibition reveals the
exclusivity of these one-of-a-kind cars, each expressing the
personality, taste and desires of individual Ferrari owners. |
On 18 February 2024, the new “Ferrari One of a Kind” exhibition
at the Museo Enzo Ferrari in Modena was officially inaugurated.
The display celebrates the craftsmanship behind each unique
masterpiece that emerges from the Ferrari factory gates thanks
to the exclusive personalisation programme offered by the
company’s three Tailor Made centres in Maranello, New York and
Shanghai. Now open to the public, the exhibition reveals the
exclusivity of these one-of-a-kind cars, each expressing the
personality, taste and desires of individual Ferrari owners. |
Prof. Friedhelm Loh's National Car Museum, less than 2 hours
driving time from Cologne or Frankfurt, is launching a new
Ferrari-themed special edition full of superlatives. Running from
23 March – 03 November 2024, visitors will be treated to
well-known Ferraris, but also numerous new treasures that had
not previously been featured in this incredible museum which only
opened last summer. |
Inaugurated in 1921, Spa-Francorchamps is one of the world’s
most famous motorsport circuits. The first edition of Belgium’s
most iconic race, the 24 Hours, was in 1924. In more than a
century, Ferrari has amassed many victories in endurance races
at Spa, achieving 13 overall wins with sports cars and prototypes.
These include the first victory in the 24 Hours of Spa in 1949 by
Luigi Chinetti and Jean Lucas and the triumph in the 1000
Kilometres of Spa in 1953 by Olivier Gendebien, both achieved
with the 166 MM. |
The 2200-kilometre tour de force of the 1000 Miglia 2024 has
ended. The 421 competing crews, with their vintage jewels built
between 1927 and 1957, travelled the classic route from Brescia
to Rome and back... |
After Ferrari’s overall win in the 2023 centenary edition of the race
with the 499P, expectations were high for a repeat performance,
although this year there was a greater number of entries in the
premier Hypercar class. Ferrari themselves had an additional
499P, entered by AF Corse, bringing their total to three, whilst
there were no less than six Porsche 963 models, three works
and three private entries. Cadillac had a trio of entries, Toyota
had their pair of GRO10s, whilst other duos came from Alpine,
BMW, Lamborghini and Peugeot, with a singleton Isotta
Fraschini, making a total of 23 cars in the class. |
Barkaways held their always popular annual Open Day on
Saturday 08 June, attracting around 300 clients and friends, with
some 100 cars during the course of the day, to the gathering at
their premises near Tonbridge, Kent. Fortunately, the vagaries of
the English summer weather didn’t impact on the day, although a
few ominous black clouds hovered by, but didn’t dispense any
precipitation. |
The Centenary 24 Hours of Spa concluded with the number 51
296 GT3 of the AF Corse – Francorchamps Motors team finishing
in second place. Alessandro Pier Guidi, who crossed the line,
shared the car with fellow Prancing Horse official drivers Alessio
Rovera and Davide Rigon. The team led the race until 48 minutes
from the end, but was hindered by a stationary car in the pit lane
as Pier Guidi was returning for the final refuelling. This situation
thwarted the 296 GT3's chances of claiming a victory that had
seemed assured. |
There were a number of other anniversary celebrations, the
biggest being that of 20 years of Red Bull Racing, from when they
bought the Jaguar team in 2004. Since then, they have won six
Formula One Constructors’ Championships and seven Drivers’
Championships. Their display occupied the whole of the
Cathedral Paddock, encompassing not only Formula One, but
many of the types of motor sport on two and four wheels in which
they are involved. |
From May 30th to June 2nd, 2024, the Sport & Collection "500
Ferraris Against Cancer" event marked its 30th anniversary at the
Val de Vienne circuit in Le Vigeant, France. This iconic
gathering, rooted in a commitment to cancer research, attracted
a record number of Ferraris and attendees, all united by a shared
love for high-performance cars and a noble cause. |
RM Sotheby’s, in partnership with the Indianapolis Motor
Speedway Museum, is excited to announce the sale of some of
the world’s most desirable and historically significant cars to
support the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum's long-term
financial sustainability and allow the Museum to further enhance
the care of its collection of Indianapolis 500 and Indianapolis
Motor Speedway artifacts. Among the legendary vehicles being
offered are the 1954 Mercedes-Benz W196 driven by iconic
drivers Juan Manuel Fangio and Stirling Moss, the 1965 Le
Mans-winning Ferrari 250 LM, a Le Mans-raced Ford GT40 Mk II,
and some of the most significant Grand Prix cars from the early
1900s. |
Honoring a shared history of vitality and competitive spirit, Ferrari
celebrated its 70-year presence in the United States with a
brilliant Monterey Car Week display on August 17–18, 2024. This
year’s Concorso Ferrari showcased 70 classic Ferrari
automobiles, representing the finest examples of the marque’s
history in American road and racing cars. The event started a day
earlier with the Ferrari Procession on Saturday afternoon, which
spotlighted a sweeping array of Ferraris as they arrived on the
First Fairway of Pebble Beach Golf Links. |
The fourth edition of the British Motor Show, this year with title
sponsor Motors, was once again held at the Farnborough
International Exhibition & Conference Centre, situated on the
perimeter of Farnborough Airport in Hampshire, between 15-18
August. Apart from the contents of the show, one had the rare
opportunity to see private jets taking off and landing at close
quarters on the adjacent runway. |
Brands Hatch once again hosted the Festival Italia meeting on
Sunday 11 August 2024, with bountiful sunshine and high
ambient temperatures, attracting large crowds to the Kent circuit.
Not only were there large crowds, but also expansive displays of
Italian machinery, together with a packed practice, qualifying and
race programme, plus Classic F1 & Single-Seater demonstration
laps for visitors to enjoy. There were also Italian car
demonstration laps at lunchtime, then again in the early evening
to bring the curtain down. |
The Best in Show winner – uniquely chosen by the Concours car
owners themselves – was a sublime 1937 Rolls-Royce Phantom
III Convertible by Inskip. The Phantom III was the last large
Rolls-Royce launched before World War II and marked the final
car with significant input from Henry Royce. Out of 727 Phantom
IIIs produced, only a few were made in the USA, including the
victorious car, 3CP18, a unique convertible coupé designed by JS
Inskip. |
The star of the sale is undoubtedly the 1923 Mercedes 2.0-Litre
Indianapolis Sports Racer. One of four examples prepared by
Daimler Motoren Gesellschaft for the 1923 Indianapolis 500, this
was the last of Paul Daimler’s masterpieces before he left the
company. Boasting outstanding provenance and previously
residing in well-known collections since the 1940s, this
automotive masterpiece is estimated to sell in excess of
€3,500,000 EUR. |
The Best in Show winner – uniquely chosen by the Concours car
owners themselves – was a sublime 1937 Rolls-Royce Phantom
III Convertible by Inskip. The Phantom III was the last large
Rolls-Royce launched before World War II and marked the final
car with significant input from Henry Royce. Out of 727 Phantom
IIIs produced, only a few were made in the USA, including the
victorious car, 3CP18, a unique convertible coupé designed by JS
Inskip. |
RM Sotheby’s has been a part of the AACA National Fall Meet
tradition for almost two decades, offering early collectibles and
awarding-winning vehicles from the veteran and Brass eras to
post-war classics and is thrilled to once again offer one of the
most impressive gathering of early collectible cars, spanning the
years of 1902 to 1998, and automobilia in the country on 9-10
October. |
A fabulous 1957 Ferrari 335 S has won the coveted Best of Show
award at this year’s Salon Privé Concours. Entered by American
enthusiast Brian Ross, the Maranello sports-racer thrilled
onlookers when it took part in the Tour Privé on Tuesday 27
August, and it proved to be just as popular with the expert judging
panel when it appeared on the concours field the following day. |
A fabulous 1957 Ferrari 335 S has won the coveted Best of Show
award at this year’s Salon Privé Concours. Entered by American
enthusiast Brian Ross, the Maranello sports-racer thrilled
onlookers when it took part in the Tour Privé on Tuesday 27
August, and it proved to be just as popular with the expert judging
panel when it appeared on the concours field the following day. |
Christie’s announced that it has entered into an agreement to
acquire Gooding & Company, the leading international auction
house in the collector car market. Founded in 2003 by the
husband and wife team of David Gooding and Dawn Ahrens,
Gooding & Company has earned global recognition as a leader
in the classic car auction industry. The company is known for
its commitment to presenting high-quality consignments with
exceptional integrity and transparency. Gooding & Company
takes pride in offering vehicles from some of the most
prestigious collections, as well as treasured family heirlooms
and exciting new discoveries. |
Christie’s announced that it has entered into an agreement to
acquire Gooding & Company, the leading international auction
house in the collector car market. Founded in 2003 by the
husband and wife team of David Gooding and Dawn Ahrens,
Gooding & Company has earned global recognition as a leader
in the classic car auction industry. The company is known for
its commitment to presenting high-quality consignments with
exceptional integrity and transparency. Gooding & Company
takes pride in offering vehicles from some of the most
prestigious collections, as well as treasured family heirlooms
and exciting new discoveries. |
The Ferrari 499P number 50, crewed by Antonio Fuoco, Miguel
Molina, and Nicklas Nielsen, finished ninth in the 6 Hours of
Fuji, round seven of the FIA WEC 2024. The team secured
valuable points, keeping them mathematically in contention for
the Manufacturers’ and Drivers’ titles. |
The Fuji International Speedway was the setting for the first
success in the FIA World Endurance Championship for the
Ferrari 296 LMGT3 in its debut year on the world stage. The
number 54 car of the Vista AF Corse team, driven by Thomas
Flohr, Francesco Castellacci, and official Ferrari driver Davide
Rigon, triumphed on the Japanese circuit, a year after their last
win on the same track when the same crew had taken the Ferrari
488 GTE to victory. |
The Fuji International Speedway was the setting for the first
success in the FIA World Endurance Championship for the
Ferrari 296 LMGT3 in its debut year on the world stage. The
number 54 car of the Vista AF Corse team, driven by Thomas
Flohr, Francesco Castellacci, and official Ferrari driver Davide
Rigon, triumphed on the Japanese circuit, a year after their last
win on the same track when the same crew had taken the Ferrari
488 GTE to victory. |
September is one of the most busy months in the classic car
calendar. After the summer holidays a lot of events need to share
the few weekends in the late summer to catch the last sun-rays
before the autumn season with unpredictable weather makes
outdoor events more and more of a risk. Rainy racing days might
have their own charm and extended rallys always need to cope
with some wet days but a rained out concours takes away
everything a concours is about. |
September is one of the most busy months in the classic car
calendar. After the summer holidays a lot of events need to share
the few weekends in the late summer to catch the last sun-rays
before the autumn season with unpredictable weather makes
outdoor events more and more of a risk. Rainy racing days might
have their own charm and extended rallys always need to cope
with some wet days but a rained out concours takes away
everything a concours is about. |
Headlining Broad Arrow’s inaugural Chattanooga Auction on
October 12, in partnership with the Chattanooga Motorcar
Festival, will be the 1984 Porsche 911 SC RS Gruppe B
“Evolutionsserie”, chassis no. 021 (Est. $2,600,000-3,500,000),
the veritable “missing link” in any distinguished collection of
Porsche Carrera RS models. |
Headlining Broad Arrow’s inaugural Chattanooga Auction on
October 12, in partnership with the Chattanooga Motorcar
Festival, will be the 1984 Porsche 911 SC RS Gruppe B
“Evolutionsserie”, chassis no. 021 (Est. $2,600,000-3,500,000),
the veritable “missing link” in any distinguished collection of
Porsche Carrera RS models. |
RM Sotheby’s is delighted to announce the addition of a rare and
truly iconic 1957 Jaguar XKSS to its upcoming London auction at
The Peninsula London on 2 November. A road car project born of
the 18 D-Type chassis that were unused from Jaguar’s racing
programme, the XKSS was an exceptional high-performance
machine little changed from the world-beating D-Type racing
variant that conquered the 24 Hours of Le Mans no fewer than
three times. |
RM Sotheby’s is delighted to announce the addition of a rare and
truly iconic 1957 Jaguar XKSS to its upcoming London auction at
The Peninsula London on 2 November. A road car project born of
the 18 D-Type chassis that were unused from Jaguar’s racing
programme, the XKSS was an exceptional high-performance
machine little changed from the world-beating D-Type racing
variant that conquered the 24 Hours of Le Mans no fewer than
three times. |
The Bonhams|Cars Zoute Sale has once again proven to be the
most significant collector car auction on the Bonhams|Cars
calendar – with this year's edition grossing the best result for
Bonhams|Cars in 2024. The auction attracted more than 1,100
registrations, welcomed an international crowd of several
thousand people, with many actively bidding in the room. With
several 7-figure car sales and 44 new buyers on a mere 68 lots,
the auction overall totaled €21.3 million. |
The Bonhams|Cars Zoute Sale has once again proven to be the
most significant collector car auction on the Bonhams|Cars
calendar – with this year's edition grossing the best result for
Bonhams|Cars in 2024. The auction attracted more than 1,100
registrations, welcomed an international crowd of several
thousand people, with many actively bidding in the room. With
several 7-figure car sales and 44 new buyers on a mere 68 lots,
the auction overall totaled €21.3 million. |
The aim of this Roma Spider in particular is to highlight innovative
component production techniques, enabled through the use of
special, refined supplies. Standing out among these is work on
the fabric in the central panel of the seats with manual stitching
that adopts leather from the interior and applies thread obtained
from recycled tyres. |
The aim of this Roma Spider in particular is to highlight innovative
component production techniques, enabled through the use of
special, refined supplies. Standing out among these is work on
the fabric in the central panel of the seats with manual stitching
that adopts leather from the interior and applies thread obtained
from recycled tyres. |
Ferrari unveiled the F80 and wrote a new chapter in the history of
legendary supercars bearing the Prancing Horse badge. The F80
will be produced in a limited run of just 799 examples and joins
the pantheon of icons such as the GTO, F40 and LaFerrari by
showcasing the best that the Maranello-based marque has
achieved in terms of technology and performance. |
Ferrari unveiled the F80 and wrote a new chapter in the history of
legendary supercars bearing the Prancing Horse badge. The F80
will be produced in a limited run of just 799 examples and joins
the pantheon of icons such as the GTO, F40 and LaFerrari by
showcasing the best that the Maranello-based marque has
achieved in terms of technology and performance. |