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. |
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. |
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. |
Enzo Mattioli Ferrari, a direct descendant of the legendary Enzo
Ferrari and grandson of Piero, is the CEO of Ferrari Family
Investments and Trustee of the Piero Ferrari Trust. An
entrepreneur with a strong commitment to enhancing Italian
heritage and promoting "Made in Italy" products, Enzo Mattioli
Ferrari is a passionate enthusiast and, above all, an expert in the
vintage automotive industry. |
The 2024 season will go down as one of the most successful in
Porsche's long-distance history: in just the second year with the
Porsche 963, the sports car manufacturer from Stuttgart won
seven of eight possible titles together with the works team
Porsche Penske Motorsport. The basis for this result was the
consistent improvement of the team structure as well as the work
on the reliability and performance of the around 515 kW (700 PS)
hybrid prototype. |
The eponymous Pagani Automobili S.p.A was founded by
Argentine-Italian Horacio Pagani in 1992, with the first production
car, the Zonda C12, being presented at the 1999 Geneva Motor
Show. This formed the backbone of production, with a number of
bespoke variants, through to the introduction of the Huayra model
in 2011, again at the Geneva Motor Show, with the production run
also containing a number of bespoke examples. |
Whereas the majority of museums feature a constant display
theme, the pair of Ferrari museums in Maranello and Modena ring
the changes with themed exhibitions through the course of the
year. Thus, there is always a good reason for a return visit. The
Ferrari Museum in Maranello also features its regular
amphitheatre-style display of Formula One cars, with the
entrance walls containing trophies and images of the drivers who
have won them through the years. |
Ferrari 1970 Ferrari 512 M s/n 1002 sold for €12,0mio in August |
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. |
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. |
The Museo Lamborghini (Lamborghini Museum) fronts part of the
Lamborghini factory on the SP255 Via Modena in Sant’Agata
Bolognese, between Nonantola and San Giovanni in Persiceto,
approximately a 30-minute drive from the centre of Modena. The
modern glass fronted structure first opened in 2001 to present a
timeline of the company’s production for enthusiasts of the
marque, being updated and expanded in 2016, to provide more
exhibition space as the range of cars increased through the
years. |
Lewis Hamilton’s Scuderia Ferrari HP adventure is now
underway. Early this morning, the seven-time world champion
arrived at the team’s Maranello headquarters at via Enzo Ferrari
27. From there he went to the Fiorano track where, against the
backdrop of Enzo Ferrari’s house, in the small square now
named after the only other seven-time Formula 1 world champion,
Michael Schumacher, he was met by Team Principal, Fred
Vasseur and Ferrari CEO, Benedetto Vigna. |
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. |
Already more then 1.000.000+ images from the barchetta /
anamera image archive were published, the images contain
chassis numbers, |
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. |
In 2025, the legendary Mille Miglia victory by Stirling Moss and
Denis Jenkinson will celebrate its 70th anniversary! The two pilots
were competing for Mercedes-Benz in a 300 SLR. At 7:22 a.m.
they rolled off the starting ramp in Brescia (hence the race
number 722) and after 10 hours, 7 minutes and 48 seconds they
had made it all the way to Rome and back. 1,000 miles at an
average speed of 157.651 km/h on public roads, an eternal
record! |
“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. |
The 49th edition of the Rétromobile show at the Porte de
Versailles exhibition complex in Paris, run between the 05-09
February 2025, brought together a vast array of high quality
classic and modern vehicles for the delectation of visitors. Each
year the organisers manage to ring the changes on feature
display themes, to provide a memorable experience for all
attending the show. This year the major feature display was a
celebration of the 70th anniversary of the Citroën DS model, with
a captivating array of the model variants through the years, all
surrounding a recreation of the 1959 ‘Ballons’ concept car. |
ModaMiami wrapped up its highly anticipated second year with
an unforgettable weekend celebrating the best in automotive,
luxury, and high-end experiences. Over 10,000 attendees,
including enthusiasts, collectors, and industry leaders, gathered
at The Biltmore Hotel in Coral Gables, FL, on March 1-2, 2025 for
a world-class display of rare automobiles and curated luxury
activations. |
On the morning of Friday, 22 February 2025, “The I.C.E. Village”
came alive around the parc fermé, an evocative open-air museum
of amazing models that catalyzed the attention of visitors, car
lovers and the media who attended the event from all over the
world. A unique opportunity to meet and share the same passion
for style and elegance at high altitude, en plein air. |
Bonhams, in partnership with South Florida Motorsports (SFM),
the organisers of the Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix, will present
the second annual Miami Auction on Saturday, May 3. Taking
place in front of the podium and directly on the track at the Miami
International Autodrome, the highly anticipated auction will
feature a curated selection of top-tier supercars, a legendary
Formula 1 racecar, and historic automobilia. |
At Imola, Ferrari secured its second consecutive win in the 2025
FIA WEC, celebrating victory with the number 51 499P, driven in
the race by Alessandro Pier Guidi, James Calado and Antonio
Giovinazzi who, after starting from pole position, climbed the top
step of the podium to the applause of the Italian tifosi who had
come to support the Prancing Horse. |
RM Sotheby’s is delighted to announce the addition ofseveral
significant consignments to its Shift Online: Europe and Middle
East sale, which is set to take place from 23-28 April. With
everything from limited run modern day Aston Martin’s to a 1932
Rolls-Royce 20/25 Sedanca de Ville by Barker, there is a
collector car for everyone within the sale. |
RM Sotheby’s opens its Monterey 2025 offerings with a
high-profile consignment: the ex-Ralph Lauren Ferrari F50,
finished in ultra-rare Giallo Modena. Just two US-spec examples
were delivered in this color, and only four non-red F50s were ever
sold new in the States. Its reappearance ends years of
speculation—and now, the chance to own this legendary F50
awaits a new custodian at Monterey Car Week 2025. (Estimate:
6,500,000 - 7,500,000). |
Broad Arrow Auctions has announced an exceedingly rare 1989
RUF CTR Yellowbird, chassis no. W09BT0348KPR06023, to lead
its second annual Porsche Auction in partnership with Air|Water.
Set for April 26 at the Orange County Fairgrounds in Costa Mesa,
California, the single-day auction held within the Air|Water event
will once again feature more than 50 desirable Porsches along
with a selection of coveted Porsche memorabilia pieces. |
Bonhams renewed and extended its longstanding partnership
with Goodwood, celebrating over three decades of collaboration
in the world of classic cars and motorsport. As part of the
renewed commitment, Bonhams will continue to host
world-class auctions at Goodwood events for the next five
years, bringing together passionate car collectors and
enthusiasts alongside the most exciting and well-attended
motorsport events in the UK. |
After a year, the earlier Ferrari special exhibit had to make way
for the new display. Consequently, some vehicles have left the
premises, while others remain on display elsewhere in the
museum. In addition to the permanent collection, a 166 "Formula
Libre" is now on display, which is one of the very first cars built in
Maranello. During its active period from 1949 onwards, it was
driven by, among others, five-time Formula 1 World Champion
Juan-Manuel Fangio and his compatriot Froilan Gonzales. |
BMW Group Classic will host on 23 – 25 May 2025 the
legendary Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este in cooperation with
the Villa d’Este luxury hotel. The partnership has been running
for 20 years in its current form.Around 50 of the most
spectacular cars of their eras will do battle in the following
competition classes for the coveted prizes. Most prestigious of
all is the “Trofeo BMW Group”, awarded by the high-calibre Jury
to the overall winner of the Concorso d’Eleganza. |
Bonhams, in partnership with South Florida Motorsports (SFM),
the organisers of the Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix, will present
the second annual Miami Auction on Saturday, May 3. Taking
place in front of the podium and directly on the track at the Miami
International Autodrome, the highly anticipated auction will
feature a curated selection of top-tier supercars, a legendary
Formula 1 racecar, and historic automobilia. |
RM Sotheby’s opens its Monterey 2025 offerings with a
high-profile consignment: the ex-Ralph Lauren Ferrari F50,
finished in ultra-rare Giallo Modena. Just two US-spec examples
were delivered in this color, and only four non-red F50s were ever
sold new in the States. Its reappearance ends years of
speculation—and now, the chance to own this legendary F50
awaits a new custodian at Monterey Car Week 2025. (Estimate:
6,500,000 - 7,500,000). |
RM Sotheby’s is excited to announce the sale of one of the most
significant Formula 1 cars ever to come to market—2001 Ferrari
F2001 chassis 211—which is set to go under the hammer at a
historic auction in Monte Carlo, just minutes before the qualifying
race at the FORMULA 1 TAG HEUER GRAND PRIX DE
MONACO 2025. |
BMW Group Classic will host on 23 – 25 May 2025 the
legendary Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este in cooperation with
the Villa d’Este luxury hotel. The partnership has been running
for 20 years in its current form.Around 50 of the most
spectacular cars of their eras will do battle in the following
competition classes for the coveted prizes. Most prestigious of
all is the “Trofeo BMW Group”, awarded by the high-calibre Jury
to the overall winner of the Concorso d’Eleganza. |
BMW Group Classic will host on 23 – 25 May 2025 the
legendary Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este in cooperation with
the Villa d’Este luxury hotel. The partnership has been running
for 20 years in its current form.Around 50 of the most
spectacular cars of their eras will do battle in the following
competition classes for the coveted prizes. Most prestigious of
all is the “Trofeo BMW Group”, awarded by the high-calibre Jury
to the overall winner of the Concorso d’Eleganza. |
At Imola, Ferrari secured its second consecutive win in the 2025
FIA WEC, celebrating victory with the number 51 499P, driven in
the race by Alessandro Pier Guidi, James Calado and Antonio
Giovinazzi who, after starting from pole position, climbed the top
step of the podium to the applause of the Italian tifosi who had
come to support the Prancing Horse. |
The 12 Hours of Mugello, a round of the 24H Series, concluded
with a third place overall for the number 81 Ferrari 296 GT3 fielded
by Era Motorsport. Adding to the Maranello-based manufacturer’s
trophy haul was a double podium finish in the GT3 Pro Am class.
In the opening round of the Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie (NLS)
championship, the sole Ferrari entered came home in eleventh
position. |
After a year, the earlier Ferrari special exhibit had to make way
for the new display. Consequently, some vehicles have left the
premises, while others remain on display elsewhere in the
museum. In addition to the permanent collection, a 166 "Formula
Libre" is now on display, which is one of the very first cars built in
Maranello. During its active period from 1949 onwards, it was
driven by, among others, five-time Formula 1 World Champion
Juan-Manuel Fangio and his compatriot Froilan Gonzales. |
Among a distinguished field of more than 240 historically
significant automobiles, spanning 35 classes, a 1938 Alfa Romeo
8C 2900 claimed the prestigious title of Best of Show, Concours
d’Elegance, while a 1967 Lotus 49 was honored as Best of Show,
Concours de Sport at the 30th Amelia Concours d’Elegance. |