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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.

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.

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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.

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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 2025 Palm Beach Cavallino Classic concluded, showcasing an extraordinary lineup of Ferraris that captivated over 2,000 dedicated collectors and enthusiastic spectators. The iconic Concorso d’Eleganza, now in its 34th edition, remains steadfast in its mission to honor and preserve the rich heritage of Ferrari.

Dave Nicholas has taken many shots of Ferrari's from Sebring 59-50-61-62 and some 64-65 and other major races in the North America. Latest updates ... "Results updates include complete nat'l races from Lime Rock and Marlboro 1957 to 1962. Bud Hofer donated some great shots from the Glen GP in 1961. Don Cooke gave us hundreds of shots and the first posted are a great glance at the very last Sunday race at Lime Rock in April 1959. These shots include the notorious Paul Richards trying to dry out the main straight in his Cessna ! A whole new look at Bridgehampton with shots from 1951, 1957, 1966, 1968."

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!

The Peninsula Classics Best of the Best Award celebrated its 10th anniversary this year. Once again, a Ferrari that had won the prestigious Cavallino Classic Concorso d'Eleganza in Palm Beach has prevailed among the nine contenders as the 2024 "Queen of the Year." The 24 judges, selected from figures in culture and entertainment as well as recognized experts ...

Paris is always worth a visit! And what is true in many ways year-round becomes even more evident in early February for anyone interested in classic cars. Very much considered the season opener in Europe, this already marked Rétromobile’s 49th edition in the capitol of France. For many years now the show attracts collectors, spectators and journalists from all over the world wishing to discover the charm and style of French coach-built automobiles from the golden era, as well as the latest news and offerings from the various leading classic car dealers.

Maître Anne-Claire Mandine, accompanied by Matthieu Lamoure and Pierre Novikoff, held the hammer for the official Rétromobile auction from 07-09 February 2025, marking its fourteenth consecutive year at the Salon. Total sales reached €24,600,000, with 88% of the motor vehicle lots from the first two days finding new owners. One of the highlights of the first auction day was a 1966 Ferrari 275 GTB, one of only 93 aluminum examples produced, that fetched €2,159,600.

Gooding Christie’s today unveils its entire online catalogue for the upcoming Amelia Island Auctions, set to take place on Thursday, March 6 and Friday, March 7 at the Omni Amelia Island Resort. The global market leader and celebrated auction house is delighted to present a number of offerings from the respected Fred Leydorf Collection, including the headlining lot of the sale, the 1955 Ferrari 375 MM Berlinetta.

“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.

Broad Arrow Auctions has released the complete digital catalog for its upcoming third annual Amelia Auction, set for March 7-8, 2025, at The Ritz-Carlton Amelia Island. The catalog counts 169 lots (166 cars, 2 tractors, and 1 child’s go-kart) and includes the latest featured consignments for the official auction of The Amelia, led by a host of sought-after supercars from the collector car hobby’s top marques. Broad Arrow’s team of car specialists has assembled a desirable lineup ranging from the world’s first supercar to today’s most advanced engineering marvels.

This evening’s grand F1 75 launch event at London’s O2 Arena can be seen as the start of the 2025 Formula 1 season and Scuderia Ferrari HP presented the new car’s livery, watched by CEO Benedetto Vigna, Team Principal, Fred Vasseur and the drivers, Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton, as well representatives of the team’s partners. Tomorrow, the SF-25 is due to make its track debut behind closed doors at Fiorano, running up to 200 kilometres in its first shakedown, shortly before heading to Bahrain for the one and only pre-season test session, from 26 to 28 February.

Broad Arrow Auctions kicked off its 2025 auction calendar with the highly successful presentation of The Academy of Art University Collection Auction this past Saturday, February 15, at the University’s Museum facilities in San Francisco. The Auction saw 105 of the collector car hobby’s most desirable pre- and post-War classics sell under the Broad Arrow gavel—entirely without reserve—achieving $14.5 million in total sales before a packed auction room, in addition to hundreds of bidders both online and on the phones.

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.

The opening round of the 2025 FIA World Endurance Championship is set to go down in motorsport history and in the memories of fans, thanks to a Ferrari triple on the Lusail circuit, home to the 1812 KM of Qatar. The victory was secured by Antonio Fuoco, Miguel Molina, and Nicklas Nielsen in the number 50 499P, crossing the line ahead of the number 83 car of AF Corse, driven by Yifei Ye, Robert Kubica, and Phil Hanson. Third place went to the other official Ferrari – AF Corse crew of Alessandro Pier Guidi, James Calado, and Antonio Giovinazzi

The first race of the FIA World Endurance Championship season, a ten-hour, 1,812 km event in Qatar, concluded with fifth and eighth place for the Ferrari 296 LMGT3s of Vista AF Corse. François Heriau, Simon Mann and Alessio Rovera just missed a podium finish in the number 21 car with a strong recovery after a contact in the early stages, while Thomas Flohr, Francesco Castellacci and Davide Rigon in the sister car, number 54, managed to climb back into the points, finishing in eighth place.

Modern and luxurious: ModaMiami is one of the top-class events for classic cars. Mercedes-Benz brought “Silver Stars from Stuttgart” to the second edition last weekend. These included the Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR racing icon from 1955, the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren “Stirling Moss” (Z 199) High Performance Sports Car as well as more recent coveted classics from the brand with the three-pointed star, and current MANUFAKTUR top products. With this array, the world’s most valuable classic automobile brand strengthens its presence in the important US market.

RM Sotheby’s returned to Miami for the third consecutive year, achieving $74,491,720 in auction sales at ModaMiami, the East Coast’s premier luxury and lifestyle event. Held at the historic Biltmore Hotel in Coral Gables, Florida, on February 27-28, 2025, the auction featured over 80 cars, including rare models from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum Collection and achieved an 83% sell-through rate overall.

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.