All photos by Sean Smith & Ai Design. Matt Figliola’s dad was much more creative than your average bear. He impressed upon his son the importance of attention to detail. Dad started Matt and his brother on a long list of hobbies: model plane building, RC planes, RC cars, and...
Classic, Sports, & Collector Cars
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Held once a year on the beautiful Monterey Peninsula, “Holy Week,” as referred to by some, gives car enthusiasts the world over a central meeting place to indulge, dream and participate in world-renowned car events. One of my favorite gatherings from this “automotive montage” is the Monterey Pre-Reunion at Weathertech...
The 2022 Monterey Car Week has been chosen by premium British supercar manufacturer Gordon Murray Automotive as the venue for its U.S. debut. Gordon Murray Automotive (GMA) will be making its appearance at The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering in California. Starting on August 19, Friday, GMA will be featuring their...
After its appearance at the Monterey Car Week and Pebble Beach, the all-new and all-electric DEUS Automobiles Vayanne hypercar will be heading to Salon Privé Blenheim Palace for its UK debut. The DEUS Vayanne has been hailed as the most powerful electric hypercar in the world. Italdesign and Williams Advanced...
In less than a month, The Concours of Elegance, presented by A. Lange & Söhne will return for 2022 with a sensational collection of ultra-rare and highly significant Ferraris. The display was designed to also celebrate the 75th anniversary of the marque and it will showcase what is arguably the...
At the 2022 Silver Anniversary Bonhams Quail Lodge Auction happening later in the month, they will showcase a very special 2022 Pebble Beach Edition Ferrari Testa Rossa J. It is a 75% scale replica of the 1958 Le Mans 24 Hours 250 Testa Rossa “Lucybelle II” and it will be...
100 years ago, the small French automobile company Chenard & Wacker, a manufacturer of Paris taxis defeated, Bentley, Bugatti, Delage, and other major manufacturers in the first 24 Hours Grand Prix of Endurance. On a wet rain-soaked, muddy course over public roads through and around Le Mans, France. Chenard &...
Salon Privé Concours d’Elégance presented by Aviva is bringing together two Italian thoroughbreds who both have their roots from competition. The two cars definitely embody the spirit of wealthy, amateur racing drivers and owners from the pre- and post-war eras. Both cars are connected to the renowned Mille Miglia road...
For those that live in California and are looking for a good weekend trip in the Autumn, Cruisin’ for a Cure has announced the return of their main cruising event. Set to take place on September 24, 2022, at the OC Fair & Event Center in Costa Mesa, over 3,500...
The much-awaited 2022 Goodwood Revival is fast approaching, and they happily shared some details about the drivers and riders who will be making an appearance this year. Goodwood has had a long history of bringing competitors from across the spectrum of motorsport together and this is will be no different....
It’s that time of year in the Pacific Northwest when the weather is just right for vintage racing. July 4th weekend, 2022 turned out to have the best of everything. Friday: sunny and hot; Saturday: overcast and cool; Sunday: rain. For a variety of racing conditions, it doesn’t get any...
For those of us that have been watching Formula One races since the early 1990s, the safety advances that have been implemented in the last 30 years are extraordinary. Consider that the first carbon fiber chassis cars were just starting to be developed around the late 1980s, and the material...
Ferrari organizes and manages a series of worldwide events exclusively for customers, allowing them to both race and track time for their Ferraris. Under an overall umbrella, they include both “Corse Clienti” lapping programs and the Ferrari Challenge racing program. Ferrari Corse Clienti / Challenge group photo at Indianapolis in...
Many cities and countries have automobile museums. The Principality of Monaco has a collection—a collection of cars first begun in the 1950s by the late Prince Rainier III and continued by his son Prince Albert II. On the vast spectrum of sports cars...
IMSA rolled into Lakeville, CT, and Lime Rock Park on the 15th and 6th of July to put on a spectacular show for all the spectators dotting the hills around the 1.474-mile road course. Friday morning was taken up with practice for the Michelin competitors later that day, the big...
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Even though the Japanese motoring industry explored sports cars decades later than European and American manufacturers, its rapid growth soon made up for that, and Japan is by all means a respectable contender when it comes to high-performance cars. In recent decades, Japan’s unique approach gave birth to dozens of...
After the General Vehicle Safety Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 was passed, the Commission started taking steps to help the public authorities and the transport sector prepare for a more technologically advanced mobility. They aim to protect Europeans from traffic accidents, improve air quality, and ease climate change. They also aim to...
Less than two months before the Concours of Elegance, presented by A Langhe Sohne will commence and they’re delighted to announce the star cars that will be showcased. Concours of Elegance is known all over the world as the premiere event that brings together the most spectacular and the rarest...
June ended with a big bang as Lamborghini Huracán Tecnica made its exciting debut on track and on the road in Valencia, Spain. At the event, the handling and performance of the Lamborghini Huracán Tecnica was tested in different environments. In downtown Valencia, on the Circuit Ricardo Tormo, and even...
One of the most awaited motoring events of the year is the Salon Privé Concours d’Elégance presented by Aviva. From August 31 to September 2, the last of four Bentley 3-Liter experimental cars to be produced will be showcased at the event which will be held at Blenheim Palace. Marque...
On August 21, Beaulieu will once again host Simply Mercedes as it returns for the fourth time. This year, the National Motor Museum will be showcasing an impressive lineup of Mercedes cars , from luxury saloons, rugged vans and utility vehicles, to glamorous sports cars. A variety of high-quality motors...
In the recent decades, Audi has established itself as a household name both in motorsports and on the luxury car market, where it blends trackside know-how with straightforward design and low-key luxury to create some of the safest and most engaging cars money can buy. Audi’s performance division Audi Sport...
On July 24, one of the biggest and most popular Simply rallies by Beaulieu, the Simply Japanese will return with a variety of Japanese cars and motorcycles. The National Motor Museum will be the venue for Simply Japanese, an ideal place for a huge family day out. Last year, more...
The largest festival of motorsport and car culture in the world, served up a four day extravaganza of the most desirable, rare, celebrated and delectable cars. A number of first showings were presented at the festival, headlined by the unveiling of the Porsche 963, the new contender from the Stuttgart...
For the first time in more than 30 years in North America, Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles will be displaying “Andy Warhol: Cars – Works from the Mercedes-Benz Art Collection”. Opening on July 23, the exhibition will be open to the public and will showcase a rare and exclusive...
In a private online auction, RM Sotheby’s recently sold the fabled white Enzo – the only example to leave Maranello with the exquisite Bianco Avus finish. Built in honor of the company founder, Enzo Ferrari, the Ferrari Enzo pushed the boundaries of car performance and technology. At the heart of...
Since April 2022, Lamborghini has started delivering the first units of Lamborghini Countach LPI 800-4 to their respective owners all over the world. These same owners are also enjoying a series of exclusive ownership and experiential elements that showcase their ownership of a car that is one of the few...
All photos courtesy of Rex McAfee. Celebrating the long-awaited release of the movie No Time to Die, what better location to display a world-class collection of Bond’s get-away machinery than a stone’s throw from Tinsel Town at the Petersen Automobile Museum. The tribute was in two parts; a spectacular exhibit,...
After a four-year hiatus, it is not surprising that a lot of enthusiasts and collectors from all over the world welcomed the news of the return of the Le Mans Classic. On July 2, Saturday, 200,000 visitors of Artcurial Motorcars team brought excitement to the Bugatti circuit as they return...
On November 18 to 20, it was scheduled that the 2022 season finale for 2022 24H SERIES powered by Hankook will be held at the Sebring International Raceway. Unfortunately, CREVENTIC is unable to guarantee safe passage of team containers and the equipment inside due to the ongoing uncertainty in global...
