It was no surprise that the competition-bred Mercedes Benz 300 SL Gullwing coupe set the world afire upon its debut,...
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Background A derivative of English engineer John Tojeiro’s design, the Ace’s ladder-style tubular steel chassis carried a barchetta-style aluminum body...
Genesis of an Icon The genesis of the remarkable 250 GT California Spider took place in the final days of 1957, when Ferrari’s prominent West Coast importer John von Neumann recognized an unfulfilled niche in the American market. He envisioned a dual-purpose, open Ferrari targeted at affluent enthusiasts who craved...
Background By the late 1950s, sports racing cars were becoming increasingly sophisticated, transitioning from traditional front-engine production-based cars to a...
Legendary Ex- Briggs Cunningham 1960 Chevrolet Corvette Le Mans will be a highlight at RM Sotheby’s Amelia Island Auction that...
A beautifully restored Lotus Elite Series 1 will be available in an upcoming auction with Stratas Auctions commencing on the 18th of November 2020. Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance Judge and British marque expert mechanic Roy Miller was commissioned to complete the restoration of this immaculate car. The Lotus Elite, which...
1961 Ferrari 400 Superamerica Series I Coupé Aerodinamico (Estimate: $2,500,000 – $3,000,000) Highlights One of Just 14 Series I Short-Wheelbase...
A 1961 Aston Martin DB4 GT is featuring at Artcurial’s upcoming Parisienne 2021 Sale to be held on Feb 5...
Background Following the October 1960 Los Angeles Times Grand Prix at Riverside, California, successful Texan racer Jim Hall had a fruitful discussion with Dick Troutman and Tom Barnes, constructors instrumental in the creation of Lance Reventlow’s Scarabs. Having just struck out on their own with a shop in Culver City,...
The SWB legacy In the realm of vintage automobile enthusiasts, the Ferrari 250 GT Short-Wheelbase (SWB) Berlinetta unquestionably stands out...
A legend is born It’s quite possibly the world’s most coveted sports car from the golden era of endurance racing:...
Mecum Auctions’ annual Denver sale sent 611 vehicles across the auction block in early July, with 402 of the classic and collector cars hammering sold. Total sales reached more than $11 million, led by a superb R-Code 427-engined 1963 Ford Galaxie 500XL (above) that gaveled for $155,000. Top 10 sales...
Mecum Auctions’ annual Denver sale sent 611 vehicles across the auction block in early July, with 402 of the classic...
The Ferrari 250 Berlinetta Lusso, specifically the Ferrari 250 GT/L, is a paragon in the realm of grand touring vehicles,...
The Ferrari 275 GTB, introduced in 1964, represents a significant shift in Ferrari’s engineering and design approach. It was among the first Ferrari models to feature independent rear suspension and a rear-mounted transaxle, which improved handling and weight distribution. Powered by a 3.3-liter V12 engine, the 275 GTB was capable...
Creating a replacement for the hugely successful 250 series of Ferraris was a daunting task for the engineers at Maranello....
Soon after the Ferrari 330 GTC’s unveiling at the 1966 Geneva Motor Show, Ferrari introduced a companion Spider variant: the...
RM Auctions, in association with Sotheby’s, will lift the gavel on an exceptional, race-bred 1967 Ferrari 330 P4 (chassis number 0858) when the highly anticipated Ferrari Leggenda e Passione event returns to Maranello, Italy next month. Ferrari 330 P4 Chassis 0858 has a significant provenance with a well-documented international racing...
Italy’s Best High-end luxury and sporting brands often have a tradition of creating a limited-edition halo product, something so special...
First, the name “Dino” Throughout Ferrari’s history, one name remains emotionally charged: Dino. The name’s origins hark back to early...
The Iso Grifo automobile emerged from the visionary collaboration between engineer Giotto Bizzarrini and entrepreneur Renzo Rivolta. Its inception in 1963 marked the establishment of Iso Automobili S.p.A., laying the foundation for a remarkable automotive legacy. Giotto Bizzarrini, renowned for his work with Ferrari, played a pivotal role in its...
Background Lamborghini’s Miura S, an iconic masterpiece of automotive design, was conceived by Marcello Gandini of Bertone. Gandini’s genius is...
The Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona Berlinetta is a milestone in the legacy of Enzo Ferrari’s quest for sports car GT...
Artcurial Motorcars’ Parisienne 2021 sale was held on February 5, 2021. The collectors’ car world witnessed an esteemed line-up of vehicles on offer, including some of the out-and-out stars in motorsport history. The famed trio Maître Poulain, Pierre Novikoff, and Matthieu Lamoure presided over the sale that totalled €18,300,564 /$22,005,970 (including tva and premium). The clear star...
The year 1988 beckoned for the presence of an automotive marvel, the Lamborghini Countach 5000 Quattrovalvole (QV), a cherished relic...
An extremely rare, low-mileage 1991 Alfa Romeo SZ is currently on offer at the U.S. Auction platform of Collecting Cars....
Available at Bonham’s Scottsdale auction is chassis no. 56 “F1 Show car” built by Ferrari S.p.A. to celebrate the Schumacher F1 Championship wins. It features carbon-fiber components, a Sabelt racing harness, BBS wheels, Bridgestone tires, Brembo calipers. BACKGROUND: Ferrari’s F2001 debuted during one of the legendary marque’s many Formula 1...
Overview The Ferrari Enzo, unveiled in 2002, stands as an emblem of Ferrari’s relentless pursuit of automotive excellence. This supercar,...
RM Auctions, in association with Sotheby’s, will hold its second annual Automobiles of London auction event on October 29th. The...
The 2008 Bonhams Goodwood Revival Auction was held Saturday, September 19th at the annual Goodwood Revival in West Sussex, UK. Bonhams annual auction, held in association with the Goodwood Revival, featured 72 cars, including two cars...
