The 1929 Chrysler 75 Roadster driven by husband and wife team Andrew and Anne Davies, took out an overall victory during the recently concluded 2020 Highland 1000 classic rally. Since the national lockdown, it was the first event of its nature and was able to safely conclude before further restrictions were implemented in Scotland. This made the event a lot more special for fun-loving motorsport enthusiasts who … [Read more...]
Bentley Flying Spur Now Available with the Brilliant V8 Powertrain
Considered to be ‘the best luxury sedan in the world,’ the Bentley Flying Spur is now getting an alternative powertrain. Instead of the W12, the Bentley Flying Spur can be equipped with Bentley's highly successful V8 powertrain. Over the last ten years, Bentley’s research has shown that there has been a significant change in how the Flying Spur was being driven. More and more owners were driving themselves and … [Read more...]
1951 Mercury Custom Coupe
Throughout the decades, there has been a lot of debate regarding who was the first to chop the top on the 1949-51 Mercury. Some prominent names that come to mind include Buddy Alcorn, Sam Barris, and Lou Betancourt, but all that aside, it is undeniable that the chopped topped Mercury is one of the most iconic custom car designs in automotive history. For a long time, Sam Barris was believed to be the forefather … [Read more...]
Ferrari 488 Challenge Evo Debuts at Snetterton
The final race weekend of the Ferrari Challenge UK 2020 at Snetterton saw the Ferrari 488 Challenge Evo make its UK debut. The Ferrari 488 Challenge Evo was brought to the circuit to be tested by current Ferrari Challenge UK drivers and even prospective clients. Three new Evo models were on the track for more than six hours during the event, giving the drivers a feel of the car leading up to the upcoming Ferrari … [Read more...]
Bonhams 2020 Collectors’ Motor Cars and Automobilia Auction Results
On October 11th, Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum in Philadelphia held the Bonhams Collectors’ Motor Cars and Automobilia Auction. The traditional live auction was successful in raising $3.32 million with a sell-through rate of 82 percent. “It is always a pleasure to return to Simeone and we were excited this year to see strong bidding from US and international buyers, with the sale live-streamed across the … [Read more...]
Ferrari F430- Creation of the Drivers Car
It was the initial Ferrari built in truly significant numbers, and for its time, it was the purest driver’s car coming from Maranello. It succeeded the 360 Modena and brought Ferrari Enzo’s design to a larger customer base. As with all Ferraris, this supercar proved itself on the tracks around the world, thus becoming the principal Ferrari of its era. The car in question is the mesmerizing Ferrari F430 and this is … [Read more...]
Golden Era of Motorsport Competition Cars To Feature at Silverstone Auction
The Silverstone Auctions’ next sale, the 2020 NEC Classic Live Online Auction, will be offering a private collection of noteworthy competition cars from the golden era in Motorsports. The auction will take place over a two day period on November 13th-14th. “We are delighted to be offering this five-strong, unrepeatable collection of competition cars in our final sale of the year. Each of the cars has a its own … [Read more...]
Monarchs’ Cars Shine at Bonhams Zoute Sale 2020
The Bonhams Zoute Sale 2020 was held on the 11th of October in Belgium. It was a traditional live auction held in accordance with the current local COVID-19 guidelines, at the CWART in Knokke-Heist. The sale was a success with total sales exceeding €8.4 million and over 75% of lots selling. The highlight of the day was a 1959 BMW 507 which was first owned by King Constantine II of Greece that sold for €2 million to … [Read more...]
Goodwood SpeedWeek Providing Unique Digital Experience for Fans
Goodwood SpeedWeek will be bringing fans closer to the action than ever before by providing a motorsport world-first digital experience. Spectators will be able to experience live content with 360-degree interaction of the event streamed via Facebook. At the Goodwood website, motorsports fans and spectators can access the SpeedWeek Hub where you will be able to take a virtual paddock tour or ask your favorite … [Read more...]
Richard Westbrook Returns for WEC Finale at 8 Hours of Bahrain
For the final round of FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC), Aston Martin Racing will retain the services of Richard Westbrook to compete at the 8 Hours of Bahrain alongside Ross Gunn (GB) and Paul Dalla Lana (CDN) in the works GTE Am Aston Martin Vantage. Racing veteran Westbrook is taking over for Augusto Farfus (BRA) because the Farfus will be competing in the Sebring 12 Hours in the USA with Aston Martin … [Read more...]
Celebrating Lamborghini Urraco’s 50th Anniversary
In October 1970, the Lamborghini Urraco was unveiled at the Turin Motor Show. The car immediately held the attention of the public due to two factors: its elegant design and technical innovations. Renowned Carrozzeria Bertone designer, Marcello Gandini, was delegated the principal designer for the Urraco, while Lamborghini’s Chief Technical Officer engineer, Paolo Stanzani, was considered the technical father of … [Read more...]
Petersen Automotive Museum Features Three Exciting Online Exhibits
The Petersen Automotive Museum is inviting everyone to preview three brand-new virtual exhibits before the museum is reopened to the public. This is the first time that a major museum has ever displayed three new exhibits via an online platform. You can access the exhibits by clicking on the link at the bottom of this article. The new exhibits to be displayed are as follows: Supercars: A Century of Spectacle … [Read more...]
Gooding & Company Offers Sensational 1970s Exotics in Geared Online Auction
During October 26th-30th, Gooding & Company will be hosting its second Geared Online auction, where a collection of staggering exotic European sports cars will be offered. The remarkable automobiles that will be offered were all manufactured through the 1970s and features avant-garde designs and advanced engineering of the period. There will be an assortment of prestigious marques that will be represented in the … [Read more...]
Nominations for 2020 Royal Automobile Club Historic Awards Still Open
On October 14th, nominations for the 2020 Royal Automobile Club Historic Awards will close, leaving only a few days left to be part of the Club’s annual celebration by nominating candidates for the eight categories open. Collection – for collections and museums to be eligible, they must be based in Britain and have made a considerable contribution to the historic motoring movement during the eligibility period of … [Read more...]
Record-Breaking September for Automobili Lamborghini
Automobili Lamborghini just recorded their best September ever, after reporting the delivery of a record-breaking 738 units in one month. Having kept up the positive trend for the last three months, the third-quarter number reached 2,083 units delivered; demonstrating the energy of Lamborghini’s response despite the current challenges. 2020 has been a difficult year all around, with the Covid-19 pandemic … [Read more...]
