Barrett-Jackson provided an outstanding collection of high-performing No Reserve vehicles in its exclusive online auction held on July 16th. There were three new world auction records, including the sale of a custom 1976 Ford Bronco (Lot #148) for $195,250. The volume of bidding was strong from the very first day. While more than a quarter of the vehicles at the auction were offered with no reserve, they … [Read more...]
2020 Silverstone Classic Switches to Online 30th Anniversary Party
Within a few more weeks, Silverstone Classic was preparing to celebrate its 30th birthday in great style as always. However, given the COVID-19 Pandemic situation, the flagship event was forced to cancel. Fans of the event will be pleased to know that the celebrations will continue on the same weekend (Friday 31 July - Sunday 2 August) but in a different format. The 30th Anniversary party will now be switched to … [Read more...]
Elvis Presley’s BMW 507- Winner of Concours Virtual Hollywood’s Legends Class
The Concours Virtual, a world-class Concours d’Elegance, allows spectators the joy of being involved without leaving their own home. Just this week they announced the winner of the Hollywood Legends class. The cars within this class are unique in that they are required to have a proven connection to any Hollywood film Legends- be it an actor, director or producer. The cars were judged on the validity and … [Read more...]
Ferrari Trio to Shine at the 2020 Salon Privé Concours d’Elégance
Ferrari and car enthusiasts alike will be rewarded at this year's Salon Privé Concours d’Elégance (23rd-26th September 2020) with the presence of a trio of historically significant Ferrari's. One of the Ferrari's, the 166MM, could possibly be the most important car in the marque’s illustrious history. The Ferrari 166MM that will be present at Blenheim Palace had not one, but two major victories … [Read more...]
Worlds Most Expensive Mustang Sells at 2020 Mecum Auctions
Mecum Auctions 33rd annual Indianapolis event, held over July 10th-18th, was the most successful in company history with just over $74 million in overall sales. The annual flagship event hosted over 1800 vehicles and more than 6000 Road art lots over the course of nine auction days. The sell-through rate was an impressive 90% with 78% of vehicles sold. Noteworthy, 346 of the total vehicles auctioned … [Read more...]
Sunbeam Tiger – A Mighty Roar in a British Sports Car
The Sunbeam Tiger is an English iconic two-seater roadster, built during the 1960s by the Rootes Group of Britain to capture the American muscle car market. At first glance, the Sunbeam Tiger may appear to be a docile English roadster -but looks can be deceiving. Under the hood lies an American 289 cubic inch Ford V8, producing approximately 200 horsepower, and a rumble of a classic American muscle … [Read more...]
Ferrari 275 GTB Alloy Headlines RM Sotheby’s European Online Auction
RM Sotheby's latest European online auction, Open Roads, European Summer Auction, was the second European-based sales to be held via RM Sotheby's proprietary online platform. The event was held over the course of nine days and attracted bidders from over 41 different countries and generated €8.23 million in total sales. Headlining the auction was a beautiful 1966 Ferrari 275 GTB Alloy by Scaglietti, part … [Read more...]
Masters 2020 Season Makes a Start at Donington Park Circuit
It was a busy 2-day timetable at Donington Park Circuit that finally saw the Masters 2020 schedule get to an explosive start. During the 2 days, all six Masters European grids took part and boy was the action on the track a perfect start to the season. Victory for the event was taken out by Mike Cantillon, Gary Pearson, Shaun Lynn, Craig Davies, Jonathan Mitchell, Tom Bell, Steve Tandy and Joe Ferguson. FIA … [Read more...]
Porsche 924- The Unsung Hero
You probably won’t see the likes of Bentley or Bugatti aiming to cover a broader client spectrum in order to boost sales. However, there was a time when Porsche did exactly this – the luxury sports car brand went for an 'economical' sports car that would appeal to the masses- the Porsche 924. This would be the car that would get them through a time when their finances were light on. Hoping to get everything set … [Read more...]
“Ford v Ferrari” Sports Car to be Auctioned
"Ford v Ferrari" was the 2019 American sports drama blockbuster directed by James Mangold and starring Matt Damon and Christian Bale. The movie was based on a team of American and British engineers and designers, led by automotive designer Carroll Shelby and his British driver, Ken Miles. Their mission was to use the Ford GT40 to produce a winning racing team at the 1966 24 Hours Le Mans race in … [Read more...]
Is the Ferrari 250 GTO About To Be Replicated?
The 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO has been described as a work of art, recently fetching a price of $US48 million in 2018 at a RM Sotherby's auction held in Monterey, California. This makes the Ferrari 250 GTO one of those most expensive cars of all time. Back in its day though, you could have purchased one for around $18,000. A total of only 36 Ferrari GTOs were only ever produced between 1962 and 1963, and three ‘Series … [Read more...]
Goodwood Cancels 2020 Events
Goodwood announced that its headline motorsport events -- the Goodwood Festival of Speed in July and the Goodwood Revival in September -- will not be staged this year due to the Covid-19 pandemic. All General Admission, Grandstand and Hospitality tickets remain valid for 2021 for those wishing to attend next year’s events. Customers will also be eligible for a refund. A third option will allow ticket holders and … [Read more...]
Monterey Motorsports Reunion Canceled
The Monterey Motorsports Reunion 2020 has been canceled as health concerns related to the COVID-19 pandemic continue, similar to the decision made by the Pebble Beach Concours in April. All entrants and ticket purchasers will receive full refunds of their entry fees, camping, parking and ticket purchases. “The highest priority is for the health and safety of race participants, crews and their families, as well as … [Read more...]
Remembering Hans Mezger (1929 – 2020)
The legendary Porsche engineer Hans Mezger passed away June 10, 2020 at the age of 90. Porsche owes him not only the Porsche 911's air-cooled, six-cylinder boxer engine but also the overall construction of the 917 and its twelve-cylinder engine as well as his creation of the TAG Turbo Formula One engine. For more than three decades, Hans Mezger was responsible for Porsche's most successful racing cars and engines. … [Read more...]
The Resplendent Royale – Bugatti Type 41
In the 1920s, Bugatti created the most luxurious car in the world. With the Type 41 Royale, in 1926, Bugatti presented the strongest, largest and most luxurious automobile in the world, characterized by unimaginable power and opulent equipment. For Ettore Bugatti, the Royale was the culmination of his creation. A vehicle that knew no competitors in terms of performance, quality and image. A vehicle for emperors, … [Read more...]
