Heading to auction on May 22 at the 2021 Amelia Island RM Sotheby's Auction is a rare 1929 Duesenberg Model J ‘Disappearing Top’ Torpedo by Murphy. Pasadena-based coachbuilder Walter M. Murphy’s most famous design on the Duesenberg Model J chassis, being the ‘Disappearing Top’ Convertible Coupe, saw only 25 examples of the car produced. Each had a unique convertible top that was neatly put away inside the smooth … [Read more...]
Maserati Celebrates 50 Years of the Bora
Maserati is celebrating 50 years of the Bora, their first mid-mounted rear engine road car with four-wheel independent suspension, which was built between 1971 to 1978. On March 11, 1971, the Maserati Bora made its debut at the Geneva International Motor Show. From then until 1978, Maserati constructed 564 units in total - 289 fitted with 4.7L engines and 275 constructed with 4.9L engines. Seeing … [Read more...]
Classic Nostalgia 2021: Celebrating the Glory Days of Motorsport
July 17-18 will see great historical motorsport cars coming together at Shelsley Walsh for the Classic Nostalgia meeting. In the 10th year of the event, the Classic Nostalgia 2021 event will display a series of demonstration runs, trade stands, classic-car displays, vintage-themed entertainment, and some competitive action at the famous Hillclimb. https://youtu.be/_mve6jCsCsM Hans Joachim Stuck driving his … [Read more...]
Porsche Celebrated in ‘Great Marques’ Class at 2021 London Concours
The 2021 London Concours will celebrate Porsche cars with ultra-rare cars on display spanning from the 1950s to the modern-day, from the Porsche 356 to the 997 GT3 RS 4.0 and the Carrera GT. The London Concours have announced that Porsche is the first of the ‘Great Marques’ classes appearing at the Honourable Artillery Company HQ from June 8-10. The display will be honoring more than 70 years of legendary … [Read more...]
Supercars on Sunset Auction Featuring the Saleen S7-LM
The classics of tomorrow, a superlative selection of contemporary collectors cars and supercars, will feature in Bonham's all-new sale concept: 'Supercars on Sunset,' which will be hosted in Los Angeles on Saturday, April 10 via a live & online auction format. An early confirmed offering of the Supercars on Sunset auction is the homegrown Californian supercar, the 2007 Saleen S7-LM - a rare supercar with only … [Read more...]
Porsche 953 and Walter Röhrl Unite at an Alpine Playground
For the first time, two Porsche legends of the 1980s rally program, the Porsche 911 Carrera 3.2 4x4 Paris-Dakar (953) and Walter Röhrl, have joined together in an extreme alpine playground. The Porsche 953 was constructed in 1984 in anticipation of the Paris-Dakar Rally, a desert terrain event where no Porsche before had encountered the adversities of such extreme heat or terrain. … [Read more...]
Maria Teresa de Filippis: Shaping History on the Track with Maserati
March 8 is International Women’s Day, and to mark the occasion, Maserati is honoring the achievements of Maria Teresa de Filippis, the first woman to qualify for a Formula 1 Grand Prix driving a Maserati 250F. For this important day, we remember her story, one that is filled with passion and courage. “I was either courageous or reckless, or foolhardy; Call it what you want, I just liked to go at full speed"Maria … [Read more...]
Exceptional 1950 HWM Alta Jaguar to Feature at Silverstone Auction
Raced by Stirling Moss, John Heath, Lance Macklin, George Abecassis, and Rudi Fisher - this 1950 HWM Alta Jaguar can trace its origins to those charismatic ‘Garagiste.’ The Silverstone Auctions Race Retro Live Online Auction is set to feature this beautiful 1950 HWM Alta Jaguar in its initial sale for 2021. HWM or Hersham & Walton Motors are frequently viewed as the most prominent contributor to … [Read more...]
Iconic 2009 24 Hours of Daytona Winning Porsche Riley Features at The Brumos Collection
The Brumos Collection’s “Frontrunners” Exhibit will feature the Iconic 2009 ROLEX 24 At Daytona-Winning Porsche Riley The Brumos Collection has announced that the iconic #58 Brumos Racing Porsche Riley will be on display at their recently reopened 35,000 square foot facility. The Porsche Riley was involved in a tense battle before taking the checkered flag at the 47th ROLEX 24 at Daytona in 2009 by less … [Read more...]
Porsche 918 Spyder Tops RM Sotheby’s Open Roads, February Auction
RM Sotheby's Online Only: Open Roads, February auction was held from February 19-28 achieving a 76 percent sell-through rate. Day one of the online auction was devoted to consignments based in the UK and Europe, which saw €3,328,600 in sales. Cars based in North America were the focus of day two and resulted in $3,236,075 in sales. Finally a stand-alone Swiss single-owner collection of seven rare, limited … [Read more...]
Goodwood 78th Members’ Meeting Rescheduled to October
Goodwood has confirmed that the 78th Members’ Meeting will be moved from its original schedule in May to October 16-17, 2021. The Members Meeting's rescheduling was done after the Government announced on Monday, February 22, its roadmap to slowly lift the restrictions over the coming months, making it impossible to hold the event on the original date. https://youtu.be/Mm8xs4qxW88?t=266 The iconic Porsche … [Read more...]
Mazda RX-3 – Celebrating 50 Years
2021 marks the 50th Anniversary of one of Mazda’s most exciting, versatile, and successful vehicles- the Mazda RX-3. Often overshadowed when compared with the RX-7 coupe or even the earlier and rarer Mazda Cosmo, the Mazda RX-3 created a milestone in Mazda’s history – a vehicle that bonded Mazda’s relationship with the rotary engine at home and abroad. Its export success served Mazda well, stamping Mazda as a serious … [Read more...]
Remembering Bruce Meyers – Creator of the Legendary Meyers Manx
Bruce Meyers passed away last week at the age of 94. He lived a fulfilling life most of us can only dream about. He was an inventor, a surfer, a war hero, an artist, and a race car driver. Meyers completely changed the landscape of the 1960s Southern California car culture when he created the Meyers Manx, an off-roading fiberglass buggy that was based on the Volkswagen Beetle. Bruce Meyers. Source: Historic … [Read more...]
1000 Miglia 2021 Postponed to June
Although the 1000 Miglia 2021 was initially scheduled for May 12-15 this year, the Board of Directors of 1000 Miglia Srl, with the Automobile Club of Brescia's approval, agrees in postponing the event for five weeks. The new schedule is set to leave Brescia on June 16 and return on June 19. They also confirmed the new counterclockwise route with Viareggio, Rome, and Bologna as intermediate stages. 375 cars … [Read more...]
The Porsche 356 Speedster Uniting its Owner with a Veteran Racer
Ron Szasszer’s love for patina drew him towards a well-worn 356 Speedster. Discovering its history fostered a close connection between him and the man who used to race it. Nature has slowly wrestled control over the Marlboro Motor Raceway, with birch trees sprouting from the tarmac, though the grandstands are still mostly intact. The Marlboro Motor Raceway was a venue racing royalty would … [Read more...]
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