Background Following the October 1960 Los Angeles Times Grand Prix at Riverside, California, successful Texan racer Jim Hall had a...
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Background By the late 1950s, sports racing cars were becoming increasingly sophisticated, transitioning from traditional front-engine production-based cars to a...
Nobody could foresee the significance of the race they were about to watch when the starter’s flag dropped at the SCCA National Road Races at Pebble Beach on April 22, 1956. The season’s most prestigious race, all eyes were on the sleek Italian Ferraris that had come to do battle....
Soon after the Ferrari 330 GTC’s unveiling at the 1966 Geneva Motor Show, Ferrari introduced a companion Spider variant: the...
Ahead of its time In the world of early 20th-century racing, the 1914 Sunbeam Tourist Trophy (TT) stands as a...
BMW 507 Debut When the Frankfurt Motor Show opened in late 1955, the principal BMW attractions were two sporting variations of the V-8-powered 502: the 503 and the 507. Though both models were designed by Count Albrecht von Goertz, it was the spectacular 507 Roadster that stole the show. BMW’s...
1961 Ferrari 400 Superamerica Series I Coupé Aerodinamico (Estimate: $2,500,000 – $3,000,000) Highlights One of Just 14 Series I Short-Wheelbase...
Background Lamborghini’s Miura S, an iconic masterpiece of automotive design, was conceived by Marcello Gandini of Bertone. Gandini’s genius is...
Background The recently held “Dare to Dream” auction in Toronto, Canada, represented a wide variety of automotive milestones, specifically for European Sportscars. Aptly described on Sotheby’s website, “They represent what could be—what will be in our eyes, the greatest.” Collector Miles Nadal It’s always inciteful to know a little about...
With an almighty roar, Goodwood welcomed a fleet of incredible cars from the Canadian-American Challenge Cup, including examples from McLaren,...
Background The world’s most famous car social media influencer, Supercar Blondie (aka Alex Hirschi) is launching SBX Cars, a new...
The evolution of Ferrari supercars marks a significant journey in automotive innovation, beginning with the 288 GTO. Launched in 1984, the 288 GTO introduced advanced aerodynamics and turbocharged performance, setting a new standard for speed and design. The F40, introduced in 1987, continued this legacy, becoming the first production car...
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 iconic 300 SL Roadster needs no introduction, as it is one of the most coveted and revered sports cars ever produced. This particular car is one of the most original, well-preserved 300 SLs of any type in existence, chassis 198.042.7500348. This extremely rare factory Rudge-wheel Roadster is one of...
Amelia Island Auction Gooding & Company holds the unique honor and privilege of presenting 20 lots from the Peter Mullin...
Bonhams is offering a rare opportunity for deep-pocketed automotive enthusiasts to acquire one of the world’s fastest and rarest road cars...
The iconic Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa reigns as one of the most beautiful creations the industry has ever seen. The Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa, or 250 TR, was introduced at the end of the 1957 racing season in response to rule changes that enforced a maximum engine displacement of 3...
The Enzo holds a significant place in Ferrari’s rich history, rightfully earning its status as one of the most iconic...
Hagerty has revealed the cars selected as the 2023 UK Bull Market List stars. Every year, Hagerty’s global data analysts...
The L88 was a special option package developed under the direction of Zora Arkus-Duntov, director of GM’s performance division. First introduced in 1967, the L88 Corvette featured a highly modified version of Chevy’s 427-cubic-inch V-8 engine. Although this engine received a factory horsepower rating of 435, actual engine output was somewhere between 540 and 580 horsepower, giving the “stock” L88...
This coming Friday, December 8, RM Sotheby’s will be offering a rare opportunity for bidders to own two iconic vehicles:...
It was no surprise that the competition-bred Mercedes Benz 300 SL Gullwing coupe set the world afire upon its debut,...
Dubbed as the ‘White Collection,’ is an extraordinary collection comprised of 56 Porsches finished in various shades of white. The collector behind this impressive assembly had a particular passion for Porsche cars, and the selection reflects his meticulous attention to detail and exclusivity. While most of the cars were sought...
The Iso Grifo automobile emerged from the visionary collaboration between engineer Giotto Bizzarrini and entrepreneur Renzo Rivolta. Its inception in...
The year 1988 beckoned for the presence of an automotive marvel, the Lamborghini Countach 5000 Quattrovalvole (QV), a cherished relic...
The Mercedes CLK GTR was once the world’s most expensive production car and it rarely gets the recognition that it deserves. Owning a single CLK GTR is an impressive achievement in itself, but the opportunity to acquire both versions simultaneously is truly exceptional. RM Sotheby’s is set to offer this...
The Ferrari F50 stands out as a supercar that closely resembles a Formula 1 single-seater on a conceptual level. It...
The 250 GT Lusso, introduced at the 1962 Paris Salon, is among the most exquisite vehicles to bear Ferrari’s prancing...
Ford Motor Company developed the Ford GT to commemorate their 100th anniversary. The GT40 Concept they unveiled at the 2002 North American International Auto Show, debuted with a look and prestige that honors the company’s legendary 24-Hours-of-Le-Mans-winning GT40 race car in the 1960s. By the end of 2004, production on the Ford GT started. Ford Motor...
