Classic Car News
Classicbid auctions 50 special classics at Retro Classics on March 18, 2016
Auctions
For the first time in several years, an auction will once again take place at the Stuttgart Retro Classics from 17 to 20 March 2016. Classicbid will bring around 50 well-kept classics under the hammer on the afternoon of March 18, 2016 ...
100th Targa Florio - May 5 to 8, 2016 - the legend lives on!
Events
The first Targa Florio through the Sicilian mountains took place on May 6, 1906. The 100th edition of the älst road race in the world will now be held from May 5 to 8 and the anniversary edition promises to be a fourthätime motorsport event of superlatives.
Bonhams Paris 2016 - too high expectations at the Grand Palais?
Bonhams auctioned 129 cars at the Grand Palais in Paris on February 4, 2016. 60% of the cars were successfully sold, but two-fifths were left standing, even though the bids were not pitiful. Obviously, however, the vendors had expected more, so that cars such as a Ferrari F40 or a Lancia Stratos were also left standing. This auction report analyzes the results, describes the atmosphere on site and shows all the vehicles in over 200 pictures.
Gooding & Co to auction Jerry Seinfeld Porsche Collection in Amelia Island on March 11, 2016
Auctions
Porsche fans and collectors around the world will be eagerly looking forward to Amelia Island when parts of the Jerry Seinfeld Porsche collection are auctioned off on March 11, 2016. These include, among others: Porsche 917/30, 962C, 911 Carrera 3.0 IROC RSR, 718 RSK, 550 Spyder, 356 A Speedster, etc.
Bremen Classic Motorshow 2016 - wedge time to kick things off
The Bremen Classic Motorshow once again kicked off the classic car season in German-speaking countries on the first weekend of February. And as every year, the show had a special motto: "The 70s: simply wedge-shaped!" What was meant, of course, were the wedge-shaped cars of the late sixties and early seventies, which could be admired in large numbers. This short report on the trade fair highlights and special features and gives some visual impressions.
Artcurial Paris on February 5, 2016 - Record prices and exaggerated expectations
On February 5, 2016, Artcurial auctioned 123 cars and a ship at a total value of EUR 68.3 million at the Rétromobile in Paris. However, almost half of this was accounted for by the outstanding Ferrari 335 S from 1957 with Mille Migla and Le Mans history, which alone was good for EUR 32 million. As always, a record number of bidders and sensationalist spectators attended the auction and, as always, bids were received under the most difficult of circumstances. This auction report analyzes the results, lists all the highest bids and shows all the vehicles in pictures.
RM/Sotheby's Paris 2016 - the stars were only just convincing
On February 3, 2016, RM/Sotheby's auctioned 61 cars and an engine in Paris. 81% of the lots were sold for a total of EUR 19.1 million (CHF 21.2 million), which meant an average of EUR 382,161 (CHF 424,199) per vehicle. While the star lots Ferrari 400 Superamerica Aerodinamico and BMW 507 were sold, some super classics were left standing. This auction report analyzes the results and shows the vehicles in pictures.
4th Fantastic Plastic on June 4, 2016
Events
On June 4, 2016, the “Fantastic Plastic” will take place at the Swiss Museum of Transport in Lucerne. Once again this year, vehicles from five decades are expected at this meeting of plastic cars, which promises an interesting cross-section of the plastic era in automotive engineering.
RM/Sotheby's Arizona 2016 - continuity at a high level
RM/Sotheby's hammer-wielding Max Girardo auctioned 150 cars on January 28 and 29, 2016. 88% of the vehicles were sold, which meant a total turnover of USD 63 million. On average, a car therefore cost USD 492,826 (EUR 453,400 or CHF 502,683). While many super classics were disappointing, popular classic cars in particular were very popular. This auction report analyzes the results and shows the cars on offer in pictures.
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