Classic Car News
Sensational auction of the 1954 Mercedes-Benz W196 by Bonhams
Products, Motorsport
On July 12, 2013, Bonhams will auction off one of the most famous racing cars of all time at the Auction on the occasion of the Goodwood Festival of Speed, the Mercedes-Benz W196 from 1954 with chassis number 00006/54 ...
100 years of the alternator
Products
100 years ago, Bosch presented the world's first voltage-regulating generator for motor vehicles. Initially intended solely as a source of energy for the newly introduced electric headlights, it ultimately laid the foundation for electrification in the automobile and is indispensable today ...
The passion of Volvo at the 25th Techno Classica in Essen in April 2013
Events
Between April 10 and 14, 2013, Volvo will be a guest at the 25th Techno Classica in Essen. The company from Scheden will be exhibiting under the slogan “Volvo - The Passion” (Volvo - the passion) and will be showing six special vehicles from its collection ...
SportErfolge - 102 races with Porsche participation from 1951 to 1963 in words and pictures (book review)
The book "SportErfolge" is aimed at enthusiasts of early Porsche vehicles and shows them in sporting events around the world between 1951 and 1963. 102 races and rallies have been meticulously documented by Tony Adriaensens on 640 pages and illustrated with almost 400 previously largely unpublished photos. This book review gives the reader an idea of what to expect and shows sample pages and sample illustrations.
New book 'Mille Miglia 1927 - 1957' - a meticulously researched chronicle by Leonardo Acerbi
Publications
A promising book has just been announced by HEEL Verlag, which is due to be published at the end of May 2013. With 220 illustrations on 192 pages, this book seems to show many photographic impressions...
RM Auction Amelia Island 2013 - Surprises at the top and at the bottom
RM offered 87 automobiles for auction at the Concours d'Elegance Amelia Island on March 9, 2013. 80 were sold, with a total value exceeding USD 33 million. The most expensive vehicle, a Duesenberg Model SJ, went to a new owner for USD 4.51 million (including surcharge). This auction report takes a brief look at some of the bids, lists the results in detail and shows many of the vehicles in over 150 pictures.
Gooding in Amelia Island 2013 - Full house and almost sold out
On March 8, 2013, Gooding & Company held its annual auction on the occasion of the Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance. 72 vehicles came under the hammer and represented the entire spectrum, from Pebble Beach participants and Concours stars to utility classics. With an average sale price of over USD 400,000, the event was geared towards wealthy bidders, who then made their move accordingly, as evidenced by the sale rate of 96%. This auction report takes a brief look at some of the offers and lists the results in detail, illustrated with some of the vehicles.
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