The former Porsche works driver Kurt Ahrens celebrated his 80th birthday on Sunday, 19 April 2020. Kurt Karl Heinrich “Kurti” Ahrens was born in Brunswick, Germany in 1940 as the son of the racing driver Kurt Ahrens senior. “Kurti” became interested in his father’s sport early on and they soon even both competed in the same races together. Ahrens Jr. started his racing career in 1958, proved himself first in … [Read more...]
How Thirty Vintage Bugattis Ended Up on a Train
Around 60 years ago, Fritz Schlumpf purchased a collection of thirty Bugatti models after tough negotiations. He simply adored Bugatti: Schlumpf had to own as many of the vehicles as possible because he wanted to use them as a basis for establishing the biggest Bugatti collection in existence. In fact, it became something of an obsession, as reflected in the negotiations with an American Bugatti owner that went on … [Read more...]
Plans Continue for 2020 Monterey Reunion
There is a glimmer of hope that one of the cornerstones of the Monterey Car Week may continue in 2020, as officials with WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca said planning for the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion is proceeding as scheduled for the original dates of August 13-16. After the recent announcement that the 2020 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance was canceled over health concerns related to the COVID-19 … [Read more...]
35 Years Since Senna’s First Formula 1 Win
It was 35 years ago, in monsoon conditions, that a determined young Brazilian raced to his first Formula 1 victory and cemented his name in motorsport folklore. It was Sunday 21 April and the 1985 Portuguese Grand Prix. Behind the wheel of a Lotus 97T was Ayrton Senna, just turned 25 years old. With the car at the absolute limit of its grip, he delivered a masterclass in wet-weather driving for the hardy Estoril … [Read more...]
Pebble Beach Concours 2020 Canceled
The 2020 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance has been canceled as ongoing health concerns related to the COVID-19 pandemic continue. The 70th edition of the Pebble Beach Concours will now take place on Sunday, August 15, 2021. This decision will surely have a ripple effect with the remaining events that make up Monterey Car Week. “My heart goes out to all of the people who are involved in the Pebble Beach Concours … [Read more...]
Remembering Stirling Moss (1929 – 2020)
British motor racing legend Sir Stirling Moss passed away following a long illness on Easter Sunday at his Mayfair, London home at the age of 90, with his wife Susie, the Lady Moss, by his side. Stirling Craufurd Moss was born into a motorsport family. His father Alfred, a wealthy dentist, was a talented amateur racer who could even lay claim to finishing 16th in the 1924 Indianapolis 500, while his mother Eileen … [Read more...]
Volkswagen ID.R at Sonoma Speed Festival
The all-electric Volkswagen ID.R race car will perform daily runs at the 2020 Sonoma Speed Festival in an attempt to set a new track record at the 2.52-mile, 12-turn Sonoma Raceway road course in California. Scheduled for May 28-31, 2020, the second annual event will again feature racing cars competing on track spanning the history of motorsports from the Brass Era to the modern age. The record lap time of … [Read more...]
Amelia Island Tour 2020 – Photo Gallery
The Amelia Island Tour 2020 was held Friday, March 6th, starting at the Ritz-Carlton Amelia Island and ending in downtown Fernandina Beach, with stops at the Ribault Club and the Fort Clinch State Park. The annual scenic trip around the coastal roads of northeast Florida was open to vehicles participating in the 2020 Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance. This year's 'Eight Flags' Road Tour saw more than 30 historic … [Read more...]
New Series for Fifties Legends
Peter Auto will pay tribute to the post-war pioneers with a new vintage racing series in 2020, the Fifties Legends. The arrival of this new grid will allow the owners of these 1950s gems to compete alongside their period rivals. Following the launch of the 2.0L Cup in 2018 and Endurance Racing Legends in 2019, the Fifties Legends racing class joins the wide selection of grids at Peter Auto historic race weekends. … [Read more...]
Gooding and Company Amelia Island 2020 – Auction Results
The Gooding and Company Amelia Island 2020 auction was held Friday, March 6th at the Omni Amelia Island Plantation Resort in Florida, resulting in $20,785,080 in total sales and a 93 percent sell-through rate. Gooding's 11th annual sale held during the Amelia Island Concours weekend featured nearly 90 cars. “Amelia Island was once again a strong day of sales that delivered many wonderful examples to their new … [Read more...]
RM Sotheby’s Amelia Island 2020 – Auction Results
The RM Sotheby's Amelia Island 2020 auction was held March 6-7 on the grounds of the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Amelia Island, Florida, resulting in $35,831,500 in total sales and a 93 percent sell-through rate. A two-day auction for 2020, RM's 22nd annual sale as the official auction house of the Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance featured more than 140 automobiles. … [Read more...]
Amelia Island Auctions 2020 – Summary Report
Our friends at Hagerty meticulously covered the sales that made up Amelia Island Auctions, which in 2020 included Bonhams, Gooding and Company and RM Sotheby’s. Their comprehensive summary report follows, offering several insights and perspectives into the overall direction of the collector car market. Amelia Island Auctions 2020 - Summary Report Despite concerns about the coronavirus, stock prices, and a … [Read more...]
Amelia Island Concours 2020 – Report and Photos
The Amelia Island Concours 2020 was held March 5-8 on the 10th and 18th fairways of the Golf Club of Amelia Island adjacent to the Ritz-Carlton in Amelia Island, Florida. With fantastic weather and “look over there!” activity at every turn, the visual history lesson that is the Amelia Island Concours somehow eclipsed our exceedingly lofty expectations. This year marked the Silver Anniversary of the Concours, an event … [Read more...]
Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance 2020 – Best of Show Winners
The Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance 2020 was held Sunday, March 8th on the fairways of The Golf Club of Amelia Island next to the Ritz-Carlton on Amelia Island, Florida. With more than 300 cars and motorcycles in attendance, the judges at the 25th annual Amelia Island Concours were tasked with a difficult job of not only picking class winners, but also awarding the Best of Show Winners. The Concours awards Best … [Read more...]
Endurance Racing at 2020 Concorso Villa d’Este
Endurance racing cars from the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s will be among the featured classes at the 2020 Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este, scheduled for 22-24 May on the grounds of the Hotel Villa d'Este and neighboring Villa Erba in Cernobbio, Italy. The three-day event will again see a small field of 50 historic automobiles displayed against the backdrop of Lake Como. The class “From Swinging Sixties to Awesome … [Read more...]
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