A new process has been created to authenticate cars that are eligible to participate in the popular Mille Miglia rally. The Registro 1000 Miglia was established to catalog, classify and certify the cars of the original races that took place from 1927 to 1957. Endorsed by event organisers 1000 Miglia Srl and Automobile Club Brescia, the Registro is reserved for the vehicles built before December 31, 1957. The … [Read more...]
Historic Rally Groups Set to Merge
The Historic Endurance Rallying Organisation (HERO) and the Endurance Rally Association (ERA) have reached an agreement for HERO to take over all the events organised by the ERA. HERO is a multi-service historic motoring platform and is responsible for a number of very well-known and iconic UK and European rallies. Founded by the late Philip Young in 1988, the ERA is a pioneer of long distance endurance rallying … [Read more...]
New Ferrari ‘Monza’ Models Unveiled
The new Ferrari Monza SP1 and SP2 were recently announced at the factory in Maranello. These limited-edition special-series cars are the first in a new segment called ‘Icone’ that draw inspiration from the Ferraris of the 1950s. Aimed at 'dedicated' clients and collectors, the Monza SP1 and SP2 reference the Ferrari racing barchettas of the past, not least the 1948 166 MM, which originally inspired the name … [Read more...]
Goodwood Revival 2018 – Kinrara Trophy Photos
The Kinrara Trophy race at the Goodwood Revival 2018 was held Friday, September 7th at the Goodwood Motor Circuit in West Sussex, England. As the sun began to set on the first day of the 2018 Goodwood Revival Meeting, Emanuele Pirro and Niklas Halusa claimed a convincing victory in the Kinrara Trophy race. The Ferrari 250 GT SWB 'Breadvan' duo were made to work for the win, however, with Jaguar E-type pairing Jon … [Read more...]
RUF Celebrated During Monterey Car Week
Ruf Automobile GmbH displayed the all-new CTR and recently restored CTR 'Yellowbird' #001, which was awarded Best In Class at the Quail Motorsports Gathering. Seven RUF vehicles from different eras were corralled for “The Alois Ruf Reunion”, a culmination of a career that honors Alois Ruf Jr.’s decades of dedication to the automobile. “The Alois Ruf Reunion” brought together a selection of vehicles from the … [Read more...]
Bonhams Goodwood Revival 2018 – Auction Results
The Bonhams Goodwood Revival 2018 auction was held 8 September at the Goodwood Motor Circuit in Chichester, England, resulting in £14,540,675 in total sales. The top result at the 2018 Bonhams Goodwood Revival sale went to the 1964 Shelby Cobra 289 Competition Roadster that sold for £1,359,000, a European auction record for the marque. First raced by 'Gentleman' Tom Payne, chassis CSX 2430 is one of 32 … [Read more...]
Goodwood Revival 2018 – Report and Photos
The Goodwood Revival 2018 was held during the weekend of September 7-9 at the 7-turn, 2.4-mile Goodwood Motor Circuit in West Sussex, England. This year's Revival marked 20 years since competitive racing returned to the historic Circuit. Over three days, the Goodwood Revival 2018 welcomed swathes of motoring enthusiasts, dressed head-to-toe in a myriad of vintage costumes from wartime '40s fashion to the fabulous … [Read more...]
RM Sotheby’s London 2018 – Auction Results
The RM Sotheby's London 2018 sale was held 6th September at Battersea Evolution in London, resulting in £9.4 million in total sales at the company's 12th annual London event. The top result at the RM Sotheby's London 2018 auction went to the 2003 Ferrari Enzo that sold for £1.97 million to nearly eclipse its high estimate. The car sold in London was a one-owner example which has covered just over 6,000 km, and is … [Read more...]
Salon Prive Concours 2018 – Report and Photos
The Salon Prive Concours 2018 was staged 30 August to 2 September at the Blenheim Palace in Woodstock, England. Thousands of guests enjoyed the selection of 53 cars and 20 motorcycles on display at the 13th annual event, held at the Cotswolds residence of the 12th Duke and Duchess of Marlborough. This year's Concours consisted of three motorcycle and ten car classes, including ‘Preservation at its Best’; ‘Pre-war … [Read more...]
RM Auctions Auburn Fall 2018 – Auction Results
The RM Auctions Auburn Fall 2018 sale was held August 30 to September 2 at the Auburn Auction Park in Auburn, Indiana, resulting in $21,774,720 in total sales and an 81 percent sell-through rate on all lots sold. Held over Labor Day weekend during the Auburn-Cord-Duesenberg Festival, RM's Auburn Fall sale featured more than 700 vehicles on offer. The top sale of the RM Auctions Auburn Fall 2018 sale was the 1957 … [Read more...]
Hampton Court Palace Concours 2018 – Report and Photos
The Hampton Court Palace Concours 2018 was staged 31 August - 2 September at the historic Hampton Court Palace, a royal palace situated on the Thames in London. The seventh annual Concours of Elegance featured more than 60 automobiles displayed in the Fountain Gardens on the East side of the Palace. Nearly 13,000 motoring enthusiasts converged to the Hampton Court Palace for the largest Concours of Elegance yet. … [Read more...]
Quail Motorsports Gathering 2018 – Report and Photos
The Quail Motorsports Gathering 2018 was held Friday, August 24th at the Quail Lodge Golf Club in Carmel Valley, California. The 16th annual 'Quail' celebrated sports and racing automobiles and motorcycles, with participants and guests enjoying wonderful weather, food, drink and camaraderie among like-minded enthusiasts in a garden party setting. The Quail drew more than 250 entrants from around the world in 12 … [Read more...]
Mecum Monterey 2018 – Auction Results
The Mecum Monterey 2018 auction was held August 23-25 at the Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel in Monterey, California, resulting in $47 million in total sales and a 52 percent sell-through rate. Mecum’s three-day auction total, an increase of 38 percent over 2017, represents the highest-grossing Monterey auction in the company's ten years on the peninsula. The top result at the Mecum Monterey 2018 auction went to the … [Read more...]
Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance 2018 – Report and Photos
The Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance 2018 was held Sunday, August 26th in Pebble Beach, California. More than 200 automotive treasures lined the 17th and 18th holes of the famed Pebble Beach Golf Links for the 68th annual Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance, the pinnacle of Monterey Classic Car Week. The 2018 Pebble Beach Concours featured 209 cars from 17 countries and 31 states on the 18th fairway of Pebble Beach … [Read more...]
Bonhams Quail Lodge 2018 – Auction Results
The Bonhams Quail Lodge 2018 auction was held Friday, August 23rd on the grounds of the Quail Lodge in Carmel Valley, California, resulting in $37.7 million in total sales and an 82 percent sell-through rate. Held in connection with the Quail Motorsport Gathering, the 21st Bonhams sale held during Monterey Classic Car Week featured 135 vehicles with Italian, British and German cars leading the way. The top result … [Read more...]
