Monday, May 3, 2021

1937 Bugatti Type 57S - $5.6m

A rare 1937 Bugatti Type 57S discovered in a British workshop sold for more than $5.6 million.
The Bugatti was auctioned by Bonhams in London on February 19. The car was offered at no reserve, and had been “off the road and out of sight” for the past 50 years. It was the fastest road car of its time and is one of only 42 produced.

Monday, April 26, 2021

Ferraris top Bonham's sale

Bonhams sale at the Goodwood SpeedWeek event resulted in a trio of classic Ferraris topping the event. Top lot was a 1967 Ferrari 330 GTS, one of 100 produced. The car hammered for $1,639,336 (price includes buyer’s fee).
A 1969 365 GTC, part of the Chester Collection and one of only 22 with right-hand drive, brought $686,134.
A recently restored 1973 Ferrari Dino 246 GTS coupe sold for more than $400k.

Friday, April 23, 2021

1928 Mercedes-Benz 630K

The fastest production car in 1928 was the Mercedes-Benz 630K, developed by Ferdinand Porsche. With its supercharged 6.3-litre engine and top speed of more than 90mph it was the top car of it's day. 150 were produced.

This example was crashed in 1929 and sat for the next 60 years. It was rescued in 1989 by a German collector.
The car appears at Bonhams with an estimate of €600k-900k.

Sunday, April 18, 2021

1964 Bizzarinni 5300 GT Strada

The Strada came with a Chevrolet front-mid 5.4-liter V8 sending 365 horsepower and 284 pound-feet of torque to the rear wheels, giving a 0-60 mph time of under seven seconds and a top speed of 174 mph. Bizzarrini built 133 examples between 1964 and 1968.
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Wednesday, April 14, 2021

Senna Can-Am

The Senna Can-Am is a special edition of a special edition. Only three were produced. Number three is up for sale, with 44 miles (71 km) on the clock for, wait for it ... $3,087,800.
The car commemorates the 50th anniversary of McLaren’s dominance in the 1969 season of the Canadian-American Challenge Cup.

Tuesday, April 13, 2021

1950 HWM Alta Jaguar

The 1950 HWM Alta Jaguar sold for £517,500. The vehicle played a significant role in Motorsport and has been raced by Sir Stirling Moss, Lance Macklin, George Abecassis, John Heath, and Rudi Fischer.

Saturday, April 10, 2021

1956 Ferrari 290 MM - $22m

A Ferrari Classiche-certified 1956 Ferrari 290 MM previously raced by Formula 1 legends Juan Manuel Fangio, Peter Collins and Sir Stirling Moss topped RM Sotheby's auction on Dec 8 2018. The car has received a complete restoration by Ferrari Classiche in Italy and houses a perfect Tipo 130 V12 engine of 320hp.
The car was built at the direction of company founder Enzo Ferrari, and it was the last of four 290 MM models built in 1956. A competition Ferrari, with a winning history, that was driven by several world famous drivers. That makes it desirable.

It made $ 22m.
In 2015 a 1956 Ferrari 290 MM made $28m.