1956’s Fit for a Prince Gullwing Mercedes-Benz 300SL
After rising from the ashes of postwar Europe, Mercedes-Benz returned to racing in 1952, winning the World Sports Car Championship with the now-famous 300SL factory sports racer. That might have been the end of the 300SL concept, as the factory was then …
Milestone V12 Lamborghini Miura
In 1966, Lamborghini shook the automotive establishment when it mounted is powerful V12 engine transversally, in a rear-mid position, on the P400 Miura: the vehicle for which the term “supercar” was coined. As such, the Miura plays an oversized role in …
Rolls-Royce and the Name Spectre
Choosing a name for a new Rolls-Royce motor car is a crucial, highly considered and painstaking process, in which the marque’s unique heritage plays a central part. Of the current product family, all but Cullinan (named after the largest gem-quality rough …
Lamborghini’s Chromatic Journey: 1963–2023
Sant’Agata Bolognese, Italy: Automobili Lamborghini, an emblem of automotive excellence, has long been synonymous with daring and exclusive color palettes. As it marks its 60th anniversary, Lamborghini proudly celebrates this harmonious fusion of colors …
Cartons: Vehicle Storage Facilities
Cartainers, a pioneering force in state-of-the-art automotive display and storage solutions, is launching a limited production series of exclusive containers made for fine collectible and exotic automobiles. Created as a no-compromise solution for car …
1968 Ferrari 206 GT Dino Rare Model
First, the name “Dino” Throughout Ferrari’s history, one name remains emotionally charged: Dino. The name’s origins hark back to early 1932, and the birth of an eagerly awaited son, Alfredo, to Enzo Ferrari and his wife Signora Laura. Duly named after …
Bonhams will hold a Bonatti Chiron Super Sport 300+ auction.
Bonhams is offering a rare opportunity for deep-pocketed automotive enthusiasts to acquire one of the world’s fastest and rarest road cars ever made – the 2022 Bugatti Chiron Super Sport 300+. This exceptional vehicle will be auctioned on January 25 …
Ferrari Tipo 625 Monoposto from 1954
Ascari and Formula II 1952 and 1953 were watershed years for Scuderia Ferrari, notable not only for what the team was able to achieve, but also the surrounding circumstances. By the start of the 1952 season, the once-formidable Alfa Corse team had faded, …
Recalling The Blitzen Benz, the “Blitzen-Benz”
It never gets old looking back on one of the most famous pioneering efforts in the evolution of the automobile, the “ Blitzen-Benz .” It’s placeholder in transportation lore needs no exaggeration: Four-cylinder engine with a displacement of 21.5 liters …
Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa
The iconic Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa reigns as one of the most beautiful creations the industry has ever seen. The Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa, or 250 TR, was introduced at the end of the 1957 racing season in response to rule changes that enforced a maximum …