A review of this year’s auctions around the world reveals no signs of any economic crisis. But then again these collectors don’t buy their cars from their last money. Anyway at year’s end, I thought it might be appropriate to update the ranking of the Top 10 prices paid for cars sold at auctions worldwide.
It [...]

The Earl of March has now confirmed the theme of the 2010 Goodwood Festival of Speed – provisionally to be held on 2-4 July 2010 – as ‘Viva Veloce! – The Passion for Speed’. 
This theme celebrates Italy’s all-consuming fascination with motor racing, and its global influence on the sport.  From Alfa Romeo to MV Agusta, [...]

Motorfilms, the classic motoring archive film specialists, have launched their new easy to use website at www.motorfilms.com, offering a range of new options, including video previews, better navigation and up to date releases.
New titles include Mini Fifty, a collection of classic Mini films from the official archives, including previously unreleased footage. The Best of Austin [...]

Three-times Formula One World Champion Sir Jackie Stewart ’s sons have recorded a tribute song for their father’s 70th birthday and with a little help from Eric Clapton.
An expression of true love between a father and son is sometimes unspoken; not so with the Stewart family. Paul Stewart, Sir Jackie’s eldest son, wrote a song [...]

This month, December 2009, the Maranello Rosso Museum will celebrate its 20th year of keeping the legend alive.
Maranello Rosso is divided into two museums, one hosting Abarths and the other the most legendary Ferraris only.
The museum is located in the tiny Republic of San Marino close to the Autodromo Imola.
The main themes of Maranello Rosso [...]

As a result of a complete demolition by its former organizer, the French Trophée Lotus will abandon its activities, but already a new group of enthusiasts is trying to rejuvenate the series.
Pieter Bakker, the longtime organizer of the F.I.S.C. Legendary Circuits Series, gave a first reaction; “The partnership with the former organizer was without respect [...]

With Christmas celebrations arriving, I have found you a very interesting gift for under your Christmas tree.
Quite recently I came across the famous Suixtil brand, an icon of the 50‘s & 60’s when it was sponsoring the Argentinean racing team and Fangio. The Suixtil brand soon represented the spirit of that era and embodied courage, friendship and [...]

The Fifteenth Le Jog – Land’s End to John O’Groats – Reliability & Touring Trial was organized this weekend, 5-8 December 2009.
Le Jog is probably the most exhilarating and tough event of its type in Europe, testing all kind of skills from driving to map reading to personal discipline. A true challenge for car and [...]

The 26th edition of Auto Retro Barcelona will be organized from 4 to 8 December 2009 at the Montjuïc Barcelona Trade Fair premises.
As one can expect from the number one Spanish automobile and motorcycle show for collection vehicles and lifestyle, Auto Retro Barcelona will bring one of the world’s most important events in the automotive [...]