As if to soften the psychological blow of adding an SUV to the Prancing Horse stable, Ferrari revealed a surprise: the Monza. The Monza is first in a new series called “Icona,” for icon. These models are far more distinct from the vehicle on which they’re based than past Ferrari special editions have been.
At “The Quail: A Motorsports Gathering” in Monterey, Calif. in August, Bugatti unveiled its ultimate model (so far), the Divo, which costs $6m. It is named for Albert Divo, who won the Targa Florio twice in the late 1920s driving a Bugatti Type 35.
Aston Martin is about to make dreams come true by building continuation DB5s equipped like the lethal, gadget-laden version used in the 1964 James Bond film, “Goldfinger.”
One of the most respected publications for serious Ferrari enthusiasts -Ferrari Market Letter- featured PFS CEO Mitch Katz’s observations on the 2018 Monterey Car Week.
Lamborghini used the opportunity of “The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering” in Monterey, Calif. in August to unveil its latest track-ready supercar, the Aventador SVJ. The Aventador SVJ lapped the famed “Green Hell” in Germany in 6:44.97, setting the record for a production car.
At the RM Sotheby’s Monterey sale in August, a 1953 J2-X, one of the 83 made and known as “Little Red,” sold for $280k. (The pre-sale estimate was $275k-$375k).
Like vintage Ferraris and authentic Cobras, the Siata 208S Spider commands high prices. A 1953 model offered by Bonhams at its Quail Lodge auction in Monterey this weekend is expected to sell for $1.5m-$1.8m.
Learn firsthand the ins and outs of proper car auction etiquette from Premier Financial’s Southeast Regional Manager, Chris Warren, in his interview with The Weekly Driver.
Forbes magazine automobile columnist Jim Gorzelany, provided great advice for vintage car buyers, including some of CEO Mitch Katz’s tips on car auction etiquette.
