$BID Tradition is always at the center of important competitions such as the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este. Automobile elegance forms the platform for the common passion that attracts connoisseurs and owners of these treasures from all over the world to this paradisiacal landscape in Northern Italy in May. Every year, special exhibitions complement the exquisite […]
$RACE FLASH: Ferrari’s Vintage & Classic cars are the most expensive and sought after n the world, if you have the desire for 1 please contact us, our Ferrari Classics Team has over 100 years experience in the field. This show winner is just 1 of 4 1957 Ferrari 335S racers constructed, and Sunday took […]
All is in readiness for the biggest ever Classic Yearling Sale, with the action set to begin at Riverside Stables. To view the full parade schedule, CLICK HERE. To view the Classic catalogue, CLICK HERE. Graduates of the Classic Sale continue to shine on the track. Of all Australasian yearling sales, only the Easter Yearling […]
As the Autumn 2YO features rapidly approach, Inglis Graduates I Am Immortal (I Am Invincible), Catch Me (I Am Invincible) and Dawn Passage (Dawn Approach) all won impressively, including a clean sweep of the Blue Diamond Previews at Caulfield for Inglis Easter graduates. The Blue Diamond Preview (Colts & Geldings, Listed) went the way of […]
Many Tier 1 collector cars trade hands at auctions, but some lower quality cars also change hands at the same events, unless you are an expert in the the field is is difficult to gauge the differences. Buying a collector car at auction can be experience fraught with expensive pitfalls. We here at HeffCap are […]
$RACE UK-based Niels vRoij design studio is working on a Ferrari Breadvan Hommage that’s being created for an enthusiast of the original long-roof version of the Ferrari 250 GT SWB. The design studio has released the 1st sketches of the 1-off creation, which is going to be based on a Ferrari 550 Maranello. The process will include a […]
This is a story that begins with lunch…I could never figure out the Italian breakfast… Turin is the City of the Aperitivo, the art of drinking and eating before you start eating and drinking. It is the city of Fiat and faded prosperity, the former kingdom of the most stylish man in the history of […]
The Classic Car Market says, “The $100-M Ferrari 250 GTO is Coming” The Big Q: Is a $100-M 250 GTO in the near future? The Big A: We do see it coming, the odds are in its favor. The 1st $100-M car. I remember’spitting blood to sell 1 in Y 1969 for $11,000, and just […]
Ferrari’s (NYSE:RACE) 812 Superfast V-12 Looks Back to its Roots $RACE Ferrari (NYSE:RACE) got its start building 2-seat sports GTs with V12s in the front. With ladder chassis, live rear axles, and drum brakes, they were not the most technically advanced, but they were fast, durable and beautiful, I owned a 1952 250GTE by Pinninfarina, […]
Ferrari (NYSE:RACE): Custom Coachbuilder Ares Revives ’80’s Classic 400i $RACE The Ferrari 400i, 412 and 365 GT 2+2 models were never the sexiest Ferraris, and not many were sold making them very rare today. That coupled with their design that typifies the 1980’s era, the cars are now highly sought after in the collector car […]
Vintage & Classic Ferrari’s Are in a Bull Market $RACE Last week and just after the S&P 500 posted yet another record high, a vintage Ferrari went under the hammer for the highest price ever for a car at auction, it the latest indicator that while investors may fret about frothy financial asset valuations, specialist […]
History will be made when 2 exquisite Hong Qi limousines pull onto the competition field at the 2018 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. Great automobiles produced in Europe and the United States have long graced the competition field of this Concours, but this will be the first appearance for automobiles produced in mainland China. The Chinese […]
Pagani’s Zonda HP Barchetta is the World’s Most Expensive Production Car The extremely limited-edition Pagani Zonda HP Barchetta is priced at $17.5-M Just 3 examples of this Pagani Zonda HP Barchetta will be built. One is reserved for the company’s founder Horacio Pagani which he is already driving. The other 2 have been pre-sold. The […]
Ferrari (NYSE:RACE) Classiche IDs Fakes and Forgeries $RACE With any rare or limited-production vintage or classic car, it is important to know that it is authentic. To that end Ferrari (NYSE:RACE) has a department devoted to separating the fakes from the real works from the Maranello Outfit. Ferrari Classiche will provide its authentication services for any model […]
Ferrari (NYSE:RACE): Insuring These Classic & Vintage Sports and Racing Cars $RACE, $AIG, $CB AIG’s goal: insure all of 39 of the Ferrari 250 GTO’s Ferrari (NYSE:RACE) built 39 250 GTOs in the early 1960’s, selling them to select buyers for about $18,000 a copy. Today, the racer is the most expensive and collectible car […]
Ferrari 250 GTO Sets World Record Sale at $69.43-M $RACE Vintage and Classic Ferraris are holy grail of collector cars, and the 250GTO’s are the most sought after and revered. The 250GTO is a 174mph road-legal racing car and just 36 built between Ys 1962 and 1964. For years the Ferrari has been and continues to […]
Ferrari (NYSE:RACE) Showed Off in Pasadena California $RACE Concorso Ferrari in Old Town Pasadena, California Sunday, showed the mighty V12s, a Boxer 12, and lots V8-powered example for its 11th annual even, and it is always Free! The super even is put on by the Ferrari Club of America’s Southwest Region and is now in its […]
Parc Fermé, Dubai’s Supercar Storage Facility Parc Fermé is a 1-stop automotive hotel and spa for car lovers in the region Inside an industrial area in Dubai lies a nondescript warehouse. Actually, it’s a series of internally linked warehouses but the facade is as bland and grey as the multitude of identical bland and […]
The Judges at Villa d’Este Wear Panama Hats The Panama Hat is their badge of identification. When the judges of the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este approach the automobile beauties in the grounds of Villa d’Este, the pulse of the vehicle owners starts to beat faster. These 12 appointed ladies and gentlemen decide who will […]
Vintage ex-Works Ferrari 625 Targa Florio to Auction at Monaco $RACE The rare roadster is expected to fetch $5.5 to 8-M at auction next month in Monaco. There were only 3 examples of the 625 Targa Florio ever built. And this 1-off is the last remaining example in the world. Set to go under the […]
The biggest fortnight of horse auctions in the southern hemisphere is almost upon us, with on-site inspections for the Australian Easter Yearling Sale set to begin on Monday. Eight drafts (Kitchwin Hills, Newhaven Park, Widden Stud, Arrowfield Stud, Canning Downs Stud, Glenlogan Park, Lucas Bloodstock and Milburn Creek) will be parading at Riverside Stables from […]
Investing in Classic Ferrari’s, a Passion that Pays $RACE, $BID The FT’s recently analysed a number of assets to see which gave the best growth over the last 10 years. The Results A high-end New York residential property has increased in value by 72%, whereas a similar property in Hong Kong has risen by 220%, […]
2018 Melbourne Premier Yearling Sale Day 1, Book 1 The Hot Lots A busy week of inspections has vendors and buyers ready for the 2018 Melbourne Premier Yearling Sale, which begins on Sunday at Oaklands Junction. To view the Inglis TV Premier Preview, CLICK HERE. Day 1, Book 1, 4th March 2018 1 – 117 […]
Research Points a a Strong Inglis Sale in Melbourne Yes prices are rising but the value proposition is outpacing that rise, you are actually getting more for your money this year than ever before. The hard work of the Sales Companies and the States is clearly paying off as demand for Yearlings continues to grow, […]
Inglis’ Riverside Stables officially opens Inglis’ Riverside Stables complex at Warwick Farm was this morning officially opened by Minister for Western Sydney Stuart Ayres. Mr Ayres, Inglis deputy chairman Arthur Inglis and Inglis Managing Director Mark Webster were joined by Liverpool Mayor Wendy Waller and NSW Opposition Leader Luke Foley to plant a sapling from […]
An elite catalogue of 534 top-level yearlings will be the focus of the world’s thoroughbred industry at the 2018 Australian Easter Yearling Sale at Riverside Stables from April 9-11. Among the catalogue, which is now available online, are 38 siblings to Group 1 winners such as Catchy, Starspangledbanner, Mighty Boss, Shoals, Buffering, Mossfun, Lankan Rupee, […]
Inglis Classic Yearling Sale is Coming The countdown is on to the sale that provided last year’s Golden Slipper quinella, with the final touches being put on Riverside Stables ahead of next month’s Inglis Classic Yearling Sale. A total of 800 horses have been catalogued for the fastest-growing sale in the southern hemisphere, which this […]
Ferrari Continues to Command Top Prices in the Classic Car Market $RACE Last August at Pebble Beach international collectors spent $327-M on Vintage & Classic Cars High priced cars a Pebble Beach were the market’s strongest, coming in stronger than the experts expected Notably, 2 Ferraris also were in the Top 5, a 1966 Ferrari […]
The catalogue for the 2018 Australian Easter Yearling Sale is taking shape, with an elite line up set to grace Riverside Stables on April 9-11. The annual Inglis Easter Preview Magazine is now available online and contains the pedigrees of hundreds of world-class yearlings that will be offered to a local and international buying bench […]
The World’s Oldest Private Motor Car Collection The Louwman Museum, at the Hague, The Netherlands, tells us the complete history of motoring, in its halls there are endless examples of automotive art. The Louwman Museum is home to cars like the Jaguar D-Type that the Scottish Ecurie Escosse racing team won Le Mans with in […]
The 2018 Inglis Classic Yearling Sale will be the biggest in the company’s history with 800 horses catalogued for the first ever auction at Riverside Stables. Progeny from 109 sires including Snitzel, I Am Invincible, Choisir, Exceed And Excel, Fastnet Rock, Written Tycoon, Hinchinbrook, Not A Single Doubt, Pierro, Savabeel, Sebring and Star Witness are […]
Autumn has now arrived in Cernobbio and all around Lake Como. This provides a very good reason to start looking forward to next year’s Summer season, and to the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este 2018. The preparations for this unique event have already started. The first vehicles have been nominated and the motto for this classic […]
Collectors Spent $327-M on Vintage & Classic Cars this Weekend $BID High priced car sales come in stronger than experts expected That’s the takeaway after 4 days of vintage and classic car auctions during Monterey Car Week. Across 6 companies, preliminary numbers show sales totaling $327-M at Pebble Beach at the weekend, down 3% from last year […]
Top Vintage & Classic Cars on Auction at Pebble Beach $BID, $RACE If you are a true Vintage and Classic Car buff, this may be your year. Official estimates for the Pebble Beach automobile auctions this week have set sales totals at $290-M, that down 14% since Y 2016. It’s the 3rd consecutive decliner since […]
Ferrari (NYSE:RACE) at 70 anni: Quality, Power, Elegance, Exclusivity & Style $RACE In March of Y 1947, Enzo Ferrari, an Italian racing driver and entrepreneur, fired up the engine of his 125 S, the 1st car to badged with his name. Thus came the realization of Ferrari’s dream to build an exclusive race car for […]
Commentary: Paul Ebeling on Buying Vintage & Classic Ferraris $RACE For the last 50 years+ that I have attended to Concours d’Elegance’s, Historic Racing events and Classic Car exhibitions I have seen the most beautiful beautiful cars, and now the passion for automotive masterpieces and the art that it represents is stronger than ever, especially […]
Goodwood “Yard”, the Place for Vintage & Classic Car Racers $RACE The Goodwood Members’ Meeting is an epic weekend of motor racing founded by Lord March, which aims to recreate the atmosphere and camaraderie of the original BARC Members’ Meetings held at Goodwood throughout the 1950’s and 1960’s. For many of us vintage and classic car […]
Savvy Investors Avoid “Herd Mentality” of Investing by Default $RACE, $BRK.A, $BRK.B Savvy investors avoid the “Herd Mentality” of mutual and/or ETFs (exchange-traded funds), which are investments by default for most Americans. It is your money and therefore your responsibility, so think outside the box, do your homework and make specific stock selections if you […]
Update: Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este In our last newsletter, we presented the Jury President of the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este to you. Today, you will find out about the work of the jurors. What do these experts look for? What do they want to see and what is not to their liking? What should […]
RM Sotheby’s (NYSE:BID) Amelia Island Classic Car Auction Report $BID At the weekend, the RM Sotheby’s Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance sale posts a record $70.9-M in sales, the highest in its history RM Sotheby’s, the world’s largest auction house for investment-quality vehicles, reinforced its clear market leadership this past weekend by generating an outstanding $70.9% […]
Steve McQueen’s ‘Bullitt’ Mustang Found in Mexican Junkyard A 1968 Ford Mustang missing for 50 years has been found, and a Ford expert confirmed that the automobile was used during the filming of the classic thriller “Bullitt.” The car was found in a Mexican junkyard. The last time the Mustang was seen was almost 50 […]
Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este 2017 From the early years of car-making to the concepts of tomorrow. BMW Group Classic and the Grand Hotel Villa d’Este present the world’s most exclusive and tradition-rich beauty contest for historic cars and motorcycles on 26 – 28 May 2017 The motto for the 2017 event is “Around the World […]
The Jaguar XKSS “Continuation” Supercar is 60 yrs in the Making $TTM Jaguar’s, a unit of Tata Motors (NYSE:TTM), new Supercar is 60 years old. There is no paddle shifter, ABS, it a vintage racing sportscar, and the XKSS has vintage features to prove it. The new XKSS is technically called a “continuation car,” a […]
Ferrari’s (NYSE:RACE) “Passione” Event Held at Silverstone $RACE The UK’s Silverstone Track was home to numerous private and factory owned Ferrari HyperSupercars at the weekend for the 2-day ‘Passione’ event. The Formula 1 circuit had VIP clients, guests, and owners of different Ferrari’s rule the course for the Passione event. Former Scuderia F1 driver Rene […]
Highlighting the Best of the 2016 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance Key Links for Your Reference Greetings! With the help of a multitude of enthusiasts, the 2016 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance was able to showcase some of the most beautiful, innovative and historic cars in the world. Special features ranged from the Delahayes and Chapron […]
Classic Cars Can Be “Occasional” Daily Drivers $RACE, $F Whether it’s something as formidable as a 1960’s Ferrari or something as fun as an original Fiat 500, getting behind the wheel of a classic car can turn any journey into a special event, including the daily drive The Big Q: Should you give in to […]
Gooding & Company Posts Record Results at Pebble Beach Auction Record results, including 4 $10-M+ lots and 26 cars fetching $1-M+, made for Gooding & Co’s most successful 2-day auction ever. Sales at the weekend totaled $129.8-M, with 115 of the 138 (83%) cars offered selling . 4 cars hammered above $10-M mark, the top […]
66th Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance Results 1936 Lancia Astura Named Best of Show 2016 Charitable Donations Top $1.75 Million The 2016 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance concluded with first-time entrant Richard Mattei lifting the top prize high overhead soon after his 1936 Lancia Astura Pinin Farina Cabriolet was named Best of Show at the prestigious competition. […]
The Winner of the 66th Pebble Beach Concours D’ Elegance Lovers of classic, vintage and antique automobiles have been enjoying another Monterey Classic Car Week. The festivities included many events presented by, timed by, or sponsored by Rolex , those events are all listed here. Pebble Beach 2016 Concours D’Elegance, is the most celebrated event of the […]
Ferrari Leads the Auction Line Up At Monterey Car Week This week the center of the classic and vintage car world is Carmel, California Monterey Car Week and Key attraction, the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, attracts a special breed of car collector who will not hesitate to spend millions of dollars on a vintage or […]
Classic Car Week Begins on the Monterey Peninsula Monterey Classic Car Week had its unofficial “kickoff” Friday night with classic race cars being exhibited on Alvarado Street in downtown Monterey. This weekend Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca is hosting more than 300 race cars competing prior to next weekend’s Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion. But then the […]
Original Vintage Ferrari 166 MM and More to Auction at Pebble Beach $RACE This 1950 Ferrari 166 MM is 1 of the iconic Italian automaker’s earliest cars and was driven in some of history’s most important races. It started out as a ‘barchetta’, which means it had no roof, and was owned and driven by […]
Famous GT40s Drivers Will Be among Featured Speakerst PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (July 15, 2016) — Enthusiasts head to Pebble Beach Automotive Week to see magnificent cars, but they also have the opportunity to see and perhaps even meet their automotive heroes — from designers to racing greats to historic car legends. The Pebble […]
The Field is Set for Austria’s Ennstal Classic Rally The 2016 Ennstal Classic Rally will be held 27-30 July on the roads of Austria. The 3-day rally in the Alps is open to interesting and sporting cars built before Y 1973. A notable entrant for the 2016 Ennstal Classic Rally is the 1962 Ferrari 250 […]
Ferrari (NYSE:RACE) Classiche Separates the Real from the Pretenders $RACE For the last decade + Ferrari Classiche has been doing Tier 1 restorations and vehicle authentications on the iconic company’s vintage and classic cars. As it turns out there are fake Ferraris in the market since the prices have escalated into the multi-millions of dollars. […]
Tips on How to Sell Your Million/s Dollar Vintage or Classic Car $BID Each and every year since 1971 hundreds of millions of dollars’ worth of classic and vintage collector cars find new homes via the world’s prestigious auctions and private treaty transactions. This year sales predictions this year are cautiously optimistic. But, no matter […]
The Jaguar XK120 Sports Car, a Steady Growing Investment $BID The XK 120 has fared very well at public auction and private treaty sales. Earlier this month, an exceptional 1953 Jaguar XK 120C hammered for $8,091,216 at Bonhams auction in Monaco, the racer was unchanged from original. RM Sotheby’s (NYSE:BID) recently sold a 1950 Jaguar […]
Concorso Ferrari 2016 Old Town Pasadena, California The Concorso is the Ferrari Club of America Southwest Region’s signature event Last month on Sunday, 24 April, Concorso Ferrari 2016 was held Old Town Pasadena, California. Old Town Pasadena, one of Southern California’s most popular shopping and entertainment districts, and an ideal setting for the 9th 9nnual […]
The Value Story of Vintage & Classic Motor Cars Some eye-opening prices go along with the eye-catching looks. The Big Q: What is the value story behind vintage and classic cars and their worth? Some insight… In the late 1920’s, Ettore Bugatti built the largest and most powerful luxury car the world had yet seen. […]