An example of one of Lotus’s most significant cars will go under the hammer on July 30 at the Silverstone Classic; a 1958 Elite Series I. The Elite Series I is regarded as the company’s first production road car. The Lotus Elite embodied founder Colin Chapman’s “Simplify, then add lightness” […]
Cool Finds
For Sale: Original 1971 Ford Falcon GT-HO Phase III
Shannon’s upcoming Autumn Auction on May 2 will feature plenty of pristine Australian history and motorsport legends, including an original Ford Falcon GT-HO Phase III. Maintained in original condition since being built in 1971, this Hoey was optioned with the short ratio 31-spline 3.5:1 final drive to maximise the 351 […]
For Sale: Rare RHD 1988 Ferrari 412i Coupe in Australia
A very rare Ferrari will go up for auction in Melbourne next month. And it’s not a Ferrari F40 or some other common-but-rare classic. It’s a 412i Coupe. The Ferrari 412i Coupe was the last of the four-seat V12 Ferraris designed by Pininfarina. Unlike many V12 models of today, the […]
1937 Bugatti 57SC fetches over US$9 million at auction
A stunning 1937 Bugatti 57SC went under the hammer at the second annual Bonhams Amelia Island auction over the week, eventually selling for more than $9 million. This example is chassis number 57541, and one of only 710 Bugatti Type 57s produced between 1934 and 1940. Adding to its desirability, […]
Original 1963 Jaguar E-Type found under a hedge, sold at auction
This is one of those extremely rare occurrences. You know the type, where someone finds a cool classic car buried away in some shed. As was the case with this 1963 Jaguar E-Type which recently sold at the COYS Spring Classics auction for £58,000 (about AU$110,400). Instead of being found […]
For Sale: Original 1985 Ford RS200 Evolution
An example of one of the most desirable rally cars for the road, the Ford RS200 Evolution, is set to go under the hammer at the upcoming RM Sotheby’s auction this month. The Ford RS200 Evolution became a part of folklore during the 1980s thanks to the rally car it […]
For Sale: Ken Block’s Ford Fiesta Hybrid Function Hoon Vehicle
Kenny from the Block’s famous precision-drifting Fiesta has been a viral superstar on YouTube. The rally driving legend’s Gymkhana videos often rack up views into the tens of millions – some as high as 82,165,193 (at time of writing), for Ultimate Urban Playground, San Francisco. The Fiesta is one of […]
For Sale: 1994 Audi RS 2 Avant in Australia – 1 of 180 in RHD
Audi’s first RS-badged vehicle, the RS 2 Avant – a car with plenty of input from compatriot Porsche – put the four-ringed circus on the map in 1994. Now an example of the wild wagon is on the market for $105,000, right here in Australia. Featuring a Porsche-tuned chassis, brakes […]