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Enzo Mattioli Ferrari, a direct descendant of the legendary Enzo Ferrari and grandson of Piero, is the CEO of Ferrari Family Investments and Trustee of the Piero Ferrari Trust. An entrepreneur with a strong commitment to enhancing Italian heritage and promoting "Made in Italy" products, Enzo Mattioli Ferrari is a passionate enthusiast and, above all, an expert in the vintage automotive industry.

The 2024 season will go down as one of the most successful in Porsche's long-distance history: in just the second year with the Porsche 963, the sports car manufacturer from Stuttgart won seven of eight possible titles together with the works team Porsche Penske Motorsport. The basis for this result was the consistent improvement of the team structure as well as the work on the reliability and performance of the around 515 kW (700 PS) hybrid prototype.

The eponymous Pagani Automobili S.p.A was founded by Argentine-Italian Horacio Pagani in 1992, with the first production car, the Zonda C12, being presented at the 1999 Geneva Motor Show. This formed the backbone of production, with a number of bespoke variants, through to the introduction of the Huayra model in 2011, again at the Geneva Motor Show, with the production run also containing a number of bespoke examples.

Whereas the majority of museums feature a constant display theme, the pair of Ferrari museums in Maranello and Modena ring the changes with themed exhibitions through the course of the year. Thus, there is always a good reason for a return visit. The Ferrari Museum in Maranello also features its regular amphitheatre-style display of Formula One cars, with the entrance walls containing trophies and images of the drivers who have won them through the years.

In 2025, the legendary Mille Miglia victory by Stirling Moss and Denis Jenkinson will celebrate its 70th anniversary! The two pilots were competing for Mercedes-Benz in a 300 SLR. At 7:22 a.m. they rolled off the starting ramp in Brescia (hence the race number 722) and after 10 hours, 7 minutes and 48 seconds they had made it all the way to Rome and back. 1,000 miles at an average speed of 157.651 km/h on public roads, an eternal record!

On 18 February 2024, the new �Ferrari One of a Kind� exhibition at the Museo Enzo Ferrari in Modena was officially inaugurated. The display celebrates the craftsmanship behind each unique masterpiece that emerges from the Ferrari factory gates thanks to the exclusive personalisation programme offered by the company�s three Tailor Made centres in Maranello, New York and Shanghai. Now open to the public, the exhibition reveals the exclusivity of these one-of-a-kind cars, each expressing the personality, taste and desires of individual Ferrari owners.

Information about each model and .... every single Ferrari build - up to chassis number 15499

�La Macchina del tempo � Museo Storico Alfa Romeo� is the heart of a genuine �brand center�, with a bookshop, café, Documentation Center, test drive track, events venues and a show-room with a customer delivery area: it is the perfect bond between past, present and future. In Arese, next to Milan city center and the Expo area.

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The Museo Lamborghini (Lamborghini Museum) fronts part of the Lamborghini factory on the SP255 Via Modena in Sant�Agata Bolognese, between Nonantola and San Giovanni in Persiceto, approximately a 30-minute drive from the centre of Modena. The modern glass fronted structure first opened in 2001 to present a timeline of the company�s production for enthusiasts of the marque, being updated and expanded in 2016, to provide more exhibition space as the range of cars increased through the years.

Dave Nicholas has taken many shots of Ferrari's from Sebring 59-50-61-62 and some 64-65 and other major races in the North America. Latest updates ... "Results updates include complete nat'l races from Lime Rock and Marlboro 1957 to 1962. Bud Hofer donated some great shots from the Glen GP in 1961. Don Cooke gave us hundreds of shots and the first posted are a great glance at the very last Sunday race at Lime Rock in April 1959. These shots include the notorious Paul Richards trying to dry out the main straight in his Cessna ! A whole new look at Bridgehampton with shots from 1951, 1957, 1966, 1968."

Ferrari is proud to announce an exclusive Ferrari Daytona SP3 Tailor Made, a unique masterpiece that will be auctioned by RM Sotheby�s during the prestigious Monterey Car Week in California during August 2025. This one-of-a-kind vehicle has been meticulously crafted to embody the essence of Ferrari's innovation, luxury, and racing heritage.

The latest edition of the Classic Car Auction Yearbook for 2024 � 2025, sponsored by UBS, celebrated its 30th anniversary with a further enlarged opus. It was presented by its founder and author, Adolfo Orsi, on the opening evening of the Auto e Moto d�Epoca Show in Bologna on 23 October 2025. The book covers the auction period from 01 September 2024 to 31 August 2025, incorporating the results from all the major auctions in Monterey, California, during that month, they being the latest direction of the classic car market.

During his motorsport career, he achieved more than 80 overall and class victories, the vast majority of them for Porsche. Herrmann not only competed in all major endurance races and European hill climb championship events, but also conducted countless test drives at the Weissach Development Center. �The passing of Hans Herrmann has deeply affected us all,� says Thomas Laudenbach, Head of Porsche Motorsport. �He was one of Porsche AG�s most successful factory racing drivers. With the victory at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1970 in the Porsche 917, Richard Attwood and he made history.�

Ferrari unveils the new Tailor Made 12Cilindri that is the celebration of the pinnacle of craftsmanship in it its flagship personalisation programme. This unique Ferrari raises the bar once again with an interpretation of road-going art exclusively for the South Korean market featuring several elements inspired by tradition and driven by innovation.

Darrell Westfaul owned Ferrari 166 Mille Miglia 0046M for forty years, buying it as his first car when he was a twenty-one year old student at the University of Alabama. What followed were decades of searching for its past owners and its history with them.When he retired from business, he finally sold the Ferrari but continued his research on the history of the car. Only recently has he deemed that complete enough to put in book form.

Ferrari announces the opening of The Greatest Hits � Music Legends and their Ferraris, a new exhibition at the Museo Enzo Ferrari in Modena, open to the public from 18 February 2026.The exhibition explores the relationship between Ferrari and music, examining the connection between the brand�s cars and prominent figures from the international music scene. The exhibition path includes vehicles owned or driven by musicians, archival and contemporary photographs, and original audio content, offering a multidisciplinary overview of this cultural dialogue.

The Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG has achieved up another major accolade at the 12 Hours of Sebring: Porsche Penske Motorsport�s pair of Porsche 963 clinched a one-two finish, repeating last year�s result. This success has handed the Stuttgart sports car manufacturer its 20th outright victory at the endurance classic.

At the 12 Hours of Sebring � the second round of the IMSA SportsCar Championship and the IMSA Endurance Cup � Ferrari scored the first historical win of the new 296 GT3 Evo as a result of AF Corse USA�s success in GTD class with factory drivers Antonio Fuoco and Lilou Wadoux, joined by Simon Mann.

Around 50 of the most spectacular automobiles of their time will compete for the coveted trophies in the following competition classes, first and foremost the "Trofeo BMW Group � Best of Show", with which the top-class jury will select the overall winner of the Concorso d'Eleganza.

RM Sotheby�s returns to the Grimaldi Forum for its much-anticipated biennial Monaco auction on 25 April, this year featuring a truly sensational selection of modern supercars and hypercars that join the recently announced 1962 Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spider headline act.

The new Ferrari Amalfi Spider was unveiled today: a V8 2+ spider with a front-mid-mounted engine that embodies the perfect balance between contemporary sportiness and versatility within the Ferrari range. Designed for those who want a more dynamic driving experience without compromising comfort or style, the Ferrari Amalfi Spider combines outstanding performance and everyday versatility with the unique pleasure of open-top motoring, making every journey more engaging.

The Amelia Concours awarded its top prizes to a 1931 Duesenberg Model J �Tapertail� Speedster by Weymann and a 1969 McLaren M8B. The cars were among 275 entrants at this year's event which culminates with Sunday�s Cars & Caffeine at The Golf Club of Amelia Island. The Amelia Concours Auction by Broad Arrow also took place, resulting in more than $107 million in cars trading hands.

RM Sotheby�s announced that an incredible 1962 Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spider will headline its upcoming Monaco sale, taking place alongside the legendary Grand Prix de Monaco Historique from 24-25 April 2026.
One of the most sought after cars in the world, chassis 2955GT is the 26th of 56 short-wheelbase examples built, and one of only 39 cars originally configured with covered headlamps.

Broad Arrow Auctions has revealed featured entries in exceptional colors for its third annual Porsche Air|Water Auction, held in partnership with the Air|Water experiential event. Set for April 25, 2026, at The OC Fair & Event Center in Costa Mesa, California, the exclusive auction will present more than 50 desirable Porsches and over 20 lots of Porsche memorabilia and collectibles for sale.

The homologation of the Porsche 935 exactly 50 years ago marks the moment when an idea became a fully-fledged racing machine. In 2026, the sports car manufacturer celebrates �75 Years of Porsche Motorsport,� reflecting on a vehicle that went on to dominate the World Manufacturers� Championship as well as national and international series from 1976 onward.

After being forced to cancel their 2025 gathering at the last minute, due to an inclement weather forecast of gale force winds and storms, the Barkaways 2026 Open Day on 11 April 2026 had been eagerly anticipated by regular attendees. Despite being held earlier in the year than usual, it enjoyed much more enjoyable conditions, with predominantly bright skies, albeit with a chilly breeze.

As a prelude to the Salon Privé Concours de Vente, to be held in the grounds of the Royal Hospital Chelsea between 16-18 April 2026, a preview gathering was held at the northern end of Sloane Street in London, on Saturday 11 April. Here, between 10.00am and 5.00pm, amidst the high-end emporiums of fashion houses like Fendi, Gucci and Louis Vuitton, was staged a spectacular collection of automobile finery.

Broad Arrow Auctions will offer a superb, low mileage example of the Ferrari Monza SP2 at its Concorso d�Eleganza Villa d�Este Auction from 16-17 May 2026.Unveiled in 2018 along with the Monza SP1, the Monza SP2 is part of Ferrari�s highly exclusive and sought after Icona series cars, inspired by icons from the illustrious history of the Maranello marque, including the famous 1948 Ferrari 166MM Barchetta, 750 Monza and 860 Monza. Unlike the SP1, the SP2 offers the distinct advantage of having two seats as well as a second headrest fairing for the passenger.

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Bonhams has confirmed that a collection of fine historic classic cars, formerly owned by the celebrated automotive and aviation artist, Michael Turner, will feature at the Goodwood Members Meeting Sale on 19 April 2026, with the deadline for further final consignments just days away. Michael Turner, 91, sadly passed away in December 2025 and three of his cars will be presented at the sale.

Organized by Artcurial Motorcars at the Artcurial auction house, the auction of Ferrari agent Fritz Neuser�s collection took place on Sunday, March 15th, 2026, under the Paris sun. Collectors and enthusiasts gathered in large numbers to attend this session, which was completely full. The result reflects the strong interest generated: €5M, with 100% of the lots sold.?