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The aim of this Roma Spider in particular is to highlight innovative component production techniques, enabled through the use of special, refined supplies. Standing out among these is work on the fabric in the central panel of the seats with manual stitching that adopts leather from the interior and applies thread obtained from recycled tyres.

Hans Herrmann, one of the most successful and popular racing drivers to join the Porsche AG works team, will be celebrating his 90th birthday this year on February 23. The endurance and Monoposto specialist, born in Stuttgart in 1928, is regarded as one of the most reliable and consistent race drivers of all time. In the course of his motor sport career, Hans Herrmann won more than 80 overall and best of class victories, most of them for Porsche.

Ferrari unveiled the F80 and wrote a new chapter in the history of legendary supercars bearing the Prancing Horse badge. The F80 will be produced in a limited run of just 799 examples and joins the pantheon of icons such as the GTO, F40 and LaFerrari by showcasing the best that the Maranello-based marque has achieved in terms of technology and performance.

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.

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

Ferrari opens its first Tailor Made Center in the United States today in New York City. The only space of its kind in the Americas, this new Center continues the long-standing tradition of car customization and personalization that began at the factory in Maranello in the 1950s and later grew into the inception of the Tailor Made Center in 2011, followed by the Shanghai Tailor Made Center in 2014.

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.

Lewis Hamilton’s Scuderia Ferrari HP adventure is now underway. Early this morning, the seven-time world champion arrived at the team’s Maranello headquarters at via Enzo Ferrari 27. From there he went to the Fiorano track where, against the backdrop of Enzo Ferrari’s house, in the small square now named after the only other seven-time Formula 1 world champion, Michael Schumacher, he was met by Team Principal, Fred Vasseur and Ferrari CEO, Benedetto Vigna.

The Museo Lamborghini is situated to the right of the main entrance of the factory in Sant’Agata Bolognese, which is a historic small town in the countryside, approximately mid way between Bologna and Modena. A bonus of its location right on the factory premises is that one will see cars being taken out on test, and maybe even spot the odd prototype. The factory is on the main SP 255, Via Modena, on the outskirts of the town, but within walking distance of the historic centre, and is still the site on which Ferruccio Lamborghini established the original factory in 1963.

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The Ferrari SF90 Stradale Assetto Fiorano has set the fastest lap recorded by a production car at the 2.439-mile Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course, lapping the circuit at an impressive 1:29.625 seconds at a maximum speed of 174.6 mph to set this time. “It was a great moment to witness, seeing how the impressive performance of the Ferrari SF90 Stradale put down this lap record on July 15,” says Mark Raffauf, Senior Director of Race Operations at International Motor Sports Association (IMSA), which oversaw the test.

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."

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!

“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.

The 49th edition of the Rétromobile show at the Porte de Versailles exhibition complex in Paris, run between the 05-09 February 2025, brought together a vast array of high quality classic and modern vehicles for the delectation of visitors. Each year the organisers manage to ring the changes on feature display themes, to provide a memorable experience for all attending the show. This year the major feature display was a celebration of the 70th anniversary of the Citroën DS model, with a captivating array of the model variants through the years, all surrounding a recreation of the 1959 ‘Ballons’ concept car.

ModaMiami wrapped up its highly anticipated second year with an unforgettable weekend celebrating the best in automotive, luxury, and high-end experiences. Over 10,000 attendees, including enthusiasts, collectors, and industry leaders, gathered at The Biltmore Hotel in Coral Gables, FL, on March 1-2, 2025 for a world-class display of rare automobiles and curated luxury activations.

On the morning of Friday, 22 February 2025, “The I.C.E. Village” came alive around the parc fermé, an evocative open-air museum of amazing models that catalyzed the attention of visitors, car lovers and the media who attended the event from all over the world. A unique opportunity to meet and share the same passion for style and elegance at high altitude, en plein air.

RM Sotheby’s opens its Monterey 2025 offerings with a high-profile consignment: the ex-Ralph Lauren Ferrari F50, finished in ultra-rare Giallo Modena. Just two US-spec examples were delivered in this color, and only four non-red F50s were ever sold new in the States. Its reappearance ends years of speculation—and now, the chance to own this legendary F50 awaits a new custodian at Monterey Car Week 2025. (Estimate: 6,500,000 - 7,500,000).

BMW Group Classic will host on 23 – 25 May 2025 the legendary Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este in cooperation with the Villa d’Este luxury hotel. The partnership has been running for 20 years in its current form.Around 50 of the most spectacular cars of their eras will do battle in the following competition classes for the coveted prizes. Most prestigious of all is the “Trofeo BMW Group”, awarded by the high-calibre Jury to the overall winner of the Concorso d’Eleganza.

At Imola, Ferrari secured its second consecutive win in the 2025 FIA WEC, celebrating victory with the number 51 499P, driven in the race by Alessandro Pier Guidi, James Calado and Antonio Giovinazzi who, after starting from pole position, climbed the top step of the podium to the applause of the Italian tifosi who had come to support the Prancing Horse.

After a year, the earlier Ferrari special exhibit had to make way for the new display. Consequently, some vehicles have left the premises, while others remain on display elsewhere in the museum. In addition to the permanent collection, a 166 "Formula Libre" is now on display, which is one of the very first cars built in Maranello. During its active period from 1949 onwards, it was driven by, among others, five-time Formula 1 World Champion Juan-Manuel Fangio and his compatriot Froilan Gonzales.

Among a distinguished field of more than 240 historically significant automobiles, spanning 35 classes, a 1938 Alfa Romeo 8C 2900 claimed the prestigious title of Best of Show, Concours d’Elegance, while a 1967 Lotus 49 was honored as Best of Show, Concours de Sport at the 30th Amelia Concours d’Elegance.

It was an audacious adventure driven by the passion of a private owner and the commitment of a small team within Porsche to fulfil the wishes of customers, no matter how outlandish the request. Fittingly, that first exploratory drive did not end after a prudent cruise around local roads, but when the car reached Paris – several hundred miles later. It was a feat that would go on to inspire many more adventures in the decades that would follow.

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After 36 years, this was the last “Techno Classica” in Essen, Germany, taking place 09-13 April 2025 and organised by founding organiser S.I.H.A. Next April, the “Retro Classics Essen” will make its debut at the same venue. Ferrari enthusiasts got their money's worth one last time at this popular classic car show, as the range of interesting vehicles on offer from dealers across Europe was unusually large.

RM Sotheby’s has announced further consignments for Monterey 2025: The Quadrifoglio Collection, a remarkable group of competition Alfa Romeos. Spanning some of Autodelta’s most celebrated works—from the dominant T33/2 ‘Daytona’ to the elegant Giulietta SZ ‘Coda Tronca’—these cars represent the golden era of Italian motorsport and the enduring legacy of one of the world’s most storied marques.

Ferrari has presented its latest special version model, the 296 Speciale, a mid-rear engined plug-in hybrid berlinetta. This car takes its rightful place in the exclusive lineage of special version Ferrari berlinettas and, just like its forebears – the Challenge Stradale, 430 Scuderia, 458 Speciale and 488 Pista – has been conceived to set the new benchmark in terms of driving thrills and engagement, not just for the marque’s production range, but for the segment as a whole.

During the fifth edition of the Cavallino Classic Modena from May 16-18, 2025 there were three "Best of Show" winners: The 1954 Ferrari 250 Monza s/n 0442M, the 1960 Ferrari 250 GT Pinin Farina Cabriolet, chassis s/n 2381, and the 1966 275 GTB/4 s/n 09021 “long nose” with three carburettors, the first model sold and exhibited at the Paris Motor Show, were respectively awarded Best of Show Competition, Best of Show Gran Turismo and Best of Show Ferrari Classiche Certified, at Casa Maria Luigia, the estate of the renowned chef Massimo Bottura.

Two vibrant sales, held on Saturday, May 24th, and Sunday, May 25th in the Rotunda at Villa Erba, saw packed sales rooms and an atmosphere charged with excitement. Both auctions, also watched live by over 8,000 viewers on the Broad Arrow YouTube channel, achieved €31,172,625 in total sales, with 78 percent of all lots sold – including three lots sold within hours of the live auction ending!

The magical backdrop of Lake Como provided the setting for unforgettable days at this year’s edition of the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este, the world’s most prestigious and traditional classic-car event. From 23th to 25th May, the magnificent grounds of the Hotel Villa d’Este brought together a fabulous variety of vehicles competing in eight irresistibly appealing classes. The event captivated the numerous visitors and was widely covered by the international press, finally being crowned by the presentation to a radiant winner.

Gooding Christie’s, the official auction house of the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance® for the 21st year, is proud to present blue-chip headliners for its 2025 Pebble Beach Auctions from leading marques, including Ferrari, Jaguar, Mercedes-Benz, Shelby, Bentley, and more. All of these offerings will be presented for live auction on Friday, August 15 and Saturday, August 16 at the Gooding Christie’s Pebble Beach marquee.

The images of Prancing Horse cars – etched into the collective imagination of endurance racing fans – and of the drivers whose faces are part of the legend of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, recount a special relationship. One that has always bound Ferrari to the world’s oldest and most technically and competitively demanding endurance race, and, for all these reasons, also the most coveted. With 11 overall wins – the last two back-to-back, courtesy of the 499P – and 29 class victories, a strong bond has always united the Maranello-based manufactu ....

As Porsche prepares for the 24 Hours of Le Mans, a sister to the 963 Hypercar has been revealed – named the 963 RSP. An extreme one-off based on the IMSA championship and WEC championship winning machine, the car closely follows the design direction taken by a very special 917 50 years ago. Fittingly, it made its debut today on the streets near the Circuit de la Sarthe alongside the car that inspired its creation.

RM Sotheby’s will be selling three remarkable Ferrari Daytonas, including a 1973 365 GTB/4 Daytona Competizione with Le Mans and Daytona history. The Daytonas will be offered through RM Sotheby’s Sealed Bid platform, with bidding set to open June 5, and close on June 26, 2025 from 3:00 P.M. EDT / 12:00 P.M. PDT onward.