Automotive Masterpieces' News
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February 12, 2025
Retromobile 2025: the auctions.
Paris continues to establish itself as one of the most important markets for classic and collectible cars. During the 2025 edition of Rétromobile, auctions were among the most eagerly awaited moments for collectors and enthusiasts, recording significant results with a total exceeding €110 million.Artcurial. - The auction house organized two main sessions: the "Vente Officielle" on February 7 [...]
February 12, 2025
Retromobile 2025: the show.
From February 5 to 9, 2025, the Parc des Expositions at Porte de Versailles in Paris hosted the 49th edition of Rétromobile, one of the most prestigious events for classic car enthusiasts. With an exhibition space of 73,000 m², the event welcomed nearly 620 exhibitors and over 1,000 vehicles, offering visitors a fascinating journey through automotive history.One of the central themes of this [...]
November 18, 2024
MILANO AUTOCLASSICA: A MUST-SEE FOR ENTHUSIASTS
The fourteenth edition of Milano AutoClassica was held at the Fiera Milano Rho pavilions from November 15 to 17, surpassing expectations: more than 82,000 visitors and over 600 press accreditations confirmed the event as a key reference point for vintage car enthusiasts. A large influx of young attendees was drawn by the MAC NEXT GEN area (Milano AutoClassica Next Generation), an incubator hub [...]
November 6, 2024
Dedicated to the Targa Florio, a new volume in the “Chassis Books” series is underway.
After the three volumes dedicated to the Mille Miglia, the publishing project created by Sandro Binelli and produced by AUTOMOTIVE MASTERPIECES dedicates a volume to the historic Sicilian race. The TARGA FLORIO'S CHASSIS project, which has received the patronage of ACI and ACI Storico, is in the works: the first volume is currently in progress, with publication expected in 2025.AUTOMOTIVE [...]
October 28, 2024
THE TARGA FLORIO’S BOOK PROJECT AT AUTO E MOTO D’EPOCA 2024
On Sunday, October 27, 2024, at 12:30 pm, the presentation of the Targa Florio car census and the editorial project Targa Florio’s Chassis took place at the ACI Storico space at Auto e Moto d’Epoca in Bologna (Hall 22). This unique event featured Sandro Binelli, author of the Project and founder of Automotive Masterpieces, along with Marco Gandino, Sole Director and Business Development [...]
October 28, 2024
AUTO E MOTO D’EPOCA SIGNALS A RECOVERY IN THE CLASSIC CAR SECTOR
From October 24 to 27, the 41st edition of AUTO e MOTO d’EPOCA took place, for the second consecutive year at BolognaFiere. Attendance increased over 2023 numbers across all four days, especially on opening day and Saturday.The event confirmed its ability to attract enthusiasts and industry professionals from around the world, despite an unpredictable series of exceptional weather challenges. [...]
October 7, 2024
SWORN APPRAISAL ESTIMATE AUTOMOTIVE MASTERPIECES
We have changed our perspective! We enhance the automotive Cultural Asset.Automotive Masterpieces Research Institute has developed and uses a range of eligibility categories that identify the rarity of a car; a structured and articulated appraisal system, whose research methodology, based on criteria of historicity and provenance, is sworn by RINA, a multinational certification company active in [...]
September 29, 2024
Bruno Sacco passed away at 90 years old.
A piece of post-war automotive history is gone with the death of Bruno Sacco, the designer who first guided and then directed the stylistic courses of Mercedes-Benz. Originally from Friuli, he joined the three-pointed star brand in 1958 and took over the design center in 1975. He would have turned 91 next November. His hands worked on true icons like the SL series, better known as the [...]
September 24, 2024
VESCO-VESCO TRIUMPH AGAIN AT THE GRAN PREMIO NUVOLARI
The legend of the “Mantovano Volante” comes alive once more at the Gran Premio Nuvolari. This beautiful event, conceived and organized since 1991 by Mantova Corse in tribute to the great driver, took place again this year from September 19 to 22, covering a route of approximately 1,100 km through central and northern Italy’s scenic landscapes.Now in its 34th edition, the Gran Premio [...]
August 20, 2024
Pebble Beach 2024: Best of Show to a preserved Bugatti.
For the first time in the history of the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, Best of Show was awarded to a preservation car—a Bugatti Type 59 presented by Fritz Burkard of The Pearl Collection in Zug, Switzerland.With this win, Bugatti and Mercedes-Benz are tied for the most Best of Show awards at Pebble Beach: ten wins each. Three fierce competitors to represent the cars listed among the [...]