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Superformance and Safir to unveil special GT40 during 60th Anniversary Reunion at Pittsburgh Grand Prix July 26-28

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JUPITER, Fla. – Florida-based Superformance and Safir Engineering will host the public unveiling of a special one-off car, Chassis GT40P-1150, during the GT40 Reunion at the Pittsburgh Grand Prix in Wampum, PA, July 26 through 28, 2024. Built in the likeness of one of the first GT40s (GT-104), which was a prototype raced extensively by Shelby American, the car is celebrating the 60^th anniversary of the GT40 and the 40^th anniversary of Safir owning the GT40 … Read the rest

Bonhams|Cars hammers home over £11 million in sales at their annual Goodwood Festival of Speed Sale

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Bidders a the ready at Bonhams|Cars’ 2024 Goodwood Festival of Speed Sale
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Chichester, Goodwood, UK – The Bonhams|Cars annual Goodwood Festival of Speed Sale (July 12th) presented a carefully curated selection of automotive greats spanning all eras of motoring, generating strong interest and a lively auction room. Held during one of the world’s most prestigious motorsport events, Bonhams|Cars has conducted its Festival of Speed sale in partnership with Goodwood for over 30 years and this year eclipsed all competition, … Read the rest

Award-winning MAVTV original docuseries ‘On the Rise’ returns with new episodes spotlighting rising racing talent

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INDIANAPOLIS (July 9, 2024) – MAVTV – the world’s premier media platform for passion-fueled motorsports, powersports and automotive programming – has announced the premiere of two all-new episodes of “On the Rise.” The award-winning original documentary series delves into the personal journeys of promising young racers across the two-wheel and four-wheel motorsports worlds. Each episode follows a different driver chasing the dream of competing at the highest level.

“We are thrilled to bring the incredible stories of Thomas Annunziata and … Read the rest

Bonhams/Cars offering up two ultra-rare Porches at their August 16th Quail Auction

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Left: 1971 Porsche 911 S/T, Right: 1993 Porsche 959 Komfort ‘Series II‘
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Carmel, CA – Two examples of some of Porsche’s finest purpose-built creations will be offered at the annual Bonhams|Cars Quail Auction on August 16. One of approximately 62 produced, a 1971 Porsche 911 S/T will be offered. Also joining the lineup is an exceptionally rare ‘Series II’ 1993 Porsche 959 Komfort, one of only six built.

Setting the stage for the iconic … Read the rest

The Continental Comeback: The Mark III

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When the Continental Mark II was introduced, many compared its build with that of a Rolls-Royce. The Mark II was hand-assembled with specially selected components, and the most expensive American-built production car of its day
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A little more than 65 years ago, in the Spring of 1968, Ford Motor Co.’s Lincoln Division released the Lincoln Continental Mark III for 1969. Unlike its namesake released a decade earlier, this Mark III reflected the styling quality that the … Read the rest

Bonhams offering up a lineup of ‘Holy Grail’ motorcycles at their Stafford sale October 12-13

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1928 Brough Superior 1,134cc SS100 Alpine Grand Sport
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Every enthusiast and collector dreams of unearthing a hidden gem in a barn or garage, and Bonhams recent discovery is among the most thrilling: a 1928 Brough Superior SS100 Alpine Grand Sport (estimate £140,000-180,000). Bonhams has long been renowned for its sale of significant Brough Superior motorcycles, having achieved over £12 million in sales of this exclusive marque in the UK alone, including the legendary Broughs of Bodmin Moor which … Read the rest