Looking back on the first five weeks of classic car auction sales in 2016, the immortal words of Mr. Dickens come to mind. Depending on which sale to which you consigned your car and what your car was, it was either the best of times or very much the worst of times.
Lauded by critics when new, the 1971-1972 Ferrari 365 GTC/4 seems somewhat misunderstood in the collector world. Was it a 2+2? A softer Daytona sibling? It was neither. The GTC/4 was its own car, and, according to those who drive them, a wonderful driving machine.
Cancel your plans for Saturday February 13th unless, of course, you’re already intending on attending the 12th annual Cars on 5th in Naples, Florida. Almost 50,000 enthusiasts flock to 5th Avenue South every year to indulge in a shared passion for Ferraris.
This Friday, February 5th, Artcurial will hold the official Retromobile auctions, offering a well-curated docket of over 100 vintage, classic, and collectable automobiles. The following day promises a tour through the history of French automobiles.
This year marks RM Sotheby’s third annual Paris auction. The first of three major automotive auctions over the course of the Retromobile exhibition week, RM Sotheby’s promises a carefully curated docket of 60 of the finest autos, from horseless carriages to 21st century super cars.
This year’s Salon Retromobile Exhibition is a five day event composed of a sprawling auto show and three of the most prestigious auctions of automobiles and automobilia. With over 500 cars on display spread out over 46,000 square feet of event space at the Porte de Versailles Exhibition Centre in Paris.
The Cavallino Classic had its 25th anniversary this year in Palm Beach Florida. Ferrari owners, enthusiasts, dealers and Ferrari S.p.A. itself all made their annual migration to “the island.”
With three of our top leasing experts in attendance at Gooding & Company’s Scottsdale Auction, now is a better time than ever to find out what it means to have Premier in your corner.
Attending Cavallino Classic should be considered mandatory for every Ferrari driver and anyone planning to become one. It should also be on the bucket list of every sports car enthusiast. The event, which is celebrating its 25th year, honors this great marque in an enjoyable, accessible way for owners, buffs and the general public.
