Cars Archives - Arts & Collections

In 2024, the Rolls-Royce Bespoke Collective of designers, engineers and craftspeople brought to life some of the most creative and ambitious examples of automotive artistry ever seen. Client commissions comprised highly complex, hand-painted and embroidered artworks, stainless steel and gold inlays, exquisite iridescent paint finishes and much more. Driven by their pursuit of perfection and the dreams of the marque’s clients, Rolls-Royce artisans created singular graphics, such as a 869,500-stitch embroidery inspired by the Spirit...

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Ferrari 275 Wins Concorso d’Eleganza Varignana 1705

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The Concorso d’Eleganza Varignana 1705 has concluded its second edition with the iconic 1966 Ferrari 275 GTB, owned by Mr Giuseppe Matildi, awarded the prestigious Best of Show prize. This year’s event was held from 27-29 September 2024 at the luxurious Palazzo di Varignana resort in Bologna, Italy, who were the organisers of the event. Palazzo di Varignana further solidified its reputation as a haven of Italian hospitality and culinary excellence, embodying the “Heritage of...

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TECHART Offers Aero Kit for Porsche Cayenne

Arts & Collections

For all those who want to transform the Porsche Cayenne into an even more powerful and unmistakable appearance, TECHART presents the new Aero Kit I. With this exclusive conversion package, you can make a clear statement on the road and make your vehicle stand out from the crowd. The TECHART Aero Kit I for the Porsche Cayenne E3.2 combines outstanding performance with a striking, racing-inspired design. The new front section with high-quality carbon and a...

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Auto Museum Vilnius Reinvents the Wheel

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A retro Soviet taxi hub has been reborn as a globally acclaimed vintage auto museum with 110 rare exhibits and interactive events. Located in the historic Vilnius Taxi Park, Lithuania, the Auto Museum Vilnius has been welcoming visitors for just over a year. However, the building’s history stretches back to 1974 when the Vilnius taxi fleet started operating in this functionalist-style structure in the Naujininkai district. Its distinctive white facade with dark window strips stood...

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George Lucas’s Tucker ’48 For Sale

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Broad Arrow Auctions present an outstanding example of the vaunted 1948 Tucker ’48 with this particular example, the third production car by serial number, fitted with numerous early features and complete with an extensive, known ownership history including Bill Pettit as former owner. Provenance is further enhanced as it was formerly owned by Tucker: The Man and His Dream executive producer George Lucas and residing at Skywalker Ranch for many years. Outfitted with original engine...

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Luxury Car Makers Morgan and Pininfarina Present Midsummer

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Morgan Motor Company and Pininfarina S.p.A. present Midsummer, a celebration of coach-building by two of the longest-established coachbuilders in the world. Created in recognition of the heyday of European barchetta designs, this special – limited to just 50 examples – represents the shared vision of Morgan and Pininfarina, who have collaborated to reinterpret and celebrate the timeless Morgan silhouette. A Morgan special project based on the familiar running gear of the Plus Six, Midsummer demonstrates...

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The 2024 Concorso d’Eleganza Varignana 1705

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The 2024 Concorso d’Eleganza Varignana 1705 will take place between 27-29th September 2024, held in the resplendent grounds of the luxury Palazzo di Varignana resort, in Italy’s Motor Valley. The esteemed jury is made up of a number of automotive luminaries and the event organiser, including Stefano Pasini, Stephen Bayley, Alessandra Giorgetti, François Melcion, Gianni Mercatali and Peter Read. This year’s Concorso d’Eleganza Varignana 1705 will see a curated selection of 30 pre-1973 classic cars. Endorsed by the Motor Valley...

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Broad Arrow Amelia Auto Sale Raises $63m

Arts & Collections

Broad Arrow Auction’s sale at The Amelia meaningfully exceeded expectations this past weekend, with total sales surpassing $63M and a sell-through rate of 92%. Now in its second year as the official auction house at The Amelia, Broad Arrow executed a two-day, standing-room-only sale with more than 1,000 registered bidders and their guests. With palpable energy on both days, the Broad Arrow Auction total sales nearly doubled over last year ($31M in 2023). Watch the...

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Maserati 1956 Model Estimated at $3.75m

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A 1956 Maserati coming up for sale by Broad Arrow Auctions at the Monterey Jet Center auction this coming 17th-18th August has been estimated to sell for up to $3.75m. The 1956 Maserati A6G/54 Zagato Berlinetta, retained within the consignor’s collection since 2008, is an example is one of only 20 Zagato bodied variants built, and the only known example with a double-bubble roof. This expertly restored and highly decorated example has a period race...

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Bigger and Better Rétromobile Paris for 2024

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In 2024, boosted by the continuing success of previous years, Rétromobile will be held in pavilion 1, 2.2 and 3, at the Porte de Versailles Exhibition Centre, Paris. With more space for exhibitors, more comfort for visitors, more reasons to buy, to dream, to find out information and to admire new and old products at the countless booths; more artists, more clubs, more federations, more spare parts and scale model vendors, more events organisers, more...

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Cars Archives - Arts & Collections

A Year of Marvels From Rolls-Royce

Ferrari 275 Wins Concorso d’Eleganza Varignana 1705

TECHART Offers Aero Kit for Porsche Cayenne

Auto Museum Vilnius Reinvents the Wheel

George Lucas’s Tucker ’48 For Sale

Luxury Car Makers Morgan and Pininfarina Present Midsummer

The 2024 Concorso d’Eleganza Varignana 1705

Broad Arrow Amelia Auto Sale Raises $63m

Maserati 1956 Model Estimated at $3.75m

Bigger and Better Rétromobile Paris for 2024

Asia Week Returns to New York

Narratives in Clay at County Hall

Helmut Newton Polaroids in Berlin

Vivienne Westwood Parachute Shirt Under the Hammer

Crossroads and Alliances at Marie José Gallery