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🚗 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐲 𝐂𝐚𝐫 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒: 𝐓𝐨𝐩 𝟏𝟎 𝐌𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐝 🚗 Monterey Car Week never fails to impress with its array of high-value automotive gems. This year’s auctions saw a fascinating mix of 𝐢𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐜 𝐯𝐞𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐝-𝐛𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐬. Despite a slight dip in overall sales to $𝟑𝟕𝟏 𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧, the event showcased some spectacular cars: 🏆 𝐓𝐨𝐩 𝐒𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐫: 𝟏𝟗𝟕𝟔 𝐏𝐨𝐫𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐞 𝟗𝟑𝟓 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐩𝐞  𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐞: $𝟒,𝟐𝟗𝟓,𝟎𝟎𝟎 This racing legend, the first factory 935, not only won at Watkins Glen but is also the sole Martini Racing Porsche 935 in private hands. Estimated between $𝟒.𝟓𝐌 𝐚𝐧𝐝 $𝟓.𝟓𝐌, it proved to be a standout auction piece. Key Takeaways: 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟐 𝐯𝐬. 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒: A slight decline in total sales, yet a notable improvement in sell-through rates. 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬: Reflects a shift in collector interest and robust demand for high-caliber vehicles. As we digest these results, one thing is clear: the allure of classic and high-performance cars remains as strong as ever. #montereycarweek #luxurycars #automotiveauctions #porsche935 #classiccars #carcollector #automotivetrends #luxurylifestyle #carenthusiasts #auctionresults

Setting the blueprint for all Bugatti cars that followed, the Type 35 was designed and engineered like no other, and featured world-firsts to ensure unmatched dynamics, agility and performance. Despite these inherent qualities, the car which would go on to become the most successful racing car of all time didn’t get off to the best start to its illustrious career at the 1924 Grand Prix at Lyon-Givors. With the characteristic vision and flair that was the hallmark of every project he turned his hand to, Ettore Bugatti ensured that his Type 35 was a true thoroughbred race car. To drivers and spectators alike, just one admiring look at the beautifully proportioned eight-cylinder machine was all it took to see that it was the very embodiment of form defining function. Yet the Type 35 – which would claim over 2,500 victories and podium finishes during a career spanning more than 10 years – did not always have everything its own way. In fact, its competition debut was fraught with challenges. Five Type 35 were entered in the 1924 Grand Prix at Lyon, a race held by the Automobile Club de France over 35 laps of a 23.1 km road circuit. A sixth – the original prototype – was kept in reserve. #bugatti #type35 #racingcar #innovation #thoroughbred

#GRRreview #carreview. The idea that Quadrifoglio will survive the all-EV transformation of Alfa Romeo is comforting: who knew that there was more to be extracted from the Giulia’s package. #goodwood #firstdrive #carreviews #GRRreviews Alfa Romeo #alfaromeo #alfaromeogiulia #alfaromeogiuliaquadrifoglio #GRRnews The Goodwood Group #autos #autosport #automotive #automotiveindustry #automotiveinnovation #cars #racing #sports #classiccar #classiccars #motorracing #motorsport

Royalty - the Count Rossi street-legal Porsche 917K! It made a recent appearance in London. Not something you see everyday! To the particulars. This example is Chassis 030 and it is still owned by Count Rossi's family estate. You may recognize the name, as Count Rossi was the heir to the Martini & Rossi Vermouth fortune. Yes, THAT "Martini"! Count Rossi approached Porsche in 1974 and requested a 917K be converted for street use. When your company has sponsored some of history's greatest cars and your brand/livery is world recognized, you can kinda ask for what you want, I suppose. So Porsche obliged and wheeled out 030. Chassis 030 was originally built for the 1971 race season. It competed once at the Austrian 1000km at Osterrichring. It qualified 3rd, but suffered a suspension issue that sidelined the car. So 030 was sent back to the factory to spend the next year as a test mule for future component development. It was then mothballed until Rossi came along. They (Porsche) got to work. Not much needed to be done in the end. Removing aerodynamic fins and adding an exhaust to tame the thunderous sound that the 620hp 5.0L Flat 12 made. Rossi then requested Tan Leather Interior to be added for a bit of comfort. It was painted Silver and delivered. Now, converting the car wasn't the issue. Getting it registered for street use was. Regulations in Europe were nearly impossible for the car to pass at the time. Neither Germany, nor France would work with him. So he turned to the US. Having the car registered in Alabama of all places. The catch? Alabama said they would register the car only if it never touched a single road in the state. That ended up working. With that new found road registration, getting it legalized in the Europe became much easier. The car was used on roads up until Rossi's passing in 2003. Since then, the car has remained with his Son and now wears plates from Texas, where it is legally registered. Though, it still remains in Europe. One of the greatest cars ever built for the track, living its life on the streets. A true gem! #porsche #917k #countrossi #martini #supercar #performance #speed #germany 🇩🇪 #Anis_Maaouia

Rob and I recently test-drove a G-wagon and a Porsche Cayenne. Rob admits the G-wagon hype is real, but I have to say, the Porsche stole my heart! Both were incredible to drive, but it's fascinating how preferences can differ. Have you test-driven either? Share your thoughts and favorites in the comments! #LuxuryCars #TestDrive #CarEnthusiasts

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The Veyron EB 16.4 pays homage to the legendary Pierre Veyron, a distinguished figure in Bugatti's history. Renowned as a Bugatti development engineer, test driver, and company race driver, Veyron achieved greatness alongside co-driver Jean-Pierre Wimille by clinching victory in the 1939 24 Hours of Le Mans, skilfully manoeuvring a Bugatti to triumph on the racetrack. The car's name stands as a testament to the enduring legacy of Pierre Veyron and his significant contributions to Bugatti's racing heritage. Are you a Bugatti fan 👍 or 👎 – let us know in the comments below… We don’t currently have any Bugati super cars available, but do have some super deals - Follow the link to find out more: https://lnkd.in/ewpxyayV 📸 Credit: @bugatti •⁠ •⁠ •⁠ •⁠ •⁠ #bugati #bugativeyron #supercar #hypercar #supercarblondie #badcreditcarleasing #customerfirst #creditcheck #lowcreditscore #creditproblems #carlease #carleasedeals #carleasespecial #credithelp #heretohelp #heretohelpyou