Archives

It is rare that we have an opportunity to quote Abraham Lincoln, but here goes:

You can fool all the people some of the time and some of the people all the time, but you cannot fool all the people all the time.

@himself , in reality I think it does not just come down to skills as such: It’s just like many don’t really pay attention or think the puzzle properly through.

As @yrhmblhst wrote one thing affects the oth […]

Here’s fresh from Retro Classics Bavaria the biggest I’ve seen so far – on a Simca 1100:

@dave-leadbetter , as I work closely with people in the leasing business I considered this option too – but borrowing my daughter’s dog required no paperwork so I went down that route. Much easier than actually h […]

There’s been one for sale here in Denmark and as I recalled it had a slightly modified engine. To be honest I think that’s what I would do my self, if I would take on one of these: Yes, I agree – even though I […]

Sat here in a comfortable sofa, borrowed dog by my side and the fireplace in overdrive I truly, truly enjoyed this trip to the coldness and misery of the RAC 1985: Group B was the Can-Am of rallying and I loved […]

The results from this sale are already public, including both sold and unsold cars – and can be seen here: https://www.historics.co.uk/buying/auctions/2018-11-24/motorcars/

Ooooh! I am salivating right now over that Espada interior. Pure extravaganza.

I’ve attended quite a few auctions over time and always find it very interesting
– mostly I go simply as an observer, but one […]

Aaah, the finger! Well spotted, @yrhmblhst . Well, there’s an explanation – which I, at least, think is good. Maybe good enough for a separate article.

Well done, @anders-bilidt : Indeed the interesting coupé is a Sabra and probably one of the most surprising finds in this show. Along with the finding that the wood on a Wagoneer is not actually wood. Well, you’d […]

@anders-bilidt , exactly my thoughts on the value. It has to be said that the one in Brussels WAS very good, though. And what exactly is the value of the words “Pebble Beach Winner”? In the US I am sure that would cost you.

Great find and I for one will watch where the price ends at the auction. Absolutely agree on the colour – especially as I admired one in the same hue in Bruxelles last weekend, see below. That car was an American […]

Well, I’d even argue that the 3000 GT is not even that, @anders-bilidt : “a sports car”. But as a GT car it does make the cut – just.

@yrhmblhst , my own perception is that it will eventually happen: Many […]

To be honest I was rather shocked by the price too, but his “dealer logic” (good expression, @tony-wawryk ) convinced me. And the fact that he apparantly had sold another Ogle recently for not much less even tho […]