24 Hours of Le Mans: the 1965 winning Ferrari 250 LM sold for €35 millions
$36,344,960, nearly €35,000,000, is the amount for which the Ferrari 250 LM, known as the "private" Ferrari that secured Ferrari's victory at Le Mans in 1965, was sold last Wednesday in Paris. This fantastic Ferrari 250 LM by Scaglietti was sold at an auction organized by RM Sotheby’s at the Louvre in Paris. Before…
24 Hours of Le Mans: Ford in Hypercar starting 2027
Ford Motor Company (FMC) and its Ford Performance department announce their return to the top Hypercar category of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the main event of the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC). In 2027, the American automaker will return to Sarthe, participating in all the rounds of the FIA WEC, with an LMDh.…
24 Hours of Le Mans: the 1965 victorious Ferrari 250 LM is for sale
In 1966, Ford achieved a historic triple victory at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, triumphing over Ferrari. During the six previous editions of the world's most prestigious car race, Ferrari had dominated the competition, clinching victory each time. The Ferrari 250 LM (Le Mans), victorious in Sarthe in 1965 thanks to…
Alpine Cars: the brand founded by Jean Rédélé celebrates its 70th anniversary this year
Each year brings anniversaries for car manufacturers and so-called "historic" models. This year, 2025, will be marked by the 70th anniversary of the Dieppe-based brand founded in 1955 by Jean Rédélé. Since 1973, Alpine has been part of the Renault Group. In 2025, numerous events will be organized to celebrate the 70th…