Rétromobile: the incredible F1 cars of Scuderia Ferrari
At each edition of Rétromobile, Richard Mille showcases impressive collections of racing cars at his stand. This year, probably to connect with Lewis Hamilton's arrival at Scuderia Ferrari, Richard Mille presents several fantastic F1 red single-seaters from the Scuderia Ferrari at Rétromobile. Believe us, it's almost,…
F1: Fangio and Moss’s Mercedes-Benz W 196 R sold for €51M
Driven by Juan Manuel Fangio and Stirling Moss, the first Mercedes-Benz W 196 R Stromlinienwagen (Streamliner - streamlined bodywork) was sold by RM Sotheby's for €51,155,000 at auction on February 1st in Germany (Stuttgart). During this RM Sotheby's sale, organized with the support of Mercedes-Benz Heritage, the…
Rétromobile: French F1 single-seaters in the spotlight
On the occasion of the highly anticipated Rétromobile 2025 show (from February 5 to 9), French Formula 1 will be honored in an exhibition. In a space of 600 m², Hall 2 of Paris Expo Porte de Versailles will host 16 historic single-seaters that have left their mark on the history of French Formula 1. Every Rétromobile…
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…
DS SM Tribute: soon to be produced in a convertible version?
In this period of presenting the best wishes for the new year 2025, Thierry Metroz (Senior Vice President - DS Design) takes the opportunity to unveil, on Instagram, the concept car DS SM Tribute in a convertible version. This model links to the Citroën SM Cabriolet prepared in the 70s by the coachbuilder Henri…
Mercedes-Benz W 196 R: towards a record sale of over €50,000,000
Driven by Juan Manuel Fangio and Stirling Moss, the first Mercedes-Benz W 196 R Stromlinienwagen (Streamliner - streamlined body) will be auctioned by RM Sotheby's on February 1st in Stuttgart. The W 196 R with chassis number 00009/54 is estimated at over 50,000,000 €. In a few days, during the auction organized by RM…
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…
Renault 5 Alpine: the true R5 forever, test drive
In 2022, you are aware that the Renault 5 celebrated its 50th anniversary. On this occasion, we brought out the 1979 Renault 5 Alpine from its "den" at the Renault factory in Flins. For an afternoon, under a brilliant sun, we plunged into an era of automotive pleasures that may be gone today... As the Renault 5 E-Tech…
24 Hours of Le Mans: A Look Back at the Legendary 1966 Edition
The 1966 edition of the 24 Hours of Le Mans is famous for the fierce battle between Ford and Ferrari, marking the first victory for the American manufacturer. This race, worthy of a Hollywood script (as seen in the movie "Le Mans '66" with Matt Damon and Christian Bale), was also notable for other firsts and unique…