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A collection of 14 cars worth over €29 million is up for sale

April 25, 2023 Francis Mitterrand

RM Sotheby’s has announced the auction sale of the “Aurora Collection” of 14 cars valued at over €29 million. The cars are located in Sweden and the collection has 12 Ferraris and 2 Mercedes cars.

The collection was “hidden” from the public and was never on display, and the photos were taken in the snow in Sweden. It features a mix of classic and modern Ferrari cars including 1997 Ferrari 550 Maranello (€100,000 – €150,000 EUR), 1973 Ferrari 365 GTS/4 Daytona Spider (€2,500,000 – €3,000,000 EUR), 1965 Ferrari 275 GTS by Pininfarina (€1,300,000 – €1,700,000 EUR), 1956 Ferrari 500 TR Spider (€4,000,000 – €4,500,000 EUR), 2002 Ferrari 360 Spider (€75,000 – €125,000 EUR), 2011 Ferrari SA Aperta (€1,000,000 – €1,400,000 EUR), 2001 Ferrari 550 Barchetta Pininfarina (€250,000 – €320,000 EUR), 1961 Ferrari 250 GT Cabriolet Series II (€1,000,000 – €1,400,000 EUR), 1986 Ferrari Testarossa (€150,000 – €200,000 EUR), 1961 Ferrari 250 GT SWB Berlinetta (€7,500,000 – €8,500,000 EUR ), 2019 Ferrari Monza SP1 (€2,500,000 – €3,000,000 EUR) and 1967 Ferrari 275 GTB/4 (€2,800,000 – €3,300,000 EUR).

There are also two Mercedes cars, a 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing (€1,200,000 – €1,500,000 EUR) and a 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 Sc Roadster (€600,000 – €800,000 EUR).

Among these beautiful cars, the stars are the 1961 Ferrari 250 GT SWB Berlinetta and the 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing (one of 17 examples delivered new to Sweden).

The auction will be held on May 20, and each car will be sold individually.

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A collection of 14 cars worth over €29 million is up for sale

Source: RM Sotheby’s

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The collection of 230 cars was hidden for 40 years

April 15, 2023 Francis Mitterrand

A large collection of classic cars from a professional dealer of rare and special cars from the 1960s was recently discovered. It contains 230 cars that the owner has been collecting for four decades.

It all started in the 80s of the last century when Palmen bought a yellow Lancia B20. After that, the collection was expanded with Italian models from Alfa Romeo, Lancia, Maserati and Ferrari, as well as German brands BMW, Mercedes and NSU. Of course, there are also British representatives: Jaguar, Aston Martin and Rolls-Royce, as well as American Chevrolet, Cadillac and Ford. The French Facel Vega is also part of the collection. The collection also includes the brands Tatra, Monica, Moretti, Matra, Alvis, Imperia and Villard.

Cars were stored in one church and two warehouses. All are well preserved and are proof of Palmen’s refined taste and impressive knowledge of rare and special cars.

The owner rarely showed his collection so it became one of the best kept “secret collections” in Europe. He kept the cars in original condition, and maintained them himself and started them regularly. Unfortunately, due to the owner’s age and other circumstances, the collection will be sold.

The auction will take place in May and the cars are currently stored in a facility in Dordrecht.

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The collection of 230 cars was hidden for 40 years

Source: The Times

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Refreshed Mercedes CLA Coupe and Shooting Brake

January 20, 2023 Francis Mitterrand

Mercedes unveiled the refreshed CLA and AMG 35, for the first time, with standard LED lights and a radiator grille in a new design on the Coupe, while the AMG 35 received the Panamericana grille previously reserved only for the most powerful AMG 45.

The hybrid CLA 250 e is powered by a 1.4L inline 4 engine (160 hp) combined with an electric motor that now has 107 hp, seven more than before. It is equipped with a new 15.6 kWh battery that enables a range of 82 km. The battery can be charged from 10 to 80 percent in 25 minutes thanks to the 22 kW charger. It reaches 62 (100 km/h) in 7.6 seconds. The caravan is slower by a tenth of a second, and its range is shorter by several kilometers. Other powertrain options, depending on the market, include 1.3-liter four-cylinder engines in the CLA 180 and 200 models, while the CLA 220 is powered by a 2.0-liter engine with up to 221 hp in the CLA220 and 250 models. The three diesel models have between 114 hp and 187 hp.

The CLA 35 has also adopted hybrid technology, but in this case it is a 48-volt mild hybrid starter-generator, rather than a true plug-in system. The power remained the same, so the CLA 35 has 302 hp and 400 Nm of torque and reaches 62 mph (100 km/h) in 4.9 seconds. Those who want more power can choose the CLA 45 S with 415 hp, which reaches 62 mph in 4.1 seconds.

There are more recycled materials in the interior. Basic models are equipped with 7-inch and 10.25-inch screens. Optionally, it is possible to get two 10.25-inch screens. The MBUX infotainment system has been removed and in its place is a storage compartment. There’s also Dolby Atmos surround sound for the premium optional Burmester sound system.

If you choose the CLA 45, the new AMG Street Style Edition model is on offer, available in both body styles. This model combines the gray color with the AMG logo and is equipped with the AMG Night packages I and II and has orange thread for the microfiber upholstery.

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