Josef Ganz was niet de geestelijk vader van de Volkswagen Enige jaren geleden verscheen een boek van Paul Schilperoord over de Joodse ingenieur Josef Ganz. Het verhaal is in een documentaire verfilmd door Suzanne Raes, getiteld: How I lost my…
Author: Vincent1
Reflections on the value of modern cars: restoration and restriction
Young sports cars are sought after by enthusiasts, collectors and investors. Many have the expectation that special sports cars of, say, 10 years old will increase in value over time. One takes the older sports cars as an example. However,…
Great expectations: Assessing the true value of younger classic cars
There are enthusiasts who invest in relatively ‘young’ sports cars. In addition to the interest in the exciting possibilities inherent in them, other factors play a role in the purchase of these cars. They are, for example, more affordable than…
The Dino: 50 years of the ‘affordable’ Ferrari
In 1968 the first ‘more affordable Ferrari’ appeared on the market. The car, however, did not bear the name Ferrari; it was called Dino. Of this model, in various iterations, 3,914 cars were produced up until 1974. The car was…
Comparing the classic car and art markets, part two
In the first part of this series, we concluded with the expectation that the gap in value between the most special cars and those produced in larger numbers will increase. This is a process that has already taken place in…
Picasso or Ferrari? Comparing the classic car and art markets
When there is talk about classic cars, they are sometimes compared with art – this usually happens in two ways. Owners or enthusiasts say, for example, that a certain car has a very nice body or other aesthetic quality, and…
Lamborghini Islero, an almost forgotten sports car
The best known classic Lamborghinis are the Miura and Countach. Enthusiasts know that the brand started with the 350 GT, followed by the GT 400, but how many people are familiar with the Lamborghini Islero? It is a sleek sports…
The 75 most expensive cars sold at auction
Cars have always been an important part of our lives. However, for some, they are a social symbol where no expense is spared. The figures paid for the following majestic vehicles are almost unbelievable. See the list of the 75…
Lancia Aurelia B24: A tale of two sports cars
The Lancia Aurelia is one of the most famous cars of this Italian marque. From the original sporting streamlined coupe, a Spider version was born in the mid-‘50s, later replaced by the Aurelia Convertible. But why is there such a…
2017 in the rearview mirrow – Een terugblik op 2017
It’s that time of year when we look back on the past 12 months and take stock. With that in mind we invited Dr. Vincent van der Vinne, author of ‘Investing in Cars,’ to look back on what has been…