Why is the modern F1 car auction hype faltering? Magneto looks at the issues Formula 1 car auction prices have started 2026 with something of a whimper. Magneto magazine looks at what’s behind the sudden – if relative – drop off in interest.
Roberto Rossellini’s first Ferrari among Gooding Christie’s Amelia haul of Maranello machines Rossellini’s 1951 212 Export Spider joins other famous Ferraris at Gooding Christie’s Amelia 2026 sale, including David Brown’s 342 America and a 250 California SWB.
Don Vesco Silver Bird/Lightning Bolt land speed streamliner heads to auction Don Vesco became the first motorcyclist to break the 300mph barrier – now Mecum is auctioning the Silver Bird/Lightning Bolt Bonneville Salt Flats legend.
Farewell to ‘the Camfather’ Ed Iskenderian – pioneering hot rod hero ‘The Camfather’ Ed Iskenderian bows out at 104, having pushed valvetrain to the limit in the name of hot-rodding gains. Magneto reflects on the life of a pioneering great.
Harrah/National Automobile Museum to auction 110 vehicles via Bonhams this summer The National Automobile Museum collection includes a one-off Pininfarina Fiat aerodynamics study, one of three 1959 Scimitar concepts and an early steam car.
Broad Arrow toasts Global Icons: Online sales success during busy January Global Icons: Online sales programme saw Broad Arrow offer cars across the world, with a 90 percent sell-through rate – but Schumacher’s first F1 winner disappointed.
Material change: How technology meets craftsmanship at Alfa Romeo and Maserati Both Alfa Romeo and Maserati have been criticised for their interiors in recent times. We speak to Stellantis Design’s Rosella Gruasco, who is dedicated to changing perceptions.
Looking forward to RM Sotheby’s Miami 2026 sale, with rare Isdera up for grabs RM Sotheby’s Miami 2026 sale sees a host of modern supercars, but exotics from Isdera, Packard and Aston Martin add allure. Here is Magneto’s pick of the lots.
2026 Paris auctions: Records fall, but older Ferraris and pre-war cars struggle 2026 Paris auctions see more records fall, with prices of modern Ferraris keeping pace with those in the US, and pre-war cars taking a bit of a stumble. Here are the pertinent results.
BottegaFuoriSerie: How bespoke Alfa Romeos and Maseratis are taking shape Magneto magazine speaks to Camilla Rostagno, the head of the Bottega part of BottegaFuoriserie, about what the future holds for bespoke Alfa Romeos and Maseratis.
