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Miami Herald
16 hours ago
- Automotive
- Miami Herald
This Gorgeous, 1-of-26, Piece of American Automotive History Can be Yours on BaT
The 1950s were a hotbed for independent automotive innovation. It was a time when lax rules and regulations meant that automakers and regular Joes could create what they thought was the next best American automobile. Although already an established name by that time, Hudson was not averse to embarking on new projects. One of those new projects gave birth to what I strongly believe to be one of the most unique cars to have ever seen the blacktop, and one of them is now for sale on Bring a Trailer. The Hudson Italia was created when Hudson's chief designer, Frank Spring, saw the publicity Chrysler had created with their Ghia-bodied creations. The Italia was bodied by the Italian Touring Supperleggera coachbuilding company, with some unique touches that truly gave it a jet-era look that would fit right at home in the Jetsons. The bodywork featured an inverted "V" centered in the front bumper, V-shaped brake-cooling scoops above the headlights, a wraparound windshield, brake-cooling scoops, upper door edges contouring into the roofline, and triple chrome tubes recessed into the rear fenders for the rear lights. A prototype was shown at various Hudson dealers around the country, with just 25 other examples produced between 1954 and 1955 before Hudson merged with the Nash-Kelvinator Corporation to form American Motors Corporation. This particular 1954 example, chassis 10007, was reportedly displayed at the 1954 Paris Motor Show before moving to Sweden in July 1955 with its first owner. It saw several more owners throughout the 1970s before another Swedish owner kept it for 22 years. It was later purchased by its current owner and imported to the US in 1999. Its 202ci Twin-H L-head inline-six was overhauled in 2011, and replacement twin Carter carburetors were installed. The bodywork was left unpainted and shows numerous patina scars, including dents, patches, primer, and a damaged windshield. It is also unfortunately missing its bumpers, which adds a tremendous amount of style to the car. The car retains its column-shifted three-speed manual transmission, four-wheel hydraulic drum brakes, independent front suspension, as well as its red and black leather upholstery that was reportedly re-dyed. Matching red carpeting was seemingly installed, but the dashboard and terrific-looking, wrapped two-spoke steering wheel remain intact. It sits on factory 15" Borrani wire wheels with wide whitewall tires that will absolutely need replacing. The odometer currently shows around 61,000 miles. Space-age, jet-era, regardless of what you want to call it, the time period of the Hudson Italia gave birth to some truly stunning moving art. As much as seeing this car in a shiny, period-correct paint job would be stunning, preserving it in its current worn state entices me more. Cars are only original once, and erasing the dents and scratches that help tell this piece of history's story is almost a tragedy to me. Regardless, the Bring a Trailer auction ends in 5 days with a current bid of a mere $10,000. The seller claims that many spare parts come with the car and that they have even 3D-scanned a fully restored Italia that the future owner of this one can use to make parts. It is definitely a daunting project, but how often do you get such a chance? Copyright 2025 The Arena Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Miami Herald
13-06-2025
- Automotive
- Miami Herald
This McLaren P1 on Bring a Trailer Can Bring Your Supercar Dreams to Life at 200 MPH
The McLaren P1, the Ferrari LaFerrari, and the Porsche 918 Spyder are considered by enthusiasts to be the Holy Trinity of cars. They were incredible, record-topping machines upon their release, and they continue to make waves to this day. If you have seven digits' worth of disposable income and the P1 is your favorite holy car out of the three, Bring a Trailer has what you desire. This particular 2014 McLaren P1 is #47 of 375 examples ever made and was delivered new to McLaren Newport Beach in Costa Mesa, California. It was later registered in Montana, Pennsylvania, and Indiana before being sold on BaT in February 2022 with 1,800 miles. It was acquired by the selling dealer in Canada in 2025 and now has 1,900 miles, an unfortunate reminder that cars like these, that are meant to be driven, aren't often that lucky. The MonoCage carbon-fiber monocoque is finished in a stunning Azure Blue over a gray leather interior with carbon-fiber racing seats, dual-zone climate control, navigation, and a Meridian sound system. Power comes from a twin-turbocharged 3.8-liter V8 paired with a McLaren E-Motor mounted on the rear axle, a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission, and an open differential for a total of 903 horsepower and 664 lb-ft of torque. The P1 can reach an electrically limited top speed of 217 miles per hour, with emphasis on the "electrically limited" part. Such power requires equally competent braking and steering components, which is why McLaren blessed the P1 with carbon-ceramic brakes and electro-hydraulic rack-and-pinion steering. All of that combined equals a featherweight 3,075 lb. Of course, we can't forget about the McLaren P1's party tricks, those being its extendable rear wing and dihedral doors. Getting into an exotic car is always a bigger event when the doors open in a snazzy manner. Despite its low miles, this P1 already had its headlights, computer system motherboard, output shaft seals, electric hybrid water pump, and a driveline damper replaced in July 2021. The suspension accumulators were recharged, and fresh brake fluid was added at the same time as the other maintenance. The Carfax report lists no accidents or other damage. As an enthusiast who strongly believes in driving your cars, no matter their value or rarity, it makes me a little sad to see people treat such cars as investments. They're not wrong by any stretch, and they will likely profit from the sale, but I never like seeing cars sit. With seven days left in the auction, this McLaren P1 is already at $1,400,000. The last time it sold on 2/3/2022, it reached $1,710,000, so it's likely that it will beat that figure this time around. Here's to hoping that the next owner racks up some miles. Copyright 2025 The Arena Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Time of India
05-06-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Major auction house opens bidding for NHL Hall of Famer Wayne Gretzky's last worn Oilers' gloves from 1988 finals
Major auction house opens bidding for NHL Hall of Famer Wayne Gretzky's last worn Oilers' gloves from 1988 finals (Image Source: X) Wayne Gretzky's gloves from the 1988 game, where he wore the Edmonton Oilers' uniform for the final time, is now up for auction. The auction house Sotheby's announced the news ahead of the Stanley Cup finals between Edmonton Oilers and Florida Panthers. When Wayne Gretzky left the Edmonton Oilers, he had already set a benchmark for future players. Winning four Stanley Cups since joining the team is a feat in itself. Besides, Wayne scored a record-breaking 43 points in 19 games during the 1988 playoffs. Sotheby's announces bidding on Wayne Gretzky's final match with Edmonton Oilers The auction house Sotheby's opened the bidding for Wayne Gretzky's last worn Oilers' gloves on Wednesday, just before the final series between Edmonton Oilers and Florida Panthers began. As per Sotheby's, these gloves are set to sell between $400,000 to $600,000 as per Sotheby's estimates. The Gretzky's gloves are said to be photo-matched before being put up for auction. These were the gloves that Wayne wore during the final match between Edmonton Oilers and Boston Bruins, where the former won the Stanley Cup. This was the Oilers' fourth consecutive win, which included Wayne's record breaking stats as well. Gretzky went on to score 43 points in just 19 games during the playoffs, which marked him as one of top players of the time. Wayne Gretzky's Oilers' gloves from 1988 Stanley Cup finals are up for auction (Image Source: Edmonton Journal via X) Though Wayne went to the Los Angeles Kings and never lifted the Stanley Cup again, his time with the Oilers is well remembered. The Hockey Hall of Famer's gloves were previously sold for $204,162 in 2022, and are now back in the auction. Though the estimate falls under $400,000 to $600,000, there are high chances of the gloves getting sold at a higher price. Since the sports memorabilia market is on the high, and Wayne is undoubtedly one of the greatest players of NHL, the gloves will set a record just like he did. Besides, Wayne's jersey and stick from the 1988 game had already set a record for being sold at $1.45 million and $336,000, during the auction. The bidding for Wayne's gloves will close on June 16, 2025. Will it set another record in the memorabilia market? It remains to be seen. Also Read: Wayne Gretzky, the Great One's ultra-rare 2006 Ford GT Heritage Edition hits auction on Bring a Trailer
Auto Blog
04-06-2025
- Automotive
- Auto Blog
Ultra-Rare BMW 507 For Sale With Eye-Popping Pricetag
A rare example of one of BMW's early sports cars is up for sale, but it's unlikely we'll be able to afford it. A rare piece of German motoring You can never go wrong with a vintage BMW. The German automaker's classic examples have a special way of combining slim bodylines and a svelte silhouette with sheer, menacing performance under the hood. This 1959 BMW 5078 Series II on Bring a Trailer is a perfect example of what I mean. 1959 BMW 507 Series II w/Hardtop — Source: Bring a Trailer/Hyman Ltd When US importer Max Hoffman suggested that BMW design as mid-level sports car for the North American market, BMW replied with the 507. Featuring hand-built aluminum bodywork styled by Albrecht von Goertz, the 507 debuted in 1955 at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York City before entering production in late 1956. In 1957, the Series II debuted with a smaller fuel tank relocated from behind the seats to inside the trunk to prevent fumes from entering the cabin. This particular example, Chassis 70185, is one of only 252 built during the model's three years of production and was completed on October 6, 1958 as a Feather White car before being delivered new on October 31, 1958, to Autohaus H. Bäte KG in Hannover, Germany. The car reportedly underwent a refurbishment around 2012 that included a repaint in its current shade of Coral Red and a refinishing of its hardtop in an ivory color. The 507 was then acquired in 2022 by German specialists Arthur Bechtel Classic Motors, who re-trimmed the interior in tan leather. 1959 BMW 507 Series II w/Hardtop What sets this particular BMW 507 apart from others is its ivory hardtop that can be installed when the beige convertible top is not in use. Hardtops were optional equipment at the time and were hand-built to fit each car's hand-built bodywork, making them particularly rare and special accessories to own. Autoblog Newsletter Autoblog brings you car news; expert reviews and exciting pictures and video. Research and compare vehicles, too. Sign up or sign in with Google Facebook Microsoft Apple By signing up I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy . You may unsubscribe from email communication at anytime. This tiny thing has a V8 hiding inside Under the hood is a 3,168cc V8 with an aluminum block and cylinder heads as well as twin Zenith carburetors mated to a four-speed manual transmission. This 507 sits on 16' Rudge wheels wrapped in 6.00-16 Michelin Pilote X tires with Dunlop front disc and rear drum brakes behind them. The cabin still wears its tan leather and sports a contrasting ivory steering wheel and shift knob alongside a Becker Mexico radio. The odometer shows around 33,000 kilometers (~21,000 miles), with 25 of those being added by the current owner. 1959 BMW 507 Series II w/Hardtop — Source: Bring a Trailer/Hyman Ltd Final thoughts The auction ends in 9 days with a current bid of $1,000,000, so it's unlikely that you and I will be able to afford such a beauty. Considering that it was purchased from a collection by its current owner in January 2025 and they only added 25 miles since, this poor thing suffers from a severe lack of being driven. This isn't an uncommon occurence with cars of this rarity and value, but it's also not an excuse. I won't go on a tangent about why driving your cars is the right thing to do, but I sure hope that the new owner feels the same way.
Time of India
04-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Connor McDavid's Stanley Cup pursuit mirrors Gretzky and Crosby but his legacy will be his own
McDavid's Stanley Cup pursuit echoes legends but defines his own legacy (Image via: Getty Images) Connor McDavid is back in the Stanley Cup Final, and it's personal. After last year's heartbreaking loss to the Florida Panthers, the Oilers captain is hungrier than ever. This isn't just about winning a title, it's about finishing what he started, proving doubters wrong, and writing his name among hockey's all-time greats. And he's got the perfect chance. McDavid returns to the Stanley Cup final with legacy on the line It's been nearly a year since Connor McDavid walked off the ice as Matthew Tkachuk and the Panthers celebrated their first Stanley Cup. That loss hit hard and it never left him. Now, 345 days later, McDavid has clawed his way back for another shot, and the rematch feels like fate. This time, he's not just leading with speed and skill, he's leading with heart, experience, and quiet fury. His postseason numbers are impressive (26 points in 16 games), but they don't tell the whole story. He's become more than just the league's best player. He's a captain on a mission. Wayne Gretzky and Connor McDavid Have an Epic Conversation | One-on-One | GQ Sports The Oilers' journey back hasn't been smooth. It's taken resilience, tighter defense, and total buy-in from the roster. Against Vegas in the second round, McDavid and Draisaitl didn't light up the scoreboard but the team still found a way to win. That says everything about how far they've come. McDavid has taken notes from legends like Gretzky and Crosby—both of whom lost their first Final before coming back stronger. He's followed that path and now stands right where they once did: on the edge of greatness. His focus has never been clearer. Those who've followed his career—from junior days to NHL dominance, say they've never seen him this locked in. He isn't chasing individual glory. He's chasing the Cup, the legacy, and the moment that makes it all worthwhile. The Panthers are still the defending champs. But McDavid's been here before, and he's better for it. He knows the pain of losing. Now, he's ready for the joy of winning. Also Read: Wayne Gretzky, The Great One's ultra-rare 2006 Ford GT Heritage Edition hits auction on Bring a Trailer It's more than just another Final, it's McDavid's chance to change everything. And if this run ends with him holding the Cup, no one will ever question his place in hockey history again.
