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"Einsicht" in das bekannte "Fenster mit Aussicht" am Hamburger Fischmarkt. Die Aussicht von innen nach außen war leider wegen einer Zipfelmützeninvasion nicht möglich.
“Insight” into the well-known “Window with a View” at the Hamburg Fish Market. The view from inside to outside was unfortunately not possible due to a pointed cap invasion.
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Der "andere" Blick auf Hamburg's Sotheby's International Realty.
The “other” view of Hamburg’s Sotheby’s International Realty.
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This rare one off 1954 Aston Martin DB2/4 by Bertone is one of seven built by Bertone, and is the only coupe of the seven. Powered by a modified 2.9L, 140hp engine, and seen and photographed at the 2024 Greenwich Concours Show. Here is it's story by Sotheby's:
The tale of Stanley H. “Wacky” Arnolt II is well-known to sports car enthusiasts, but bears a rapid repeating: The Warsaw, Indiana businessman made his first fortune as a manufacturer of marine engines, then branched into the selling of British automobiles in Chicago in late 1950. In 1952 he commissioned Italian coachbuilder Bertone to build a limited run of custom-bodied MG TDs, known as Arnolt-MGs, for sale through his showroom. This relationship soon expanded, with Bertone collaborating with “Wacky” on, most famously, the Arnolt-Bristol, as well as Bertone-bodied Alfa Romeos, Bentleys, Ferraris, and other fabulous coachbuilt creations.
There were seven Aston Martins dressed by Bertone under Arnolt’s auspices, or, as the relentlessly self-promoting Arnolt would have preferred they be known, Arnolt-Aston Martins. Their designs differed from series to series and car to car, but DB2/4 chassis number LML/765 is the only coupe. It was and remains a thing of beauty, with lines that are more crisp and elegant than some of the other Bertone creations, arguably more finely tailored and cohesive and especially striking as a coupe. As noted by historian Stanley Nowak in his article on the Bertone Astons in Automobile Quarterly, Vol. 26 No. 4, the car’s dramatic creases in its flanks and a pronounced wraparound rear window were both signature touches of Bertone’s Franco Scaglione.
Build records at Aston Martin Dorset indicate that LML/765 was commissioned by Arnolt on 20 August 1954 for “Monsieur Henrey Pagezy” of Paris and delivered on 7 January 1955. Given the somewhat mangled spelling, it is believed that this client was actually Henri Pigozzi, founder of Société Industrielle de Mécanique et Carrosserie Automobile, better-known as Simca. This is likely, as a few features on LML/765, most notably the taillights, were borrowed from Simca automobiles—an impressive signature.
According to Nowak, Arnolt’s Bertone representative claimed that the coupe was intended to have been the first in a small run of cars, but by the time it appeared Aston Martin had refused to supply any more chassis to the effort. Supporting this statement, the car was shown, well after its completion, at both the 1957 and 1958 Turin Motor Shows—finished in white and then in blue, respectively—each time on the Bertone stand. It is believed that the coachbuilder borrowed the car back both years in an effort to entice Aston Martin to consider them as a new firm to develop the upcoming DB4, a role that eventually went to another Italian coachbuilder, Touring of Milan.
The Bertone coupe later made its way to the United States in 1976, into the hands of John G. Gyann. It was subsequently owned by Dr. Jim Pavlatos of Palos Heights, Illinois, and restored under his care, then passed through the hands of Chicago-based sportscar dealer Bill Jacobs and the Blackhawk Collection. In 1987, it was acquired from Blackhawk by Roger Karlson of California, who would own the car for eleven years and spent much time and spared no expense meticulously sorting the mechanicals of the largely cosmetic restoration that had been undertaken prior to his ownership. The car was shown later in 1987 at Pebble Beach while under Mr. Karlson’s ownership.
In 2019, the special Bertone Aston was acquired by the current owner, who commissioned Aston Martin specialists Kevin Kay Restorations in Redding, California to undertake a full concours restoration. As part of this work, the car was faithfully returned to its “show stand-correct” metallic blue shade, matched to traces of the original finish located below the headlight bezels and in the trunk area. In addition, the correct front bumper and taillights, which had been modified over the years, were fabricated to replicate the original 1955 units, as was the bonnet trim, sun visors, and much of the interior trim hardware. Down to the original red exhaust tip, visible in a surviving 1958 color photograph, no small detail was overlooked during this extensive restoration, which cost over $800,000 and was completed just in time for the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance in 2023. The restored car retains its original numbers-matching drivetrain, per its build documentation, with the original engine having been rebuilt to a high-output specification with elevated compression, DB MK III-style valves and camshafts, and an uprated oiling system.
At completion of the work, the car was debuted at the 2023 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, where it was honored with First in Class, a remarkable achievement. It has yet to be shown publicly since, leaving the door open for the next caretaker to enjoy participation in virtually any top-level concours event on the planet. In fact, the Bertone Aston has already been invited to be displayed and compete at the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este. Accompanying the sale is a document file featuring restoration photographs and invoices, as well as a copy of the Automobile Quarterly article and other historical information, including a detailed letter account by dedicated former owner Roger Karlson.
This unique Aston Martin DB2/4 is a singular and exquisite automobile, representing the epitome of English sporting heritage, but inspired by American ingenuity, passion, and ambition, and styled and built by Bertone and Italy’s finest artisans. In so many ways, the Bertone Aston represents the ultimate iteration of company owner David Brown’s “gentleman’s express.” A lively, smooth performer, it is a consummate English gentleman indeed, but clothed in a bespoke Italian suit.
First look at Sotheby's Auction House's new location in the Marcel Breuer designed building. The building was built in 1966 and served as the third home of the Whitney Museum which moved downtown in October, 2014. The building next displayed temporary contemporary art exhibits for the Met Museum. Then while the Frick Collection underwent renovations, the Breuer building displayed that museum's collection. In 2024 Sotheby's bought the building and it opened to the public in November, 2025
Considéré comme l'un des 1 776 exemplaires du Coupé XJ6 Série 2 4,2 litres construit en 1977
Vendu 17.250€
I replaced the originally posted photo with this one. I reworked about 8 silver Porsche photos to improve the color balance and make them more consistent.
2021: RM Sotheby's Auction, Monterey
From the photo book: "Toronto in the 1980s." Available at Blurb Books. www.blurb.ca/b/12389533-toronto-in-the-1980s
RM Sotheby's Paris 2017
châssis : 1199
moteur : 33314
Créé par la Société Nationale de Construction Aéronautique du Nord SNCAN
Moteur Ydral monocylindre à deux temps de 8 ch, 175 cc; transmission manuelle à trois vitesses; et freins à câble. Empattement: 3 000 mm
Présenté pour la première fois au Salon de l'automobile de Paris en 1953
Auction, Of Sotheby's London .
19th & 20th Century European Sculpture [L08230]
London, 34-35 New Bond Street
W1A 2AA London, United Kingdom
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The faux Sotheby's International Real Estate office is an art project in Bombay Beach. It has been there for several years, surrounded by chain link fences and decaying trailers. I am surprised Sotheby's has not sued to get the project removed. Needless to say there are no properties listed with Sotheby's in Bombay Beach.
Happy Fence Friday!
Look at that styling! 1953!!! I'm floored.
2023 RM Sotheby's Auction Preview, Monterey: 1953 Siata 208 CS by Balbo
This vehicle was a jaw-dropping treat for the eyes and cameras.
2022: RM Sotheby Auction Preview, Monterey: 1938 Peugeot 402 Darl'mat Special Coupe by Pourtout
I had thought this car was a light gray, but the auction website shows this as a white vehicle. On the web, I looked up other images of this vehicle, and the results show variations from white to light gray. Perhaps my photos are a bit dark in comparison.
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2022: RM Sotheby Auction Preview, Monterey: 1936 Lancia Astura Cabriolet Series III 'Tipo Bocca' by Pinin Farina
Station Wagon the badge indicates. IMHO, this proves the notion that Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) is but a "marketing spin" term for a station wagon. It doesn't matter if a station wagon or SUV is based on a car or truck platform. It is spin, spin, spin.
2023 RM Sotheby's Auction Preview, Monterey: 1957 Land Rover Series I Custom "The Grizzly Torque" by Pilchers
I replaced the originally posted photo with this one. I reworked about 8 silver Porsche photos to improve the color balance and make them more consistent.
2021: RM Sotheby's Auction, Monterey
A 1939 Porsche Type 64. The aluminium race car was built at Reutter Works and is the oldest car ever to wear the Porsche badge (and is the only surviving 1939 Porsche Type 64, from the three which were originally built. Chassis No: 38/41, Engine No: 38/43). Sotheby’s St. George Street Gallery, London, UK. May 21, 2019. Photo: Edmond Terakopian
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2023 RM Sotheby's Auction Preview, Monterey: 1986 Ford RS200 Evolution