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LOS ANGELES (Feb. 2, 2023) – The automotive and art scenes will converge with the Petersen Automotive Museum’s new exhibition “Arsham Auto Motive”, a collection of vehicle sculptures and posters created by renowned interdisciplinary artist Daniel Arsham.

Opening to the public on February 25 in the Armand Hammer Foundation Gallery, this contemporary showcase will provide a time capsule of automotive history.  Arsham’s personal passion for cars and fascination with archeology takes form through the presentation of four full-scale vehicles in his signature “eroded” fictional archeological technique.

Daniel Arsham crafts objects which investigate ideas of history, symbology and pop culture through the selection of vehicles featured in notable Hollywood films. Presented in geological materials, these familiar objects act as remnants of the present through the eyes of future audiences, providing an alternative lens to some of the world’s most prominent OEMs.

On display in “Arsham Auto Motive” are the Eroded 1968 Ford Mustang GT Fastback, 1955 Porsche 356 Speedster, 2018 Eroded Ferrari and 2022 Blue Calcite Eroded Porsche 911. Unlike their namesakes, these sculptures consist of elements like selenite, quartz, pyrite and volcanic ash to manifest an unearthed effect. Additional exhibit highlights are the never-before-seen Selenite Eroded BMW Poster, Amethyst Eroded Porsche 911 Poster, and Ash and Pyrite Eroded Mustang Poster.

“I’m excited to share my work with the city of Los Angeles and its vast community of car enthusiasts. Automotive design is in a constant state of evolution and this exhibition strives to reflect both its origins and future.”

Daniel Arsham, artist

Born in Cleveland, Ohio, and a recipient of the Gelman Trust Fellowship Award in 2003, Arsham’s fictional archeology aesthetic combines the influence of multiple eras and spans sculpture, architecture, interior design, drawing, film, stage and fashion. In addition to his work exhibited throughout the U.S., France, UK and Greece, Arsham co-founded the architecture practice Snarkitecture with Alex Mustonen and recently launched his fashion brand, Objects IV Life, following high-profile collaborations with Dior, Adidas, Tiffany, UNIQLO and RIMOWA.

“Having previously exhibited Keith Haring and Andy Warhol’s work, it is evident that pop culture and the automotive sector make for an exciting, crowd-pleasing combination. Daniel Arsham’s talent makes a strong case that cars can inspire artistic creations while also serving as art pieces themselves.”

Terry L. Karges, Petersen Automotive Museum Executive Director

Arsham and the museum will also release an exclusive line of merchandise available for purchase at the Petersen and via their online store. “Arsham Auto Motive” is supported by Perrotin and the Library Street Collective.

To purchase tickets or for more information about the Petersen Automotive Museum, please visit www.Petersen.org/arsham.

WALWORTH, Wis. (Jan. 20, 2023) – Mecum Kissimmee, The World’s Largest Collector Car Auction®, became the first ever to exceed $200 million in consecutive years with $234 million in total sales achieved at Mecum Kissimmee 2023, concluding a 12-day run on Sunday, Jan. 15 at Osceola Heritage Park in Kissimmee, Florida. Continue reading

It’s that time of year. The 2023 auction calendar kicks off this week (January 21 – 29). Your fairy godmotorhead has bestowed $230,000 upon you to spend as you choose among the three major events: Barret-Jackson, Bonhams and RM Sotheby’s. How would you spend it? Pick one or many as you can load on a trailer. Base your selections on median house estimates. Here’s an example:

1957 Aston Martin DB MkIII Sport Saloon
Bonhams
Estimate ^$150,000 – ^$180,000; offered without reserve

With a purchase price of ^$165,000, we have ^$65,000 left over for this…

1977 Mercedes-Benz 450 SEL 6.9
RM Sotheby’s
Estimate ^$50,000 – ^$75,000; offered without reserve

BMW M GmbH will maintain its focus on adding highly appealing special-edition models to its product range in 2023. The all-new BMW M3 CS (fuel consumption combined: 10.4 – 10.1 l/100 km [27.2 – 28.0 mpg imp]; CO2 emissions combined: 234 – 229 g/km in the WLTP cycle; figures for the NEDC cycle: – ) brings even greater intensity to the racing allure that marks out the company’s successful high-performance models for the premium midsize segment. An intelligent lightweight construction featuring a large number of carbon fibre-reinforced plastic (CFRP) components, plus increased engine power, a bespoke chassis setup, exclusive design features and a specification precision-honed to deliver an exhilarating performance experience on the track, combine with the functionality and everyday usability of the BMW M3 Sedan. This gives the BMW M3 CS a character profile all of its own: an ability to serve up undiluted M feeling that excites and enthralls over every mile on the road as well as on the track. Continue reading

GOTHENBURG, SWEDEN (January 24, 2023) – Polestar (Nasdaq: PSNY) is giving the 5-door electric performance fastback, Polestar 2, a major update. For the 2024 model year, the premium compact EV features a new high-tech front end that reflects the design language premiered by Polestar 3, substantial performance increases with all-new electric motors, even more powerful batteries^[1], sustainability improvements and, for the first time in a Polestar, rear-wheel drive. Continue reading

Entries are open for the 2023 edition of Sorrento Roads by 1000 Miglia. The spring event scheduled to take place from March 30 to April 2 will offer a small number of participants the chance to immerse themselves in one of the world’s most envied Mediterranean landscapes.

Like last year, Sorrento will be the core of the event: from here, in fact, Friday, March 31 will kick off the “on the road” day that will take the participating cars to discover first the Royal Palace of Caserta and then the Amalfi Coast. The day of Saturday, April 1, on the other hand, will take place entirely in the center of Sorrento. Modern and classic cars built up to 1990 can be entered. Eligible cars, the entry fee and all information are available here or by writing to participants@1000miglia.it 

This 1984 Saab 900 Turbo was bought new in 1984 and has covered less than 97,500 miles by a single owner in that time. Despite some minor needs (slight bubbling behind wheel wells, typical tear in driver’s seat bolster), it appears to have been well cared for. It includes the original window sticker as well as maintenance records. It presents well in its glossy black over tan with the 15-inch Panaracers. It’s an eight-valve so it won’t bring the kind of money we’re seeing with the later 16Vs, but at ^$9,500 it’s still sure to offer plenty of smiles per mile. Find it here on the Saabnet Classifieds.