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Goodwood Wet & Wild Revival
In true Dunkirk spirit everyone kept calm and carried on in weather that made me realise why I upped sticks and moved to sunny Sydney. But never mind the Goodwood Revival was...
London Buses
There is saying in my old home town of London, that you wait and wait for a bus and then two come along together. Is it not always the same, you having nothing on this weekend...
Odd Spots in the Balkans
I am on holiday and it is amazing when you have the time and are relaxed what one finds if you have an interest in cars and boats: from a dilapidated racing hydroplane; to eco...
Lambretta Heaven
Last month I paid a quick visit to the town where my mother was born – Porto Recanati, in Marche, Italy. As well as catching up with family and sunshine I was fortunate...
Island Life
Those of you who were lucky enough to be present at the island edition of the Sydney Harbour Concours d’Elegance (https://sydneyharbourconcours.com.au )will enjoy reliving...
California Dreamin’
I was feeling like somebody groovy and could hardly believe my eyes and ears on the Monday Monday I got to drive this Ferrari! I just wish my Mama and Papa could buy me one!...
‘Anytime, Anyplace, Anywhere!’
Targa Classica 2024
Just before Easter I took part in the Targa Classica, a 1000km, 4-day extravaganza of motoring around the picturesque roads and scenery of the State of Victoria. Inspired by...
Cockatoo Island
JUDGES SELECT THE BEST AT 2024 SYDNEY HARBOUR CONCOURS D’ELEGANCE An international jury of automobile experts has selected the best cars on show at the 2024 Ampol Sydney Harbour...
Everyone loves an E-Type
Everyone loves an E-Type Jaguar – famously (though it maybe apochryphal) even Enzo Ferrari said it was the most beautiful car in the world. The owner, to whom I sold the...
Happy New Year
A happy new year and all the best for 2024 to one and all. Most of us will have taken some time out to recharge over Christmas and the New Year celebrations, but on Boxing Day I...
Congratulations
As an ambassador the Bernina GT part of the International St Moritz Automobile Week, it was great to hear that the European festival for historic mobility, racing and luxury...
Merry Christmas One and All.
It has been a crazy 2023 I am sure for many of us so let’s enjoy the holiday time; Merry Christmas, and a safe and peaceful 2024 wherever you are around the world. Whilst...
Ex Libris
Please let me know should you wish to ORDER either of these fabulous books just released this month. The first is the magnificently detailed CLASSIC CAR AUCTION YEARBOOK...
Get Your Tickets Here
Tickets for the Island Edition of the 2024 Ampol Sydney Harbour Concours d’Elegance are now available. You can take advantage of an early bird ticket booking for the...
Master of the World
If you want to be Master of the World or as the poster says Le Maitre du Monde then check out the items available at the latest Halcyon Auctions sale entitled ‘Cars,...
Shock of the New
It is not so much out with the old and in with the new, but did you know that as well as helping with your classic car requirements I can also help you with buying, and selling...
Cockatoo Island
My event, the Ampol Sydney Harbour Concours d’Elegance, has an exciting new venue for 2024, the Turbine Shop on Cockatoo Island. It promises to be fun and exciting, as well...
Electric
The debate about electric cars rumbles on. I am undecided one way or the other and can see the pros and cons of both sides. However, when these images came across my desktop the...
Looking for a new motor guv?
If you are in the market for a special classic car then please do not hesitate to get in touch james@marinamarini.com.au as I would be more than happy to provide you with...
Ship shape and Bristol fashion
Motoring journalist James Nicholls is well recognized as a contributor to the Spectator, Octane, Magneto and Motor Sport magazines, among others. He has also contributed to books...
Membership Drive
The Royal Automobile Club of Australia is conducting a membership drive and here is your opportunity to join Australia’s oldest Motoring Club and one of Australia’s most...
What the Dickens!
To borrow from and adapt the opening lines of Charles Dickens’ A Tale of Two Cities, ‘It was the best of times, it was the best of times’! This seems an appropriate description...
Objets Lux
The opportunity to purchase some amazingly beautiful new and preloved Objets Lux, from a variety of artists and ateliers including Luis Vuitton, Panerai, Omega, Hermes, Anthony...
1967 Porsche 911S Targa Soft Window
If anyone out there is looking for a rather special and every rare 1967 Porsche 911S Targa Soft Window which has just had lots of work carried out to bring it up to a spectacular...
Just around the corner
The fifth edition of the Ampol Sydney Harbour Concours d’Elegance is just around the corner. Taking place on 2nd – 4th March at Hyde Park Barracks, a UNESCO World...
Maharajah!
I have just returned from India – sensory overload! Happy New Year everyone.
More driving, less talking!
If you liked the little films posted last time then I hope you will also enjoy these vignettes on a left hand drive alloy bodied Jaguar XK120 OTS and an even more rare right hand...
Two Italian Beauties
I have been doing some video work recently and thought you might like to see the results. And of course, please let me know if you are interested in purchasing either of these...
Season draws to a close
The concours season in Europe has drawn to a close with the final big events of the year the incredible Zoute Concours d’Elegance in Belgium coming hard on the...
Laguna Seca
I recently returned from Monterey Car Week, and whilst lots of my time was taken up with two fabulous concours events, The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering and the Pebble...
All in a good cause
Isn’t it about time we used our classic cars for good rather than evil? Click below to learn more about the inaugural Make-A- Wish Car Show on the morning of Sunday...
From Tractors to Super Sports Cars!
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A Car Week For Europe
St. Moritz. Until 1925, automobiles were still forbidden on the dusty roads of the Upper Engadine. The then boss of Shell felt disturbed by the dust kicked up by the early...
Historique!
It was fabulous to be in Europe last month for a couple of big motoring events including the 13th edition of the Monaco Grand Prix Historique run under the auspices of the...
Another Exhibition
Further to my Christmas Photographic Exhibition last year, a selection of my images can now be seen at the venerable Royal Automobile Club of Australia. It is Members only, so...
Automobilwoche 2022
As an international ambassador for the Bernina Gran Tursimo hill climb, part of Internationale St Moritzer Automobilwoche, it gives me much pleasure to share the full...
TFA 2022
I recently completed the Targa Florio Australia 2022 and what a fabulous event it was. Nearly 1,000km over four days on the beautiful country roads of Victoria culminating with...
Come rain or shine!
THE 4TH SYDNEY HARBOUR CONCOURS D’ELEGANCE. 3-5 March 2022 Despite an eleventh-hour change of venue, of necessity due to unavoidable circumstances, and the Australian continent...
New Location!
Due to a variety of circumstances it has been necessary to move the Sydney Harbour Concours d’Elegance from the amazing grounds of Swifts to a different, but no less...
Samson getting stronger!
The excitement around the forthcoming auction of Important Motor Cars & Objets Lux is getting stronger as is evidenced by this recent article in the Australian Financial...
Lux
Further to the announcement of the seven motor cars to be offered at the Sale of Important Motor Cars & Objets Lux taking place on Friday 4th March at Swifts...
Auction of important motor cars and objets lux
Following the success of the auction of the fabulous 1961 Maserati 3500 GT Spyder by Vignale for $733,225 at the Sydney Harbour Concours d’Elegance in March 2021, I...
Christmas Exhibition
On Friday 10th I held an exhibition of some of my photography at the fabulous new showroom of The Best Car Company (a division of Cummins Classic...
Historic Motoring Awards
The Sydney Harbour Concours d’Elegance did not win the Concours Event of the Year at the Historic Motoring Awards in London, but being a finalist and a runner up to The...
The Image Business
Before I did what I do now and worked in a ‘real’ job, I was the Vice President, Asia Pacific for Getty Images and prior to that the International Director of...
Going for Gold!
It gives me great pleasure to announce that my event, the Sydney Harbour Concours d’Elegance has been selected as a finalist in the Concours Event of the Year category at...
Better Late Than Never
Good Afternoon Drivers and Passengers! Lockdown/stay at home restrictions have lifted in Sydney at last and it is time to get this show on the road (literally!). The new official...
Auction Yearbook
The latest, and 26th, issue of the Classic Car Auction Yearbook is almost ready. This fantastic, and for me essential, reference book by Adolfo Orsi and Raffaele Gazzi will soon...
Internationale St. Moritzer Automobilwoche
The international St Moritz automobile week is underway as I write and I am somewhat disappointed in not being allowed to travel from Australia to take part, especially as I am...
Father’s Day – the News
Please read on, and eventually you will come to a bit about me. It takes six columns but it is worth the read.
Politics
I do not delve into the murky world of politics or current affairs too often, but herewith a recent piece by me from a week or two ago in the Australian edition of The...
The Playlist (Lockdown Blues)
Well it feels like spring is almost upon us here in Australia but the crazy politics and politicians have the country in lockdown. This is week eight for Sydney and it is...
Chicago Auto Show
Herewith some early images from the Chicago Auto Show which caught my fancy…..I thought fire trucks and little Corvettes were supposed to be red!
“Do I see Bluebirds singing a song…” Irving Berlin
“Sad news in the passing this week, June 14, of Tonia Bern-Campbell aged 93 in Palm Springs, California. The wife of speed ace Donald Campbell she accompanied him to...
Picfair
If you like some of the imagery that I create do check out the gallery section on the website https://marinamarini.com.au/image-gallery/ And if you would like to purchase any of...
Motoring god’s country
Australia, really does have it all – fantastic beaches, snowy mountains, wide open spaces, the lot! And one can drive all over it…as is evidenced by Rattletrap on...
Beyond Curated
It has been tough for many many businesses over the past year, none more so than for those working in travel and events. It is with much pleasure then that I am so pleased to see...
