HISTORICAL FACTS: Monterey - Caught on Camera

Daytona SP3 Values Explode With A $26 Million Charity Sale

A former Ferrari development and press Daytona SP3 is heading to RM Sotheby’s London sale with an eight-figure estimate, giving buyers a fresh public datapoint after last year’s $26 million charity result.

Motor1 · Oct 8

Mary Zmudowski was a California schoolteacher when she donated 155 acres of coastal land to the state in 1950; today it is a 220-acre state beach bearing her name

Zmudowski State Beach, a treasured spot north of Monterey, owes its existence to Mary Zmudowski's generous donation in 1950. While facing threats of closure during California's 2011 budget crisis, the beach was rescued through dedicated political efforts. However, rising tides continue to erode its coastline, raising concerns about its future…

The Economic Times · Sep 30

Laguna Seca formally dedicates 'The Zanardi Corkscrew'

The Monterey circuit permanently dedicates its most iconic turn 30 years after the champion's legendary final-lap overtake: 'The Pass'

Motorsport · Sep 5

BMW M Boss Frank Van Meel On The Future Of M, EVs, And Keeping The Fun Alive

The M Concept Neue Klasse meets four decades of M3 history in Monterey, and we talk with M boss Frank van Meel.

Motor1 · Aug 25

1963 Corvette Grand Sport Shatters Auction Record With $18.7 Million

RM Sotheby’s Monterey sale of the 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport chassis 003 just reset values for blue-chip American racing cars worldwide.

Motor1 · Aug 18

Ferrari Luce Charity Car Sells For An Insane $40 Million

Ferrari Luce Chassis 0 becomes a one-off charity halo, sending every dollar to The Ferrari Foundation instead of signaling real-world EV pricing.

Motor1 · Aug 17

Ferrari’s first all-electric car sells for $40 million at charity auction, nearly 40 times initial estimate of $1.1 million; buyer won’t receive it until 2027

Ferrari’s first all-electric car, the bespoke Luce “Chassis 0,” has sold for a record $40 million at a charity auction in Monterey, nearly 40 times its initial $1.1 million estimate. The sale makes it the most expensive new car ever auctioned, while the buyer will have to wait until 2027…

The Times of India · Aug 16

Lanzante’s 850-HP McLaren F1 Tribute Roars Into Monterey

At Monterey Car Week, the Lanzante 95-59 turns the McLaren 750S into a three-seat F1 homage with 850 horsepower and serious aero focus.

Motor1 · Aug 14

Leaked Patent Images Expose Lamborghini Revuelto SV’s Aggressive Aero

Patent drawings reveal the Lamborghini Revuelto SV’s new aero package, fixed rear wing, and track-focused details ahead of its Monterey Car Week debut.

Motor1 · Aug 13

Brabus Is Bringing A 1,000-HP Roofless Beast To Pebble Beach

Monterey Car Week visitors can catch the Brabus Bodo roadster’s public debut on August 14 alongside the existing Hyper-GT coupe.

Motor1 · Aug 12