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Mecum Kissimmee 2026: What's really behind the records

At first glance, Mecum Kissimmee 2026 looked wild. Cars sold for two or three times “normal” market value, with eight-figure Ferraris everywhere. But dig a little deeper and there are patterns emerging. The headline sale, the white 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO at $38.5 million, wasn’t just another GTO. It was the only example delivered in white, with serious period racing history. That combination of one-of-one specification and provenance puts a car in its own universe, where comps

7 days ago3 min read

2025: Taxed to the Max or Free to Grow?

Where wealth moved in 2025 and why 2026 needs a smarter approach Key Takeaways: • FTSE 100 and gold posted record returns but gains are fully taxable • UK property under pressure with rising taxes and flat valuations • Collectible cars offer capital gains tax-free returns • Modern classics like Porsche, BMW M, Ferrari saw double-digit gains • Real-world, tangible assets are gaining favour with HNW investors Strong returns from Gold and FTSE 100 but tax treatent might make alt

Dec 22, 20252 min read

The Kimera EVO37 - Crowned Sports Car of the Year.

The Kimera EVO37 Just Won Top Gear’s Sports Car of the Year, And That Says a Lot About What Drivers Still Want. In a world racing toward hybrids, EVs and software-heavy performance cars, it’s pretty amazing that the Kimera EVO37 just picked up Top Gear’s Sports Car of the Year award. But that win isn’t just a nice headline. It’s a statement about where the heart of car culture still lives. The EVO37 is Kimera Automobili’s modern revival of the legendary Lancia 037. The origi

Dec 9, 20252 min read

The Game of CatFish and Manual

There’s a quiet game being played in the classifieds right now. A sleight of hand, a little wink, a mild act of automotive catfishing, all wrapped up in one magic word: Manual. It’s still the golden term. The algorithm booster. The nostalgia trigger. The reason someone on PistonHeads ends up travelling 140 miles to test a car that turns out to have two pedals and a slightly guilty-looking seller. And here’s why it keeps happening. Sellers know nostalgia sells, properly. They

Nov 17, 20252 min read