We were recently asked by Collier Auto Media (CAM) to write an in depth piece about two Mercedes sedans that are squarely on the path to becoming modern classics. The Mercedes-Benz W201 190E-16 valve and the W124 500E/E500 are emerging as landmark vehicles. In the CAM piece, we take a deep dive into the history […]
“If I had wings no one would ask me can I fly….” —Peter, Paul, & Mary In the December issue of Sports Car Market we examine the recent sale of an EVO II 190E 16V Mercedes-Benz. The subject car is a rising star for well-heeled Youngtimer collectors. The 16V EVO II is emerging as a […]
The recent sale of a BMW E30 at the Silverstone UK auction has caused quite a stir in the world of modern classic collectors. This non-M E30 sold for a whopping $65,555 and there is a wide dispersion of opinions over this outcome. In the most recent Sports Car Market we take an in-depth look […]
In the current issue of Sports Car Market, we profile the recent stratospheric sale of a near-perfect BMW 850CSi. These cars are finally emerging as the ultimate Youngtimer BMW collectible—The 850CSi even appears to be surpassing the legendary E30 M3 as the “must have” post-war BMW. While the price paid here was all the money, […]
In the November issue of Sports Car Market, we profiled the first-generation Mazda Miata. This is a car that once resided within Turtle Garage and we regret selling it to this day. In the first iteration of this iconic roadster, Mazda engineers and designers nailed the ultimate modern-day sports car. Launched in late 1989, the […]
In the upcoming September issue of Sports Car Market, we profiled the timeless Mercedes-Benz R129. Thirty years since its introduction, Bruno Sacco’s beautiful SL is now a rising modern classic. When launched in 1989, the SL was a quantum leap forward and was the safest open car money could buy. The R129 was full of […]
“Its a lot more fun to drive a slow car fast than a fast car slowly.” —Miles Collier In this month’s NextGen profile in Sports Car Market, we spotlight an unusual Mercedes-Benz that is a rising modern classic. It is a car with a revered history that includes an engine co-developed with Cosworth and a […]
Philip Richter is President and co-founder of New-York-City-based Hollow Brook Wealth Management, LLC. The Turtle Garage Blog, he says, is dedicated to his "love of excessive personal transportation."
