Monterey to Mehari - Your weekly dose of automotive nourishment

Can you spot any bargains at the auction?

Social spotlight 📱

Watch an incredible collection of Ferraris leaving an event with a…challenging incline, all of them cocking a wheel on exit. Brave owners.

Car of the week 💰

What the MiTo should have replicated, the Alfasud was launched in the 1970s and was a sporty hatchback famed for sharp handling and boxer engine. Despite being famed for rust issues, it became beloved for agility, affordability, and introducing many to spirited Italian motoring. This example looks like it’s in incredible condition and therefore appears to be a bit of a bargain at £12,500.

Website of the week 💻

The RM Sotheby’s catalogues always make for an interesting read, none more so than the Monterey auctions. I particularly like taking a look through after the auction when you can see what the cars sold for. Some absolutely incredible cars in there fetching mind-boggling prices.

Small screen scene 📺

You must have seen them by now, but in case you aren’t already sick of hearing about them, Top Gear did a walk around of Gordon Murrays latest creations.

Seen in the wild 👀

I spotted this Citroen Mehari in a small village while on a roadtrip through France (lots of my recent spots were from that roadtrip). The Mehari is Citroens equivalent of the Mini Moke; unusual looks, but oddly endearing. For such a basic car, they cost more than you might imagine.