Kicking off the auctions on Amelia Island is Bonhams with their sale on Thursday, March 3rd. The absolute highlight is this Porsche 550 RS Spyder. Delivered new to a German racer, it was eventually sold to the United States where it joined the collection of the late Dr. Gary Quast in 1972. Meticulously restored, 550-0036 will now be offered for the first time in 50 years. Offered from a single family ownership of 60 years, this Bentley 3½-Litre Vanden Plas Tourer. It is actually the very first 'Derby Bentley' and served as the factory demonstrator. Apart from a re-paint very early in its life, it has survived in remarkably original condition. Considering its history, the $400,000 - $600,000 estimate seems on the low end for chassis B1AE.
Yesterday, Williams launched their new-for-2022 FW44. Whereas several other teams only revealed the livery using a show car, Williams sent out the real FW44 for a shake-down at Silverstone. Apart from the striking dark blue livery, it stands out with a very 1990s looking nose and remarkably narrow side-pods. One of the cars, it will face is the AlphaTauri AT03. It boasts a mirrored version of last year's livery and also hit the track already this week. Official testing will commence on February 28th at Barcelona.

Enjoy the links:

1933 Bentley 3½ Vanden Plas Tourer (B1AE)

2022 Lexus BEV Sport Concept

1955 Porsche 550 RS Spyder (550-0036)

2022 AlphaTauri AT03

2022 Williams FW44 Mercedes