Oil and gas company Shell may not be known for its groundbreaking filmmaking today, but in 1953, its documentary film unit was one of the most highly regarded within a private corporation. The result of increased competition between oil companies in the 1930s, Shell’s movies were used less as out-right propaganda and more as a form of media to inform and entertain audiences, using action and animation to explain the mechanical marvels of the time. The filmmakers consciously took a journalistic approach and were highly respected. One of those was R.H. Bill Mason.
For the past 20 years, drivers, constructors, and the FIA have had growing concerns about the safety of many of the circuits in the F1 and World Sportscar Championships — more so than most, the Nürburgring and, more specifically, the Nordschleife. While attempts have been made over the years to slow down the straights and smooth out some bumps, they just weren’t enough. It wasn’t until after Niki Lauda’s famous and horrific fiery crash seven years ago that a plan was put in place to properly impose safety measures.
The Amelia Island Auction
March 9, 2018
Gooding & Company’s East Coast auction generates excitement and record sales. Held at the Omni Amelia Island Plantation, a classic beachfront resort near Jacksonville, Florida, this venue caters to the enthusiast looking for a relaxed yet rewarding winter getaway. Held on the Friday before the celebrated Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance, Gooding & Company’s auction showcases a curated lineup of cars, inviting spirited bidding in a comfortable setting. Since debuting at Amelia Island in 2010, Gooding & Company’s prices realized have more than doubled, earning the event its reputation as the premier East Coast collector car auction.
