In the first quarter of 2024, Car & Classic recorded a clear overtaking in the sales of Fiat's classic cars over Mercedes, the best seller ever
In the first quarter of 2024, Car & Classic detected a notable overtaking of the Lingotto company compared to Mercedes, thus becoming the best seller of all time. With the launch of events dedicated to vintage motoring, Car & Classic continues to move historic wheels across Europe. This is done through its weekly online auctions and free adverts on its website. During the first quarter of 2024, numerous classic cars changed owners. Often crossing national borders. Overall, 1,804 auctions were organized on the platform, of which 214 were in Italy.
Looking at the numerical data of the first three months of the year, a surprising result occurred. Fiat has emerged as the brand with the highest number of vehicles sold, with a total of 43 examples, thus surpassing Mercedes. Additionally, Mercedes was outbid by Jaguar, with 32 cars sold compared to 31 for the British brand. In a close comparison between the two car brands.
Car & Classic announces Fiat as the best-selling brand for classic cars
During the first quarter of 2024, numerous classic cars changed owners, often crossing national borders. Overall, 1,804 auctions were organized on the platform, of which 214 in Italy. It is surprising to note that Fiat has emerged as the brand with the highest number of vehicles sold, with a total of 43 specimens. Thus overtaking Mercedes. Furthermore, Mercedes was outbid at the auction by Jaguar, with 32 cars sold compared to the British brand's 31, in a close contest between the two car brands.
Fiat cars have been particularly successful, with models such as the Fiat Dino Spider, the 124 Spider and the Fiat X1/9 which have attracted the interest of collectors. In particular, the Fiat 500 has confirmed itself as an icon, sold at a rate of 3-4 copies per week. The Panda, especially in the all-wheel drive version, was considered an international icon. While the “spiaggine” based on the Fiat 500 have experienced growing popularity in view of the summer season.
Sales in Italy and the United Kingdom
Car & Classic, founded in the UK in 2005, it is a platform rooted in Europe, South Africa and Japan, with a presence in Italy for about a year and a half. It offers a wide selection of vintage vehicles, as well as spare parts and accessories, and collaborates with the ASI-Automotoclub Storico Italiano through events such as the Circuito Tricolore.
Car & Classic it also saw the sale of rare Fiat cars, such as the 1968 Fiat 850 Moretti Coupé S2 and the 1955 Fiat 1900 A Berlina Granluce. In Italy, Fiat dominates the classic car sales charts, with Mercedes still remaining a popular option for collectors. In the UK, Mercedes cars maintained their leading position in the first quarter of 2024, with 91 examples sold, followed by Jaguar and Land Rover.
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