Classic Cars
London to Brighton Veteran Car Run 2011
Special celebrations will be in order on Sunday 6 November as The Royal Automobile Club’s 2011 London to Brighton Veteran Car Run marks the 75th anniversary start from Hyde Park.
Goodwood Revival honours 50th anniversary of Jaguar E-type
In just six weeks time, the finest collection of significant and authentic racing Jaguar E-types ever assembled will gather at the 2011 Goodwood Revival (16-18 September) for an exceptionalFordwater Trophy race.
Keeping classics alive at the Footman James Classic Motor Show
In the run up to this year’s Footman James Classic Motor Show (11-14 November), title sponsor, Footman James promises an exciting mix of popular game-shows, stunning classics and great competitions with the announcement of its 2011 theme ‘Keeping Classics Alive’.
Commemorative E-type heads Barons’ beauties for September
Barons has some impressive early entries for the 2011 British Heritage sale, featuring 100 Years of the Spirit of Ecstasy, at Sandown Park on September 20th.
Classics owners tighten purse strings
Research shows that classic vehicle owners have tightened the purse strings on their hobby in the last 12 months.
Royal Automobile Club Historic Tourist Trophy returns
Following the huge success of the inaugural Royal Automobile Club Tourist Trophy for Historic Cars race last year, the event returns as part of the 2011 Silverstone Classic – the world's biggest classic racing festival – on 22 to 24 July.
Competition reveals owners’ classic passion
The ‘How will you spend yours?’ competition launched by specialist insurance broker, Footman James, to celebrate the start of the classic show season reveals that if enthusiasts won the £5000 cash prize on offer, they would spend their winnings on another classic.
Former F1 and touring car aces line up at Silverstone Classic
Three former Grand Prix racers plus a former British Touring Car champion are among the star names racing at the Silverstone Classic (22-24 July).
Classic 1937 BMW Type 320 up for auction
With classic cabriolets likely to catch the eye at its forthcoming Summer sale, Historics auctioneers is anticipating keen interest in a rare pre-war 1937 BMW Type 320, complete with Czech Historic Vehicle Passport, on July 19th at Brooklands.
Calling all classic cars to Beaulieu Simply Classics 2011
On Sunday 28th August, the first ever Simply Classics event will be taking place within the Beaulieu attraction. This promises to be a great day out for all classic car and bike enthusiasts, providing the opportunity to admire a stunning line-up of classic vehicles and motorcycles.
Jaguar E-type is the UK’s favourite sports car
The iconic Jaguar E-type – celebrating its 50th anniversary this year – has been voted the UK’s favourite sports car by race-goers and classic car fans.
Classic cars set to take over Chelsea
Enthusiasts are so keen to show off their gleaming classic cars at London’s premier motoring event that the organisers have been swamped with entries.
Jaguars open the Festival of Speed in style
Jaguar has celebrated the 50th Anniversary of the E-type in style on the first day of the 2011 Goodwood Festival of Speed.
Post-war Mercedes 220SE Ponton Cabriolet up for auction
An original example of archetypal ‘Ponton styling’ will be on show when a rare 1960 Mercedes-Benz 220SE Ponton Cabriolet heads to Historics’ auction block, for its Summer sale on 19th July at Brooklands.
Diversity in the Cartier ‘Style et Luxe’ at the Festival of Speed
As Goodwood opens its doors to over 175,000 spectators in a week’s time at the annual Festival of Speed and Moving Motor Show (30 June – 3 July), discerning motoring enthusiasts will be making a beeline to the Cartier Lawn, where the acclaimed celebration of fine automotive design – the Cartier ‘Style et Luxe’ concours d’elegance – has become a ‘must see’ attraction at Goodwood.