Classic Cars
Swinging start for Chelsea AutoLegends
London’s largest motoring event was launched yesterday (18 May) in the grounds of the historic Royal Hospital, Chelsea, by one of Britain’s best loved racing drivers, Sir Stirling Moss OBE.
BMW selects design greats to compete in 2011 Mille Miglia
BMW selected a trio of design greats to compete in this year's Mille Miglia. Head of BMW Group Design Adrian van Hooydonk and Swiss industrial designer Alfredo Häberli took part in the world's most renowned classic car rally in a white BMW 328, which celebrates its 75th anniversary this year. One of almost 400 participating teams, the duo set out from Brescia in northern Italy on 12 May.
New and old in action at Silverstone
This year’s Silverstone Classic (22-24 July) will make history as the event will be the first to take full advantage of both the national and international pit complexes at Silverstone.
Ferrari’s a Forza to be reckoned with
Historics’ forthcoming sale at Brooklands promises a feast for fans of the Ferrari marque, with no less than 10 cars spanning 35 years, and a combined value of over £750,000, up for auction on Wednesday 18th May.
Calling Alvis
Hot on the heels of the sell-out sale of the ‘Captain America collection’ in March, Historics forthcoming auction on 18th May will offer an eminently attractive Alvis Speed 20 complete with its own sparkling CV.
‘World Class’ R.A.C Rally comes to Croft Circuit in 2011
Croft Circuit is delighted to announce a fourth major event to its list of fixtures in 2011 – a stage of the Roger Albert Clark Rally, among the world’s most exciting and evocative historic car rallies, on Saturday 3 December.
Last Ford Model T joins Ben Nevis ascent celebration
The last Model T built by Ford Motor Company and a star of the company's UK-based heritage collection, is heading to Scotland to help celebrate the Ford of Britain Centennial.
Lindner Nocker Jaguar unveiled by CMC
One of the most important Jaguar cars ever built has been unveiled in Bridgnorth, Shropshire, after 7,000 hours of restoration.
Spectacular launch for classic motor racing festival
The world’s largest classic motor racing festival has been launched in spectacular style. In front of 250 journalists, photographers and film crews, the 2011 Silverstone Classic burst into life yesterday (4 May) as some of the 800 cars expected at the event took to the famous track in glorious spring sunshine.
Celebrities to race at Silverstone Classic
A host of celebrities were on hand at Silverstone race track yesterday to launch the 2011 Silverstone Classic Celebrity Challenge. The Celebrity Challenge, which will take place on Saturday 23 July at the world’s biggest classic car racing festival, will see an all-star line-up going head to head in 130mph Morgan V6 Roadster sports cars around the famous Silverstone Grand Prix circuit.
James Hunt’s F1 Hesketh for sale with Silverstone Auctions
The Formula One car that took legendary driver James Hunt to his first Grand Prix race victory is to be sold at Silverstone Auctions’ 23 July event, during the Silverstone Classic weekend.
Unique Transporter at Jaguar Celebration
Towering over the displays of Jaguar sports and racing cars at Shelsley Walsh, when the Midland Automobile Club celebrate fifty years of the E-type, will be a unique and historic car transporter.
Win £5000 to spend on your classic dream
To celebrate the launch of the classic show season, specialist insurance broker Footman James is offering £5000 cash to the winner of its brand new competition ‘How will you spend yours?’
Donington Historic Festival this weekend
Donington Park will welcome one of the richest and most diverse spectacles in motorsport this weekend (31st April - 1st May), as the Donington Historic Festival returns in a new action-packed two-day format, running on Saturday and Sunday.
Over 50 Jaguar E-Types to join cavalcade to Motorexpo 2011
The Jaguar E-Type, one of the most iconic and desirable cars in history, will celebrate its 50th birthday in fine style this summer when more than 50 examples will join a cavalcade to Motorexpo, Britain’s biggest free-to-visit motor show (6-12 June; motorexpo.com).