Classic Cars

Are classics owners’ gambling with safety?

Research shows that classic vehicle owners planning on touring could be gambling with their safety by not making sure their insurance policies cover them in the event of a breakdown.

Classic E-Types find new homes at Barons’ Jaguar Heritage Sale

Jaguar fans filled the Sandown Park saleroom on Tuesday, for Barons’ annual Jaguar Heritage Sale. The auction celebrated all models of the much-loved marque, but it was particularly fitting that, in its 50th anniversary year, the quintessential ‘big cat’, the E-type, was the star of the show and had bidders (and vendors!) purring with pleasure.

Forget those post-wedding blues: It’s the Donington Historic Festival

What’s so important about Friday 29th April? Oh yes – it’s the day before the start of the Donington Historic Festival.

Jaguar to celebrate at Shelsley Walsh Hillclimb

The world’s most beautiful car at the world’s most beautiful racetrack. Jaguar’s E Type to celebrate its 50th anniversary at Shelsley Walsh Hillclimb.

Halfords is adding value to classic cars

Your car won’t start without out it, but for Classic Car Motorists filling up at the petrol station doesn’t just damage your wallet. Rising ethanol content in unleaded fuel corrodes vintage vehicles. Exclusively available from Halfords, Miller Oils new range of fuel additives is the perfect solution.

Jaguars prowl towards Sandown Park

An impressive pack of Jaguars will slink into Sandown Park for Barons’ annual Jaguar Heritage sale on April 19th.

One in nine chance for Costin Amigo at Silverstone Auctions

One of only nine Costin Amigo cars produced will be presented at Silverstone Auctions’ 23 July sale. Featuring the legendary styling of aerodynamicist Frank Costin, number six was the Costin works car and arguably the ‘most famous’ of the nine.

Concours d’Elégance world-wide ‘tour’ for unique Rolls-Royce

A unique 1932 Rolls-Royce 20/25 drophead coupé, painstakingly restored by Fiennes Restoration, is having its international debut at Villa d’Este Concorso d’Eleganza (Cernobbio, Italy, 20-22 May).

Dorset Vintage and Classic Auctions Spring Sale

Dorset Vintage and Classic Auctions' first sale of 2011, held on the 24th March at the Gartell Light Railway in Yenston, near Templecombe, was a resounding success. Warm spring sunshine and an exceptional selection of motor cars and historic commercials drew clients to the sale from across the UK and Europe.

Famed Ferrari with Royal resume to attract ‘Princely’ sum

A 1973 Ferrari Daytona festooned with a host of eclectic connections including HRH The Prince of Wales, is set to create a stir when it goes under the hammer at Historics forthcoming sale on Wednesday May 18th, at Brooklands in Surrey.

Rare Jaguar E-Type and BMW Z8 auction entries with history

A 1961 Jaguar E-Type, born on 10 July 1961, and a rare BMW Z8 in the same specification as James Bond’s car in ‘The World Is Not Enough’, have joined the roster of classic and modern supercars at Silverstone Auctions’ 23 July sale during the Silverstone Classic weekend.

Drive It Day - Vauxhall celebrates classic car motoring

Vauxhall is supporting the annual classic car celebration and opens its Heritage Centre to mark the ‘Drive it Day’ celebrations of classic car motoring. On Sunday, April 17th the Centre will be open from 10:00am until 4:00pm for anyone to come along in any classic and have the opportunity to view Vauxhall’s own collection of classic cars.