Classic Cars

One-off Deep Sanderson 301 Le Mans racer to be auctioned
One-off Deep Sanderson 301 Le Mans racer to go under the hammer with Silverstone Auctions, joined by lots including Jaguar and BMW.
Jensen to produce classic topless Interceptor
British manufacturer Jensen International Automotive has started work to produce a classic topless Interceptor in R series specification, the eleventh car to go into production this year.

Dorset Vintage and Classic Auctions Spring Sale
Dorset Vintage and Classic Auctions forthcoming Spring Sale on Thursday 24th March promises to be one of their largest yet, offering a wide range of motor cars, commercials and motorcycles.

Chelsea AutoLegends to celebrate London’s swinging 60s in style
Following the resounding success of the inaugural Chelsea AutoLegends in 2010, plans are announced today – Thursday 10 March – for an even bigger and more spectacular show in 2011. Tickets are now on sale with discounts available for those booking in advance.

Unique Bentley and glorious Corniche head for Sandown Park
Barons’ March 15th sale of classic, historic and thoroughbred motor cars at Sandown Park is headlined by a very special 1950 Mark VI Bentley. Other notable entries include a stunning Rolls-Royce Corniche Convertible - and a truly unique Vauxhall Astra.

South Coast Internationals 2011
The biggest and best Hot Rod and Custom Car Show in the south, South Coast Internationals will be held in the grounds of the National Motor Museum, Beaulieu, from the 17th – 19th June.

Jaguar E-Type named greatest ever road test by Autocar
The iconic Jaguar E-type has turned heads and captured hearts for the past 50 years. Today it has been named by Autocar as its greatest ever road test in the week that the magazine celebrates its landmark 5000th road test.

Mercedes models spanning 50 years come to Historics auction
Having delivered strong Mercedes-Benz sales figures in 2010, classic and sports car auctioneer Historics brings a thoroughly eclectic mix of classic and more contemporary models - spanning 50 years - to its first auction of 2011, on the 3rd March at Brooklands.
Porsche presents the Semper Vivus in Geneva
The name Porsche has been associated with pioneering innovations in automotive engineering since the beginning of the last century. In 1900, Ferdinand Porsche, founding father of the present-day Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Stuttgart, entered unchartered territory.

Official Jaguar E-Type 50th anniversary collectors’ book
Jaguar has commissioned a beautiful ‘Collectors’ Edition’ coffee-table book to mark the 50th anniversary of the car that stopped the automotive world in its tracks – the E-Type.

Race Retro gets under starters orders
Race Retro, the show that celebrates everything to do with historic motor sport, is under starters orders and is getting ready to roar into Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire, from 25-27 February.
Classic cars easy prey for thieves
Classic cars will always have an appeal for those willing to forego today’s modern extras like power-steering and air conditioning for the thrill of owning and driving a timeless machine.

First Concours entrants line up for Salon Privé
Full details of the biggest-ever Salon Privé Concours d’Elégance have been announced today, with a first look at some of the early entrants.

Celebrations for the 50th anniversary of the Jaguar E-Type
The 50th anniversary year of Jaguar's iconic E-type got underway in London today (Tuesday February 8th) when legendary test driver Norman Dewis, who this year celebrates his 91st birthday, and John Surtees, only man to win World championships on two wheels and four, unveiled a stunning 1961 E-type which has recently been restored.

Iconic Jaguar E-Types return to Coventry
Visitors to the Ricoh Arena for Coventry City's game against Watford on Saturday, April 2nd will get more than the usual football match. For one day only, the Jaguar Exhibition Hall will be filled with Jaguar E-Types.