Classic Cars
The world's first classic car fund
Stuart Ballantyne, head of Select from Direct Line, said: "With paper assets continuing to offer low returns in value, many investors are once again turning to physical assets to generate not only better returns but also offer some enjoyment in investing their hard earned money.
Silverstone Classic - the biggest gets even bigger
Already firmly established as the world’s biggest classic motor racing festival, the Silverstone Classic (22-24 July) will be even bigger in 2011 with more on-track racing action than ever before.
Fiennes Restoration ‘Rolls’ on pioneer engineering
The oldest pre-war Rolls-Royce vehicle conservation and restoration UK specialist, Fiennes Restoration, has acquired a substantial number of original Rolls-Royce parts and bespoke tooling from American historic car restorers Vintage Garage.
Erik Carlsson to attend start of XIV Rallye Monte Carlo Historique
Rally legend Erik Carlsson is to support the centenary celebrations of the Monte Carlo Rally by backing a team who will compete in this week’s XIVth Monte Carlo Historique rally in an exact replica of the car that took him to victory back in 1963.
Historics consign ‘The Klemantaski Car’
An AC Aceca originally owned by the famed photographer Louis Klemantaski has been added to the forthcoming Historics at Brooklands auction on 3rd March, with the British sports coupé recently restored and now FIA ‘competition ready’, and expected to fetch offers in the region of £75,000 - £90,000.
Jaguar celebrates 50 years of iconic E-Type
This year marks the 50th anniversary of one of the most famous and desirable cars in automotive history - the Jaguar E-Type.
Jaguar E-Type to celebrate 50th birthday at Silverstone Classic
This year’s Silverstone Classic (22-24 July) will be the world’s premier venue for the Jaguar E-Type’s 50th birthday celebrations. Launched in 1961, the legendary E-Type remains one of the most iconic, elegant and revered sports cars of all time and its golden anniversary will be honoured with a host of special races and displays at the world’s biggest classic motor racing festival.
MOT tests for historic cars may be scrapped
The requirement to have an annual MOT test for pre-war cars may be scrapped following a meeting between Transport Minister Mike Penning and members of the All Party Parliamentary Historic Vehicles Group, of which Lord Montagu of Beaulieu is President.
50+ cars from ‘Captain America’ set to star at auction
As a curtain raiser to its expanded 2011 auction programme, Historics at Brooklands has consigned to its next sale on 3rd March, a blockbusting collection of classic American vehicles fresh from the set of the forthcoming Marvel Studios movie, Captain America – ‘The First Avenger’.
New Jensen Interceptor R hits British roads
Deliveries of the new Jensen Interceptor R have started at Oxfordshire-based manufacturer and restorer Jensen International Automotive (JIA), which set up business in May last year.
Morgan - UK’s favourite British-owned car maker
The Morgan Motor Company is Britain’s favourite British-owned car make, according to a large-scale poll held on MSN Cars.
Barons pulls off a Christmas cracker of a sale
Despite the freezing weather and record snowfalls over the preceding few days, Barons managed to host a cracking Yuletide Sale at Sandown Park on December 7th.
Bidders brave the elements to be at Brooklands
Despite a bout of wintry weather threatening to derail its festive sale, Historics’ third auction of the year witnessed a flurry of activity, as scores of classic car enthusiasts and bidders flooded the saleroom in search of the ultimate Christmas gift, at Brooklands last Saturday, 4th December.
The ultimate Christmas present - a 1958 250GT Ferrari
A 1958 250GT Ferrari expected to fetch over one million pounds when it goes under the hammer next week went on show at Duke's Hotel in London today (Thursday).
Classic cars worth £8 million attract city investors
More than £8 million worth of classic cars will be auctioned in London before Christmas and the sale is attracting investors from all over the world.