Classic Cars
Historics primed for Christmas sale
Classic car auction specialist Historics has closed its books ahead of its festive third sale on Saturday December 4th, securing an eclectic line-up of 63 fine vehicles that boast an overriding British theme, for auction at the original home of British motorsport, Brooklands.
Treat your classic to a winter lay-up
As the temperature drops and the nights draw in, many classic cars begin their annual long, lonely period off the road or racetrack, hidden away in a garage or possibly left outside with just a tarpaulin to protect them from the elements over the Winter.
Historic wooden car is floated at auction
It has no oars, no rudder, no propeller and questionable cruising credentials, but the latest consignment to Historics at Brooklands auction on December 4 is sure to float the boat for classic car enthusiasts with a nautical leaning.
Legendary Allard J2X to live again
The Allard name will once again be seen on European roads, with the announcement that the Canadian-built Allard J2X MK II will be distributed across the continent by UK-based Premium Classic Cars Ltd.
Unwrap Christmas treats at Barons’ Yuletide sale
Barons’ Yuletide sale is always full of goodies, and this year’s event at the Surrey Hall, Sandown Park on December 7th is no exception, with a fine array of classic and collectors’ cars that any historic motoring buff would be thrilled to find in their garage on Christmas morning.
Old school luxury motoring celebrated at Classic Motor Show
The very best in old-school luxury motoring is on display at this year’s Footman James Classic Motor Show when it returns to Birmingham’s NEC from 12-14 November.
Wheeler Dealer Live Stage at Classic Motor Show
There’s plenty to see and do on the Wheeler Dealer Live Stage at this year’s Footman James Classic Motor Show when it drives into Birmingham’s NEC from 12-14 November. Quizzes, games, special guests and a mechanical challenge – all brought to you by motoring expert Mike Brewer and madcap car mechanic Edd China, TV’s Wheeler Dealers.
Historics boasts the best of British
A car used by the greatest Briton – Sir Winston Churchill – is set for auction at arguably the greatest British auction venue – Brooklands – when Historics hosts its third sale at its permanent home on Saturday, December 4th.
Le Mans Legend 2011
Motor Racing Legends is delighted to announce the return of the Le Mans Legend historic support race to next year’s Le Mans 24 Hours weekend.
104 year old Skoda makes London to Brighton debut
The first Skoda model ever produced, the Voiturette A, will come to the UK for the very first time this weekend to take part in the world famous London to Brighton Veteran Car Run (LBVCR).
Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 greatest ever driver’s car
The £300,000 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 has been crowned the greatest ever driver’s car by Classic & Sports Car magazine after a thrilling finale in which a pair of British built ten-grand tiddlers came within a whisker of snatching the title.
Ford's World Cup winner to appear at NEC
Ford's 1970 London-Mexico winning Escort is making a rare public appearance at the Classic Car Show in November.
New date for International MG Show
Enthusiasts of Britain’s best-loved sports car maker have a new date for the diary as the International MG Show and Spares Day returns to Warwickshire’s Stoneleigh Park on Sunday 20th February 2011. It’s the ideal start to a classic year and brings together all that’s best about the small sports car maker that developed a global fan base.
Dream Rides at Footman James Classic Motor Show
Sporting Bears celebrates its 21st Anniversary this year and the fund-raising all-makes, all-ages classic car club returns offering its popular Dream Rides at the Footman James Classic Motor Show at Birmingham’s NEC from 12-14 November.
Pre-eminent Aston Martin DB4 set for auction cameo
Amidst the continued clamour for the Aston Martin marque, Historics at Brooklands is set to auction a highly original example of the DB4, widely recognised as being responsible for establishing Aston Martin’s reputation as a road car specialist, at its sale on Saturday December 4th.