Classic Cars
Goodwood to pay tribute to motor racing legends at Revival
In just seven week’s time Goodwood will be marking the important contribution that two British legends have made to the sport of motor racing over the decades when it pays tribute to multiple World Champion John Surtees and the celebrated British Racing Motors (BRM) marque at the 2010 Goodwood Revival (17-19 September).
Supercar and Superbike Start-up
Visitors to Beaulieu this Bank Holiday Monday, 30th August, have a treat in store with an opportunity to hear the unique melodies created by the multi-cylinder engines of a number of the National Motor Museum’s most prestigious supercars and superbikes, as they are put through their start-up paces in the Beaulieu Arena.
Summer holiday activities at the National Motor Museum
Throughout August the National Motor Museum will be running a series of fun, drop-in creative activities for families visiting the Beaulieu attraction. You’ll be able to find out more about motorsports and caravan rallies while you join in.
Alfa Romeo celebrates Centenary at Pebble Beach
Iconic Italian car manufacturer Alfa Romeo, which this year celebrates its Centenary, will be showcased as a featured marque at the 60th Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance in California, USA on Sunday 15 August, 2010.
Rare Aston Martin DB5 Convertible secured for sale
A beautifully presented Aston Martin DB5 convertible, complete with an extremely rare factory-fitted hardtop, is being offered for sale by Historics at Brooklands at its second auction on 25th September.
MPH brings back 70s motoring style
It was perhaps one of the most unlikely partnerships of the 70s, but in 1978 Coca-Cola and Triumph came together to give us the "TR7 Coke Car".
2010 Beaulieu International Autojumble
Beaulieu’s most famous event, the International Autojumble takes place on the 11th and 12th September, in the grounds of the National Motor Museum, and is the biggest outdoor sale of motoring items this side of the Atlantic.
Record prices at Dorset Vintage and Classic Auctions Summer Sale
Two world record prices were achieved at the Dorset Vintage and Classic Auctions Summer Sale, held on the 24th June. A highly successful day culminated in a 75% sale rate; a percentage which is the norm for DVCA sales.
30 years of Beaufort Restorations
Beaufort Restorations is celebrating 30 years of restoring, repairing and preparing an extraordinary diversity of fascinating historic road and competition cars for clients across the world.
21st Century future for legendary Alvis model
The Alvis Car Company will be using the Goodwood Festival of Speed next month to announce details of a unique project to re-introduce a renowned1930’s Alvis model using the original technical drawings, allied to the latest CAD/CAM technology.
Classic cars of the future
The Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione has been voted the car most likely to become a future classic, in a survey of the UK’s top motoring media, run by Carsite.co.uk.
Deadline for entries extended for Classic Car of the Year?
There’s still time to get your entry in for this year’s Classic Car of the Year competition as, at the request of classic car clubs, the deadline for entries has been extended.
Classic MGB joins supercar elite
An example of one of Britain’s best-loved sportscars, the MGB tourer, has claimed supercar status after being sold at auction for £141,922.
Salon Privé races towards sell-out for 2010
Salon Privé is enjoying its most successful year ever in terms of advance tickets sales, exhibitor and hospitality bookings.
Historics gains global interest
With online bidding helping to attract offers and generate sales as far away as Australia, Historics at Brooklands inaugural sale of classic and sports cars on June 2, proved that geography poses no obstacle in the pursuit of a passion.