Classic Cars
Citroen celebrates 40 years of the SM
Citroen’s high performance coupe, the SM, is celebrating its 40th birthday. The luxury sports tourer, an alliance between Citroen and Maserati, was first unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show on 11th March 1970 - 40 years ago today.
A hearty feast for car lovers at Race Retro
This year’s Race Retro, held at Stoneleigh Park from 12th to 14th March, is serving up a hearty feast of cars for lovers of historic motor sport, giving enthusiasts to get up close to cars they usually only get a passing glimpse of on rally stages or race circuits.
Enter your motoring treasure in the H&H auction at Race Retro
Following its successful return to Race Retro last year, H&H has already attracted a host of exciting entries for its 2010 auction, held during the show at Stoneleigh Park, Coventry.
Chubb Insurance to sponsor Salon Prive Concours
World-leading specialist insurer, Chubb Insurance, has announced it will sponsor the 2010 Salon Prive Concours d’ Elegance, at the Hurlingham Club, on 21-23 July.
Cultured Cortina sold at BCA
A vintage Ford Cortina 2000GT with a BBC pedigree was sold for £2,200 in the Top Car Sale at BCA Blackbushe on Monday, 15th February.
Zircotec renews support of Historic Road Sports Championship
Classic car drivers and owners participating in the HSCC Historic Road Sports Championship are set to benefit from further thermal management support from Zircotec as the company renews its sponsorship of the historic race series for the 2010 season.
Ford: Focusing on heritage
As Ford of Britain enters its 99th year the company's historical fleet is celebrating its own milestone – securing its 100th vehicle.
Classic cars cruise through Le Meridien Al Aqah
Classic cars made a scenic pit-stop at Le Meridien Al Aqah Beach Resort, as part of the Classic Car Carnival in collaboration with Sharjah Classic Car Museum and the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Society Development.
Historic Rally Car Register Open Day
The Heritage Motor Centre, home to the world's largest collection of British cars, is to host a special Historic Rally Car Register Open Day on Saturday 16 January from 9:30am – 4:30pm.
Race Retro 2010 celebrates 60 years of Norton
It’s 60 years since Norton’s Featherbed frame made its debut, and Race Retro has chosen this illustrious manufacturer as its feature motorcycle marque when the show returns to Stoneleigh Park from the 12th to 14th March 2010.
Race Retro 2010 lines up for a cracking season
Race Retro, the international historic motorsport show, is lining up a cracking array of motorsport legends for its 2010 show – from racing cars and drivers to track bikes and riders.
Motorsport clubs showcase historic hobby at Race Retro
Motor sport clubs are the backbone of the hobby, catering for all types of sport and all kinds of cars. This year’s Race Retro, held at Stoneleigh Park Coventry from 12th to 14th March brings together not only the best in historic motor sport but the clubs that keep the hobby alive.
Pre-Budget support for electric cars welcomed
The Pre-Budget Report as outlined by Chancellor Alistair Darling, has been welcomed by award-winning green car guide, TheGreenCarWebsite.co.uk.
Classic car market vibrant for RM Auctions in 2009
RM Auctions, the world’s largest collector car auction house, marked its 30th anniversary in 2009 with a solid year of performance. RM generated over $190 million US in sales with unit volume in excess of 1,450 motor cars, which included 12 separate auctions in four different countries.
Allard Chrysler show of support at Beaulieu
Almost fifty members of the media and supporters of the Allard Chrysler restoration project gathered at Beaulieu’s National Motor Museum for an update on the project to restore Europe’s first dragster and to celebrate various recent landmarks that have been reached.