Classic Cars
Sunbeam set to light up spring sale
Three equally stylish sixties Sunbeams will be swinging their way into Brooklands for Historics’ spring sale on Saturday March 9th.
French Toast
A tribute to outstanding British DIY engineering skills comes to auction on March 9 in the shape of a French 1905 Gardner-Serpollet steam car.
Stanley Steamer takes centre stage for spring sale
Brooklands will provide the backdrop for the ultimate MPV – built long before the category was even invented – when a 1917 20hp Stanley Mountain Wagon crosses the ‘block’ on Saturday March 9th for Historics’ spring sale.
Best of British steal the show at Race Retro auction
British classics from a host of UK manufacturers were among the stars of the show at this weekend’s Race Retro and Classic Car sale, which generated premium inclusive sales of more than £1.4 million.
Unique Alvis up for auction
A 1967 Alvis Burns Special – the only one of its kind in the world – will be offered for sale by Silverstone Auctions at the Race Retro and Classic Car Sale on 23rd February.
Historics’ Warwick may prove peerless
With the majority meeting their maker via motorsport, the classic and collector car auctioneer Historics at Brooklands will bring one of three-known road-going Warwick GT sportscars to its spring sale at Brooklands on Saturday 9th March.
Prolific rally winning ‘Cossie’ for auction
The most successful Group N Ford Sierra Cosworth in British rallying history is to be offered for sale by Silverstone Auctions at its Race Retro and Classic Car Sale in February.
5 of the original 36 Ferrari 250 GTOs in the Ferrari Classiche department
Restoration and certification work has resumed in the recently renovated Ferrari Classiche department which now boasts a packed workshop of 24 cars with some of the most significant and valuable classic Ferraris ever seen under one roof.
Ford Capri featuring in Jamie Oliver’s Food Fight Club
The last Ford Capri ever produced by Ford will feature in Jamie Oliver’s latest TV project - Food Fight Club. Jamie has joined forces with his old friend Jimmy Doherty to take brilliant British food to the Continent in the most entertaining way possible.
Toughest LeJog ever
More than 60 classic cars battled their way between Land’s End and John O’Groats on this year LeJog endurance rally, which is being described as the toughest ever.
Aristotle Onassis Lamborghini Miura S to be sold at London auction
An undiscovered iconic Lamborghini Miura “S” given by the shipping magnate Aristotle Onassis to his favourite Greek pop superstar of the 60s and 70s, Stamatis Kokotas, is to be sold at the COYS “True Greats” Christmas auction in London next week on Tuesday December 4th.
Classic Cars - Classic Scotland
Following the spectacular success of their inaugural event in September, The Cognoscenti has officially launched. 'The Cognoscenti' is a new Scottish luxury brand that showcases the best of Scotland to owners of prestigious classic cars.
Unique Mini Cooper S fronts up Barons’ Yuletide Classic sale
A 1969 Margrave Wood & Picket Mini Cooper S with a suitably swinging history in the music industry heads the list of entries for Barons’ Yuletide Classic sale in the splendid Surrey Hall at Sandown Park Race Course on December 18th.
Multi-million pound racing car takes pole position at Classic Motor Show
An incredibly rare multi-million pound racing car will take pole position as it goes on display at this year’s Footman James Classic Motor Show, held at Birmingham’s NEC from 16th to 18th November.
Beetle mania at the NEC
A ‘fab four’ of a different kind are making an appearance at The Footman James Classic Motor Show when Silverstone Auctions hosts its classic car sale on 17th November.