Classic Cars

The Queen’s Land Rover up for auction

Historics at Brooklands – the auctioneer of fine classic cars and vehicles of distinction – has been given the royal seal of approval by the Ministry of Defence, to auction ‘The Queen’s Land Rover’ at its forthcoming sale at Brooklands, on Saturday 24th November.

Historics urges fans to act fast in pursuit of Porsche 911 Speedster

Despite a span of 35 years between Porsche’s original Speedster, the 356, and its 911 namesake, the auctioneer Historics at Brooklands suggests there are signs the ’80s icon is developing a similar aura of adulation that has seen its predecessor become one of the most collectible classic cars.

E-Type and F-Type get together for the Lord Mayor’s Show

One of the most famous E-Types ever built is to accompany Olympian Jessica Ennis when she drives the all-new F-TYPE in this year’s Lord Mayor’s Show.

Bond cars on a budget

James Bond. Devastatingly handsome, well mannered and well dressed, with an exquisite taste in beautiful women, fine liquors and fast cars.

‘Rekindle your love’ at NEC Classic Sale

Visitors to Silverstone Auctions’ next sale at The Footman James Classic Motor Show are being invited to turn back the clock and drive away in their own classic thanks to a variety of models that are being offered without reserve.

Historic Rally Car Register to celebrate 50 years of the Hillman Imp

The Historic Rally Car Register is to celebrate 50 years of the Hillman Imp when it hosts its Open Day at the Heritage Motor Centre on Saturday 12 January 2013.

Historics take on elder statesman

An Airflyte Statesman from the lesser-known Nash Motors Company, rarely seen on these shores yet responsible for pioneering a raft of automotive designs, is set for auction at Historics’ late autumn sale, at Brooklands on Saturday November 24th.

A feast of classic motorsport history at the Classic Motor Show

There’s plenty in store for lovers of ‘proper’ motorsport at this year’s Footman James Classic Motor Show, held at Birmingham’s NEC from 16-18 November.

Will the PM’s old Fiat be a vote winner?

A 1971 Fiat 500 L, once owned by Prime Minister David Cameron, is back on the ‘campaign trail’ thanks to Silverstone Auctions.

First stretched E-Type?

A 1968 left hand drive Jaguar E-Type series 1 4.2 roadster is to be stretched by four and a half inches during a major restoration being carried out by Classic Motor Cars Limited of Bridgnorth (CMC) in the United Kingdom.

JD Classics awarded at ‘Uniques Special Ones’ Concours in Italy

Since its success at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, leading classic car company JD Classics received numerous awards for its restoration expertise at the ‘Uniques Special Ones’ Concours event in Florence, Italy from 28-30 September 2012.

Bonhams breaks £13.6 million sales at Goodwood Revival

An all-time high of 146,000 attendees at last weekend’s Goodwood Revival was not the only record broken at the annual historic motor racing event, as Goodwood’s long-time auction partner Bonhams achieved its best-ever Revival sale of collectors’ motor cars and automobilia.