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  Record breaking Lambo up for sale 15 Feb 2017 (News)
  The 1983 Countach LP500S has 12 British Outright Speed records to its name and will go under the hammer at Silverstone Auctions’ Race Retro Classic Car Sale later this month. The right-hand drive, UK delivered Countach LP500S is one of only 25 examples made and was first owned by racing driver and Lamborghini aficionado Barry Robinson. On 15 October, 1983, Barry Robinson and his co-driver, Alex Postan set a series of 12 British speed and endurance records for production cars, lapping the Millbrook test track at 180mph for extended periods.
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  Low-mileage Ford Sierra Cosworth RS500 could make £70k at auction 23 Nov 2016 (News)
  The fast Ford will go under the hammer at Classic Car Auctions’ sale on 3 December at the Warwickshire Exhibition Centre. This right-hand drive, manual example, build number 451, was bought by its first owner in 1987, before being sold to its second owner in 1988 when it had covered just 2000 miles. Having used the car sparingly up until 1995, he then emigrated to the United States.
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  Rare lightweight Porsche 911 RS up for grabs 4 Oct 2016 (News)
  A rare lightweight Porsche 911 will go under the hammer later this month. The 1991 Porsche 911 (964) Carrera RS NGT – often touted as one of the best driving 911s of the era – is part of Silverstone Auctions’ Porsche Sale on Sunday, 15 October. It boasts a factory-stripped blank interior and roll cage, and epitomises Porsche racing as the more radical version of the 964 Carrera RS.
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  A Grand Monday: 1979 Volkswagen Passat (B1) project for £800 3 Oct 2016 (News)
  The paintwork on one of the rear arches was also rushed, so will need stripping back, filling, sanding and painting again. The 1.6-litre starts and drives and the gearbox is smooth. But make no mistake - the Passat will need recommissioning with fresh oil, all bushes and the brakes checking. There may also be some welding to be done as well. So if you’re serious about taking on this project you’ll need to go and give it a proper inspection.
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  Low-mileage Datsun comes out of hiding 16 Sep 2016 (News)
  The 1978 Datsun 260Z will go under the hammer at Classic Car Auctions’ (CCA) sale on Saturday, 24 September, at the Warwickshire Exhibition Centre. The original UK, right-hand drive example was first registered in March 1978 and has had just two owners. Purchased by its current owner in 1994, the car was the fruit of a long and laborious search by its owner to source the best 260Z possible.
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  A Grand Monday: Mercedes W124 22 Aug 2016 (News)
  And you’d still be left with an iconic 1980s Mercedes that has to be one of the German brand’s highest watermarks – a truly lovely car, over engineered and tremendous to drive. Even if it’s not as good as it looks in the pictures, this one’s still an absolute bargain… Read our Mercedes W124 review and buyer's guide How many Mercedes W124 survive?
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  GTI International This Weekend 9th-10th July 5 Jul 2016 (News)
  More than 200 avid Golf GTI enthusiasts have pledged their cars to the ‘Big GTI’ cause, which will take place at noon on Sunday.  All VW driving visitors to GTI International are invited to run their VWs on the famous Shakespeare County Raceway 1/4 mile drag strip, supervised by an expert team of experienced marshals. You can get the max out of your car against professional timing equipment and in front of 3,000 spectators with no fear of prosecution.
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  A Grand Monday: Jaguar XJ6, £750 21 Mar 2016 (News)
  This Jaguar XJ6 has 106k on the clock and is for sale at £750 . It’s a 3.2-litre Sport, so it should be a bit sharper to drive than your average XJ6 - not that a standard one is a bad ride. According to the advert, the car is, ‘Totally rust free and [the] bodywork is in excellent condition. No dents. No scrapes.
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  103 classic cars for auction at CCA sale 3 Dec 2015 (News)
  Originally sold on 14 October, 1977, the car was resold on 28 April, 1978, to a friend of the original owner. Garaged in 1985 when she stopped driving, the car was put away and never used again. It’s now going under the hammer with an estimate of between £7000 and £9000. You can view the full list of cars on offer or find out more about CCA’s Christmas Sale here http://www.classiccarauctions.co.uk/cca-december-2015-classic-car-sale/view_lots/pn/all . 
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  Police hunt Ford Mustang stolen 20 years ago 10 Nov 2015 (News)
  Classic car break-ins are distressingly common – but it’s not every day we get to report a theft that could have occurred up to 20 years ago. That’s the case, however, with this left-hand drive Ford Mustang, whose owner died in August. Hertfordshire Police believe it was stolen at some point within the last two decades. The car, registered VTM 648S, was kept in a lock-up garage in Welwyn Garden City, which its late owner’s daughter visited for the first time recently – only to find the Mustang missing.
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  Frankfurt Motor Show 2015: Jaguar reveals the F-Pace SUV 15 Sep 2015 (News)
  The car, which has been almost four years in the making, will be built at Solihull and goes on sale early next year with prices starting from £34,170. Drivers will be able to choose from rear- and four-wheel drive versions, petrol or diesel engines, plus manual or automatic gearboxes. The top of the range model will use the F-Types 380PS supercharged V6 while at the other end of the spectrum the 2.0-litre diesel will offer 180PS and low CO2 emissions (129g/km) and decent fuel economy (57.7mpg).
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  Frankfurt Motor Show 2015: Renault reveals all-new Megane 15 Sep 2015 (News)
  Inside the car, Renault is giving drivers “technologies from the class above” - a head-up display, TFT instrument display, and portrait-style 8.7-inch screen. Multi-Sense technology will also be available, which allows drivers to personalise their driving experience by modifying accelerator and engine response. Top of the range when the car is launch will be the Renaultsport-inspired GT, with a 205PS petrol engine mated to a seven-speed EDC dual-clutch transmission.
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  Say goodbye to the 6.2-litre AMG engine 8 Jun 2015 (News)
  He did suggest some novel future ideas, though, such as the possibility of variable compression ratios, and even harnessing the pressure from the exhaust to drive a back up ‘steam engine’ type motor. No matter what cars of the future will be powered by, it’s safe to say that, with technicians as passionate about internal combustion engines as Gindele, petrol power isn’t ready to die just yet.
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  A Grand Monday: Vauxhall Astra MkII 3 Nov 2014 (News)
  This could make a good buy for anybody looking for an everyday car with retro appeal and the ease-of-driving that automatic transmission brings. After all, the MkII Astra is one of those models from the ’80s that’s still available for relatively little money, yet which offers plenty of usability. 
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  A Grand Monday: Rover 600 11 Aug 2014 (News)
  This particular car has clocked up 132,000 miles so far, and is described by its Rover-specialising vendor as driving superbly. We admit that the 620Si isn’t the most sought after of Rover 600 specifications; and we can see from the photographs in the link that this example isn’t cosmetically perfect, with a slight ding in the bootlid and no doubt some minor tidying required if you’re fussy about aesthetics.
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  A Gentle Reminder From the IAM About Road Sharing 23 May 2014 (News)
  Some tips from the IAM's chief instructor, Peter Rodger, on sharing your space on the road with people on two wheels rather than four. This is all about driving with due consideration for other road users, particularly cyclists and motorcyclists. Keep an eye out for cyclists and motorcyclists and give them lots of space Especially leave cyclists enough room when you pass them to allow them to move out to negotiate drains and potholes.
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  Government to invest £9m in low-emission car infrastructure 31 Jan 2014 (News)
  Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg has announced that the Government will invest £9m in electric car infrastructure in a drive to “secure the UK’s position as a global leader in both the production and adoption of these vehicles.” The investment is part of a campaign called Go Ultra Low, which is being backed by low emission vehicle manufacturers including BMW, Nissan, Renault, Toyota and Vauxhall.
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  Frazer Nash showcased in new exhibition 23 Jan 2014 (News)
  This paved the way for the competitive sports cars that created the legendary Chain Gang, the name given to leading Frazer Nash drivers using their distinctive chain-drive system. The history of these electrifying cars is all brought to life at the River & Rowing Museum with an array of photographs, trophies and other memorabilia of the cars and those who raced them, illuminating this giant of British motor sport.
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  A Grand Monday: Alfa 33 13 Jan 2014 (News)
  It also added some very tempting Cloverleaf-branded models to the range, which incorporated such toys as four-wheel drive and 16-valve engines. But by then, it was looking like a bit of a relic, not helped by the fast that the opposition had caught up and overtaken Alfa Romeo comprehensively during the '80s. But that was then, and this is now - and what might have seemed a bit average back then, can look like a beautiful survivor today.
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  David Jason’s XJ-S to take centre stage at ACA sale 18 Dec 2013 (News)
  The main factor in value is condition, with parts and repairs proving costly. However, find the right car, and the XJ-S can offer a rewarding drive with superb performance. Contrary to common census, the big V12s can be reliable and trouble-free if treated and maintained with care. Sir David Jason’s Jaguar will be sold at the next Anglia Car Auctions Classic Sale, held at the King’s Lynn auction house, on 25 January.