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  • A Grand Monday: BMW E34 518i 6 Aug 2018 (News)
    Indeed, there's something really quite charming about a base model exec such as this - the solidity of the controls and purity of the driving experience shine above all the bells and whistles, proving that the essentials are what make a truly great car.  Read our BMW 5-series E34 review and buyer's guide How many BMW 5-series E34 survied?
  • A Grand Monday: Subaru Justy 30 Oct 2017 (News)
    s=carAndClassic&id=C928564" target="_blank">1992 Subaru Justy 1.2 GL  and it could be yours for £995 (or less, as we reckon a slightly lower offer should nail it). It's a quirky car, but a useful one. Like most Subarus, it has four-wheel-drive, operated via a selector lever to help cope with slippery terrain. And, being a Subaru, it's a serious set-up - it may look like a shopper's supermini, but the Justy was always a tough cookie when it came to the white stuff.  The vendor is very honest about the car's condition.
  • Unrestored 1971 Series II E-type set for Salon Prive sale 24 Aug 2017 (News)
    And it could fetch between £65,000 and £75,000 at the Salon Prive sale, which will be held at Blenheim Palace on 2 September. The UK-specification right-hand drive E-type was built in August 1970, and was delivered to dealer Charles of Pirbright, where it remained in the showroom for five months. The car was then sold to its first owner on 7 August, 1971, which makes it one of the last Series II Fixed-Head Coupés to find a home.
  • Sir Basil Spence’s Lancia to go under the hammer 24 Aug 2017 (News)
    But Spence was also a car enthusiast and purchased the Lancia Flavia Vignale in April 1963. As one of approximately 40 right-hand drive UK examples, the car was priced at £2350 - a considerable sum at the time. It is believed he bought the car as a gesture while he was working on his design for the British Embassy in Rome. Finished in Newmarket Grey, the car wore Spence’s private numberplate, BS 1066 (not included in the sale).
  • Mazda Eunos up for grabs with Carole Nash 24 Jul 2017 (News)
    Peter Mcllvenny, business and product development manager of Carole Nash, said, 'Owning a Mazda Eunos is a great opportunity to drive a car that blends speed and style perfectly and is a fun way to reward our customers. We are dedicated to delighting our customers through providing classic car insurance packages that suit their needs, and this is another way we can give back to both new and loyal customers.'
  • Honest John's Deals of the Week 11 Jul 2017 (News)
    >> Click here to see the deal Caravan Club members can receive £1000 towards Kia accessories Caravan Club members who buy a Kia Sorento through a Kia dealer will benefit from £1000 towards Kia accessories. All grades have all-wheel drive, hill-start assist, trailer stability assist, reversing sensors and can tow 2000kg - 2500kg. Offer ends 30 September 2017. >> Click here to see the deal £1900 deposit contribution on a C4 Cactus Get a £1900 Citroen deposit contribution on C4 Cactus models, plus 0% APR when you buy on PCP.
  • ‘Family ties’ to be theme for this year’s NEC classic motor show 24 May 2017 (News)
    ‘Plus, there’s those cars that have been passed down through families, from generation to generation - the motor your dad taught you to drive in, or the family saloon that took you on your first holiday. ‘We also want to explore how a classic car ties people together. The car clubs introduce like-minded enthusiasts and friendships are formed that can have a remarkable impact on people’s lives.
  • Timewarp Mercedes SL for sale 23 Mar 2017 (News)
    Having covered an average of just 34 miles a year over its 28-year lifespan, this 500SL is said to be in ‘timewarp’ condition, completely cherished from new with flawless black paint and unmarked cream beige hide. A 1989 right-hand-drive UK-supplied car, it is also one of the last R107s produced – the model range was completely replaced by the R129 series in the same. First launched in 1971, the R107 became the German carmaker's second longest running production model of all time.
  • The last Big Healey ever made heads to auction 21 Mar 2017 (News)
    . It went through two more registered keepers in the Leicester area before the current vendor purchased the car in 1972, cherishing it for the last 45 years.  This BJ8 is an original, right-hand drive manual car that has covered 56,000 miles in 50 years. The car was restored one year ago and given a bare metal respray in Golden Beige Metallic. The car is estimated to sell for between £75,000 and £90,000 when it goes under the hammer at the NEC, Birmingham.
  • Historic F1 cars set to roar into London in 2017 18 Nov 2016 (News)
    Hosted by broadcaster and journalist Henry Hope-Frost on both Thursday and Friday, the public forum will examine a wide variety of controversial topics including the use of modern technology in classic race and rally cars, driving standards and sponsorship. Tickets to Historic Motorsport International 2017 are now available from the show website – historicmotorsportinternational.co.uk  – and start at £24 for single adult entry (£27 on the door on the day). 
  • Supersonic car to take centre stage at NEC show 17 Oct 2016 (News)
    Measuring 12.5 metres long and three metres in height, the car uses a Eurofighter Typhoon jet engine, a cluster of hybrid rockets and a Jaguar V8 to drive its rocket fuel pump. Also on the stand will be two former police cars – a Morris Minor Panda car and an S-type Jaguar. There will also be a Jensen 541R and a Hudson Straight 8 Special, which is one of only two 1939 models made at the Acton plant before the factory was recommissioned as a munitions factory.
  • 60 Porsches to be sold at Silverstone auction 26 Sep 2016 (News)
    The marque dedicated sale really is a must for collectors and Porsche enthusiasts, with more than 60 of the best Porsches available on the market going under the hammer, as well Highlights entered into the catalogue include a UK delivered, right-hand drive 1986 930 Flatnose that has covered just 21,000 miles from new, estimated at between £100,000 and £120,000. A 1989 Porsche 911 (930) Turbo with just 24,000 miles from new, is estimated at between £135,000 and £155,000, while a show winning 1988 Porsche 944 Turbo S, perhaps the best 944 in the world, is estimated at between £35,000 and £40,000.
  • Football legend Geoff Hurst’s Ferrari heads to auction 18 Jul 2016 (News)
    Nick Whale, Silverstone Auctions managing director, said, ‘Front-engined V12 Ferrari Grand Tourers have always been the stuff of legend since the days of the original 365 GTB/4 Daytona back in the early 1970s. ‘With only 457 right-hand drive 550 Maranellos made, the car is highly collectible. Not only that, it’s a superb drivers’ car, with a fantastic history.’ With the football star’s name appearing on the V5C as the immediate previous owner, the car will be sold with two sets of keys, Ferrari leather-bound book pack, a fitted red Ferrari cover, a new MoT and full service history from both Ferrari main agents and Ferrari specialists.
  • Historics Auction Preview: Brooklands 11th June 2016 29 Apr 2016 (News)
      Venturi Atlantiques were developments of the rear-engined V6 Renault Alpine A610 and where the DeLorean took driving dynamics several steps backwards, the twin turbo Venturi took them a long way forward. This is a very rare 32,000-mile RHD example with an excellent history and is estimated at £30,000 to £40,000.
  • Frankfurt Motor Show 2015: SsangYong XAV makes European debut 16 Sep 2015 (News)
    This includes a special sensing device, which together with a smart motion control system, electric air suspension and ‘stereo vision’, monitors the road conditions and adjusts the suspension for optimised ride comfort. It also uses run flat tyres, with the tyre pattern suitable for on and off road driving.   Live Blog LIVE: Frankfurt Motor Show 2015