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  Classic Mini ‘reborn’ for modern day driving 6 Apr 2017 (News)
  He said, ‘It’s been important to remain true to Alec Issigonis’ wonderful original concept, yet bring it into the 21st Century in our own way’ Brown added, ‘The car will have all of the style and feel of a classic with modern dynamics. We’ve built this car to sit alongside any classic or modern collector’s garage and I can see this being a fantastic city car, too.’
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  HRDC Launches Race for All Pre 1966 BMC A Series 12 Oct 2015 (News)
  Julius Thurgood's Historic Racing Drivers Club has announced the first-ever race for pre-'66 BMC 'A-Series' powered Sports, GT & Touring Cars at Donington on 7 November. After the success of an all-A30/35 race at Mallory Park on 26 September, HRDC Race Director, Julius Thurgood has brought forward his plan to launch a series expressly for BMC A-Series powered cars.
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  Super Touring car display set for Goodwood 30 Sep 2015 (News)
  The 74 th Goodwood Members’ Meeting will celebrate the golden age of the British Touring Car Championship in 2016 with a special on-track collection of Super Touring machines of the 1990s. Sixteen cars, spanning Super Touring’s most outstanding years, will play a starring role at the Members’ Meeting on March 19-20 with a colourful high-speed demonstration on each day of the event.
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  19 ‘new’ clubs set for NEC classic motor show 9 Jul 2015 (News)
  Founded in 1991 as a non-profit organisation to promote the use and conservation of older Toyotas and Lexuses, the club welcomes owners of cars of any age. MGs on Track will be displaying for the first time as a separate entity to the MG Car Club, which it is part or. Intended for those looking to have fun with road cars rather than stripped out racers, the group is voluntarily run to offer fun track days with fellow MG enthusiasts.
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  UK Restored 1938 BMW 328 in €8 million Classic Car Auction 31 Mar 2015 (News)
  Mulliner (€240,000 to €300,000). Chris Routledge, Managing Partner of Coys, and star of Channel 5's Classic Car Show said: “This year we are offering a fabulous selection of historic cars, ranging from a Porsche 959 Coupe, very much the new darling for Porsche collectors and very rare too, through to a Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing, one of the greatest German cars of all times.” The 1988 959 Coupe truly is a collector's item and will be a highlight in any important Porsche collection.
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  Help create a new resource for classic car buyers 19 Mar 2015 (News)
  A website that allows enthusiasts to search and analyse more than 80,000 classic car auction sale prices is set to go live – and it needs your help. With latest sale prices uploaded as they happen and data stretching back over the past 20 years, the site – ClassicCarPrice.com – promises to be an invaluable resource for potential purchasers, It means that if you’re in the market for a classic, you can choose the make and model that you’re after and see historic price data – making sure you pay the right price, for the right car.
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  Battle of Britain race for Silverstone Classic 5 Feb 2015 (News)
  There will be six different classes, ranging from touring cars with sub-1300cc engines to GT cars with engines over 3.0-litres. The results from Saturday’s race will set Sunday’s grid with class winners based on the combined classification of both races.
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  Latest News From Barrett Jackson's 15th January Marathon Auction 16 Jan 2015 (News)
  The most prized cars are the muscle cars from the years when ‘baby boomers’ first got their driving permits. Rather too many unique ‘special edition’s, maybe. But the big turn-ons are ‘super muscle cars’, a term coined by Barry White of Corona, California for the muscle motors of the 1960s and 70s brought up to date with the latest tech that can include air suspension, rack and pinion steering, 6-speed manual and autoboxes and remanufactured ‘crate engines’, some of them offering 600HP plus.
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  Bugatti Type 35 to star in Bournemouth 9 May 2014 (News)
  Jon Weaver, Bournemouth Wheels Festival Director, said: 'To have such an iconic vehicle at the first Wheels Festival is an amazing coup and I’m sure this racing car alone will be a big draw for Festival-goers. It is brilliant to have The National Motor Museum, Beaulieu supporting the event and we can’t wait to see the Type 35 Bugatti join other pre-war cars, F1 cars, Le Mans cars, supercars and Moto GP bikes on the exciting Demonstration Straight.'
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  Preview: Bonhams classic car auction, Paris, 6 February 17 Jan 2014 (News)
  The 3.3-litre V12 is immaculate and has a mere 47,000km on the odometer - for an estimate of €2,100,000-2,600,000 (£1,700,000-2,200,000). Sholto Gilbertson, senior motoring specialist at Bonhams, said: "These cars are in exceptional condition having had a significant amount of restoration work done to them. The 275GTB is a beautiful car and is regarded by many as the finest Grand Tourer ever made by Ferrari.
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  John Surtees stars in Edenbridge 29 May 2013 (News)
  The Team Surtees and John Surtees related vehicles that took part in the parade included: A TS7 Formula 1 car which John Surtees raced at the British Grand Prix in Brands Hatch in 1970 driven by John Surtees. The TS15 2-litre Formula 2 car which won the prestigious Interlagos race in Brazil in 1973.
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  HRDC Goes to Spa 16 May 2012 (News)
  - HRDC 'TC63' for pre-'64, early Gp2-type historic touring cars. - HRDC 'GTS65' for over-1500cc, pre-'66 historic GT cars. - HRDC 'MGB50' for historic FIA-type MGB cars.   Interest has been strong for this race and HRDC Race Director, Julius Thurgood, reports: "The quality of the entries received so far has been outstanding.
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  Hertz to Offer McClaren MP4-12Cs as Rent-a-Cars 29 Mar 2012 (News)
  Other super cars on offer include the Rolls Royce Phantom, the Ferrari 458 Italia, Lamborghini Aventador, Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster and McLaren MP4. Customers can be provided with a meet and greet service that delivers cars to an agreed location such as home, hotel, office or airport.
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  46 Litre Brutus at Cholmondeley Pageant of Power 9 Mar 2012 (News)
  James Hall, Event Director for the Cholmondeley Pageant of Power, said: "Aero-engined cars are a rare breed, but these are some of the most fascinating and exhilarating machines people are likely to ever encounter. We can't wait to see what the crowds make of these unique cars, as  there is simply nothing else on the road that can match them for sheer drama."
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  Barons Issues Final Call For Entries For its 28th February Classic Car Auction 8 Feb 2012 (News)
  Whether you need space in the garage for a ‘new’ classic, or want to free up some funds by waving goodbye to a four-wheeled friend, Barons could be the ideal place to get your own part of the classic car market moving in 2012. With entries for Barons’ Classic, Collectors, Sports and Prestige Motor Cars auction at Sandown Park on February 28th closing on February 17th, there’s still time to get an early start and consign a car to the sale.
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  Santa Pod JapShow Sunday 19th June 29 Apr 2011 (News)
  In addition to the essential drag-strip focus, the JapShow has plenty going on away from the quarter-mile. The Autoglym Show Car Paddock is open for anyone that wants to take a more relaxed approach to the Japanese car scene. The JapShow has always kept entry to the Show Car Paddock open to anyone who wants to show off their ride, and, spectators will see plenty of variety, from highly modified show-stoppers to detailed retros that deserve a closer look.
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  Which Car Parts Wear Out First? 9 Nov 2010 (News)
    “The statistics highlight the importance of checking the small print on longer term new car warranties and after-market policies,” says Duncan McClure Fisher of Warranty Direct. “Those with ‘wear and tear’ exclusions mean the consumer is left to foot the bill for worn out parts.
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  Slight increase in wholesale used car values in October, reports Manheim Remarketing 3 Nov 2010 (News)
  Manheim Remarketing's latest Market Analysis for Cars reports that overall average wholesale used car values increased by 1.1% (£77) to £6,813 in October following a drop of just 0.7% (£47) in September, with rises recorded in all three vehicle sectors.
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  Mazda re-brands its approved used offering and makes it available on mobiles 15 Jul 2010 (News)
  Mazda has re-branded its approved used scheme and expands the methods that buyers can search its car stock. From now onwards, Mazda's approved used scheme will be known as simply as Mazda Approved Used Cars. It follows significant investment by Mazda in web-based technology that enables used vehicle availability to be accessed by would-be buyers via mobile phones as well as online.
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  £3,000 'Swappage' on Many New Vauxhalls 5 Feb 2010 (News)
  Better still, unlike the current scrappage scheme, even buyers who have a ten year old car (or older) to swap only need to have owned it for 90 days – and dealers will also allow a husband/wife to trade in their partner’s car, as long as they live at the same address.