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  Earls Court Motor Show set to star at Goodwood Revival once again 24 Aug 2011 (News)
  Expect to see gorgeous and influential models, such as the Jaguar E-type, Bentley Continental R-type, Citroen DS, plus various Maserati, Ferrari and Alfa-Romeo models. Goodwood’s historic links with Earls Court are strong.  The famous London Earls Court exhibition site was built on land once owned by the Duke of Richmond; the Earl in the name referring to the Earl of March, from whom the present 10th Duke of Richmond, and his son Lord March, are directly descended. 
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  April 2017 recall round-up: Faulty Honda airbags, Renault clutch problems and problematic Peugeots 12 Apr 2017 (News)
  .  Volkswagen is also recalling 3800 cars over a seat belt and airbag problem, while Citroen, Honda, BMW and Vauxhall are issuing national alerts over airbag faults.  There are also some significant issues with Porsche and Maserati, with the later recalling the Ghibli and Quattroporte over a fuel leak. The 911 is also subject to a national recall, because the windscreen may have been fitted with insufficient bonding product.
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  Cholmondeley Pageant of Power stars announced 30 Apr 2013 (News)
  Some of the star attractions at the Cholmondeley Pageant of Power have been announced, including famous racing cars from Aston Martin, Bentley, Ferrari, and Williams. Other highlights include a Maserati 250F made famous by Juan Manuel Fangio and Sir Stirling Moss. Aston Martin will be celebrating its centenary at the event, displaying cars like the DB4 GT, the 1959 DBR4 and tge 1955 DB2/4, which was one fastest cars of its era, both on road and on track.
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  Prestige motors 'attracting interest at auction' 25 Jun 2009 (News)
  In addition to this, a 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage was snapped up for £50,400 and a Maserati Quattroporte V8 Executive GT saloon produced in the same year attracted a final bid of £50,400. BCA operations director Simon Henstock said the change in the market was not a total surprise.
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  Mercedes 'gullwing' could make £1m at auction 18 Jan 2016 (News)
  He bought his first classic car in 1963 – a 1924 Bean 11.9 parked outside the White Cross pub in Richmond. Other cars from the collection include a 1923 Bentley 3-Litre TT Replica, a 1960 Maserati 3500 GT, 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante, 1923 Rolls-Royce 20hp, and a 1992 Ford Escort RS Cosworth. There is also a 1924 La Buire 12A, 1920 Bean 11.9hp, 1919 Singer Ten, and the 1880 Horse Drawn Hearse.
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  Barn-find Ferrari sells for £12.1m at Artcurial auction 11 Feb 2015 (News)
  He hoped one day to turn his collection into a museum As well as the Ferrari, other cars from the collection sold included a 1956 Maserati A6G 2000 Gran Sport Berlinetta Frua at €2,000,000 (£1,479,274.25), and a the 1949 Talbot-Lago T26 Grand Sport SWB by Saoutchik that sold for €1,700,000 (£1,257,449.58). A 1948 Talbot-Lago T26 Record Cabriolet by Saoutchik went for €745,000 (£551,058.79).
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  Goodwood Nine Hour recreated at the Revival 29 Jul 2013 (News)
  This race into the dark will feature a collection of classic sports-racing cars in the spirit of the 1952 to 1955 Goodwood Nine Hour races, including some exceptional examples of the Jaguar C-type, Aston Martin DB3 and DB3S, Maserati A6G, Ferrari 750 Monza, Austin-Healey 100S, Cooper-Bristol, Cunningham C4R, Allard and HWM. Beginning at approximately 6.15pm on Friday 13 September, the Freddie March Memorial Trophy will continue into the twilight (with sunset due around 7.15 pm), with the cars running with their headlights ablaze until around 7.45pm.
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  Stirling work at Spa 1 Oct 2008 (News)
  " As well as taking victory in his class, Sir Stirling was presented with the Spirit of the Woodcote Trophy award by Gregor Fisken from automobile dealership Fiskens in recognition of his perseverance in completing the two-year restoration of the Osca. Overall, Marc Devis's Maserati 250SI took victory in the race. Are you buying or selling? Click here to find out what Honest John has to say.

  Silverstone to mark 70 years of Grand Prix heritage 19 Jun 2018 (News)
  A collection of cars from the original race – including ERA, Talbot Lago and Maserati racers driven by the likes of Lord Selsden, Raymond Mays and Peter Walker in 1948 – will be on display as well as being fired up a track parade on Saturday afternoon. Event director Nick Wigley said, ‘Under the leadership of the legendary Jimmy Brown, a rundown aerodrome was transformed into an international race circuit in little more than 10 hectic weeks, laying the foundations to what is now one of the most hallowed rounds on the Formula One calendar.’ Tickets for the Silverstone Classic need to be booked in advance.
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  03s at Top Car Auction Today 3 Mar 2003 (News)
  A 21k mile 15 month old 2001/51 Mercedes E320 Avantgarde Estate that apparently cost £44,000 new sold for £24,300. A 6k mile year old 02 reg Maserati 4.2 Cambiocorsa Spyder sold for £50,500. A 19k mile 2001Y Maserati 3.2 twin turbo auto coupe sold for £28,350. A 32k mile 99T Mercedes S500 went for £25,400. A beautiful metallic black 19k mile 2001Y Porsche 996 Convertible with expensive factory hardtop sold for £45,900.
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  Salvage Hunters: Classic Cars to return in January 3 Dec 2018 (News)
  Fitted with an aftermarket bodykit, Drew wants to unpimp his ride, but Paul has reservations over the scale of the job. Other cars staring in the series include a Ford Capri, Maserati Ghibli and Morris Minor Traveller as well as a BMW 635CSi. While critics might argue that Salvage Hunters: Classic Cars just another classic car program (remember when there weren’t even any on TV?)
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  100 cars set for Coys Monaco auction 11 May 2016 (News)
  Other important classic and sports car going under the hammer include a 1967 Alfa Tipo 33 Stradale Continuation, a 1960 Maserati 3500GT Vignale Spyder coachwork by Carrozzeria Vignale (up to £671,000), a 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (up to £118,000), and a 1955 Lancia Aurelia B20 IV Series (up to £118,000).
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  CarFest South set to wow petroheads 18 Aug 2014 (News)
  There will also be a ‘Movie Car Seven’ with a Back to the Future De Lorean and ‘Love Bug’ Herbie Beetle. There’s even an ‘Anniversary Seven’ including the Maserati Tipo 61 ‘Birdcage’ owned by Pink Floyd drummer Nick Mason, and an ‘Unusual Seven’ containing Honda’s record-breaking 130mph lawn mower.  
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  Zagato showcased at the heart of the show: Techno-Classica 2014 31 Mar 2014 (News)
  So, for its 95th company birthday, the Techno-Classica organiser SIHA, ensured that the marque was celebrated in style, surrounded by some of the most exclusive dealers and auction houses. The cars on display included Zagato specials from Alfa Romeo, Aston Martin, Ferrari, Maserati, and Lancia. The Alfa Romeo TZ (for Tubolare Zagato, above) and 1900 SSZ (below) are typical of the company's amazing back-catalogue.
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  Goodwood Festival of Speed: Supercars to take centre stage 5 Jul 2013 (News)
  Visitors will be able to get up close to the cars as there’ll be a huge static display taking place near the Festival of Speed TECH dome. The Ferrari SP12 EC, Maserati Ghibli and Nissan 370Z Nismo will be shown for the first time in the UK, while visitors will also get a chance to see the launch of the Peugeot Onyx and Renault Twin’Run.  Rolls-Royce is promising a special display, with the launch of its new Wraith, while Aston Martin will be showing off its prototype Rapide Bertone Jet 2+2.
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  Delage set to shine at Brightwells Bicester sale 12 Jun 2017 (News)
  Lamborghini Jalpa is estimated to fetch £70,000-£80,000. Other ‘more affordable’ Italian exotics include a 1995 Maserati Ghibli (£8000-£10,000), a 1942 Lancia Ardea (£10,000-£12,000) ‘baby Aprilia’ complete with pillar-less monocoque and typical Lancia sliding-pillars, and a 1975 Alfa Giulia Super (£14,000-£16,000).
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  Ex-French popstar’s Mercedes-Benz heads to auction 8 Jul 2015 (News)
  Other lots include a 1997 Aston Martin V8 Sportsman Shooting Brake (below) and the Maserati Boomerang concept car .
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  Jaguar XJ6 and Saab 96 sell for record prices 22 May 2015 (News)
  Chris Routledge, managing partner at Coys, said, ‘We have been holding sales at Ascot for over ten years, but this one was the most successful ever, achieving two world records.’ Other highlights of the classic car auction included a 1960 Maserati 3500GT (£110,000), a 1918 Bianchi Sport (£72,000), a 1948 Fiat 1100S Berlinetta (£57,800), a 1992 Ferrari 512TR (£117,160) and a 1935 Riley Imp 9HP (£75,720). Coys next auction is on 11 July at Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire, England. For the full Ascot sale results, visit

  Stirling Moss leads record-breaking Silverstone parade 30 Jul 2014 (News)
  Racing legend Moss led 84 cars – the largest collection of Grand Prix cars ever assembled – around the famous Northamptonshire circuit at the Silverstone Classic on Sunday, 27 July. Moss led the parade in a Maserati 250F and was joined at the front by David Brabham, son of three-time World Champion Jack, who passed away earlier this year. David drove a Brabham BT24. An incredible array of GP cars followed the two racing legends, including several pre-Second World War machines from the Brooklands era, right up to Lotuses and Williams from the more modern DFV era.
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  Rolls Royce Phantom DHC Sells for £195,500 at BCA Blackbushe 14 Aug 2010 (News)
    The sale on behalf of Lex Autolease featured over 300 cars including a tempting selection of top-drawer vehicles such as Rolls-Royce, Aston Martin, Bentley, Lamborghini, Porsche and Maserati.   In total, 266 cars sold and generated a turnover of £4 million plus for an average selling price of £15,125.