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  A Grand Monday: Lada 1200 19 Jun 2017 (News)
  The humble Lada kept comedians from Blackpool to Benidorm in cheap jokes for most of the 1980s, but today the jokes are over. The built-to-a-budget, run it until it drops nature of the Russian runabout means that the vast majority of those built were unceremoniously scrapped as soon as repairs became uneconomically viable, while the disappearance of Lada (and its parts network) from the UK in 1996 meant it was difficult to keep one on the road.
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  Competition-inspired Mercedes 300SLS heads to auction 24 May 2017 (News)
  His car was recognised as one of the most reliable on the track, consistently performing well even in the harshest of driving conditions. His run ended when Mercedes-Benz faced funding issues and had to withdraw from American racing. Thirty years later, enthusiast Georg Distler decided to reignite the legend of the SLS. His aim was simple – to create his own version of the SLS and compete in one of the world’s toughest rallies, the Carrera Panamericana, a dangerous 3500km border-to-border race.
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  Downton-tuned Cooper heads to auction 23 May 2017 (News)
  Even the carpets are of the original type and not synthetic replacements. The car has only completed 70 miles since the rebuild so will need to be carefully run-in by the new owner. The original Downton ‘Touring’ conversion from 1966 provided an increase over the standard car’s performance. This example features twin SU carbs together with the Downton modified cylinder head, a polished and matched inlet manifold, and a specially designed three-branch exhaust manifold, plus matching exhaust system.
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  One-owner Ford Granada heads to auction 13 Feb 2017 (News)
  This car was purchased as a restoration project in the mid-1970s, but very little work was carried out before it was put into dry storage, where it has remained untouched for around 40 years. The engine has been started every so often, and it is said to start and run well. There's plenty of pre-sale interest in this 1956 Mercedes-Benz 190SL restoration project.
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  Prescott set for French and Italian classic car extravaganza 18 Jan 2017 (News)
  Fans of British cars will also be well catered for with a special class for ERA cars. There will also be non-competitive runs by a LaFerrari and a Bugatti Veyron, plus the new Bugatti Chiron will hopefully make an appearance. Aside from the impressive array of vehicles both on and off track, there will be a whole raft of entertainment to keep the whole family amused.
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  Christmas Gift Guide: WIN our mega bundle of advent prizes 21 Nov 2016 (News)
  UMBRACO_MACRO macroAlias="SocialLinks" />   Your current web-browser does not support the use of this iFrame, we suggest you update your browser or get the latest version of Google Chrome <a href="https://www.google.com/chrome/" data-mce-href="https://www.google.com/chrome/">Here</a> The prize draw is open to all who provide their email address. The prize draw will run from 01/12/16 until 24/12/16 inclusive. Entries will not be accepted after 00.01 25/12/16. Entrants can submit one entry every day in this period, up to a total of no more than twenty four entries.
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  October 2016 recall round up: Thousands of Jeep models called back over three different problems 2 Nov 2016 (News)
  The biggest recall is for the Jeep Grand Cherokee, with 4621 affected models made from early 2013 to late 2015. The recall remarks that the vehicle may roll away if the engine is left running - a fault that may be linked to the death of Star Trek actor Anton Yelchin in June 2016. He was found pinned between his Jeep and a brick pillar at his home, after the car apparently rolled back.
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  Classics from the 1926 British GP on show at Windsor concours 18 May 2016 (News)
  The event will also be gathering ten of the most revolutionary British cars from the Queen’s life – one from each decade. Running from the Bentley 3 Litre of the 1920s, through the Land Rover Series I, the Mini and the McLaren F1 - the feature will showcase Britain’s pivotal role in the motor industry. At the event’s heart, though, will be 60 of the world’s most exclusive cars.
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  Jaguar C-type set for Monaco auction 11 May 2016 (News)
  An ex-Le Mans Jaguar C-type could fetch up to £3.9m when it goes under the hammer at Bonhams Monaco Grand Prix Historique auction later this month. Said to be the world’s finest, as-original, running, long-term C-type, POV 114 has been in single-family ownership since 1963. The car will be the star of the 13 May sale. It’s a packed catalogue that also includes a 1925 Bugatti Type 35 Grand Prix two-seater, first owned by ‘Bentley Boy’ Glen Kidston.
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  HSCC to celebrate golden anniversary at Silverstone Classic 9 May 2016 (News)
  Enthusiasts will also mark 50 years of the iconic Lamborghini Miura, 70 years of Allard and 80 years since the introduction of the Morgan 4/4 – a car that is still being made in Malvern today, making it the longest single-model production run in automotive history. Other home-grown classics enjoying their weekend in the spotlight include the Lotus Esprit, which turns 40 this year, the Jaguar XK8 which celebrates its 20 th birthday, plus the Triumph GT6 and Vitesse 2 Litre, which are both 50.
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  New lease of life for Dad’s Army van 5 Feb 2016 (News)
  A group of Dagenham-based Ford apprentices worked with the company’s heritage vehicle technicians to repair the running gear of Jack Jones’s famous van - in the same building that it would have left the plant from more than 80 years ago. The original Dad’s Army television series ran from 1968 to 1977, and BUC 852 made its screen debut on 11 September, 1969, in the first colour episode.
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  Derek Bell delights crowds at Classic Nostalgia event 29 Jul 2015 (News)
  Derek said, ‘It was like a lovely english festival, the atmosphere was fantastic, the cows were looking over the fence, people watching the racing and the dancing in The Courtyard, just lovely.’ Derek drove the Porsche 956 twice during the day and after his second run asked for another go. ‘I am like a kid in a candy store here today, being allowed to drive a selection of cars from over my career, with their current owners taking such a pride and pleasure in seeing their iconic cars in action.’ He also drove the Jaguar XJ12C, which was brought to the event by the Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust and formed part of the Jaguar celebrations.
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  £50k raised to restore classic BRM Grand Prix car 8 Jul 2015 (News)
  ‘While carrying out the strip-down, we found evidence to confirm that this is the original engine, making it the first ever V16 BRM engine – racing chassis number one,’ Hill said. Work is underway and Hill hopes to have the car running at the Goodwood Revival meeting in September. For more details and to donate to the BRM Preservation Appeal, visit www.nationalmotormuseum.org.uk/BRM_appeal
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  Curios: Volkswagen Country Buggy 16 Jun 2015 (News)
  But in the end, this Australian creation was destined for a short career, with production ceasing as early as 1969 after a run of just 1956 units. Volkswagen bosses in Wolfsburg showed interest in the Country Buggy during its early days, with a couple of vehicles sent there for evaluation.
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  World’s oldest rally navigator to tackle 6000-mile race across America 9 Jun 2015 (News)
  . Dorothy Caldwell is currently guiding her son Alastair 6000 miles across America. The pair are taking part in The Trans-America Challenge, which is run by the Endurance Rally Association, in a 1963 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III Dorothy says she caught the rally bug from her family. ‘When we lived in England, my family was into racing – my brother did it, and then both of my sons in New Zealand,’ she said.
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  Americans invade next Anglia sale 12 May 2015 (News)
  If you’re after a project, then the two Studebakers will tempt you. The 1958 Hawk is UK registered and running and carries an estimate of £3500 to £4500. While the 1962 Studebaker President is a non-runner but is UK registered. It is estimated to fetch between £2500 and £3500.  Our favourite, though, is the Ford Econoline van, which has seen service at the Goodwood Revival as part of the Goodwood Revival Transport Corps.
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  Jaguar launches Mini Miglia in Scotland 8 May 2015 (News)
  Taking in a 100-mile route along the scenic west coast of Scotland, the first Mini Miglia was used as a shakedown for the cars and drivers competing in the full-blown Italian event. Both events are run as regularity trials where the crews aim to complete each section of the route in an exact time to avoid penalty points. The team with the least penalties is the winner. Among the cars taking part in both events are an original Ecurie Ecosse team Jaguar D-type that was runner-up in the 1957 Le Mans 24 Hours race, a brace of C-types and a Mk7 saloon.
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  Retro classics head for Snetterton 22 Apr 2015 (News)
  Other attractions at the Retro Kings event includes a Retro Drag Celebration and Fire Up to mark the circuit’s huge history in drag racing back in the day, and a Retro-Rides Sprint Competition, which owners can enter for just £35 for three timed runs of the circuit infield. The event will host the second round of the Time Attack Championship. Time Attack is a circuit-based time trial championship for standard and modified road cars, with drivers competing to post the best time of the day.
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  Techno Classica 2015: Land Rover launches heritage parts division 20 Apr 2015 (News)
  A new Land Rover Heritage division was  launched at the Techno Classica show in Essen, Germany. Running alongside the recently established Jaguar Heritage division, Land Rover Heritage will offer original Land Rover parts for a variety of older models that have been out of production for more than a decade.
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  Elvis Presley's Cadillac Seville goes on display at Beaulieu National Motor Museum 16 Dec 2014 (News)
  It came to Beaulieu via Elvis enthusiast Steve Horn. Horn, who paid $81,250 for the car, runs an annual contest at Blackpool to find Europe’s best impersonator of ‘The King’. Although he bought it as a present for his wife, Suzannah, Horn was keen for as many people as possible to see the car.