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1959 Cadillac DeVille For Sale in USA 25 May 2012 (News)
Asking price 75,000 euros. Vendor: Jawad BOULOS, 93 bd Edouard Herriot, 06200 Nice, France. tel +33-6-10-14-55-75, email: jawad.boulos4@gmail.com Obviously any buyer needs to staitsfy himself of the legality of any purchase contract he enters into.
Rubbish Powered Scrap Bus Reaches Asia 17 Oct 2009 (News)
"It's a bad example of a type of bus that was never particularly efficient when new." explained Pag, "It's noisy, uncomfortable, slow, and it smells like a bus drivers armpit, but when you are using rubbish you can't expect too much." Since leaving London on the 19th of September, the bus has covered 5000km through France, Switzerland, Italy, Croatia, the Balkans and Greece to reach Turkey. In that time Pag has collected over 500 litres of chip fat and biodiesel made from used cooking oil to put in his tank. After rest and repairs, the journey will continue on Tuesday.
Plans to introduce cleaner fuel could damage more than a million classic cars 4 Mar 2020 (News)
.’ Currently, E5 unleaded petrol contains up to 5% bioethanol. E10, which contains 10% bioethanol, is already on sale in Germany, France, Belgium and Finland. If given the green light, the move has the potential to reduce CO2 emissions by about 750,000 tonnes per year – that’s the equivalent of 350,000 fewer cars on the road.
British classics shine at London show 22 Feb 2016 (News)
And when all the votes had been counted, the UK team – which included the original Mini, the Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost, Le Mans Bentley, McLaren F1 supercar, Aston Martin DB5, Land Rover and Graham Hill’s 1988 title winning Lotus 49 Grand Prix car – narrowly beat an Italian team full of Ferraris, Maseratis, and Lamborghinis. American muscle cars helped the USA in to third place ahead of Germany, France and Japan. Prizes to the top three nations were presented by Jodie Kidd on Sunday afternoon. The second London Classic Car Show was twice as large as the inaugural show and welcomed a record 33,000 visitors over its four days.
Vauxhall honours Great War 7 Nov 2014 (News)
Regarded by many historians as the ‘First Automobile War’, the conflict saw for the first time companies like Vauxhall, Rolls-Royce and Sunbeam work closely with the British Army to mobilise key personnel. King George V was transported to Vimy Ridge in northern France in a Vauxhall, and the Staff Car was also the first vehicle to cross the Rhine following the Armistice in 1918. The car in the accompanying shots is one of just two D-Type Staff Cars known to survive. ‘IC-0721’ (its military number) appeared in the Steven Spielberg film War Horse, along with Vauxhall Heritage Collection’s ‘Prince Henry’ model.
Driver Clocked on M25 at 149mph 27 May 2014 (News)
Though German authorities come down very heavily on drivers exceeding posted speed limits on autobahns and elsewhere. And in France, a speed of 30kmh over the posted limit earns the driver a 28 day ban, effective immediately. If there is no other driver in the car legally capable of taking over, the driver has to call someone to drive the car home.
New car sales jump 13.4 per cent in June 4 Jul 2013 (News)
The surge in sales will be welcomed by the UK’s automotive industry, which turns over £59 billion and supports more than 700,000 jobs. The UK also continues to buck the European trend of falling demand, with the likes of France and Germany witnessing a fall of 100,000 registrations since the start of the year. The SMMT believes that the UK’s impressive performance is largely attributed to its improving jobs sector.
Rare Bentley 'Embiricos' returns to Crewe 16 Aug 2012 (News)
In 1939 Bentley designer Ivan Evernden worked with Paulin on a sleek Mark V prototype called Corniche. Unfortunately it was in France when WWII broke out and was destroyed during a bombing raid on Dieppe while awaiting shipment to Britain. Post-war, many of the lessons of the Embiricos Bentley reached fruition in the glorious lines of the 1952 R Type Continental, and as such continue to be reflected in the iconic shape of today’s Continental GT coupe.
Drive Caterhams at Autosport Show 26 Nov 2009 (News)
We expect the stand to be as busy as ever and we look forward to showing off Caterham's unique attraction." Autosport International Director Ian France added: "Autosport International isn't just about the drivers and machines, but also about giving fans a real taste of what motorsport is all about. There are few cars as exciting as the Caterham, and I'm sure that anyone who goes along to sample the experience will leave with a smile on their face!"
1920 Rolls 20HP Goshawk in Barons Auction 6 Mar 2008 (News)
Originally fitted with a Hooper touring body, it was used extensively by Henry Royce and his then Chief Designer, Ernest Hives, at the company’s design centre in Le Canadel, France. Royce also used the car personally at home in the UK, returning it to Derby for modifications as the 20hp model was developed further. In 1925 a replacement engine was fitted and 4 G 11 sold into private ownership.
Rare Citroen Mehari in Historics 18th May Classic Car Auction 13 Apr 2019 (News)
Lawrence in Norwich by Aston Martin dealers Brooklands of Bond Street, London on 17th August, 1960. It then went to France and was purchased by its present owner in 2016. The history file has invoice records detailing all work carried out each year from 2016 to 2019 by Aston Martin Works in Newport Pagnell which total £38,942.
Wreck Rescue Christmas Vid 26 Nov 2008 (News)
But, for his most recent TV series, Mark decided to put his own projects on hold in order to help inspire and motivate some fellow classic vehicle enthusiasts to achieve their restoration dreams. Filmed over 18 months, mainly in the UK but also in Denmark, Sweden, Holland, Poland and France, Wreck Rescue follows the highs and lows of five very different stories. Real people. Real projects. Real deadlines. Real drama. Restoring a rust heap is a much bigger challenge than most people anticipate.
Rare Bugatti leads Goodwood Revival sale 7 Aug 2019 (News)
It will be offered at the Bonhams Goodwood Revival Sale on 14 September. The Bugatti spent most of its life in France and crossed the Atlantic in 1957, when purchased by an American collector, before returning to Europe in the 1980s. Burnett encountered the Atalante when it was in the possession of another notable collector, Peter Rae, who had had the car completely restored, although, unusually, it retains its original chassis, engine, gearbox and body, all with matching numbers.
Pedal car collection for sale 7 Mar 2018 (News)
And by the early 1900s, pedal cars were widespread, especially in the heartlands of motorcar manufacture like America, Britain, Italy and France. Although they were ostensibly aimed at children, most of these pedal cars were just as well made as their full-size brethren with enamelled steel bodies, opening bonnets and boots, working brakes, steering and headlights, leather seats and adjustable pedals.
Racing legend Tom Kristensen to appear at Race Retro 17 Jan 2017 (News)
One of the stars of Audi’s near-monopoly of La Sarthe, he helped revolutionise endurance racing with the advent of diesel and hybrid technology in sports cars. He also raced for Porsche, Bentley and BMW in France. As well as his wins at Le Mans, Kristensen also has six victories at Sebring, one at Petit Le Mans, and won the FIA World Championship (WEC), making him the most successful sports car driver of his era.
London to get new historic motorsport show in 2017 21 Sep 2016 (News)
Historic Motorsport International will open its doors at 10am on Thursday 23 February, while the London Classic Car Show will start at 3pm that afternoon. Ian France, show director, said, ‘Historic Motorsport International will feature many of the most iconic historic competition cars for sale and blend the business-to-business, competitor and enthusiast aspects of the buoyant historic motorsport scene, from classic Formula Ford and historic rallying through to period Formula One, GTs, Sportscars and Prototypes.
Restored motor show E-type to be unveiled at London show 11 Feb 2016 (News)
The car then moved in to private ownership and went missing for decades until it was discovered in a barn in Cernay, France, in late 2013. Exactly 2956 hours were spent restoring every nut and bolt of this E-Type at CMC’s workshops in Bridgnorth, Shropshire, saving as much of the original car as possible and bringing back its show-condition.
46% of new car buyers want to buy online 8 Jun 2015 (News)
Mark Peatey, Director at Finance A car , a UK website that provides an end to end solution for new car buyers, stated that, “Whilst online car buying is common in other countries such as France, until recently it has not been easy in the UK. Despite the fact that most people want to know the monthly price, online car price comparison has historically been based on the list price which has little to no variation across dealers.
Preview: Artcurial classic car auction, Paris, 20 October 27 Sep 2013 (News)
The French auction company Artcurial Motorcars has been enjoying a very successful couple of years since its big staff reshuffle, and it's hoping for another big-numbers sale on 20 October topped off by a wonderful 1968 Lamborghini Miura. The Lamborghini (above) has enjoyed an interesting history. Sold new in France, it started its life as a demonstrator for Parisian dealer Paris Monceau, originally presented in silver grey with mustard coloured leather interior. It has been in the hands of the current owner since 1998, during which time it has been maintained and driven regularly, with the engine and transmission re-built by marque specialist Toni Sissini.
Fiat Panda crew shatters the world record 12 Feb 2013 (News)
A sudden diversion in Italy due to a shock snow-fall forced them onto a new, longer route up the eastern side of Italy. It added distance and time and stress. Then, in France, the Panda found itself sliding around in snow after the Mont Blanc Tunnel - and on past Geneva. Progress slowed some more, limping in single file across a landscape that had suddenly become a total white-out.