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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.
Entries Invited for 2013 MSA Spring Classic Tour 20 Dec 2012 (News)
International Motor Sports' other classic tour, the 2013 MSA Euroclassic, will start from Liege in Belgium on Monday 9 September and travel through Germany and France, taking in challenging roads, beautiful cities and motorsport venues old and new, before culminating with a gala dinner in Luxembourg on Saturday 14 September. In its 21st year, the MSA Euroclassic will be open to cars over 20 years of age, as well as a limited number of more modern cars and will again boast dedicated breakdown assistance at all times along the route.
BCA Opens New Auction Centre near Barcelona 7 Nov 2009 (News)
” BCA has a European network of 47 modern remarketing centres in thirteen countries offering a full range of services to sell and buy used vehicles. The company operates in the UK, France, Germany, Spain, Portugal, the Netherlands, Belgium, Denmark, Sweden, Austria, Poland, Romania and Hungary and also conducts cross-border trade activity in other European markets.
New Book on 1950s and 1960s Diecast Toy Cars 12 Aug 2009 (News)
As well as examining the major names such as Dinky Toys, Corgi Toys and Matchbox (Great Britain), Solido (France), Tekno (Denmark) and Tootsietoy (USA), this book is unique in its coverage of many smaller and more obscure brands, not only from Europe or the USA but from countries as far afield as Japan, Israel and Argentina.
Trackday Fun 25 Jul 2006 (News)
Croix-en-Ternois -- 27 October The final non-corporate day this year is at Croix-en-Ternois, a really fun circuit 60 miles from Calais, France. Cost is just £125 for a car and one driver; 36 cars maximum entry and OPL (maximum 15 cars on circuit). There is the option of a get together after the track day for an evening meal in Saint Pol, which rounds the day off nicely and makes for a really relaxed and enjoyable trip.
Auction Report from Sevilla 19 Apr 2005 (News)
BCA is now the biggest vehicle remarketing specialist in Europe, with two auction centres in Spain, two in Portugal, four in Germany, two in Norway, two in Sweden, two in France and one in Denmark, Holland, Belgium and Austria as well as nineteen in the UK. Altogether, the company shifts more than 1.3million vehicles a year and is heavily involved in every aspect of remarketing for fleets, including advising the optimum times for disposal.
Right Cars Still Making Top Money 22 Jun 2001 (News)
And not surprisingly. With Summer coming up it's second only to the TGV as ideal transport to the South of France and was probably pre-sold by the bidder. Status, Small and Silver is still selling like mad, especially with the BMW propeller badge. A pair of air-conditioned 98R 318iS coupes with 50,000 and 80,000 miles made £9,400 and £8,400 respectively.
Record grid to celebrate 100 years of Bentley 17 Jan 2019 (News)
Examples of the 3-litre, 4.5-litre Blower and Speed Six models, helmed with such success in France, will be among the record numbers lining up at the Classic. The Bentley Centenary Trophy for Pre-War Sports Cars is being organised by Motor Racing Legends, whose chairman, Duncan Wiltshire, anticipates a record-breaking grid.
Sensational DS Decapotable heads French Contingent in Historics 25th November Classic Car Auction 20 Nov 2017 (News)
Though an outstanding 1929 supercharged Bentley is the star of the show, there is much more to delight at Historics 25th November auction including these five from France.
Honest John's Deals of the Week 27 Oct 2017 (News)
The o ffer is available when you collect the vehicle between 6 November and 31 December 2017. The full 25% discount is available for hire in the UK, Italy, Spain and Portugal. Hire in France, Germany and Belgium is available with a 15% saving. Hire in New Zealand will have an 18% discount and hire in Ireland with 10% off. Small print: Make sure you read the details.
£100m classic car collection seeks new home 16 May 2014 (News)
The collection includes a Mini Traveller owned by the late Lord Mountbatten, which was offered to a young Prince Charles; a Bentley formerly owned by Elton John; Keith Floyd's 'woodie' Traveller; a Humber belonging to the judge presiding over the Profumo Affair; and a 1961 E-type Jaguar owned by Britain's world motor cycle champion Mike Hailwood, complete with a Donnington medal. A car owned by Winston Churchill offered up a heavy wooden box containing silver maps of France, allegedly given to Churchill by Roosevelt. Hull has travelled extensively around the world tracking down some of the rarest, original British models, shipping them back to the UK where they are disassembled (down to the smallest nut and bolt) before being restored, repainted and re-assembled by his team of mechanics.
Channel Tunnel: Happy 20th birthday 8 May 2014 (News)
On 6 May 1994, Queen Elizabeth II and French President Francois Mitterand officially opened our Channel Tunnel – and France’s Tunnel Sous la Manche – in two ceremonies held in Calais and Folkestone. Time, then, to see exactly what it's achieved during those 20 subsequent years. Time to set the scene.
MINI United 2012 to be at Le Castellet 16 Dec 2011 (News)
MINI aficionados and music fans alike should set aside the weekend of 11 - 13 May 2012 in their diaries and programme the destination Le Castellet - or, more precisely, the Circuit Paul Ricard - in France into their sat-navs. Lying in wait for the MINI United 2012 crowd at the circuit, which played host to Formula One races over several decades, will be a top-class line-up featuring live music acts, motor sport, lifestyle action and MINI Community activities.