Showing results in  News [Show all channels]

Sort by: Relevance | Newest first | Oldest first

• 
  Ferrari Enzo is top lot at RM Sotheby’s London sale 8 Sep 2017 (News)
  While a 1971 Porsche 911 E delivered new to Kremer racing driver John Fitzpatrick. Offered for sale for the first time since 1972, this Conda Green right-hand-drive 911 E was in original condition and was driven onto the block by none other than John Fitzpatrick himself. The car sold for an above-estimate £126,500. 1955 Bentley R-Type Continental Fastback Sports Saloon sold for £826,250.
• 
  Diesel car sales plummet, while petrol and hybrids are on the up 7 Sep 2017 (News)
  The drop in sales has been down to ambiguity over the future of diesel cars, with buyers fearing possible tax increases and charges for driving in cities. In fact, year-to-date, more alternatively-fuelled vehicles have been registered (71,497) than in the whole of 2016 (53,891) -  accounting for a 5.2 per cent share of the market.
• 
  Exhibition to mark 50 years of the Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale 5 Sep 2017 (News)
  And now the Italian car maker is celebrating the 50 th birthday of its legendary 33 Stradale. But don’t get any ideas about putting one on the drive way. The car, which is known for its blend of technology and racing mechanics, was limited to a production run of only a handful. Today, prices for one sit around the £2m mark. Designed by Franco Scaglione, the 33 Stradale was first seen on 31 August 1967 - on the eve of the Italian Formula 1 Grand Prix at the Monza.
• 
  Stunning Alfa concept car takes top spot at Salon Prive concours 4 Sep 2017 (News)
  1961 Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spider. Other winners of Italian descent include the last-ever UK-delivered, right-hand-drive 1973 Ferrari 365 GTS/4 ‘Daytona’ Spider, one of 122 that originally left the Maranello factory in that specification. Remaining with its current owner for over 30 years, it took home the people’s choice award.
• 
  Future classics set for crusher after car makers launch scrappage schemes 22 Aug 2017 (News)
  Top Ten: Cars killed by the scrappage scheme However, Government plans for a diesel scrappage scheme are still ongoing – with a further review promised later in the year. The drive to get polluting diesel cars off the road is being driven by increasing concerns about the UK’s poor air quality. Critics argue that scrappage schemes are also an easy win for manufacturers who are keen to revive new car sales following months of declining registrations.
• 
  Aston Martin V8 restoration project at auction 18 Aug 2017 (News)
  . In total, 288 examples of the 5.3-litre V8 model were made – most of them with automatic transmission. This right-hand drive example has spent the past nine years stored in a garage. It has been lightly recommissioned under its current owner, but will need serious work before it is roadworthy. The car is accompanied by its original driver’s pack as well a history file that includes the car’s first ever MoT and documentation up until it was SORN'd 12 years ago.
• 
  Racing legend Jack Sears’ car collection for sale 6 Jul 2017 (News)
  Even single-seaters formed part of his extensive racing repertoire, with a third place finish in a Formula 2 Cooper at Crystal Palace in 1960.  Sears then progressed to the international stage with drives at Le Mans 24 Hours in a Works Austin Healey 3000, a class win in a Ferrari 330LMB at La Sarthe and a GT class win in a Daytona Coupé while contracted as a Shelby American team driver. Sears was the first to claim the BTCC title (then known as the British Saloon Car Championship) in 1958, and won again in 1963 after swapping his Riley 1.5s for the seven-litre 1963 Ford Galaxie 500, one of the cars being offered by Bonhams and a firm favourite of Jack’s throughout his racing career.  Click here to see a gallery of the Sears collection
• 
  Delage set to shine at Brightwells Bicester sale 12 Jun 2017 (News)
  Italian sports car fans will have their eyes on a Lamborghini Jalpa, which is estimated to fetch between £70,000 and £80,000. Only 410 were ever made, with just 35 of these in right hand drive. Replacing the Urraco and the Silhouette in 1981, the Jalpa was Lamborghini’s ‘junior’ offering. Power came from a quad-cam 3.5-litre V8 producing 255bhp, giving the car a 145mph top speed.
• 
  First car to get a speeding ticket to star at London Concours of Elegance 11 May 2017 (News)
  The law at the time required all cars stick to a limit of 2mph, and that they be led by a man on foot waving a red flag at all times. But Walter Arnold, driving through Paddock Green in Kent, was doing neither. As a result, Walter was convicted of speeding and forced to pay a shilling fine plus costs. It was in late 1896, with the advent of the Locomotives Act, that the need for a red flag bearer and 2mph speed limit were abolished and the limit raised to 14mph.
• 
  Double celebration for Brooklands 17 Feb 2017 (News)
  The well-established format of three separate competitive events of the Double Twelve continues with a sprint, driving tests and concours d’élégance held over two days, with aggregate scores from any two going towards overall Double Twelve awards. With the special interest in this extraordinary milestone in Brooklands’ already incredible history, the quality of entries is expected to be high.
• 
  Donington Historic set for April 2017 5 Dec 2016 (News)
  And organisers have invested in a diverse range of entertainment both on and off the track in which families and fans can get immersed. This means that the popular rally car stage returns, together with a new stunt driving arena and other new attractions soon to be announced. Metro 6R4 on the rally demonstration stage at DHF 2013.
• 
  Time-warp Ford Granada Scorpio for sale 25 Nov 2016 (News)
  The car, which has covered just 1325 miles will be offered at auction by Classic Car Auctions on 3 December at the Warwickshire Exhibition Centre. The car, which was saved from destruction by its current owner, is a right-hand drive, automatic 24-valve example. It was built by Ford and donated to a technical college in Belfast, Northern Ireland, to be used for the training of technicians before the production model was launched to the open market.
• 
  Video: Top five new cars for less than £100 per month 1 Sep 2016 (News)
  For a start, the manufacturers are all trying to outdo each other with the best deals possible on brand new models – even more so than usual. Plus, it’s just nice to drive around in something on a brand new plate for a bit isn’t it. So, if you’re looking for a great deal you could start by watching our latest top five video. We’ve picked out five small cars that are all available for less than £100 per month on a personal contract purchase (PCP) deal.
• 
  Timewarp Beetle heads to auction 18 May 2016 (News)
  .’ Finished in blue with a black leather interior and all its original features, this left-hand drive, manual example still holds the original oil in the engine and is shod with its first set of tyres. The original books and invoice, along with its unwrapped tool kit, are also supplied with the car.
• 
  Heritage parts now available for Freelander 1 6 Jan 2016 (News)
  When it was launched, the Freelander broke the mould by pioneering the compact premium 4x4 class and at the time had 16 patented features including Hill Descent Control (HDC), Immediate Reduction Drive (IDR), a viscous-coupling (VCU) and an innovative ABS system designed specifically for off-road situations.
• 
  MG Car Club hosts successful open day 21 Sep 2015 (News)
  While the majority of visitors on the day drove an MG, many didn’t and were keen to know more about the club, the factory and MG’s Abingdon history. The MGCC was able to return to Abingdon following a massive fund-raising drive. The initiative meant it could the property at number 12 Cemetery Road, which was then restored opened as Kimber House in July 1990. Kimber House has undergone several changes since 1990, most notably with the addition of the garage block, and the John Thornley Suite, opened in 2010 and remains a favourite destination for MG fans from right across the globe.
• 
  Frankfurt Motor Show 2015: Honda shows cycling proficient Civic Tourer concept 10 Sep 2015 (News)
  You can read the full story of the Civic’s record-breaking drive here
• 
  Frankfurt Motor Show 2015: Hyundai to preview performance-focused ‘N’ models 27 Aug 2015 (News)
  Aside from the WRC car, the other big star on Hyundai’s stand will be the N 2025 Vision Gran Turismo concept car – a futuristic supercar concept (pictured below) that will be available to drive in the Gran Turismo PS3 game, but isn’t set to go into production.  Finally there will be a high-performance version of the axed Veloster, powered by a 300PS 2.0-litre engine (pictured above).
• 
  Kei cars to headline Autumn Classic and Fringe 12 Aug 2015 (News)
  These lightweight cars often pack some serious technology – the Daihatsu Mira Avanzato TRxx R4, for example, has all-wheel drive and an intercooled turbocharger. Other well-known Kei cars include the Suzuki Cappuccino (pictured), the Autozam AZ-1, the Honda Beat and the Daihatsu Copen – the latter of which was officially sold in the UK, albeit with a larger engine than the Japanese market car.
• 
  A Grand Monday: 37k Ford Orion 6 Jul 2015 (News)
  We’re told this Mk2 example drives well and will come with a new MoT. As you can see from the pictures, the interior and engine bay look quite tidy, although there is some wear to the driver’s seat bolster. It does look quite free of rust, though, which should help justify the price tag.