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Recession Bites at Classic Auction Prices 22 Oct 2011 (News)
If Tom Christensen can win with an Austin A90, a driver as good as him can in that 1957 6/90. Results: 307: 1957 Bedford S-type flat bed truck £3,584 inc. 311: 1949 Albion Victor 26 sear coach £8,680 inc. 312: 1973 Rolls Phantom V1 hearse £27,552 inc. 313: 1990 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit II £6,048 inc. -
This year's Goodwood Revival in pictures and video 20 Sep 2011 (News)
The American World War II B-17 aircraft "Sally B" flew in on the Thursday before the event and was a static display across the weekend, as a striking Supermarine S.6.B – victor of the last pre-war Schneider Trophy 80 years ago, and predecessor to the Spitfire. The 1934 Hawker Fury Mk 1 was voted the Freddie March Spirit of Aviation pre-1966 aircraft concours d’elegance winner by a panel of distinguished judges. -
Up to 26% Discount and Beat the VAT Increase 28 Aug 2010 (News)
Deal of the Month Skoda Octavia Hatch 2.0T FSi vRS 5dr Just £15,637 Save 20% Deal of the week Ford Fiesta 1.25 Zetec [82] 5dr Just £10,415 Save 17.5% Model drivethedealcom discounted price %Saving Audi A3 1.4 TFSi Sport 3dr [Start Stop] £16,405 Save 11% Audi A4 2.0 TDi 143 SE 4dr [Start Stop] £22,891 Save 12% Audi TT Coupe 2.0T FSi Sport 2dr [2011] £23,898 Save 10% Citroen C1 1.0i VT 3dr £6,385 Save 27% Citroen C3 Picasso 1.6 HDi 16V Exclusive [110] 5dr £13,087 Save 23% Ford Ka 1.2 Edge 3dr £8,063 Save 10.5% Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi [95] Titanium 5dr £12,583 Save 18% Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Zetec 5dr [110] £13,424 Save 22% Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Titanium 5dr DPF [110] £14,641 Save 20% Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi 140 Titanium 5dr 2WD £19,150 Save 14.5% Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi 140 Titanium (new model) £18,229 Save 14.5% Ford S-Max 2.0 TDCi 163 Titanium 5dr £21,130 Save 13.5% Ford Galaxy 2.0 TDCi 163 Titanium X Powershift £27,213 Save 12% Honda Jazz 1.2 i-VTEC S [VSA] 5dr £9,292 Save 16.5% Honda Civic 1.8 i-VTEC Si 5dr £14,474 Save 19.5% Honda CR-V 2.2 i-DTEC ES 5dr £22,060 Save 11% Kia Ceed Hatchback 1.6 CRDi 2 5dr (pre-reg) £12,669 Save 17.5% Mazda 2 1.3 TS 3dr [AC]* £8,031 Save 18.5% Mazda MX-5 Roadster Coupe 1.8i SE 2dr* £15,449 Save 20% Mazda 6 Hatch 2.2d [163] TS2 5dr* £16,600 Save 20.5% Mercedes C220 CDi BlueEfficiency SE 4dr Auto £25,031 Save 12% Peugeot 107 1.0 Urban Lite 3dr £6,648 Save 23.5% Peugeot 3008 1.6 HDi Exclusive 5dr £17,177 Save 17% Peugeot 5008 1.6 HDi 110 Exclusive 5dr EGC £18,543 Save 18.5% Renault Clio 1.2 16V Extreme 3dr [AC] £8,656 Save 26% Seat Ibiza 1.4 SE 5dr £10,463 Save 12% Seat Leon 2.0 TDi CR FR 5dr £17,246 Save 12.5% Seat Leon 2.0 TSi Cupra 5dr £19,160 Save 11% Skoda Fabia Hatch 1.2 TSi SE 5dr £9,291 Save 19% Skoda Octavia Estate 2.0 TDi CR vRS 5dr £16,975 Save 20% Skoda Yeti 2.0 TDi CR [140] SE 4x4 5dr £17,464 Save 12% Toyota Aygo 1.0 VVT-i 3dr* £6,814 Save 18.5% Toyota Yaris 1.33 VVT-i TR 5dr* £10,183 Save 20% Toyota Avensis Tourer 2.0 D-4D T2 5dr* £16,220 Save 17.5% Toyota Verso 2.0 D-4D TR 5dr* £16,607 Save 17% Volvo XC60 D3 [163] DRIVe SE 5dr £25,113 Save 15% Volvo XC90 2.4 D5 SE 5dr Geartronic £27,520 Save 26% Volvo XC90 2.4 D5 Executive 5dr Geartronic £32,245 Save 25% VW Polo 1.4 SE 3dr £10,813 Save 13% VW Golf Hatch 1.4 TSi Match 5dr £15,993 Save 13% VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDi 105 SE 5dr £16,698 Save 17.5% VW Scirocco 2.0 TDi GT 3dr £20,185 Save 10.5% VW Tiguan 2.0 TDi Match 5dr DSG £22,103 Save 13% * These quotes are dependant upon you taking out some finance with the manufacturer's finance company. -
Volkswagen Milano Taxi conept unveiled 20 Apr 2010 (News)
The Milano Taxi concept debuts a simple, clean appearance that draws inspiration from the classic Samba Bus from the 1950's as well as the current design language established by Walter de Silva (head of design, Volkswagen Group) and Klaus Bischoff, head of design, Volkswagen. Intricate headlights featuring integrated LED running lights frame a bonnet that, through the absence of a grille, is able to sweep down into the front bumper and create a bold, simple appearance. -
Old MINI diesel top of residuals league 26 Nov 2008 (News)
Residual Value Bottom 10 Ranking - Manufacturer - Range and model(s) - Percentage retained value (2005/55 reg, 37,000 miles) 1 - Alfa - Romeo 166 2.0/3.0/3.2 four-door: 12.0 per cent 2 - Rover - 75 1.8/2.5/4.6 four-door: 14.6 per cent 3 - Rover - 45 1.6/1.8/2.0TD and MG ZS 1.8/2.5 four/five-door: 15.9 per cent 4 - Saab - 9-5 2.0/2.3 four-door: 17.4 per cent 5 - Kia - Magentis 2.0 four-door: 17.5 per cent 6 - Vauxhall - Vectra 2.2 four-door: 17.8 per cent 7 - Jeep - Cherokee 2.4/3.7 five-door: 18.4 per cent 8 - Renault - Vel Satis 3.0 dCi five-door: 18.6 per cent 9 - Mitsubishi - Shogun Pinin 2.0 five-door: 18.8 per cent 10 - Rover - City Rover 1.4 five-door: 19.4 per cent More at www.glass.co.uk -
Wreck Rescue Christmas Vid 26 Nov 2008 (News)
They need the truck restored, ready and roadworthy for a very special occasion. Will they get it, and Steve, to the Church on time! Story 5: 1980's Toyota Land Cruiser eBay-addicted city stock-broker, Paul Graham-Clarke bids farewell to a big bundle of dosh when he's forced to pull in the professionals to keep his dream drive alive. -
Ford Fiesta PCP Deals from £98.98pm 13 May 2008 (News)
Ford Fiesta PCP Special Offer FORD FIESTA HATCHBACK 1.4 Zetec 3dr Auto [Climate] @ £138.07 FORD FIESTA HATCHBACK 1.4 Zetec 5dr Auto [Climate] @ £145.51 FORD FIESTA HATCHBACK 1.6 Style 3dr Auto @ £140.65 FORD FIESTA HATCHBACK 1.6 Style 5dr Auto @ £148.09 FORD FIESTA HATCHBACK 1.6 Ghia 5dr Auto @ £178.28 FORD FIESTA HATCHBACK 1.6 Style 3dr Auto [Climate] @ £151.1 FORD FIESTA HATCHBACK 1.6 Style 5dr Auto [Climate] @ £158.66 FORD FIESTA HATCHBACK 1.25 Studio 3dr @ £98.88 FORD FIESTA HATCHBACK 1.25 Studio 5dr @ £114.9 FORD FIESTA HATCHBACK 1.25 Style 3dr @ £112.7 FORD FIESTA HATCHBACK 1.25 Style 5dr @ £120.14 FORD FIESTA HATCHBACK 1.25 Style 3dr [Climate] @ £122.92 FORD FIESTA HATCHBACK 1.25 Zetec 3dr [Climate] @ £127.13 FORD FIESTA HATCHBACK 1.25 Zetec 5dr [Climate] @ £134.57 FORD FIESTA HATCHBACK 1.4 Style 3dr @ £117.08 FORD FIESTA HATCHBACK 1.4 Style 5dr @ £124.51 FORD FIESTA HATCHBACK 1.4 Zetec 3dr [Climate] @ £131.07 FORD FIESTA HATCHBACK 1.4 Zetec 5dr [Climate] @ £138.95 FORD FIESTA HATCHBACK 1.4 Ghia 3dr @ £145.08 FORD FIESTA HATCHBACK 1.4 Ghia 5dr @ £152.52 FORD FIESTA HATCHBACK 1.6 Ghia 5dr @ £161.9 FORD FIESTA HATCHBACK 1.6 Zetec S 3dr @ £139.99 FORD FIESTA HATCHBACK 2.0 ST 3dr @ £201.42 FORD FIESTA HATCHBACK 1.25 Style 5dr [Climate] @ £130.48 FORD FIESTA HATCHBACK 1.4 Style 3dr [Climate] @ £127.33 FORD FIESTA HATCHBACK 1.4 Style 5dr [Climate] @ £134.89 FORD FIESTA DIESEL HATCHBACK 1.4 TDCi Studio 3dr @ £120.56 FORD FIESTA DIESEL HATCHBACK 1.4 TDCi Style 3dr @ £122.48 FORD FIESTA DIESEL HATCHBACK 1.4 TDCi Style 5dr @ £130.12 FORD FIESTA DIESEL HATCHBACK 1.4 TDCi Zetec 3dr [Climate] @ £136.13 FORD FIESTA DIESEL HATCHBACK 1.4 TDCi Zetec 5dr [Climate] @ £143.77 FORD FIESTA DIESEL HATCHBACK 1.4 TDCi Ghia 5dr @ £160.35 FORD FIESTA DIESEL HATCHBACK 1.6 TDCi Zetec 3dr [Climate] @ £145.46 FORD FIESTA DIESEL HATCHBACK 1.6 TDCi Zetec 5dr [Climate] @ £153.52 FORD FIESTA DIESEL HATCHBACK 1.6 TDCi Ghia 5dr @ £169.28 FORD FIESTA DIESEL HATCHBACK 1.6 TDCi Zetec S 3dr @ £150.83 FORD FIESTA DIESEL HATCHBACK 1.4 TDCi Style 3dr [Climate] @ £128.97 FORD FIESTA DIESEL HATCHBACK 1.4 TDCi Style 5dr [Climate] @ £136.95 FORD FIESTA HATCHBACK SPECIAL EDITIONS 1.4 TDCi Zetec Blue 3dr @ £165.82 FORD FIESTA HATCHBACK SPECIAL EDITIONS 1.4 TDCi Zetec Blue 5dr @ £177.32 FORD FIESTA HATCHBACK SPECIAL EDITIONS 1.25 Zetec Blue 3dr @ £181.47 FORD FIESTA HATCHBACK SPECIAL EDITIONS 1.25 Zetec Blue 5dr @ £158.99 FORD FIESTA HATCHBACK SPECIAL EDITIONS 1.4 Zetec Blue 3dr @ £153.76 FORD FIESTA HATCHBACK SPECIAL EDITIONS 1.4 Zetec Blue 5dr @ £165.09 The above offers are based on a 48 Month PCP with a £1000 deposit followed by 47 Payments then a Guaranteed Future Value. -
Mercedes C Class Personal Leasing from £368.44 6 Mar 2008 (News)
www.newcar4me.com has to be the web\'s most advanced Personal Contract Purchase (PCP) site. With 45 manufacturers listed and over 5,500 models, technical specification and option data for every model and the ability to build your own finance quote, this is the only car website you will need. -
MINI Cooper Sells For £4,900 at Auction Today 28 Mar 2007 (News)
Or is there an export market for them? Here’s the list, all in one today. As usual, ‘s’ means sold. ‘p’ means top provisional bid, ‘n/s’ means not sold. ‘n/w’ means miles not warranted. Audi A6 2.7 V6 TDI SE man, 05 reg, 36k miles £16,950p BMW 320dSE 150 auto, 02 reg, 89k miles £7,050s BMW E60 530iSE manual, 2003/53. 58k miles £12,750s BMW E60 525iSE manual, 04 reg, 79k miles £11,000p BMW E60 525iSE auto, 04 reg, 102k miles £15,400s Honda Civic 1.6LS 5-dr, 1996N, 72k miles £575s Mazda RX8 231 (ugly bodykit), 2003/53, 23k miles n/w £9,900p Mercedes C220 CDI Avant Garde auto, 03 reg, 57k miles £11.100s Mercedes W210 E320 7-st estate, 1998S, 130k miles n/w £2,850p Mercedes W211 E320 Elegance, 2002/52, 65k miles £12,400s Mercedes E270 CDI Elegance estate, 04 reg, 89k miles £14,800p Mercedes E500 Avant Garde estate, 04 reg, 43k miles £20,700p MG ZT 2.0 DCTI 120+, 04 reg, 74k miles £5,600s MINI Cooper 1.6, 2001/51, 92k miles £4,900s Nissan Terrano II 3.0DI SVE auto, 2004/54, 18k miles n/w £8,800p City Rover 1.4 Style 5-dr, 2004/54. 2,226 miles £2,850s Rover 820Si 4-dr auto, 1992K, 96k miles £160s SEAT Leon 1.8 120VT Cupra, Y reg, 36k miles £5,400s Suzuki Jimny 1.3JLX hard-top, 04 reg, 20k miles n/w £3,700s Toyota Yaris 1.0GS 3-dr, PAS, 2000X, 53k miles £2,200s Toyota Previa 2.0 F-4D GS 8-seater, 03 reg, 79k miles £8,500p Volvo S40 1.8 Sport manual, 06 reg, 5k miles £12,600s Volvo S40 1.6D SE manual, 2006/56, 8k miles £12,600s Volvo V50 2.0D Sport manual, 06 reg, 8k miles £13,100s Volvo V70 2.4D SE E4 Geartronic, 06 reg, 47k miles £16,600s Volvo V70 D5 SE E4 Geartronic, 06 reg, 13k miles £18,900s Volvo C70 T5 SE Lux manual, 06 reg, 6k miles £30,000p Volvo S80 D5 SE Lux E3 Automatic, 2006/55, 45k miles £13,550s Remaining Auctions at BCA Blackbushe in March Thursday 29th March 10.00am start Light Commercials from Dagenham Motors, Royal Mail, Lloyds TSB, Northgate, Lex, Citroen, Fleet Direct. -
Top Cars Top Money Today 25 Sep 2006 (News)
However, a 24k mile 2005/55 Bentley Continental Flying Spur did not make its money reaching only a very provisional £84,000. Here is today’s list. ‘s’ means sold. ‘p’ means provisional bid. ‘n/w’ means not warranted mileage. Audi TT150 Roadster, leather, 03 reg, 48k miles £11,800s Bentley Continental Flying Spur, 2005/55, 24k miles £84,000p Bentley Turbo R 6.7 LWB, 1997P, 46k miles £22,000p Bentley Arnage Red Label 6.8, 2000X, 41k miles £43,100s BMW E90 320dSE, leather, 05 reg, 40k miles £15,300p BMW 525i auto, 2003/52, 70k miles £7,750s BMW 530d Sport Touring auto, 2003/53, 76k miles £15,000p BMW 630i Sport Coupe auto, 06 reg, 4,707k miles £40,000p BMW 730d Sport auto, 04 reg, 49k miles £25,400s BMW 750i, 2003/53, 63k miles £24,000p Ferrari F360 Spider F1, 2004/54, 7,229 miles £87,000s Maserati 3.2 Asetto Corsa manual, 2001/51, 48k n/w £16,900p Mercedes C320DCI Avantgarde, 2005/55, 4,989 miles £22,900s Mercedes SLK 350, 2004/54, 13k miles £30,000s Mercedes CLK55 AMG Convertible, 2003/53, 28k miles £33,700s Mercedes SL350, 2003/53, 45k n/w £35,500p Mercedes CLS 500, 05 reg, 13k miles £37,750p Mercedes CL 600, Y reg, 66k miles £15,500p Porsche Boxster 3.2S, 02 reg, 43k miles £18,400p Porsche 996 C4 Turbo convertible, 05 reg, 10k miles £69,500s Porsche Cayenne 3.2 V6, 04 reg, 33k miles n/w £27,400s Porsche Cayenne 3.2 V6, 04 reg, 49k miles £27,500s Porsche Cayenne S 4.5 V8, 03 reg, 31k n/w £25,750p Range Rover Sport TDV6 auto, 2006/55, 13k n/w £39,800s Toyota Landcruiser Amazon 4.2, 2005/55, 26k n/w £32,750s Volvo XC90 D5 185 SE, 2005/55, 11k n/w £28,250s LEX German Car Sale BCA Bedford 27th September 210 German cars in the special LEX sale from 11.00am on Wednesday 27th September. -
Audi, BMW, Citroen, Mercedes and VW Leasing from £99.99 5 Mar 2006 (News)
See below latest 12, 24 and 36 Month Contract Hire Deals Audi A3 1.6 Special Edition 3dr @ £219.99 over 36 Months Audi A4 2.0 TDi SE 4dr @ £339.99 over 24 Months Audi Tt 1.8 T 2dr [190] @ £329.99 over 24 Months BMW 1 Series 116i Sport 5dr @ £229.99 over 24 Months BMW 1 Series 118d Sport 5dr @ £279.99 over 12 Months BMW 1 Series 118d Sport 5dr @ £289.99 over 24 Months BMW 3 Series 318 Ci ES 2dr @ £249.99 over 24 Months BMW 3 Series 318 Ci ES 2dr @ £329.99 over 12 Months BMW 3 Series 318i ES 4dr @ £289.99 over 24 Months BMW 5 Series 520d M Sport 4dr Auto @ £439.99 over 12 Months BMW 5 Series 520d SE 4dr @ £349.99 over 24 Months BMW 6 Series 630i 2dr Auto @ £799.99 over 12 Months BMW 7 Series 730d SE 4dr Auto @ £469.99 over 24 Months BMW X3 2.0d Sport 5dr @ £299.99 over 24 Months BMW X3 3.0d Sport 5dr Auto @ £399.99 over 12 Months BMW X5 3.0d Sport 5dr Auto @ £489.99 over 24 Months BMW Z4 2.0i SE 2dr @ £339.99 over 12 Months Cadillac Cts 2.8 V6 Sports Luxury 4dr Auto @ £449.99 over 12 Months Citroen C1 1.0i Vibe 3dr @ £99.99 over 24 Months Citroen C4 1.4i 16V VTR 3dr @ £154.99 over 24 Months Ford Focus 1.8 TDCi LX 5dr [Euro4] @ £189.99 over 24 Months Ford Focus 1.8 TDCi LX 5dr [Euro4] @ £209.99 over 36 Months Honda Cr-v 2.0 i-VTEC SE 5dr @ £239.99 over 36 Months Honda Cr-v 2.2 i-CDTi SE 5dr @ £259.99 over 12 Months Hyundai Coupe 2.0 SE 3dr @ £209.99 over 24 Months Hyundai Coupe 2.0 SE 3dr @ £269.99 over 12 Months Jaguar X-type 2.0d S 4dr [Euro 4] @ £279.99 over 36 Months Jeep Cherokee 2.8 CRD Sport 5dr @ £269.99 over 24 Months Jeep Cherokee 2.8 CRD Sport 5dr @ £299.99 over 12 Months Jeep Grand Cherokee 3.0 CRD 5dr Auto @ £309.99 over 24 Months Land Rover Discovery 2.7 Td V6 5 seat 5dr @ £349.99 over 36 Months Land Rover Range Rover Sport 2.7 TDV6 S 5dr Auto @ £499.99 over 12 Months Mazda 6 1.8 TS 5dr @ £199.99 over 36 Months Mazda Rx-8 4dr [192] @ £269.99 over 24 Months Mercedes-benz B Class B150 SE 5dr @ £199.99 over 24 Months Mercedes-benz E Class E220 CDI Avantgarde 5dr Tip Auto @ £339.99 over 12 Months Mitsubishi Colt 1.3 Equippe 3dr Auto @ £149.99 over 24 Months Saab 9-3 1.9 TiD Vector Sport [150] 5dr @ £309.99 over 36 Months Saab 9-3 1.9TiD Linear Sport [120] 4dr @ £249.99 over 36 Months Toyota Avensis 2.0 D-4D T2 5dr @ £199.99 over 36 Months Vauxhall Corsa 1.2i 16V Life [80] 3dr @ £119.99 over 36 Months Volkswagen Golf 2.0 GT TDI 3dr @ £239.99 over 24 Months Volkswagen Golf 2.0T GTI 3dr @ £333.99 over 36 Months Quick delivery, most models available in 14 days. -
Very Busy Auction Today at BCA Blackbushe 25 Nov 2005 (News)
Audi A4 TDI 100 2002/52 93k miles £6,900s Audi A4 TDI 100 2002/52 47k miles £7,500s Audi Allroad TDI Tiptronic 2002/52 52k miles £15,800p BMW 316Ti Compact 2002/52 53k miles £8,200s BMW 320d Touring 2002/52 38k miles £11,350s BMW 318CI 1.9 coupe Y reg 96k miles £5,900p BMW 318Ci 2.0 Sport conv 04 reg 36k miles £12,100p BMW 318Ci 2.0 conv 2002/52 13k miles £18,000p BMW 320Ci Coupe 2.2 2001/51 49k miles £9,700p BMW X3 2.5SE man 2004/54 6k miles £20,500p BMW X3 2.5SE auto 2004/54 10k miles £21,000s BMW X3 3.0SE auto, lthr 05 reg 4k miles £23,750p BMW E60 525dSE man, white, 2005/54 9k miles £19,800n/s Chrysler Grand Voyager 3.3 02 reg 64k miles £11,400s Citroen C3 Pluriel 1.6 Sensodrive 03 reg 15k miles £5,000s Citroen C5 2.0HDI 110LX 2003/52 33k miles £4,200s FIAT Multipla JTD 110 ELX 2002/51 64k miles £4,000p Ford Ka 1.3ohc Style 2004/54 11k miles £3,600s Ford Ka 1.3ohc Style 2004/54 18k miles £3,700s Ford Fiesta 1.2LX, a/c, met, 2004/54 8k miles £5,100S Ford Mondeo Ghia X TDCI 130 2002/52 63k miles £5,000p Honda Civic 1.7 Coupe auto 2001/51 58k miles £4,300s Jaguar X-Type 2.5V6 Estate 2003/53 20k miles £14,000s Mercedes C180 1.8K Spt Coupe 2004/53 39k miles £11,400s Mercedes C180 2.0 Classic auto 02 reg 33k miles £9,700p Mercedes CLK 240 Elegance 2002/52 43k miles £17,000p Mercedes S430L 2003/53 73k miles £21,700s Mercedes SL65 AMG, 4k miles £86,000n/s MG TF 1.6 roadster 03 reg MNW £6,200s MINI One, red, no extras, 2002/52 29k miles £7,325s SEAT Altea 1.9TDI Reference 05 reg 11k miles £9,550s Toyota Yaris Verso GLS a/c, man, 2002/52 39k miles £4,700s Vauxhall Corsa 1.0 Life, met, 2003/53 29k miles £3,575s Vauxhall Corsa 1.0 Club 03 reg 17k miles £3,175s Vauxhall Corsa 1.2 Design 2004/54 9k miles £4,800s Vauxhall Meriva 1.6 Life 04 reg £13k miles £5,675s Vauxhall Vectra 1.8SXI 125 2002/52 84k miles £3,900s Vauxhall Vectra 2.0DTI LS 02 reg 56k miles £4,575s VW Golf GTTDI 140 3-dr 2004/54 15k miles £13,650s Volvo S60 D5 SE Geartronic 2002/52 64k miles £7,950s Volvo V70 2.3T5 man, ex-police, 2001/51 115k miles £5,200p Remaining Auctions at BCA Blackbushe in November Monday 28th **Top Car Auction 11.00am** Black Horse Motor Finance, Porsche Retail p/x, Fleet & Finance, Inchcape no reserve p/x, Reg Vardy p/x, Hartwell p/x, Pendragon p/x, West London Nissan p/x, Motability. -
Petrolheads flock to NEC classic show 12 Nov 2019 (News)
A special test for the RAC Rally of the Tests within the NEC halls saw the crowds flock to the barrier as over 60 cars ranging from Minis to Porsches tackled an agility test before heading back out onto the road. The event was won by Steve Entwistle and Mark Appleton in their Morris Mini Cooper S. Silverstone Auctions two-day sale saw some record breaking results with the ex-works 1955 ‘Le Mans’ Triumph TR2 sold for £258,750, while the 2,000-mile Jaguar XJ220 sold for £362,812, both including premium. -
Hidden Heroes: Volvo 440 Turbo 5 Jul 2019 (News)
. Today, though, the 440 Turbo is largely forgotten, as indeed is the rest of Volvo’s mid-size model range. So, as well as being something s bit different, the 440 Turbo has acquired a kind of retro coolness to it that makes the surviving examples surprisingly sought after. The difficulty there, though, will be finding one. At the end of 2018, a total of just nine 440 Turbos were still registered on the UK’s roads. -
Homologation MG Metro 6R4 for sale at auction 14 Dec 2018 (News)
‘One of rallying’s true icons, the MG Metro 6R4 stands up there with legendary 80’s classics like the Audi Quattro, Lancia 037 and Renault 5 Turbo,’ explains Lionel Abbott, classic car specialist at Silverstone Auctions. Abbott added, ‘This is the closest you can get to driving a Group B rally car on the road. -
Meguiars club showcase finalists revealed 11 Oct 2018 (News)
The 2.8i Special of Gideon Mayers was a worthy recipient of the Capri Owners Club’s 1980’s Saloons award, while Barry Priestman’s Crayford Capri is a rare classic that will fascinate Ford enthusiasts. Rounding off the British contingent is Tom Morley’s amazingly original Austin Allegro, the charmingly compact Austin A35 of Heather Walsh, and a fine example of the ever-popular Triumph TR5 owned by Simon Eaton. -
A Grand Monday: Rover 45 CVT 1 Oct 2018 (News)
WXXX LDA registrations were the very first batch of press and marketing cars registered by Rover Group at the time of the car's debut, but the press launch was largely overshadowed by questions around the company's future, meaning a lot of the 45's finer points were lost in a sea of debate about where Rover was heading next. As a result, many pundits failed to notice the model's newly conceived CVT automatic transmission, or the cabin improvements that involved the installation of the sumptuous seats from the 75. -
Historics 19th May Auction Photo Preview 18 May 2018 (News)
Lot 114: One of three Lamborghinis in the sale, and what Ferrucio Lamborghini was making before he decided to build a better Ferrari. There's also a Jarama S and a Gallado, but this 1962 Lamborghini 2R tractor is estimated at £10,000 to £12,000. Around 180 cars entered including eighteen Porsche 911s, four Aston Martin V8s, a hot-rodded Smart Roadster Coupe, a 39,000 mile 1995 Toyota Landcruiser 4.2VX and a challenging 1962 Jaguar E-Type restoration project Viewing Friday 18 th May. -
London set for Mansell Mania 7 Feb 2018 (News)
London will stage the biggest and most comprehensive display ever dedicated to one of Britain’s best-loved sporting heroes. In previous years, the London Classic Car Show has put the spotlight on F1’s greatest car designer Adrian Newey, the McLaren F1 supercar, and 70 years of Ferrari history. Full details of timings and ticket prices can be found at the show’s website – thelondonclassiccarshow.co.uk . -
Porsche 911 993 Turbo Makes £83,600 at Brightwells Modern Classics Auction 1 Jul 2017 (News)
Several other Porsches sold in the sale, including a 15,200 mile 1 owner 2013 Cayman 2.7 that made £29,150 and a 2007 Boxster 3.4 S that made £17,600 post-sale after attracting a flurry of interest. However, Brightwell's Modern Classics is not only about expensive cars.