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  Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster makes £970,271 at Spa Classic 22 May 2017 (News)
  Other highlights included a 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SE 3.5 Cabriolet €287,500 (£247,561), 1967 Mazda Cosmo Sport Series I Coupé €88,550 (£76,249), 1973 Jaguar E-type Series III V12 Roadster €82,800 (£71,298), 1971 Lamborghini Espada Series II Coupé €82,200 (£70,760), and a 1971 Ford Capri RS 2600 Competition Coupé €80,500 (£69,297).
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  A Grand Monday: Vauxhall Vectra 28 Nov 2016 (News)
  For a few quid short of a grand (and we reckon there's room to haggle) this is one of those cars that, if you buy now, will be something of a curio in the really quite near future. If you look at the sudden surge in interest in models such as the Ford Sierra, Rover 800 and Vauxhall's own Cavalier in the past couple of years, buying this now could well be perfect timing. And despite what Clarkson said, they're not that bad. No, really - they're not.
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  NEC Classic Motor Show 2016: Pride of ownership finalists revealed 7 Nov 2016 (News)
  One of the finalists is Jonathan Smith's milk float. Daily driver classics also made the grade with a 1969 Ford Capri Mk1, 1974 Volkswagen Super Beetle, 1989 Austin Metro City, 1984 Vauxhall Astra Mk1 GTE, and 1983 Volkswagen Golf Driver 1.3 taking up the challenge. A 1967 E-Type Jaguar 4.2 Roadster and a 1963 Austin-Healey are also included along with a freshly restored 1973 Jensen Interceptor, a 1978 Lancia Beta 1600 Coupe, 1976 Citroen Ami Super, and the youngest car on display – a 1996 Lotus Esprit.
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  London to get new historic motorsport show in 2017 21 Sep 2016 (News)
  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. ‘Whether your interest is in the many fiercely competitive UK domestic championships or marquee events such as Silverstone Classic, Spa Six Hours or the Historic Ypres Rally, this exciting new event will reflect your tastes and opportunities to get closer to the sport.
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  More Rust-Stored ‘60s and ‘70s Americans Found in Thailand 8 Jun 2016 (News)
  A stacked headlight Ford Fairlane. A circa 1968 Falcon 500:  A 1977 Pontiac Grand Prix: And a Cadillac limo: I have a lot more condition pix in iPhoto for anyone who is genuinely interested.
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  Classic car insurance broker launches ‘future classic’ investment guide 27 Nov 2015 (News)
  In 2005, Carole Nash worked with Richard Hammond (formerly of Top Gear) for an article that identified a number of future classics, including the Porsche 911GT3, and even the humble Ford Ka. Building on Hammond's suggestions, Carole Nash has sought additional guidance from the founder of Historic Automobile Group International (HAGI), Dietrich Hatlapa. A Carole Nash spokesman said, 'HAGI is an industry-standard monitor of the classic car sector, using the same financial methodology applied to investments in gold and property to provide transparency for the rapidly-growing and fast-moving market.
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  Who fancies a ‘brand new’ Sunbeam Lotus? 24 Oct 2014 (News)
  The UK list price of the Sunbeam Lotus in 1980 was £7205, making it considerably dearer than the £4995 Ford Escort RS2000 and £5577 Vauxhall Chevette 2300HS. This left-hand drive ‘time warp’ Sunbeam was discovered by its current owner as part of a large private collection in Italy.
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  'Agreed Value' Classics Often Under-Insured 26 Jun 2014 (News)
  With investors shunning low interest savings in favour of classic vehicles, including early Land Rovers, 1950s to 70s Aston Martins and pre 1980s Ford Escorts, values have increased considerably. It is estimated that the average value of classic cars has risen by more than 250% between 2005 and mid-2013. So classic car insurer Carole Nash's Cherished Cars is advising owners to check the value of their assets and re-insure as necessary.
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  Bugatti Type 35 to star in Bournemouth 9 May 2014 (News)
  As well as the Bugatti, other star cars include Michael Schumacher’s 1992 Benetton, the 1984 Toleman once driven by Ayrton Senna, a Ford GT40 raced by Jochen Rindt and Lotus Formula 1 driver Innes Ireland, and many more. As well as all of this, the 1920s Bournemouth Pavilion will host a pre-war and vintage car display celebrating the early years of motoring, featuring more than 100 exceptional cars such as Bentley, Talbot, MG, Alvis, Riley, Frazer Nash and many more.
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  Preview: Techno-Classica Show, Essen, 26-30 March 22 Mar 2014 (News)
  If you visit the 26th Techno Classica at Essen and expect row after row of BMC 1100s, Ford Cortinas and Hillman Avengers, please don’t hold your breath – you’ll be disappointed and should probably have a look around the next local UK show. However, there will be quite a number of extraordinary displays to compensate for your loss.
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  A Grand Monday: Montego 2.0 GSi 3 Mar 2014 (News)
  The A ustin Montego  - along with its Maestro hatchback cousin - was BL's last chance at volume success. After years of unexceptional sales, where BL found itself overtaken first by Ford, then Vauxhall,  the mid-sized repmobile represented its maker's answer to the Sierra and Cavalier. History has already recorded that it missed its target, not even matching sales of the Marina and Ital, but eventually suffering the indignity of being outsold by its supposed niche bedfellow, the Rover 200.   But that doesn't mean it was a bad car.
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  New Supertouring series headlines at the Silverstone Classic 24 Feb 2014 (News)
  The Silverstone Classic (25-27 July)  has already established itself as a major force behind the Super Touring revival in the UK, which has seen a mixed grid of cars as diverse as the Ford Sierra RS Cosworths from the 1980s battling it out against the high-tech racers from the 1990s. And as a result, the races are now going nationwide. The HSCC Super Touring Championship kicks off at Thruxton at Easter, with the Silverstone Classic being the jewel in the crown of this new five-event calendar.
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  Vintage Adventurer sets new trans-USA record 9 Dec 2013 (News)
  The journey from New York to Los Angeles in 50 hours, 20 minutes and 6 seconds. Australians Rod and Michael began the 3000 miles journey in their 1930 Ford Model A at Staten Island at 00.01 on 22 November with the aim of reaching Venice Fishing Pier in around 60 hours, giving an estimated arrival time the following Sunday morning. Despite horrendous weather conditions including rain storms, extreme winds and snow through New Mexico, the driving duo arrived much sooner than expected, reaching Venice Fishing Pier, Venice Beach, just after 11.15pm on Saturday evening.
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  Preview: Anglia classic car auction, 24 August, King's Lynn 23 Aug 2013 (News)
  Offering traditional be-finned drop-top cruising – and ideal to run out to the Norfolk seaside after the sale – is a 1962 Ford Zodiac convertible, which has been fully restored and is estimated at £19,000-26,000. A nice Volvo 164 models offer the chance of some more sensible classic motoring, with a metallic gold, the two-owner 1972 example being offered for a very tempting £1200-1800.
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  Leyland P76 wins the Peking to Paris 29 Jun 2013 (News)
  New Zealanders Bruce and Ben Washington came second, but celebrated like they had won nonetheless, in their 1929 Chrysler 75 Roadster. Brits Mike Reeves and Michelle Jana Chan in the 1940 Ford Coupe, came third. Out of the 96 cars that left the Great Wall of China on 28 May, 86 cars crossed the finish line in Place Vendome, Paris today, with thousands waiting, including friends and family wanting to see their loved ones after 33 days on the road.
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  Salon Privé announces its concours panel 7 May 2013 (News)
  The full line-up includes: Derek Bell MBE (Chief Judge) TV’s Fifth Gear presenter, Vicki Butler-Henderson Chairman of Pebble Beach Concours d’Elégance, Sandra Button Motoring journalist, Andrew Frankel Ferrari enthusiast and historian, Marcel Massini CEO of Spyker Cars, Victor Muller President of Historica Selecta, Adolfo Orsi Motor sport commentator, Steve Parrish Royal Automobile Club Chairman, Tom Purves Aston Martin Design Director, Marek Reichman McLaren Automotive Styling Director, Frank Stephenson Automotive designer, Peter Stevens Rolls-Royce Design Director, Giles Taylor Motorcycle journalist, Malcolm Wheeler Motor-racing commentator, Murray Walker OBE Ford Motor Company Chief Concept Designer, David Woodhouse Zagato Design Chief, Andrea Zagato Derek Bell said: '2013 is my fourth year as Chief Concours Judge at Salon Privé, and it is an honour to be asked back to lead this increasingly prestigious gathering of renowned and revered experts from the automotive world.  Salon Privé comes back stronger year after year, with a bigger and better Concours, more stunning car debuts, a collection of luxury brands to die for, and with this year’s judges, the organisers have really surpassed themselves.  It is a truly stunning line up – and I’m not just referring to the judges – visitors to Syon this September are in for an unforgettable treat – see you there.'
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  Nostalgia Day at Oxford MINI Factory 1 Apr 2013 (News)
  This was followed and complemented by the Morris Cowley ‘bullnose’ for which a moving production line inspired by Henry Ford’s for the Model T was adopted. In 1928 the first Morris Minor was built and by 1930 mass production had enabled Morris to reduce the price to £100. 1948 saw the first Morris Minor designed by Sir Alec Issigonis, and in 1959 the groundbreaking Mini Minor was launched.
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  233 Entries For Croft Nostalgia Event Next Weekend 31 Jul 2012 (News)
  Waggitt is also entered for the Historic Formula Junior category in a Lotus 20.   In the two 26-strong Historic Formula Ford races, 19-year-old James Buckton from Harrogate will be racing his own father Derek.   Track action during Nostalgia weekend will be complimented by plenty of top-class entertainment off it including: Air displays by Battle of Britain Memorial Spitfire (Saturday) and Jet Provost and Isaacs/Hawker Fury stunt bi-plane (both Sunday) 400 classic pre-73 cars, motorbikes, buses and other vehicles 100 WWII military machines including ‘firing’ tanks!
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  Full Lots List For Silverstone Classic Auction 12 Jul 2012 (News)
  Details of all the lots up for sale can be found on  Silverstone Classics Auction Lots List Recent additions include: 1992 Benetton B192-02 F1 car driven by seven-times Formula One world champion Michael Schumacher and his teammate Martin Brundle. Equipped with a Ford HB V8 engine capable of more than 700hp, the car comes race ready having been fully rebuilt and race prepared by renowned F1 specialists Earl Goddard. It has also undergone a fresh DFV re-build by Dick Langford with only installation time recorded.
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  HRDC Salutes the Achievements of Alan Mann at Castle Combe 26 Mar 2012 (News)
  "Alan will be greatly missed by all in the racing fraternity, but especially so by all the friends and allies that he made latterly in the historic sector. Hopefully, in time, his son Henry will continue with Alan's plan to run the Alan Mann Racing Ford Prefect 107E in HRDC Touring Greats this season. It would never do to lose the evocative and inspiring sight of the Alan Mann Racing livery in historic racing. Because of Alan's universal popularity in the HRDC Paddock, it is therefore fitting that the HRDC dedicates all five of its races at Castle Combe to the memory of the many extraordinary achievements and the generosity of spirit that were the hallmarks of this great man."