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  Italian Job Miura to star at London show 19 Jan 2016 (News)
  The Prodrive developed Subaru Impreza that Colin McRae took to RAC Rally GB victory back in 1997 will also be on show. Team America boasts cars like an original Ford Thunderbird and the vast Cadillac Coupe Series 62. ‘The Six Nations on The Grand Avenue started as a bit of fun, but as we have been curating each nation’s representatives it has developed more of a serious edge,’ said show director Bas Bungish.
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  Rothmans Metro 6R4 leads Autosport auction 23 Dec 2015 (News)
  The Chevette retired from rallying in 1989, and was fully restored in 1999. A 1977 Ex-Works Group 4 Ford Escort MK 2 is also being auctioned, with a prestigious list of former drivers that includes the likes of Ari Vatanen. All the cars and more will go up for auction at 2pm on Saturday 16 January at Autosport International.
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  TFI Friday revival: Partying like it’s 1996 12 Jun 2015 (News)
  But were the cars of 1996 as exciting as the year? 1996 saw the launch of the Ka (Ford’s innovative new city car), the A3 (Audi’s take on a poshed-up Golf), the SLK (Mercedes-Benz’s new compact sportster), the Elise (Lotus’ brilliant new stripped-out roadster) and the Saxo (Citroen’s latest supermini, destined for major success among baseball cap-wearing teenagers in the years ahead).
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  Rally greats reunited at show 4 Jun 2015 (News)
  Rosemary Smith, left, with Willy Cave Bill Cleyndert’s Morris 1800 made another splash as the Casablanca and Classic Safari Rally car took guest of honour Rosemary Smith for a ride on the demonstration parade. David Blackhurst’s Ford Focus used in the 2001 World Cup Rally also made an appearance alongside Sheila Wright’s Land Rover that competed in the 2002 London to Athens World Cup and the London to Tunisia Rally. In addition, there were two of the cars belonging to the late Philip Young on display  - the Magenta that he built for the 1977 London to Sydney, his first ever rally, and his 1986 MG Maestro that was used by Jane Edgington and Gill Cotton in the 2012 London to Cape Town Rally.
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  Second Taster of Historics 7th March Classic Car Auction 2 Mar 2015 (News)
  You may have seen our first taster of Historics Classics Auction at Brooklands on Saturday 7 th March here , where we featured a 1963 Renault Dauphine, a 1965 Autobianchina Bianchina, a 1969 Dodge A108 dayvan, a 1966 Ford Thunderbird and a 1948 Rover 75 P3. Now, we take another look: At Historics November 2014 Auction, a stunning De-Tomaso Pantera was virtually stolen for just £51,000 due to a phone bidder using the wrong line.
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  Historic racers wow Race Retro crowds 22 Feb 2015 (News)
  The list of cars theory were driving was just as impressive, ranging from Tony Worswick’s Ferrari 308 GTB and Mick Strafford’s Firenza V8 to the Lancia Delta S4, Peugeot 205 T16 and Ford RS2000.  
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  1927 Bentley and 1972 Ferrari each make £212,800 at H&H Chateau Impney sale. 5 Dec 2014 (News)
  A restored 1960 Triumph TR3a on wires sold for £17,920 inc, which compares with the £26,320 reached by a restored 1958 TR3a on wires with a hardtop at Brightwells. H&H’s restored 1962 TR4 with Ford 5-speed gearbox sold for £17,360, whereas on Saturday Historics sold an average 1962 TR4 for £15,680 inc, a competition spec 1968 TR5 for £21,280 and a concours 1968 TR for £33,040.
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  Reminder: H&H Chateau Impney Classic Car Auction Wednesday 3rd December 2 Dec 2014 (News)
  Yet a restored 1958 TR3a on wires with a hardtop made £23,500 + commission at Brightwells. Talking TRs, H&H has a restored 1962 TR5 with Ford 5-speed gearbox estimated at £17,000 - £20,000, whereas on Saturday Historics sold an average 1962 TR4 for £14,000, a competition spec 1968 TR5 for £19,000 and a concours 1968 TR for £29,500.
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  Reminder: H&H Chateau Impney Classic Car Auction Wednesday 3rd December 1 Dec 2014 (News)
  Yet a restored 1958 TR3a on wires with a hardtop made £23,500 + commission at Brightwells. Talking TRs, H&H has a restored 1962 TR4 with Ford 5-speed gearbox estimated at £17,000 - £20,000, whereas on Saturday Historics sold an average 1962 TR4 for £14,000, a competition spec 1968 TR5 for £19,000 and a concours 1968 TR for £29,500.
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  Warranty Direct highlights potential for expensive labour costs 21 May 2014 (News)
  Honda £91.13 £171.13 87.8% 10. Ford £77.87 £146.83 88.6%  
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  Channel Tunnel: Happy 20th birthday 8 May 2014 (News)
  Time to set the scene. In 1994 the Vauxhall Omega was the brand new kid on the block, and Citroen Xantia and Ford Mondeo last year’s old news. The thrifty or sadistic fleet managers could even still buy a new Maestro (much to future Rover CEO Bernd Pischetsreider's dismay). Air conditioned cars were just filtering down to the lowly models, in car entertainment peaked at the new CD multichangers, and a 60-series tyre was still considered low profile.
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  Techno-Classica 2014 event report 31 Mar 2014 (News)
  .  BMW, MINI and Rolls-Royce, teamed up with the clubs to put on a 20-car strong display that included delights as diverse as the original BMW-Dixi, BMW M1, and the new i8 hybrid supercar. Ford's Coupe and Cabiolet display served up some unusual items, such as an odd hump-backed Fiesta, while Maserati's centenary was marked extensively - not only in the Zagato exhibition, but also with Maserati's collection, that included the 300S Birdcage, Khamsin and the new Ghibli saloon.
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  Report: RM classic car auction, Michigan, 27 July 29 Jul 2013 (News)
  .  Additional notable sales include a selection of motor cars from the collection of Michigan-based enthusiasts Richard and Linda Kughn, led by a 1934 Packard Super Eight Convertible Victoria which sold well at $225,500; a 1934 Lincoln Model KB Convertible Sedan at $275,000 and a 1942 Lincoln Continental Cabriolet at $126,500, exceeding pre-sale expectations; and a range of classic American convertibles from a 1939 Ford DeLuxe Convertible ($140,250) to a 1961 Imperial Crown Convertible ($148,500) which each realized strong prices at the summer sale. 'We were very happy with the results of this year’s sale, a 90 percent sell through rate shows that quality motor cars continue to bring strong prices at auction,' said Gord Duff, car specialist, RM Auctions.
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  Sir Stirling Moss stars at Shelsley Walsh 29 Jul 2013 (News)
  Other celebrities making an appearance were renowned competition Mini drivers Paddy Hopkirk and Barrie Williams, who helped to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Mini Cooper, with many examples of the marque competing over the weekend. Pleasing the crowds was Jason Blott with his Ford Zephyr Utility (below) which left a stream of smoke from its tyres away from the start line on each of its demonstration runs. Another feature of the weekend was a large showing of MGs, ranging from the iconic 'B to coupes, saloons and Midgets competing in the Luffield Cars MGCC Speed Championship.
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  Aston Martin and Mercedes-AMG join forces 25 Jul 2013 (News)
  Given AMG's's excellence in this department, and with the back-up of the might of Mercedes-Benz, it would seem that Aston Martin now has the resources to move on from its current power units, which are very loosely based on Ford technology. Not only that, but given AMG's V8 engines are some of the best in the world, this is very good news for Aston Martin. Aston Martin and Mercedes-AMG signed their letter of intent today (25 July 2013) after months of speculation over the future of the British company.
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  Manheim Separates Makes in 800 Car Auction 28 Jun 2013 (News)
  At its latest 'mega sale' of more than 800 vehicles at Manheim, Colchester, Ford, Vauxhall, Audi and VW each had their own separate auction lane. The 'four sales in one' concept was a first for the Manheim and Lex Autolease partnership, which also claims to have pioneered the mega auction sale and claims the accolade of holding the largest ever single sale in the UK.
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  Report: Peking to Paris, day 29 26 Jun 2013 (News)
  Not everyone has enjoyed a trouble-free run today and the final days before we enter Paris are a nerve-jangling affair, we all are glad of some competition and driving great roads but equally our hearts are set on driving into Place Vendome mid-day on Saturday. Someone who hit trouble early on was the Ford Model A of Rod Wade in car 19 – he has run a big-end bearing, he has a spare and has taken the decision to get his car on a truck to Davos for repairs. It probably means the engine has to come out.
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  Report: Peking to Paris, day 28 24 Jun 2013 (News)
  The new leader of the European Trophy – for best effort from Kiev to Paris – is Tony and Lee Strelzow from Canada in their Derby Bentley Tourer on 30 hours 25 minutes, Bruce and Ben Washington in their Chrysler are second on 30:26:30, and the Woodcock Brothers’ Bentley is third, hard on the heels of the Chrysler on 30:26:56. Bill Cleyndert in the Ford Model A Special took a tumble down the leader board for the European Trophy today when a rear wheel collapsed with broken spokes during hard cornering on the circuit test, the final test of the day.
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  Report: Peking to Paris, day 26 22 Jun 2013 (News)
  Philippe Clamens had the vote for “best noise” in the V8 Mercedes Coupe, the V8 snaked around the course in 5:47. So, in the European Trophy-stakes, the heat is on, with the V8 Ford Coupe outgunning the rest of the pack of Vintageants with a solid performance, and the Holden pick-up truck surprising everyone with a time that has out-gunned all the regular Classic category favourites.
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  Report: Peking to Paris, day 17 14 Jun 2013 (News)
  We spotted a fuming crew member of the Citroen DS having navigation problems driving the lift to the superb dinner tonight… never mind the lift buttons, the Citroen in the car park is showing signs of another hydraulic issue, this time the front is stuck in maximum height mode. Car 3, the Model T Ford of Nicky Bailey, continues to trundle along, but the driver reckons it's down on performance… he blames a batch of poor petrol. You can pick up 80 octane here, and whatever it says on the outside of the pump is no sure way of knowing what comes out of the pipe.