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  This Week’s Prestige Car Auctions 11 Dec 2005 (News)
  BCA Blackbushe Monday 12th December from 10.00am Entries include:- 2005/55 Bentley Flying Spur 4-dr, sapphire blue, 4k miles 04 reg Chrysler Crossfire roadster, blue pearl, 7k miles 04 reg BMW 645Ci convertible, cosmos black, 11k miles 04 reg Audi A8TDI quattro, raven black, 25k miles 04 reg Porsche Cayenne 4.4S, chrystal silver, 30k miles 04 reg BMW 730d SE, titanium silver, 64k miles 2004/53 Mercedes S350, brilliant silver, 30k miles 03 reg BMW X5 4.4i Sport, topaz blue, 39k miles 2002/52 BMW 745i, cosmos black, 25k miles 2002/51 Chevrolet Corvette 5.7, blue, 14k miles 1997P Ferrari 550 Maranello, rosso corsa, 27k miles 1987 Ferrari 328GTB, red Also 30 cars from Black Horse Finance at approx 13.00, and Porsche p/x, Motability, Lex Vehicle Leasing, Inchcape No Reserve p/x, Reg Vardy p/x, Hartwell p/x, Pendragon p/x, Franchised Dealer p/x, West London Nissan p/x BCA Nottingham Thursday 15th December 10.00am Entries include: 05 reg Jaguar S-Type 2.7V6 diesel SE auto, platinum, 8k miles 04 reg BMW 730iSE, sterling grey, 5k miles 2003/53 Mercedes SLK 230K auto, silver, 21k miles 03 reg Mercedes E320CDI Elegance, black, 23k miles 03 reg Jaguar XJ6, zircon blue, 36k miles 2003/52 Range Rover TD6 Vogue, white gold, 39k miles 2002/52 BMW 325i Sport, topaz blue 20k miles 02 reg Lexus RX300SE, platinum ice, 46k miles 2002/51 Mercedes E430 Avantgarde estate, blue, 68k miles 2001/51 BMW Z2 2.2 Sport, black sapphire, 33k miles Also special sections on behalf of Alphabet GB, Jaguar Cars, Jaguar Financial Services, VW Financial Services, Bentley Financial Services and main agents.
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  Highly Educational Top Car Auction Today 24 Jan 2005 (News)
  A 5t2k mile 02 auto sold for £9,950, a 16k mile 03 manual for £12,200 and a 12k mile 03 manual for £13,200. S Class become more and more affordable with a 79k 99T S320 bidding to just £15,100 and a 73k mile 2001/51 S320CDI selling for £21,700. A 16k mile 2002/52 Bentley Arnage 6.8R bid to £81,500.
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  Some Top Car Bargains at Blackbushe Today 27 May 2002 (News)
  The very impressive entry list includes:- a 1933 Riley 9 Special Imp Replica (est: £8k-£9k); a 1950 Humber Super Snipe Tickford DHC (est: £10k-£14k); a 1948 Lea Francis 14hp Sports (est: £10k-£12k); a 1935 Daimler model V26 Landaulette (est: £12k-£14k); the 1948 ‘Gray Allard’ M1 DHC (est: £18k-£22k); a 1938 Austin 12/4 Landaulette Taxi (est: £11k-£13k); the ex-works Moss, Salvadori and Bira 1952 Connaught A Type (est: £90k-£110k); a 1938 Triumph Gloria barn-find for restoration (est: £1,200 - £1,800); a 1937 Lagonda XLG6 DHC (est: £50k-£60k); the e-works Alpine Rally winning 1967 Mini Cooper S (est: £50k-£65k); a 1934 Packard 12 Eleventh Series Custom Coupe (est: £65k-£75k); a 1934 Mercedes 130 rear-engined cabrio-limousine (est: 8k-£9k); a 1912 Minerva 26hp Torpedo Tourer (est: £30k-£35k); a 1965 LHD Ferrari 275GTB (est: £100k-£120k); a 1938 Alvis Speed 20 VDP 4-seat tourer (est: £48k-£55k); a 1927 Vauxhall 30/98 Velox Tourer (est: £40k-£50k); and a 1936 Roesch Talbot 75 Sports (est: £11k-£15k).
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  Old Van Ban Starts to Hit Londoners Hard 1 Jan 2012 (News)
  Implementing the measures in the Mayor's strategy is expected to reduce PM10 emissions (tiny airborne particles generated principally by road transport) in central London by about a third by 2015, compared to 2008 levels. These new measures will play a significant role in the delivery of these targets. Mayor of London Boris Johnson, said, from his residence in Cloud Cuckoo Land, : "From January we are ushering in even higher environmental standards to curb pollution and ensure fresher, healthier air for all.
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  Hugely Varied Entry to Historics September 23rd Classic Car Auction 12 Sep 2017 (News)
  If that's a little too quick for you, Historics also has a 1927 Austin 7 Chummy, Britain's answer to the Model T Ford, about a third of the size, and the first mass-market car with a conventional pedal arrangement of clutch, brake and accelerator in that order, left to right. This charming Ausin 7 with bulkhead mounted headlights is estimated at £10,000 to £14,000.
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  Historics Official Results from 24th November Sale 28 Nov 2012 (News)
  The buzz about Americana also continued unabated – with Historics having sold the cars from Captain America in March 2010 – and Saturday’s late autumn sale was no different.  The ever popular Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Fastback found a new owner for £77,280, while an altogether rarer 1963 Studebaker Avanti sold for £19,600 and a fabulously finished 1951 Nash Airflyte Statesman Super moved on for £17,360.
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  Spotted in the classifieds: First cars below £1000 23 Nov 2011 (News)
  Ford Ka The Ka is a familiar sight on UK roads. It was first introduced in 1996, when its quirky looks were much more radical than they appear today, but it caught on well. Its enduring popularity meant that Ford continued to improve it over its lifetime, and it was sold right up until 2008.
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  Why are Aston Martins so hard to sell? 17 Dec 2019 (News)
  However, it is not uncommon for certain marques to move in and out of vogue on the classic car market. The past few years have seen fast Fords skyrocket in values, and prior to this it was Porsche that experienced a strong boost in values. A browse of our price trend data is enough to reveal these trends on which car makes are desirable at a given time.
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  Design: Between the Lines by Patrick Le Quément 28 Oct 2019 (News)
  Some 60 million cars across the world now bear the unmistakable stamp of le Quément - from the Ford Sierra to the Renault Avantime. Among them some of the most distinctive and characterful vehicles of the past half a century.   In Design: Between the Lines, le Quément charts his journey through five decades of thoughts, actions, failures and successes.
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  Legacy of Le Mans on show at Race Retro 29 Jan 2019 (News)
  Who can forget the legendary exploits of the ‘Bentley Boys’, and then there was Porsche’s dominance of the challenging circuit that saw them become the most successful winners in the event’s history. Four straight wins by the awesome Ford GT40 is special, too, while the likes of Jaguar, Mercedes, and Ferrari and many more have all tasted victory at La Sarthe. And it’s not just car makers as the race acts as a veritable who’s-who of the world’s most famous drivers with the likes of Jochen Rindt, Mike Hawthorn, Bruce McLaren, and Derek Bell all tasting victory.
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  Silverstone Classic 2017: JPS BMW 635CSi to make European debut 7 Jun 2017 (News)
  Back then, Australia had its own Group C touring car regulations permitting more freedom than the widely-adopted Group A rulebook. But it wasn’t a dream start as the car struggled against Fords and Holdens with more powerful V8s engines. But when Australia finally adopted the international Group A formula in 1985, things changed for the better.
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  Get set for MGLive! 2017 11 May 2017 (News)
  Which mins the ever-competitive Mini Coopers will take on the likes of BMW 2002s, Lotus Cortinas and Ford Mustangs for the racing line. Classic owners who prefer to be part of the action rather than just spectate, can compete in the California Cup Autotest, the MGLive! Autosolo and a Sprint held on the Stowe Circuit.
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  Thrilling finish to Flying Scotsman Rally 5 Apr 2017 (News)
  It was a tight finish with the winning crew securing an overall total of 00:19:37, only 00:00:24 separating them from Abel and Powley, who have finished second for the past two years, on 00:20:01. Bill Cleyndert and Dan Harrison took third place in the 1928 Ford Model A with a total of 00:20:21. This year's winning crew - Paul Crosby and Ali Proctor.
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  Pop-up classic car show for poorly enthusiast 11 May 2016 (News)
  Alan was overwhelmed by the support from fellow enthusiasts, with classics and their owners arriving from far afield. Among the forty vehicles in attendance were a Rover P4, a brace of Ford Zodiacs, a Chevrolet Corvette, various Morris Minors, an Austin Maxi, an MGB, a Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow, a Volvo 66 and 244, a MkI Escort, an MG Metro an even a rare Colt Sapporo. To give the pop-up show even more purpose, Alan began a collection on behalf of the British Lung Foundation and – with the help of a Just Giving online page – has so far raised an impressive £800-plus for the charity.
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  Classics star in stubble racing revival 9 Oct 2015 (News)
  There were also special awards for Kevin and Tania Hutchby in their Bentley and Thomas Abrey and Ivan Pearson in the Ford Model T for spirited driving and effort. After a glorious day of driving in perfect weather conditions, the guests donned their 1920s and 1930s finery for a gala dinner, with entertainment including Charleston dancers, fire eaters, jugglers and a live band for dancing ’til dawn.
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  Mobility Roadshow 25th-27th June: Final Reminder 23 Jun 2015 (News)
  Specialist professionals in dual-control vehicles will accompany every young driver, so they remain safe during every test drive. Leading motor manufacturers such as Ford, Vauxhall and Hyundai will have a range of specialist vehicles on display, both in the exhibition hall and on the test track. Did you know if you have a disability, you can gain a driving license a year earlier at the age of 16?
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  Interesting entries for Historics' 29 November auction 19 Oct 2014 (News)
  p=0">1930 Alfa 6C 1750 There is a rare 1955 AC Aceca 'Competition' fitted with the triple carb Ruddspeed 2.6 litre Ford Zodiac engine that delivers considerably more power than the AC or Bristol engines also fitted to Acecas. This car with its competition history is estimated at £70,000 - £85,000. More here: 1955 AC Aceca Rolls Royce/Bentley is represented in the sale by one of its most attractive models of all time: a 1962 Bentley S2 Continental Flying Spur.
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  Owner review of the month: July 2014 4 Aug 2014 (News)
  Click for the full review Ford Mondeo Mk3 Ghia X Estate, by Momagic This review is a little different in that it has been updated several times as the owner has added more miles to his car. He initially purchased the car when it was one year old and had 13,000 miles.
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  The MoT Files: MoT Test Results By Year of Registration 6 May 2014 (News)
  Of all the cars registered in the 1980s, it’s the Porsche 911 that tops the chart, with 2786 cars tested showing a 73% pass rate. Hot on the heels of the 911 is the Ford Sierra, with a 71% pass rate Porsche does well in the 1990s too, with the 911 once again topping the chart with a 75.8% pass rate. Second, with 67% pass rate is the Mercedes-Benz SLK while the Jaguar XK8 takes third with 63% of cars passing.
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  Goodwood Revival - wouldn't it be good to do it '70s and '80s style? 18 Sep 2013 (News)
  For me, that means the period of time that spans James Hunt and Ayrton Senna in F1, the Triumph Dolomite and Ford Sierra RS Cosworth in touring cars, and Lancia Stratos and Delta Integrale in rallying. And I suspect that there are many thousands of classic car enthusiasts out there who feel the same. That sounds like a huge period of time to cover, we're looking at around a 12-year span, one that's far narrower than the Revival currently enjoys.