Few classics attract smiles quite like a Mini Pick-up. Originally designed as a hard-working commercial vehicle, surviving examples are now among the rarest members of the Mini family. This beautifully restored 1962 Morris Mini Pick-up is one of the highlights of Historics Auctioneers’ Summer Serenade sale at Windsorview Lakes on 18th July, carrying an estimate […]
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If your idea of a classic vehicle involves polished chrome and concours originality, this probably isn’t for you. If, however, you like chopped roofs, exposed V8 power, whitewall tyres and a truck that looks like it drove straight out of a Hollywood movie set, this incredible 1946 GMC Rat Rod deserves a closer look. Heading [&...
The Ford Escort RS1800 is already one of the most sought-after performance Fords ever built, but this remarkably original 1976 example takes rarity to another level. Heading to Historics Auctioneers’ Summer Serenade sale at Windsorview Lakes on 18th July, this Escort RS1800 Custom is believed to be one of just 15 Custom specification cars ever […]
If you’ve ever fancied crossing America in a classic Airstream but don’t quite fancy towing a caravan, this could be the next best thing. One of the most unusual lots in Historics Auctioneers’ Summer Serenade sale on 18th July is this wonderfully preserved 1975 Airstream Argosy 20′ motorhome. Better still, we’re told it’s ...
A 45-year barn find is unusual enough. A 45-year barn find Skoda Octavia estate is something else entirely. Heading to Cheffins’ next Vintage Sale on 18th July is this remarkably original-looking 1970 Skoda Octavia estate, a car that has reportedly spent the last four and a half decades tucked away inside a barn. For many […]
Military Land Rovers always attract attention, but this restored Snatch Defender appears to be taking things to another level. Listed on eBay by seller jaco1746, the former British Army vehicle has already attracted a large number of watchers, and it’s easy to see why. According to the seller, this armoured Snatch Land Rover served ...
There are restoration projects, and then there are restoration projects. This 1973 Ford Escort Mk1 two-door falls firmly into the latter category. Currently listed for sale on eBay, it’s about as honest as old Escort projects come, with plenty of rust, plenty of work ahead and the sort of potential that keeps Ford enthusiasts interested. [&...
A few weeks ago we shared a short video of this wonderful 1966 Morris FG Recovery Truck arriving at Anglia Car Auctions ahead of their June classic sale. Now the truck has officially appeared in the auction catalogue, giving enthusiasts a closer look at one of the most distinctive commercial vehicles of its era. The […]
Some days our eBay trawling turns up a couple of interesting Minis. Other days it delivers a collection like this. From an early Austin Seven restored over a decade to a VTEC-powered Mini Van project and a Subaru-engined AWD Clubman that sounds like somebody took inspiration from Project Binky after a few pints, today’s ...
Unrestored 1980s cars with genuine one-owner history are becoming incredibly difficult to find now, especially examples that have effectively disappeared from public view for decades. This 1982 Triumph Acclaim CD Triomatic looks to be one of those cars. Stored away after just 19,714 miles and untouched since the mid-1980s, the seller believes it could well […]