A 1938 Mercedes-Benz 540 K Cabriolet A has been named Best of Show at the 2021 Salon Privé Concours d’Elégance presented by Aviva. The sensational German thoroughbred wowed judges and visitors alike, and was part of a keenly contested Pre-War Tourers class that lined up directly in front of the majestic Blenheim Palace. The Mercedes-Benz is […]
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Jeez! Have you seen this massive London barn find? And they’re all for sale, apparently! We spotted this in a few news outlets and popped over the the excellent TheTFJJ YouTube channel to take a look. You occasionally see barn finds of this scale around the world, but we can’t remember the last ...
As Beaulieu makes the final preparations for the return of its International Autojumble on 4th and 5th September, you still have the chance to join the trading and book your last-minute stand, to sell off your surplus spares and enjoy a great motoring weekend. Stand spaces in the event fields are almost gone, but you ...
Classic Car Auctions (CCA) next sale will see a hugely rare car form part of the catalogue, the final production Ace of Spades which remains unfinished and is offered directly from the former Lea-Francis Cars Ltd owner, Barrie Price. Mr Price, a Midlands engineer and entrepreneur, purchased the company in 1962 and in 1980 he and his [&...
With only a month until the release of the 25th Bond movie, Aston Martin launched its No Time To Die campaign today with an exclusive screening of its No Time To Die TV spot, against the backdrop of London’s Battersea Power Station. No Time To Die, to be released globally from September 2021, features four ...
Car & Classic is offering the ultimate Lotus for enthusiasts of the brand, as it brings a 1976 Lotus Esprit Series 1 restored by Salvage Hunters: Classic Cars to its online-only auction site this week; and provides the winning bidder the chance to be on the TV show to collect it. Finished in rare original […]
“While he is of course best known as one of our co-founders, The Hon Charles Stewart Rolls, born on this day in 1877, was also a pioneer of aviation, a successful racing driver and a gifted engineer. His audacity, fearlessness, love of adventure and willingness to push boundaries continue to inspire us and our products. […]
The lot list for Classic Car Auctions sale on Saturday 25th September is rapidly increasing with new entries going live weekly. This is set to be a standout catalogue with a number of unrepeatable examples confirmed including a 2020 Toyota Yaris GR (Circuit Park) and a 2020 Toyota GR Supra 3.0 Pro. Confirmed for the auction is this 2020 ...
Highlighting that Touring isn’t just a BMW wagon, motoring enthusiast, journalist, TV presenter and walking car-encyclopaedia Jonny Smith, is taking ‘The Late Brake Show’ on the road. This autumn, Jonny and his team will bring to life the high and low octane blend of his on-screen love for quirky classics, stunning custom-builds, ambitious projects, ...
FIVA has announced the first 14 winners of the new FIVA Heritage Hall of Fame awards, celebrating both world-famous figures and unsung heroes in the history of the automobile. As Tiddo Bresters, president of FIVA (the Fédération Internationale des Véhicules Anciens or international federation of historic vehicles), explains: “Not every hero of the ...