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Forgotten Mini 1275 GT Project Set For Morris Leslie Auction Projects do not come much more honest than this. Heading to Morris Leslie’s classic auction this Saturday, 16th May, is this 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT — a non-running restoration project fresh from a deceased estate and offered exactly as found. The little Mini […]
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Fuzz Townshend Heading To Great Northern Classics For Special Car SOS Evening Car SOS presenter and musician Fuzz Townshend is set to appear at Great Northern Classics on Thursday 25th June as part of the venue’s growing “Evenings With” series. Hosted by fellow TV personality Paul Cowland, the event promises a behind-the-scenes look at ...
There’s something especially dangerous about a no reserve auction when the catalogue looks like this. Because suddenly the sensible “I’ll just have a look” approach disappears completely. Historics Auctioneers are holding their ‘Flight of Elegance’ sale at Farnborough International on 16th May 2026, and buried amongst the catalogue are ten very different classics all ...
Two proper barn find Porsches heading to auction These are the sorts of finds that stop people scrolling. Historics Auctioneers are offering not one, but two air-cooled Porsche projects in their upcoming ‘Flight of Elegance’ sale at Farnborough International on 16th May 2026 — and both look exactly how you’d hope a genuine barn find […]
There’s always a huge amount of anticipation around Goodwood Revival, but the 2026 event is shaping up to be something particularly special. Goodwood has revealed an extraordinary line-up of racing drivers and motorcycle legends for this year’s Revival, which takes place from Friday 18th to Sunday 20th September at the famous West Sussex circuit. ...
There are a lot of car shows on the calendar these days, but Wheeler Dealer Live has quietly become one of the more interesting modern events for genuine enthusiasts. Hosted by Mike Brewer and presented by Petrolheadonism, the 2026 event takes place at Bicester Motion on Sunday 31st May — and Hagerty Drivers Club is […]
There is something about a base-model Mk3 Escort that instantly transports people back. No spoilers, no XR badges, no alloy wheels… just an honest everyday Ford exactly as thousands of families would have known them in the early 1980s. Except this one quietly disappeared from the roads before many modern classics were even built. Off [&...
There’s no shortage of London to Brighton runs in the UK, but this one has quietly carved out a very nice niche. Taking place on Sunday 31st May 2026, these runs start from Brooklands Museum — the birthplace of British motorsport — and finish on Brighton’s famous Madeira Drive. It’s a proper day out, not [&...
A proper spot at Anglia Car Auctions I popped into Anglia Car Auctions to drop a few bits off and, as always, had a quick wander. This 1975 Hillman Hunter GL immediately stood out. It’s heading into their June sale, and while it might not be the loudest car in the room, it’s exactly ...
You don’t need a car to feel nostalgic. Sometimes, it’s just a sign. A faded Castrol enamel. A worn RAC warning plate. Even an old ice cream board that’s seen better days — they all tell a story, and for a lot of people, they bring memories straight back. We spotted these going ...