Catch up on the latest barn finds, auction news, and classic car stories in our ‘News & Waffle’ section. From rare discoveries to expert insights, this is your go-to spot for all things classic.
A 1983 Volkswagen Golf GTI is heading under the hammer — and it’s exactly the kind of car that could go either way on the day. Set to be sold by Cheffins, this example represents one of the final production years of the original Mk1 GTI — a model that continues to attract strong interest […]
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A 1933 Mercedes-Benz 380K Cabriolet Type A went under the hammer — and this one stopped people in their tracks. Not because it was concours. Quite the opposite. This was a genuine barn find, presented in a heavily deteriorated state — the kind of car most people would walk straight past… until they realised what […]
A 1980 Ford Escort RS2000 X-Pack went under the hammer — and this one didn’t hold back. Guided at £60,000–£70,000, it already sat at the stronger end of the Escort market, but there was plenty about this car that suggested it might go further. Watch how the bidding played out below: From the outset, interest […]
A 1996 Ford Escort RS Cosworth with just 3,091 miles went under the hammer — and this one had all the signs of something special. Originally ordered as an executive car for Richard Parry-Jones, head of Ford of Europe’s R&D division at the time, it also came with the kind of provenance collectors look for. [&...
The Raleigh Chopper Still Has That Effect on People The Raleigh Chopper MK1, MK2 and MK3 still stop people in their tracks. If you grew up in the 1970s or 1980s, you will already know why. The high-rise handlebars, long saddle and unmistakable shape made the Raleigh Chopper one of the most recognisable bikes ever [&...
This is exactly the kind of car that often gets overlooked at first glance, but becomes more interesting the longer you look at it. Spotted at Cheffins ahead of one of their recent sales, this Ford Fiesta Popular Plus is a good reminder of just how quickly everyday cars can move into classic territory. A [&...
A 1973 Rover P6B 3500S went under the hammer — and this one sparked a bit of debate. Sold through Anglia Car Auctions in June 2025, it had plenty going for it on paper. Just two registered keepers, with the last owner holding onto it for 46 years, and showing just under 70,000 miles. Watch […]
A 1972 MG B GT with a very familiar name attached went under the hammer — and it certainly caught people’s attention. This particular car was the last one driven by Richard Hammond on Top Gear, later featuring in The Smallest Cog, and was offered at the Iconic Auctioneers sale at Race Retro in 2026. […]
A 1969 Jensen FF went under the hammer — and as barn finds go, this was a fascinating one. Owned by the same family from new and parked up in 1997, it was offered as a full restoration project at the Iconic Auctioneers sale at Race Retro in 2026. Watch how the bidding played out […]
A 1975 Vauxhall HP Firenza Droopsnoot went under the hammer — and this was one we really had our eye on. It’s not often you see one of these come up, and with 40 years of long-term ownership behind it, this example had plenty going for it. Watch how the bidding played out below: Before […]