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.
This Ford Capri auction result is an interesting indication of just how much enthusiasm remains for early Mk1 Capris. The 1970 Ford Capri 1600 GT XLR certainly wasn’t presented as a pristine example when it went under the hammer at Anglia Car Auctions. It was scruffy, needed restoration or recommissioning, came with no history and […]
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This Ford Granada auction result certainly got people talking. A 1979 Ford Granada 2.0L with an unusually appealing family history went under the hammer at Anglia Car Auctions, where the bidding had already reached a substantial figure before anyone in the auction hall was invited to join in. In fact, nobody did. The internet bidder […]
This Ford Fiesta XR2 auction result is a great example of how much classic car auctions have changed. There was a time when you really needed to be standing in the auction hall, catalogue in hand, if you wanted to take part. Today, somebody sitting at home can compete with everyone in the room – […]
A 1984 Ford Escort XR3i went under the hammer at Anglia Car Auctions with a £10,000-£12,000 estimate, but this particular auction didn’t quite end when the bidding stopped. We filmed the XR3i crossing the block and, after a little assistance from a jump pack before proceedings got underway, watched to see whether bidders ...
A Government consultation on vehicle emissions has raised concerns about what the proposed rules could mean for the next generation of classic cars. Classic car insurance specialist Footman James has now issued a warning that, unless safeguards are built into the legislation, some modern classic owners could eventually find themselves with no practical legal route [&...
When we first featured this 1966 Morris FG recovery truck before auction day at Anglia Car Auctions, it brought back an extraordinary number of memories. For many people, that distinctive cab was once a familiar sight. FGs worked as delivery lorries, recovery trucks and countless other commercial vehicles, earning their keep rather than being tucked […]
Classic Ford prices have climbed considerably over the years, which makes the result for this 1979 Ford Cortina Ghia at Anglia Car Auctions particularly interesting. It’s a Mk4 Ghia with the 2.3-litre V6, manual gearbox and just 44,293 miles showing. It was offered with no reserve and, when the relatively short spell of bidding was […]
The Austin Allegro might be one of the easiest classic cars in Britain to make fun of, but we’ll happily admit to having a soft spot for them. And when a smart-looking 1981 Austin Allegro HL appeared at Anglia Car Auctions, we were particularly interested to see what bidders thought it was worth. This wasn’...
There’s something about a rough old BMW that makes it remarkably difficult to walk past. This 1980 BMW 316 E21 is about as far removed from a polished concours classic as you could imagine. It’s rusty, incomplete, currently non-running and being offered with no reserve at Anglia Car Auctions on 22nd and 23rd August. But [&...
Hundreds of classic cars. Rows of beautifully restored machinery. Plenty of cars worth serious money. And what did we come home thinking about? This. A Sabre Sprint. If you’re currently wondering what on earth a Sabre Sprint is, you’re probably not alone. Until you find yourself standing in front of one, it looks ...