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 high mileage Peugeot 205 with an astonishing 236,668 miles on the clock has just gone under the hammer at Anglia Car Auctions, and this little convertible might be one of our favourite well-used classics of the year. The 1990 Peugeot 205 CJ Junior wasn’t tucked away for decades or preserved by avoiding the open […]
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A 1979 Ford Escort 1600 Sport Mk2 that’s spent many years tucked away at the back of a garage is heading to auction later this month, and it’s exactly the sort of old Ford that gets us wondering what we’d do with it. The black Escort comes from a deceased estate and has been ...
There are certain classic cars that almost everyone seems to have an opinion on. The Triumph Spitfire is definitely one of them. Mention that you’ve bought one and you’ll hear everything from tales of brilliant summer drives and enormous fun at sensible speeds to rather less complimentary descriptions of the way they drive, ...
If you’ve ever fancied browsing a catalogue containing everything from a road-legal Le Mans racer to a Porsche tractor, this latest Car & Classic sale might be worth a look. Car & Classic’s specialist ‘For the Love of Porsche’ auction is currently underway and brings together 24 Porsche-related lots spanning more than seven decades ...
Some people head to eBay knowing exactly what they want. Others begin with a harmless look and emerge an hour later trying to work out where they could keep another old Ford. We have been browsing the current selection and picked out seven very different examples that deserve a closer look. There are two Capris, [&...
A 25-year-old car with battle-scarred paintwork, 176,000 miles and one devoted owner has been crowned champion at the biggest Hagerty Festival of the Unexceptional yet. The 12th running of the event took place at Grimsthorpe Castle on Saturday, where 4,500 people gathered to celebrate the ordinary cars that once filled Britain’s streets, driveways and supermarket […]
This Barn Find Ferrari Dino was one of the most fascinating cars in Historics Auctioneers’ Summer Serenade sale, and it has now found a new owner. This dusty 1972 Ferrari 246GT Dino crossed the block after spending years laid up, eventually selling for £274,560. While that figure is well above most enthusiasts’ budgets, it demonstrates […]
There’s something rather satisfying about bringing home a car that’s quietly slipped out of everyday life. That’s exactly what happened yesterday when we collected this 1995 Ford Fiesta Si, a model that’s becoming an increasingly uncommon sight on British roads. Better still, this one comes with an appealing backstory. It has had ...
Some auction results leave everyone nodding in agreement. Others have enthusiasts asking whether they should have bought one years ago. This 1989 Toyota Supra A70 3.0 Turbo Manual certainly fell into the second category, attracting strong bidding at Anglia Car Auctions before selling for £13,392 including buyer’s premium. Offered without reserve, the increasingly sought-after Japanese […]
Some vehicles are guaranteed to split opinion before the auctioneer has even picked up the microphone. This custom 2000 Volkswagen Beetle Pick-up, complete with its own matching trailer, was one of those cars. Love it or loathe it, it attracted attention all weekend at Anglia Car Auctions before eventually selling for £5,292 including buyer’s premium. […]