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 beautifully preserved 1975 Hillman Hunter G Luxe stunned bidders at Anglia Car Auctions when it sold for more than double its guide price. Estimated at just £4,000 to £5,000, the maroon saloon eventually changed hands for an impressive £10,368 including buyer’s premium, highlighting just how strong demand can be for exceptionally original family classics. […]
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If you’ve ever fancied arriving at a classic car show with everyone pointing, smiling and reaching for their phones, this might be the Jaguar for you. Heading to Historics Auctioneers’ Summer Serenade sale at Windsorview Lakes on 18th July is this wonderfully over-the-top 2001 Jaguar XK8 Convertible, transformed into a tribute to Austin Powers’ famous [&...
Few classics attract smiles quite like a Mini Pick-up. Originally designed as a hard-working commercial vehicle, surviving examples are now among the rarest members of the Mini family. This beautifully restored 1962 Morris Mini Pick-up is one of the highlights of Historics Auctioneers’ Summer Serenade sale at Windsorview Lakes on 18th July, carrying an estimate […]
If your idea of a classic vehicle involves polished chrome and concours originality, this probably isn’t for you. If, however, you like chopped roofs, exposed V8 power, whitewall tyres and a truck that looks like it drove straight out of a Hollywood movie set, this incredible 1946 GMC Rat Rod deserves a closer look. Heading [&...
The Ford Escort RS1800 is already one of the most sought-after performance Fords ever built, but this remarkably original 1976 example takes rarity to another level. Heading to Historics Auctioneers’ Summer Serenade sale at Windsorview Lakes on 18th July, this Escort RS1800 Custom is believed to be one of just 15 Custom specification cars ever […]
If you’ve ever fancied crossing America in a classic Airstream but don’t quite fancy towing a caravan, this could be the next best thing. One of the most unusual lots in Historics Auctioneers’ Summer Serenade sale on 18th July is this wonderfully preserved 1975 Airstream Argosy 20′ motorhome. Better still, we’re told it’s ...
Nine weeks after its headline-making Farnborough auction, Historics Auctioneers is heading back to Windsorview Lakes in Berkshire with another eclectic catalogue that looks set to attract plenty of attention from classic car enthusiasts. Taking place on Saturday 18th July, the sale features around 190 lots covering everything from pre-war luxury cars to modern performance machinery, […]
When this bright red 1982 Ford Escort XR3 appeared in the catalogue for Anglia Car Auctions, it carried a guide price of £11,000 to £13,000. Plenty of people thought it looked like a lovely, honest Mk3 Escort, but few would have predicted quite what happened once the bidding started. By the time the hammer finally […]
We are used to being contacted about unusual classics, but this one stopped us in our tracks. Back in May, we were sent a single photo of a car that had been standing in a London garage for a very long time. Even from that first image, it was clear this was not going to [&...
Some collections are memorable because of what they are. Others are memorable because of the little details. This 1956 Ford Popular 103E manages to tick both boxes. We collected it earlier this week after receiving a lead through the UK Barn Finds website, and from the moment the garage door opened it was clear this […]