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Kia UK will reveal a unique ‘restomod’ vehicle at the Bicester Heritage ‘Scramble’ this Sunday (6 October). The car is a restored, modified version of a donor vehicle from the brand’s UK heritage fleet. It has been created to mark Kia’s 80th birthday. After significant reworking under the skin, the car boasts a similar power-to-weight ratio […]
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Has the classic car market reached the bottom? Hagerty’s John Mayhead investigates what the future might hold In an ever-changing year for classic cars, Hagerty Price Guide UK Editor, John Mayhead, analyses the trends that suggest the market may have finally reached a plateau. The last few years have been interesting times ...
Fifty Mitsubishi vehicles take part in Mitsubishi Motors in the UK 50th anniversary Golden Jubilee Rally Mitsubishi Motors in the UK celebrated its 50th anniversary with its Golden Jubilee Tour on Saturday 21 September. The day was a resounding success with 50 Mitsubishi vehicles participating in the event, spanning all five decades. Dedicated Mitsubishi enthusiasts gathered [&...
160 classic, collectible and performance cars, with an estimated combined value of more than £6.5 million, will go under the hammer An eclectic array of 160 classic, collectible and performance cars spanning some 120 years of motoring will go under the hammer with H&H Classics at its final Cambridgeshire auction of 2024. Taking place on ...
Get into the driving groove…Jaguar Mark X 4.2 purchased by Madonna going under the hammer Madonna fans and classic car enthusiasts will thank their ‘lucky star’ as they have the chance to own a Jaguar once purchased by the international music sensation. Bought by Madonna in 2021 for use by her son Rocco Ritchie, ...
1970 Ford Escort Mexico, believed to be the oldest surviving AVO car, going under the hammer A 1970 Ford Escort Mexico, believed to be the oldest known surviving Ford Advanced Vehicle Operations (AVO) car, is up for auction with H&H Classics. The highly significant model, which is just one of a handful of ‘launch’ ...
Meyers Manx Celebrates 60th Anniversary and European Debut of 2.0 Electric Prototype with spectacular Buggy Parade Meyers Manx kicked off its 60th anniversary bringing nostalgia and innovation together for a global audience with a spectacular parade featuring over 80 Meyers Manx dune buggies at the Goodwood Revival on the 6th of September. The parade marked a [&...
Based on the iconic Renault 17 sports coupé, R17 electric restomod x Ora Ïto is a sculptural retake on the model launched in 1971. Unique collaborations that take a fresh look at iconic modelsSince 2021, Renault has presented a number of unique creative projects that take a fresh look at its exceptional heritage and the emblematic […]
Pimp your P6! In a recent video on the UK Barn Finds YouTube channel, we found this Optional Equipment For Rover Cars brochure in the glovebox of a garage find 1973 Rover P6 3500. Here it is, in greater detail. Which options would you have chosen? Prices seem so cheap now, but bear in mind […]
1983 classic Mini ‘Mentley’ wins UK leg of the Hot Wheels Legends Tour – with a chance of becoming the next legendary die-cast toy A 1983 Austin Mini, remodelled with styling to evoke the classic Bentley Speed 8s of the 1920s, was named as the winner of the 2024 Hot Wheels Legends Tour UK – […]