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  Sir Basil Spence’s Lancia to go under the hammer 24 Aug 2017 (News)
  is most notably associated with Coventry cathedral. But Spence was also a car enthusiast and purchased the Lancia Flavia Vignale in April 1963. As one of approximately 40 right-hand drive UK examples, the car was priced at £2350 - a considerable sum at the time. It is believed he bought
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  Mazda Eunos up for grabs with Carole Nash 24 Jul 2017 (News)
  .' The winner will be announced on Friday, 20 October, and will be invited to the NEC classic motor show on 12 November to collect the keys from Fuzz. Peter Mcllvenny, business and product development manager of Carole Nash, said, 'Owning a Mazda Eunos is a great opportunity to drive a car that blends
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  Honest John's Deals of the Week 11 Jul 2017 (News)
  will benefit from £1000 towards Kia accessories. All grades have all-wheel drive, hill-start assist, trailer stability assist, reversing sensors and can tow 2000kg - 2500kg. Offer ends 30 September 2017
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  ‘Family ties’ to be theme for this year’s NEC classic motor show 24 May 2017 (News)
  families, from generation to generation - the motor your dad taught you to drive in, or the family saloon that took you on your first holiday. ‘We also want to explore how a classic car ties people together. The car clubs introduce like-minded enthusiasts and friendships are formed that can
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  Timewarp Mercedes SL for sale 23 Mar 2017 (News)
  ’ condition, completely cherished from new with flawless black paint and unmarked cream beige hide. A 1989 right-hand-drive UK-supplied car, it is also one of the last R107s produced – the model range was completely replaced by the R129 series in the same. First launched in 1971, the R107
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  The last Big Healey ever made heads to auction 21 Mar 2017 (News)
  years.  This BJ8 is an original, right-hand drive manual car that has covered 56,000 miles in 50 years. The car was restored one year ago and given a bare metal respray in Golden Beige Metallic. The car is estimated to sell for between £75,000 and £90,000 when it goes under
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  Historic F1 cars set to roar into London in 2017 18 Nov 2016 (News)
  . Hosted by broadcaster and journalist Henry Hope-Frost on both Thursday and Friday, the public forum will examine a wide variety of controversial topics including the use of modern technology in classic race and rally cars, driving standards and sponsorship. Tickets to Historic Motorsport
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  Supersonic car to take centre stage at NEC show 17 Oct 2016 (News)
  in South Africa in 2018 when it will target a speed of more than 1000mph. Measuring 12.5 metres long and three metres in height, the car uses a Eurofighter Typhoon jet engine, a cluster of hybrid rockets and a Jaguar V8 to drive its rocket fuel pump. Also on the stand will be two former
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  60 Porsches to be sold at Silverstone auction 26 Sep 2016 (News)
  on the market going under the hammer, as well Highlights entered into the catalogue include a UK delivered, right-hand drive 1986 930 Flatnose that has covered just 21,000 miles from new, estimated at between £100,000 and £120,000
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  Football legend Geoff Hurst’s Ferrari heads to auction 18 Jul 2016 (News)
  . Nick Whale, Silverstone Auctions managing director, said, ‘Front-engined V12 Ferrari Grand Tourers have always been the stuff of legend since the days of the original 365 GTB/4 Daytona back in the early 1970s. ‘With only 457 right-hand drive 550 Maranellos made, the car is highly
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  Frankfurt Motor Show 2015: SsangYong XAV makes European debut 16 Sep 2015 (News)
  for optimised ride comfort. It also uses run flat tyres, with the tyre pattern suitable for on and off road driving.   Live Blog LIVE: Frankfurt Motor Show 2015
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  Budget 2015: Chancellor announces new road fund 8 Jul 2015 (News)
  Budget speech today, Wednesday, 8 July. In his budget speech, the Chancellor said: ‘Every penny of VED paid...will now be used to improve the roads that people drive on.’ For the past 60 years, VED has been treated as a general taxation on car ownership. Currently, VED (along
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  Austin 7 national rally is a big hit 7 Jul 2015 (News)
  ‘the motor for the millions’ and nowadays is one of the best-loved pre-war classics. The rally also had a superb display of military Austin 7s. Although diminutive in size, the Austin 7 proved itself in wartime. For many, the rally was a weekend event with an organised drive through the New
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  Coventry Transport Museum reopens after £9.5m revamp 24 Jun 2015 (News)
  Coventry Transport Museum has reopened after a £9.5m redevelopment. The museum celebrated its re-opening in style with an event on Saturday, 20 June. Multiple world record holder and supercar stuntman Terry Grant wowed the crowds with his daredevil driving
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  New Audi TT concept shows an electric turbo future 15 May 2015 (News)
  , but it would be a surprise if not in the new R8. 'When?' is the more uncertain question. Aside from the turbo tech, the Clubsport boasts quattro all-wheel drive and a body that widens the standard car significantly – using a body kit that includes a manually adjustable rear wing made from carbon
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  How classic aware are you? 15 Mar 2015 (News)
  requirement to have a current MoT on a classic, the burden of responsibility falls onto the individual driving the vehicle at the time of any accident and/or offence. The new campaign intends to encourage classic vehicle owners to take charge by refusing to rely solely on home-checks, but substitute
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  Quentin Willson and Jodie Kidd to host new classic car show on Channel 5 in February 23 Jan 2015 (News)
  Senna and racing legend Sir Stirling Moss. Features include Quentin Willson celebrating the 50 th anniversary of the Ford Mustang in California, Jodie Kidd driving a Jaguar XK120 at the Mille Miglia rally in Italy and resident racer Bruno Senna putting ten classics through their paces
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  US customs crushes 'illegal' classic Mini 15 Dec 2014 (News)
  Protection’s assistant commissioner for International Trade. ‘Through Operation Atlantic, we are stopping illegally imported, unsafe vehicles from driving on our roadways, and at the same time, partnering with our colleagues in the UK to stop this criminal activity at its source
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  Classic advert: Citroen Visa GTI 7 Nov 2014 (News)
  for the brilliantly fun-to-drive Visa, yet very few did. Sometimes, just sometimes, new-car buyers don’t know a good thing when they see it.
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  TomTom START now starts at £120 1 Aug 2014 (News)
  and are available in-store and online from £119.99 Features available within the new TomTom START range include: Lifetime Maps: Always drive