Heritage Jaguars set to take on the Eifel Klassik

Jaguar is once again set to support and participate in the Eifel Klassik 2012, which takes place between June 7 and 9.

Among the cars entered in the event by Jaguar are a trio of ex-Royal Household vehicles. An imposing XJ12 Series I and a graceful MkVII,

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Historic Le Mans racers and other classic cars bring history to life at Dana Point Concours d’Elegance

Historic Le Mans racers and some of the most famous collectible car marques in the world will be featured during the 30th anniversary Dana Point Concours d'Elegance on June 23-24, at the St. Regis Monarch Beach resort in Dana Point, Orange County, California. As part of a field of more than

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Goodwood celebrates 60 years of the iconic Mercedes-Benz SL at the Festival of Speed

At this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed (June 28 – July 1) the annual vehicle display along the famous ‘Walk of Fame’ red carpet, leading up to the BlackRock Drivers’ Club, will celebrate the diamond jubilee of the popular Mercedes-Benz SL.

The origins of the

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IMM 2012: World’s largest gathering of classic Mini enthusiasts is about to kick-off

It was in 1959 that the Mini broke out onto the scene as a classless car, quickly took the world by storm and soon became a motoring icon admired by one generation after the next. Nowhere is the close bond between the classic Mini and its followers more

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Aston Martin Works hosts Bonhams sale at Newport Pagnell

The first event to be held at Aston Martin Works in Newport Pagnell since its refurbishment following a major investment programme, was the annual Bonhams Aston Martin sale. The sale, attended by 2,000 bidders and enthusiasts, achieved a record total, with 47 cars

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Bentley ready for classic thousand mile challenge

W.O. Bentley’s gift for creating cars that combined the speed of a thoroughbred racing machine with an enviable reputation for strength and comfort, allowing them to effortlessly cover hundreds of miles, is set to be underlined once again at the 2012 Mille Miglia when

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Mille Miglia 2012 gets under way

On May 16, 2012 some 25 SLR owners, all of them SLR Club members, set out from Stuttgart-Unterturkheim on this year's Mille Miglia. With their classics of the future acting as back-up vehicles, they headed off to join the main field of this classic car rally.

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The world’s biggest classic motor racing festival

This year’s Silverstone Classic powered by the AA (July 20-22) will be the most entertaining and action-packed yet. Staged at the world famous Silverstone Circuit in Northamptonshire just two weeks after the Santander Formula 1 British Grand Prix, the Silverstone

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Jaguars set to slink into Sandown

It’s time for Sandown Park racecourse to turn its thoughts to a different sort of horsepower – in fact, to a different sort of animal – as the ‘big cats’ arrive in the form of the Jaguars entered for Barons’ annual Jaguar Heritage Sale on Tuesday May 29.

Heading the early entries

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Historic Car Rally Register revs up support for local charity at the 5th BBO 100 Rally

The Historic Rally Car Register (HRCR) saw 20 classic cars embark on a 100 mile rally for beginners through the Chiltern Hills and Aylesbury Vale. Contestants were flagged off from 10.00 AM on Saturday, April 28 by Rally legend, Paddy Hopkirk,

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Bid to bag a piece of Bentley Boys history

A Derby Bentley restoration project, first owned by original ‘Bentley Boy’ and former Chairman of Bentley Motors, Woolf ‘Babe’ Barnato, is due for auction at Historics’ summer sale at the Brooklands Museum on Saturday, May 26.

Heir to diamond magnate Barney

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Bosch offers online shop of rare spare parts for classic and vintage cars

Bosch Classic division Automotive Tradition provides owners and fans of vintage cars with expertise and spare parts. The latest offer from the vintage experts is an online shop, now available at www.partbob.com, which supplies rare spare parts and discontinued

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40th anniversary Cavalcade

May 7, Beaulieu is holding a May Day Cavalcade to celebrate 40 years since the opening of the National Motor Museum in 1972. There will be a number of period and classic vehicles representative of the museum’s collection over the past 40 years but we would

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Bosch takes its place as main sponsor of 'Bosch Hockenheim Historic' for the first time

For many years now, the thrilling races and attractive event program at the Hockenheim Historic have been drawing fans of vintage and classic cars to the Hockenheimring each spring. Last year, around 25,000 visitors aged between 8 and 80 attended the event.

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10 great reasons to book ‘Early Bird’ tickets for the world’s biggest classic motor racing festival

The days are numbered for those wanting to take advantage of the special ‘Early Bird’ ticket offer for the 2012 Silverstone Classic powered by the AA (20-22 July). Those booking before the end of March benefit from significant discounts of as much as 27 per cent when

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Unlawful replica of a Mercedes-Benz 300 SL destroyed

Mercedes-Benz Classic has destroyed the replica body of a Mercedes-Benz 300 SL. The courts have ruled that it is not legal to market the body, which was seized by German customs officials.

The body shape of the legendary gullwing model has been

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40 years of the 911 Carrera RS 2.7; Porsche at Techno Classica 2012

Porsche Classic will be exhibiting from 21-25 March, 2012 at the biggest Classic trade fair in the world in Essen, this time showcasing its comprehensive service offering on a stand with more than twice the area compared with last year. A particular highlight is the

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Vauxhall opens its doors to all classic car owners

Vauxhall is again supporting this year’s annual classic car celebration and will open its Heritage Centre to mark ‘Drive it Day'.

Doors will open between 10.00 AM and 4.00 PM on Sunday, April 22, during which time any classic car owners can join for light refreshments

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Green light for the Mercedes-Benz Goodwood Festival of Speed line-up

Mercedes-Benz will showcase its illustrious motorsport heritage and its latest model range at the 2012 Goodwood Festival of Speed (June 28-July 1) – and also promises to spring a couple of surprises for the 150,000 visitors expected.

“There is so much

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Stylish Atalanta Sports Tourer re-launched after 75 years

On Monday, March 5, 2012 the clock was turned back exactly 75 years at the Royal Automobile Club when a new British made Atalanta sports car was launched. The Atalanta Sports Tourer revives a design that was first shown to the public on March 5, 1937 and is the result,

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