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May 21, 2013

95 year-old 1918 LaFrance Open Speedster speeds to surrey auction

It would be frowned on as a fuel-guzzling, eco-ignorant behemoth if manufactured today but, as the Roaring Twenties approached, what better way could there have been to celebrate and impress the neighbours than in a mighty 14.5-litre, 1918 LaFrance Open

March 22, 2013

First ever Rolls-Royce exhibition opens at BMW Museum in Munich

The first ever Rolls-Royce Motor Cars exhibition at the BMW Museum in Munich has been officially opened. The unique exhibition, entitled 'Strive for Perfection', celebrates the tenth year of the renaissance of the Rolls-Royce marque under BMW Group ownership.

March 17, 2013

Aston Martin celebrates 100 years at 2013 Silverstone Classic

The 2013 Silverstone Classic will host an amazing line-up of unique car displays, parades and events to celebrate the centenary of great British sports car maker Aston Martin, one of the world's most famous and revered motoring marques.

Aston Martin will be the

March 04, 2013

Audi celebrates its association with 15th Vintage & Classic Car Rally

Audi celebrated its association with 15th Vintage & Classic Car Rally in Jaipur. The car rally organised by Rajasthan Tourism & Rajputana Automotive Sports Car Club, Jaipur along with Audi India/Audi Jaipur was inaugurated by Michael Perschke, Head, Audi India.

February 21, 2013

World's fastest production car comes to auction

A fine example of Jaguar's fastest-ever road car and, for two years, the quickest production car in the world - the Jaguar XJ220 - is one of the highlights at Historics at Brooklands classic and collector car auction on Saturday, March 9. 

This excellent example

December 12, 2012

World's oldest Ford vehicle returns home to kick-off Henry Ford 150th celebration in 2013

A key part of Ford Motor Company's heritage returns home as a Model A built in 1903 is again with the Ford family, kicking off the yearlong celebration of the 150th anniversary of the birth of company founder Henry Ford.

Considered the

November 09, 2012

Maharaja of Mysore's 1825 State Carriage to be auctioned in the UK

Horsepower takes on a very literal meaning at the forthcoming sale in Surrey, UK, by specialist classic vehicle auctioneers, Historics at Brooklands, on Saturday, November 24, 2012, when an extremely rare Indian artifact - a magnificent horse-drawn State

October 18, 2012

Mercedes-Benz receives three awards under 'Golden Classic Steering Wheel'

Mercedes-Benz has good reason to celebrate. 'Golden Classic Steering Wheel' awards were announced for three of the Stuttgart brand's vehicles in the annual reader poll of the German magazine 'Auto Bild Klassik'.

"A great result for us. Especially since the result is based

October 10, 2012

Mercedes-Benz Classic Calendar 2013 meets Mimmo Rotella

The Mercedes-Benz Classic Calendar 2013 is a homage to the S-class, the Mercedes-Benz top-of-the-line model.

Works by Italian artist, Mimmo Rotella, are combined with motifs of historic S-class models. The Calendar is available as of now.

"With the Mercedes-Benz Classic

September 20, 2012

Victory for JD Classics at the Goodwood Revival

Jaguar Heritage Racing, leading classic car specialist JD Classics won the first ever night race in Goodwood Revival history, the Freddie March Memorial Trophy.

Strong podium finishes continued into the weekend when the E-type driven by John Young and Bobby

September 19, 2012

Jaguar Heritage Racing crowns successful debut with win at inaugural Goodwood Revival night race

The Jaguar Heritage Racing team scored a season finale victory in the Freddie March Memorial Trophy night race on Friday, which kicked-off the world famous Goodwood Revival Racing weekend.

The victory marked an emphatic end to an incredible first season in racing

August 24, 2012

International MG celebrations come to Sandown Park this autumn

The International MG Show and Spares Day is launching a second event for fans of the British sports car manufacturer. The autumn event will take place on Sunday, October 7, at Sandown Park Racecourse, Surrey. Whether you're the driver of an early two-seater model

August 22, 2012

Mercedes-Benz wins 'Best of Show' title at the 2012 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance

A Mercedes-Benz Saoutchik S Type has won this year's 'Best of Show' title at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance. The car, whose 'torpedo' bodywork with low windscreen was designed by French coachbuilder Jacques Saoutchik, captured the hearts of the judges,

August 21, 2012

1960 Ferrari California sold at over 11-million dollars at Pebble Beach auction

The weekend in Pebble Beach ended under the sign of Ferrari. After the enthusiasm for the debut of the F12berlinetta in the USA and the handover of the personalised Tailor Made FF to the British golfer Ian Poulter, the manufacturer from Maranello was also

August 15, 2012

Famous Bentley 4¼-litre 'Embiricos' special makes star appearance at Crewe factory

One of the rarest and most valuable Bentleys in the world, the 4¼-Litre 'Embiricos' special,  is making an historic appearance at the marque's home in Crewe. Fresh from taking part in the Louis Vuitton 'Serenissima Run' in Venice and featuring at the Le Mans Classic as part

July 19, 2012

BMW Classic celebrates 40 years of BMW M GmbH at the AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix 2012

2012 is a special year for all BMW M fans with BMW M GmbH – formerly known as BMW Motorsport GmbH – marking its 40th birthday. BMW Classic is celebrating the anniversary with an array of highlights at this year's edition of Germany's largest classic car race

July 18, 2012

Another classic record breaker!

This weekend's (July 20-22) Silverstone Classic powered by the AA will be the most entertaining and action-packed yet. Staged on the world famous Silverstone Grand Prix Circuit just two weeks after the Santander Formula 1 British GP, the event is already

July 10, 2012

Derek Bell and Bentley inspired by 'Mission Motorsport' team at Le Mans Classic

Bentley's brand ambassador and five time Le Mans winner, Derek Bell MBE, returned to the iconic French race circuit last weekend to spearhead a unique motorsport challenge.

Racing a 4 ½ litre Bentley Blower at the Le Mans Classic  (in partnership with owner Martin

July 08, 2012

Biggest fine motor cars auction to be held at Blenheim Palace

The biggest car auction of the year is to be held by Coys, the international car auctioneers, at Blenheim Palace on Saturday, July 14, when over a 120 vehicles will go under the hammer.

The auction will be held at Sir Winston Churchill's birthplace and will see the eighth

July 02, 2012

Legendary Bentley sets £4.5-million auction record

Just 35 miles away from the fabled Brooklands race circuit where it astonished thousands of spectators eight decades ago by sprinting its way into the record books, Sir Henry 'Tim' Birkin's dramatic 4 ½ Litre Supercharged 'Blower' single seat racing machine

 
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