Ten years ago, on Saturday 2nd June 2010, the hammer came down on the first-ever Historics auction consignment. One decade, 43 auctions and over 8,600 consignments later, the classic car auction specialist will open the…
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60 Years of groundbreaking Mazda Coupes
Mazda is celebrating 100 years this year and the Japanese firm has come a long way since its first car, the R360 which was launched in 1960. Since then it has gone on to release…
Super rare 1981 MGB GT V8 Special Edition heads to auction
Classic car auctioneer, The Market, is offering an extremely rare 1981 MGB GT V8 SEC this month, one of just five ‘Special Edition Classic’ MGBs made, in an online sale running from 21st to 28th…
H&H offers rare 1934 Alvis Speed 20 SB Vanden Plas
The 1930s was a golden age for the gentleman’s two door saloon. Often considered the more sporting variety of the automobile, the 2 door saloon offered both practicality and style, without the drawbacks of an…
78th Goodwood Members’ Meeting moved to April 2021
Goodwood can therefore confirm that the 78th Members’ Meeting, originally due to be held on 28-29 March 2020, will now take place in the spring of 2021. The provisional dates have been set for 10-11 April…
Insuring a Historic Formula 1 car for less than a Ford Sierra
In the 70 years since Formula 1 first roared off the start line, old F1 cars have been bought by collectors who want to experience the ultimate thrill on four wheels. Yet contrary to popular…
Maserati MC20 Prototype dedicated to Sir Stirling Moss
A prototype of the Maserati MC20, the new Maserati super sportscar, will pay homage to Sir Stirling Moss, the British motor-racing ace who died on 12 April at the age of 90. The design used…
Alfa Romeo – The first Constructor to win the F1 Championship
The 13 May marked the anniversary of the very first Formula 1 Grand Prix race ever, launching one of the great sporting myths of our time. The launch of this event, in 1950 at Silverstone,…
Audi 100 Avant quattro Duo inspires Audi’s new Plug-In Hybrids
PHEVs are often regarded as a relatively recent addition to the motoring landscape, but in fact Audi built its first petrol-electric hybrid car more than 30 years ago. The Audi Duo experimental vehicle was created…
Porsche announces Apple Play radio upgrade for classic models
Owning a classic car means you are usually restricted to a retro stereo system, which means it is difficult to take advantage of the latest in car radio technology. Porsche has recognised this and has…