At 6.30 pm on 2 June 1910, aviation pioneer Charles Stewart Rolls took off alone in his flimsy biplane from Swingate aerodrome, near Dover, to achieve the world’s first non-stop double crossing of the English…
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Aston Martin resumes production of DB5 James Bond cars
Dubbed ‘the most famous car in the world’ and renowned as being among the most desirable and sought-after classic Aston Martin models, the DB5 has become a byword for timeless style and sports car desirability….
Millbrook Proving Ground celebrates 50th Anniversary
In 2020, Millbrook celebrates 50 years since its Bedfordshire Proving Ground opened. The company marks this golden anniversary by speaking to its alumni and launching a brand new website, despite postponing a full scale celebration….
2020 Silverstone Classic has been cancelled
This years Silverstone Classic, originally scheduled for the weekend of 31 July to the 2 August – has unfortunately been cancelled. This summer, the pioneering Classic had massive plans to celebrate its milestone 30th birthday…
London Concours to celebrate Lost Marques
The London Concours, presented by Montres Breguet, has announced the ‘Lost Marques’ Display; an homage to the car manufacturers we have loved and lost over the years. Not all car manufacturers make it. In a…
Jay Kay BMWs lead this weekends Silverstone Auctions sale
Silverstone Auctions will get their live online auction underway this Saturday 23rd May with a stunning catalogue of rare classics and modern supercars. The auction will start at 14:00 BST and on offer are 86…
Historics 10th Anniversary Grand Summer Sale announced
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…
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…