Classic and Collector Car News, Features and Interviews.
Classic cars are all about character and some have it more than others. The NSU Prinz is one car that has character by the bucket load. Launched in 1961 at the Frankfurt Motorshow, the compact two door saloon provided cheap and practical motoring to the masses. It’s tiny 598cc air cooled engine was easy to maintain and very fuel efficient. And despite its diminutive stature, it was spacious on the…
There are very few rally cars that you could say are beautiful. All were built with one purpose in mind. And that was to race and win. Aesthetics usually didn’t come into the design. However the legendary Alpine A110 is one of the very few that managed to combine purpose with beauty. And what a potent package it proved to be. I first met Nigel Burgess at the St Christopher’s…
RM Sotheby’s has consigned a very rare 1921 Alfa Romeo G1 for their 19th annual Arizona sale. Taking place on 18-19 January 2017 at the Arizona Biltmore in Phoenix, this special sale will offer a unique collection of automobiles. Entitled “A Century of Sports Cars”, the no reserve sale includes a selection of eleven cars from a private California collector. And one of these cars is the oldest known Alfa…
The Porsche 928 is one of those cars that for many, has slipped under the radar. With so much fever around the 911, the 928 has kind of gone unnoticed, the V8 powered GT seemingly at odds with the Porsche purists rear engine obsession. Owners and fans of the Porsche 928 have been in on the secret for a long time however. And when you finally get a chance to…
There are many cars that are revered on the historic rally scene. Their names stirring the emotions of motorsport fans around the world. Especially those of a certain Scandinavian origin. One such name is the Volvo Amazon. The practical family saloon became an instant hit on the rally scene in the 1960s and remains a firm favorite today. Volvo may no longer be synonymous with rallying. Once upon a time…
Working in the classic car industry brings with it many benefits. The most important of these is getting to spend quality time with great classic cars. And then there are the events and shows where these old cars really come to life. One such event is the Best of Italy Race and Tour. It is a car event to best all others and one that I was very fortunate to…
Buying a classic car is an exciting experience. But you definitely shouldn’t jump into such a big purchase with your eyes closed. It’s easy to let an aesthetically pleasing classic car sway you into handing over your money. But you really need to know what kind of investment you’re making before you do so. This classic car owners guide should help teach you how to become a smart classic car…
Last Sunday, while marshaling at the Best of Italy Race, I got the chance to go for a ride in a 1987 Metro 6R4 Group B Rally car. As I write this I am still pinching myself that it actually happened. You see for a child of the 1980s (yup that’s me), Group B Rally cars were the ultimate race cars. For me Forumla 1 wasn’t really on the radar…
Of all the British automotive brands that have come and gone, there is one that is guaranteed to stir the emotions. And that is Aston Martin. It is a name that evokes style, luxury and speed. And of course a certain fictional spy. The Aston Martin DB4 was never a Bond car but its design laid the foundations for the legendary DB5. It is an image that I found I…
On Sunday 3rd September Take to the Road attended the Shere Hill Climb for the very first time. This hugely popular event first started four years ago and has grown to be come one of the top hill climbs in the south of England. The selection and diversity of the vintage, classic and modern classics taking on the hill climb was impressive to say the least. Everything from pre war…