Classic and Collector Car News, Features and Interviews.
At RM Sotheby’s Villa Erba sale on 27th May a 1993 Porsche 911 Carrera RSR 3.8 with just 10KM on the clock, sold for record a €2,016,000. This super rare 964 was one of just 51 Carrera RSR models built and was custom ordered from Porsche. Incredibly it remained untouched in a private collection for over 25 years. This rare Porsche was never driven and is so original it still…
Much has been written about Ayrton Senna and his highly successful, controversial and tragic F1 career. He was one of the very few drivers who seemed to transcend the sport. His strive for perfection and his spirituality marked him out as one of the greatest racing drivers of all time. Which is why the latest book on his illustrious career, Ayrton Senna The Last Night, is a refreshing look at…
Take to the Road recently got the chance to speak to ex-Boyzone member Shane Lynch. While Shane is well known for his hugely successful boy band exploits, he is also well known in the car world. His passion for cars has brought his much success on the motorsport and drifting scene and he has also setup his own chain of custom car workshops. And now he is heading up the…
With barn finds flooding the car market, historic car enthusiasts can often come upon a real treasure. With a little repair and polish, classics can get their second chance of freedom on modern day roads. The situation, however, isn’t always that simple when it comes to finding the right classic car tyre. That’s because old rubber tyres aren’t able to meet today’s safety and quality standards. Plus if your car…
Last Thursday Take to the Road paid a visit to the 2017 London Motor Show at the Battersea Evolution centre in Battersea Park in London. It was actually my first time to visit the show and I was very kindly invited by Stratstone to get a sneak peak of their centre piece display, the Jaguar E-Type Lightweight Continuation Series. This was just a little bit exciting as it was the…
There is nothing better than exploring our great country via our beautiful roads and taking in the scenery, especially in a classic car. The UK is famous for it’s outstanding landscapes so today we want to share our Top 4 UK Roads for the best drives our fantastic country has to offer. Top 4 UK Roads 1 – The Peak District One of the most famous roads in the UK,…
Today I am delighted to announce the launch of my brand new YouTube Series called Take to the Road’s Garage. In this new show I will go going out and looking for classic car projects to buy and restore. And the first car I have bought to kick start the series is a 1988 Alfa Romeo Spider Series 3. My first every Alfa Romeo! Very exciting indeed! In Episode 1…
eBay has unveiled the three classic restoration projects that will take part in the highly anticipated eBay Car Challenge 2017. Following a successful inaugural year in 2016, the online marketplace reveals that this year the challenge will feature a 1967 Alfa Romeo Duetto, a 1974 VW Camper Van and 1964 Series 2a Land Rover. All three vehicles will be transformed over the next three months using parts and accessories from…
The dust has settled on the 2017 UK Blog Awards and I am very happy to announce that Take to the Road came away with a Highly Commended Mention in the Best Individual Automotive Category. Which means I came second! Obviously a win would have been brilliant but to follow up lasts years Best Individual Automotive Award win with a highly commended mention, the runners up position, is just fantastic…
Take to the Road’s Market Pick for this week needs little introduction as it is a car that featured on our YouTube Channel last year. Indeed it is the white 1964 Studebaker GT Hawk. The car is now being offered for sale by its owner Greg as he is focusing on the restoration of his pre-war Packard’s and Studebaker’s. If you are looking for a 1960s American classic GT, the…