Classic and Collector Car News, Features and Interviews.
Mintex Rally Yorkshire is set to return on Friday 8th and Saturday the 9th April, with a host of historic rally cars taking part in stages at the Cedar Court Hotel in Harrogate, Church Fenton airfield and at the Odsal Stadium outside Bradford. The weekends motorsport action recalls the legendary Mintex Seven Days Rally of the the 1970s, which was organised locally by De Lacy Motor Club. It was one of…
GTO Parts has announced it is adding Lamborghini and Maserati parts to its long-standing Ferrari-oriented parts support service. Focusing on classic and modern Lamborghini and Maserati models, the inventory will be available for customers around the world. Clients will be able to order from either GTO Parts’ headquarters in the UK, its USA base in Los Angeles, USA or its centre in Modena, Italy, opening in Spring 2022. Founded in…
The organisers of Shere Hill Climb 2022 have announced that entries for this years event will open on Tuesday 1st March. This year’s hill climb will take place on Sunday 4th September at its home just east of Guildford in Surrey, and promises to bring another eclectic mix of classics and supercars for the annual blast up the hill. Entries will be invited from owners of historic classics, vintage motorbikes,…
A superb collection of barn finds are set to shine at Practical Classics Classic Car & Restoration Show, which is taking place at the NEC in Birmingham from Friday 18th March to Sunday 20th March 2022. The fantastic mix of rare, formerly abandoned and now rescued classics will form part of the Carole Nash Barn Find display, which is guaranteed to be one of the show highlights over the March…
The London Concours has announced it will display the greatest ever Mercedes motorcars from the 28th – 30th of June at the Honourable Artillery Company in London. The special collection will feature iconic examples from the company that invented the automobile. One of the stand out cars that will be featured over the two days will be a Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing, considered by many to be the most beautiful…
The Second Historic Dubai Grand Prix Revival is set to take place from 25th – 27th November 2022. The historic motorsport event, which relives Formula 1 and Le Mans’ most exhilarating generations, is taking place at the Dubai Autodrome and moves from a two day event to a three day event. One hundred of the world’s most thoroughbred retro racing cars will be in action at the HDGPR, which takes place…
UK automotive engineering firm RML has released the very first images of its new V12 Short Wheelbase. The completed model, known as Car Zero, will now embark on an intensive durability programme at the UTAC (formerly Millbrook Proving Ground) test facility in Bedfordshire, UK. The Short Wheelbase was first unveiled by RML in May last year and has been in development for over three years. The firms ambition was to…
A jaw dropping selection of historic F1 icons are confirmed to take part in The Classic at Silverstone this summer. The Bank Holiday weekend of high octane action will take place at the Silverstone Grand Prix circuit from 26th – 28th August. Some of F1’s best-ever sounding engines, from the high-revving V8, V10 and V12 powertrains will be present at the home of Formula 1 in Britain. Many of these…
The Practical Classics Classic Car and Restoration Show has announced the first 10 finalists in the Lancaster Insurance Pride of Ownership competition. The UK’s biggest classic car and restoration show, which takes place at the NEC from Friday 18th March to Sunday 20th March 2022, will feature a total of 20 proud classic car owners, who will be hoping to bring home the coveted Pride of Ownership prize. Take to…
A rare Ferrari 246 GT Dino L Series that was displayed on the Ferrari stand at the 1969 Frankfurt Motor Show, has been restored to Concours condition by Bell Sport & Classic. The 246 GT Dino L Series, chassis number 00436, was sold new in West Germany. It was the first Dino to be sold in the country and the 7th L Series ever made by Ferrari. The 246 GT L…