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David Brown Automotive teases Mini Remastered Marshall Edition

on 31st March 2022

Silverstone based David Brown Automotive has today teased fans of its bespoke classic Mini creations with a glimpse of the upcoming, limited run Mini Remastered Marshall Edition. This special edition is being produced in collaboration with the iconic British music brand, Marshall Amplification. The special variant of David Brown Automotive’s popular reimagined classic Mini has been conceived to mark a momentous moment in Marshall’s storied history, with the historic music…

Finest collector cars sign up for Salon Privé London

on 31st March 2022

The finest collector cars are set to sign up for Salon Privé London, which is taking place from 21st – 23rd April 2022. The groundbreaking concept will feature 60 of the finest collectors’ cars, with renowned specialist Girardo & Co is the latest dealer to sign up for the Concours de Vente. Girardo & Co has built an enviable reputation for sourcing the most significant and desirable competition cars, and…

Five Formula 1 teams confirmed for 2022 Festival of Speed

on 31st March 2022

Goodwood has announced that five Formula 1 teams have been confirmed for the 2022 Festival of Speed. Taking place on 23rd – 26th June the current F1 teams will descend on the famous race circuit for what promises to be a memorable display of the worlds most iconic race cars. Attendees will have the rare opportunity to see up close a mouthwatering selection of legendary cars from across the decades…

National Motor Museum Story of Motoring in 50 Objects exhibition

on 30th March 2022

The National Motor Museum is set to open The Story of Motoring in 50 Objects exhibition on the 3rd July 2022, which will celebrate the landmark golden half-century of Beaulieu’s acclaimed attraction. The specially curated collection of objects has been brought together from more than 1.7 million items from the internationally-acclaimed collection cared for by the National Motor Museum Trust. Curators have so far whittled the choice down to a…

New series Full Metal Junkies – Interview with Jim Stewart

on 22nd March 2022

Full Metal Junkies is a brand new six-part series that follows the creations and the antics of the crew of Surrey based Shred & Butta. They specialise in converting old US school busses, ambulances and period Landrovers and into luxury accommodation, extreme sport getaway campers or safari-adventure homes for lucky clients. Take to the Road sat down with company boss Jim Stewart to chat about his new show and how…

75 years of the Maserati A6 1500

on 17th March 2022

In March 1947, the Geneva Motor Show witnessed the launch of the first Gran Turismo in history, the Maserati Tipo A6 which is better known as the A6 1500 Gran Turismo. Welcomed with much enthusiasm by the motoring press and the public, the stunning Tipo A6 represented a new class of luxury car, one that showcased the very best and latest technology and design developments by Maserati. The GT stood…

Lamborghini Polo Storico display Countach LP 500 and Miura SV at Rétromobile Paris 2022

on 17th March 2022

Lamborghini Polo Storico is displaying a Countach LP 500 and Miura SV at Rétromobile Paris 2022, which runs from 15th – 20th March. The Sant’Agata Bolognese company’s participation in the event is officially kicking off a year of tributes to its legendary 12-cylinder engine’s history. This is before the hybridization process begins in ernest in 2023, with the launch of the first hybrid production model Lamborghini. Displayed on its stand…

Final 10 Classics announced for Lancaster Insurance Pride of Ownership

on 17th March 2022

Final 10 Finalists announced for Lancaster Insurance Pride of Ownership

Following the announcement last month of the first ten classics competing for this year’s Lancaster Insurance Pride of Ownership award, the final 10 classic car entrants have now been confirmed for this weekends hotly anticipated Practical Classics Classic Car & Restoration Show. With such an amazing selection of cars entered, picking a winner will be tougher than ever. Visitors to the Practical Classics Classic Car & Restoration Show, with discovery+,…

Worlds greatest cars to go on display at Salon Privé London

on 17th March 2022

More than 150 cars of the worlds greatest cars will go on display at Salon Privé London, which is set to take place from 21-23 April 2022 at Royal Hospital Chelsea. Among them will be the latest models from Bugatti, Maserati and Lamborghini, which will be represented by their prestigious London-based retailer H.R. Owen. With a history that dates back to 1932, H.R. Owen has long been synonymous with the…

1939 Lancia Aprilia wins Coppa delle Alpi 2022

on 16th March 2022

The Coppa delle Alpi 2022 has been won by Gianmario Fontanella and Anna Maria Covelli in a 1939 Lancia Aprilia. The four day event organised by 1000 Miglia Srl, saw thirteen nations compete in an amazing selection of classic and vintage cars. The winter regularity race with an international flavor, saw the fifty six entered cars and their crews cross the Alps of Italy, Switzerland and Austria, along a route…