Classic and Collector Car News, Features and Interviews.
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…
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…
The 15th Annual Boca Raton Concours d’Elegance, presented by Mercedes-Benz and AutoNation returned to The Boca Raton in South East Florida on February 25-27, 2022. A glittering array of cars and stars turned out over the weekend, with the event drew thousands of automotive enthusiasts and collectors from around the world. Founded by Rita & Rick Case of The Rick Case Automotive Group, the Boca Raton Concours d’Elegance is known…
On the 12th March 1947 Enzo Ferrari started the very first car to bear his name, the Ferrari 125 S. To mark the occasion Ferrari is celebrating its 75th anniversary at the Enzo Ferrari Museum in Modena by opening the doors to Ferrari Classiche and the new Ferrari Forever exhibition. That moment 75 years ago, began the journey of the famous prancing horse, with each car crossing through the gates…
More barn finds have been announced for the Practical Classics Classic Car & Restoration Show, which takes place this weekend at Birmingham’s NEC. The Carole Nash Barn Find display is one of the show highlights, with another superb mix of vehicles, from commercials to classic sports cars and plenty more between for visitors to enjoy. A slew of neglected and abandoned classics, some only recently seeing the light of day…
Saving up for your dream car can seem like a daunting task, but it doesn’t have to be! With a little planning and discipline, you can make your dream a reality. Depending on the car, saving up can be expensive. For that reason, it is incredibly important to have all your finances in check and under control. People often rush into buying their dream car to later find themselves in…
The Festival of the Unexceptional is set to return to Grimsthorpe Castle in Lincolnshire on the 30th July 2022. The show is dedicated to giving some of the greatest everyday classic cars on our roads, the honour and glory of taking part in the Concours de l’Ordinaire. Founded by Hagerty in 2014, the Festival of the Unexceptional has earned its place in the automotive calendar as an attainable concours event,…
The heart warming classic car restoration TV show Car SOS is returning for its record 10th Series on National Geographic on the Thursday 10th March. The latest outing for Tim Shaw and Fuzz Townshend sees them restore even more rusty projects for deserving owners. And they reach the incredible 100th car makeover since the show started 10 years ago. Take to the Road sat down with Tim and Fuzz to…
Historics Auctions first sale of 2022 takes place on Saturday 12th March at Ascot Racecourse, with an enticing selection of 172 classics crossing the auction block. Some of the stand out cars that caught Take to the Road’s eye include a very unique 1972 AC Aceca Cobra Coupe and a super rare 1993 Jaguar Lister XJ12. Take to the Road is no stranger to the venerable and often maligned Jaguar…
The ground breaking Maserati Boomerang, one of the finest wedge car designs ever created, is 50 years old this year. The futuristic concept car was the creation of Giorgetto Giugiaro and was produced by Italdesign. It made its debut on the 9th March at the 1972 Geneva Motor Show. A mockup of the concept car first made a fleeting appearance at the 1971 Turin Motor Show, with the final, fully working…