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At the Geneva Motor Show in March 1971, Automobili Lamborghini presented its “idea car”, the LP 500 Countach prototype. It was an instant sensation and heralded a new era for the supercar. Its influence still holds today and in time for the 50th anniversary of the Countach, Lamborghini has rebuilt the original 1971 Countach LP 500. The completed car was recently entered in the class reserved for concept cars at…
Lunaz Design has unveiled the first of its electric Aston Martin DB6 cars. The new classic EV is a fully restored and re-engineered version of the iconic British sportscar and will be available as a limited production series. Aston Martin joins a growing list of British brands electrified by Lunaz, which include Rolls-Royce, Bentley, Range Rover and Jaguar sportscar models. Highly limited build-slots will also be made available for Aston Martin…
The countdown has begun for the 45th Anniversary Lombard Rally Bath, which takes places in two weeks time from 22nd – 24th October at Puxton Park, outside Weston-super-Mare. This years rally will mark 45 years since the very first Bath based Lombard RAC Rally which took place in 1976. The four day event was one of the biggest stages on the RAC Rally and drew huge crowds who watched a…
On the 6th October 1966 at the 53rd edition of the “Mondial de l’automobile de Paris”, the new Maserati Mexico was unveiled for the first time. Considered one of the finest Italian GT cars of all time, the Mexico is marking its 55th anniversary since its debut.. The Mexico, which was designed by Virginio Vairo at Vignale, was an exquisite car with sleek and immaculate lines. It was an elegant…
Alfa Romeo has announced that its new Giulia GTA, the ultimate homage to the original 1965 Giulia GTA, has officially sold out. Unveiled to the worlds press at the Balocco Proving Ground in May this year, the performance icon was limited to 500 units, all of which have been snapped up by customers all over the world. Significant numbers are destined for owners in China, Japan and Australia, making it…
The last Bicester Sunday Scramble of the year takes place on Sunday 10th October and will play host to a unique display from Audi and BMW as they field a selection of their legendary road cars and priceless racers. The ‘Best of the Bavarians’ heritage display will include highlights such as Audi’s Sport quattro S1 E2 rally car and RS 2 Avant, facing off against BMW’s iconic 328 and 3.0CSL…
The Alvis Car Company has announced it has completed the first of its Continuation Series Graber Super Coupé cars. The two-year build, which was delayed by the pandemic, will see the new Graber delivered to a customer in Japan. This represents a major milestone for the company, as it is set to ship at least five cars to customers there via Meiji Sangyo, Alvis’ Japanese distributor. The Warwickshire based firm’s…
Bespoke Rallies has announced a one off event, Rally the Wolds, which will take place in the Cotswolds on Saturday 16th October. The adventurous classic car tour specialist is offering classic car owners the chance to enjoy a unique day’s driving on the highways and byways of the incomparable Cotswolds. The day will not only include breakfast and lunch, but a private tour of the British Motor Heritage (BMH) factory…
Are classic cars your passion? If so, you will be looking for different ways to fuel your interest. We would all love to be able to purchase a new classic vehicle every month but this simply isn’t possible for most of us. However, this does not mean you cannot fuel your passion in different ways. There are a number of different options for people who are interested in classic vehicles….
Kent based Jaguar E-type specialist E-Type UK has restored a 1964 Jaguar E-type Series 1 FHC back to its original factory specification. The extensive and highly detailed rebuild focused on originality and included significant performance upgrades that bring the 1960s sportscar roaring into the 21st century. This particular left-hand drive Series 1 fixed-head coupe was first ordered by its original owner in a stunning Pearl Grey exterior paint finish with Dark…