Classic and Collector Car News, Features and Interviews.
The Classic, which takes place this weekend, has confirmed that Formula 1 World Champion Damon Hill will once again get behind the wheel of his title winning Williams FW18, for a special 25th anniversary demonstration. After two titanic campaigns finishing runner-up to his rival Michael Schumacher, Hill finally lifted the Formula One crown in 1996. His historic title triumph was the first for the son of a World Champion, with his…
The worlds most important Rolls-Royce, a 1907 ‘Silver Ghost’ is set to go on display at this years Concours of Elegance and will join a host of other rare and significant examples of the best car in the world. Considered to be the most significant Rolls-Royce of all, registration AX201 is a 40/50 HP model, and is the very car that gave birth to the now legendary ‘best car in the…
Richard Hammond has announced he is auctioning eight of his vehicles, which are set to be sold by Silverstone Auctions at The Classic at Silverstone on Sunday 1 August. The proceeds from the sale will go to support his new business venture The Smallest Cog. Hammond’s new classic vehicle restoration business, which was promoted to the public for the first time at the recent London Classic Car Show, will be…
Norfolk based AC Cars has reached a milestone in the development of its classic inspired EV with the firing up of the first AC Cobra Series 1 Electric, which is undergoing final development work ahead of the delivery of the first customer cars. The AC Cobra Series 1 Electric was first announced in July last year and is a faithful recreation of the legendary AC Cobra. The V8 is no…
The Donington Historic Festival has announced dates for its 2022 race schedule with the confirmation of world-class historic motor racing returning to Donington Park on the weekend of 30 April to 1 May 2022. Spectators of all ages will have the opportunity to watch a fantastic display of highly competitive motor racing. With competition cars spanning eight decades and everything from pre-War sports cars, 50s and 60s GT and sports-racing…
Cars today are a lot more reliable than they used to be and battery technology has come a long way since the early days of the motor car. We’ve all been there though when we’ve turned the key and nothing happens. It can happen to a classic car or a modern super car and the last thing anyone wants is to get in and find their car won’t start. Today,…
The sound of American V8 hot rods is set to rumble across the lawns of Blenheim Palace at this years Salon Privé. Taking place from 1-5 September 2021, the show will feature the unforgettable sight of hot rods created by the Rolling Bones. Based in an old cow barn in Upstate New York, the Rolling Bones Hot Rod Shop is run by Ken Schmidt and Keith Cornell, owners and enthusiasts…
The life of the late Sir Stirling Moss is to be celebrated at Brooklands Museum this September with a special event featuring over 35 of Moss’s cars. The one-off event will take place on Sunday 12 September from 10am-4pm, and will include live demonstrations of cars raced by Moss on Brooklands’ famous Finishing Straight and Members’ Banking. Visitors will have a wonderful opportunity to experience the sights, smells and sounds…
The stars of National Geographic’s Car SOS, Fuzz Townshend and Tim Shaw will take to the stage at The British Motor Show next month as part of Car SOS Live. Car SOS is the popular car make-over TV show with a big heart that have saved countless classic motors from oblivion and changed the lives of their owners. The TV show recently aired its record 9th series of Car SOS…
Abarth has announced the launch of its new special series, the F595. Derived from the racetracks of Europe, the new Abarth’s powerplant is based on the engine used in the Italian and German Formula 4 championships and pays tribute to the 50th anniversary of the Formula Italia single seater by Carlo Abarth. Formula Italia debuted in 1972 at Monza and the then new championship offered young Italian drivers the chance…