Classic and Collector Car News, Features and Interviews.
The world’s oldest surviving Aston Martin is set to go on display at this years Concours of Elegance, which is taking place at Hampton Court Palace this September. The Aston Martin ‘A3’ was the third car ever built by Lionel Martin and Robert Bamford, and was extensively driven by the founders. This year, it celebrates its centenary. Presented by A. Lange & Söhne the Concours of Elegance was first established…
Britain’s original Formula 1 team, British Racing Motors (BRM), took a major step forward with its plans to build three authentic ‘new’ 1950s V16 race cars with the successful dyno test of an original engine after a painstaking restoration. The exciting rebirth of the legend was first announced by BRM in November last year and since then the team have been moving forward at a careful but steady pace. BRM’s…
A track-ready Mustang Mach 1, the most capable member of the Mustang line-up to ever grace these shores, is set to make its UK debut early this summer. First introduced in 1969, the original Mustang Mach 1 extended the performance of the Mustang GT model with a number of enhancements including more powerful V8 engines, competition suspension and bespoke styling. The first-generation Mach 1 set 295 speed and endurance records…
Mitsubishi Motors in the UK has announced that is is to sell off its heritage fleet. The marques collection will be auctioned from April 1 to April 30 on the specialist online platform Auto Auction. All 14 cars are up for grabs with detailed descriptions and a comprehensive array of images and videos for each vehicles, as well as introductory films by TV presenter and ex-Mitsubishi racer Tiff Needell. Amongst…
The Watt Electric Vehicle Company has unveiled its new premium electric sports car, the classic-inspired Coupe. The new WEVC Coupe is a sub-1,000kg rear wheel drive fixed-head sports car that combines retro looks with state-of-the-art EV technology. Carving out an entirely new niche, the two-seater, rear-wheel drive, mid-motor-mounted retro Coupe combines the very latest in lightweight, sophisticated EV architecture, creating an engaging, real-world sports car, yet one that conforms to…
The good old VW campervan is an icon. Old or new, you can find them almost everywhere on the globe. Their shape is easily and immediately recognisable. Most of us were introduced to them during the 1960s and 70s. It was the time of the counter cultural revolution when ideas of freedom, flower power and mobility all went hand in hand. They were called ‘Hippy wagons’ and were all the…
The legendary British coachbuilder Radford has been brought back to life to once again play a leading role in the creation of bespoke luxury cars. The marque has been revived to create contemporary luxury commissions true to classic timeless designs, bringing an up to date version of Radford coachbuilding, to a new discerning clientele. The iconic brand, once favoured by the world’s leading celebrities, including all four Beatles, Radford being brought…
Lamborghini is celebrating an important milestone for the Lamborghini Countach LP 500, which has turned 50 years years old. Launched on the 11th March 1971 at the Geneva Motor Show, the undisputed star of the event was the yellow Countach. At ten o’clock in the morning in the exhibition space of Carrozzeria Bertone, this prototype made its first public appearance. Its unveil was so successful that the company raced against time…
Jaguar Classic has unveiled its first matched pair of E-type 60 Collection cars, along with the full specification for the 12 restored and sympathetically uprated 3.8-litre E-types, which have been built to celebrate 60 years of the iconic sports car. First announced in August last year, the re-imagined pairs have been tastefully upgraded, whilst retaining that all important heritage and appeal that has made the E-type the worlds most beautiful…
Maserati is celebrating 50 years the mighty Bora, the first mid-mounted rear engine road car in the marques history, which was launched on 11 March 1971 at the Geneva International Motor Show. The wind of the Maserati Bora spans through 50 years of history, and reached the dawn of a new phase for the brand. The all new model shared the exclusiveness, sportiness and uniqueness that signified the key characteristics…