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The Outlierman launches new classic car rental platform

on 17th December 2020

The Outlierman, makers of the world’s finest driving accessories, has announced the launch of its all-new classic car rental platform – ‘Rent & Drive’. Offering passionate classic car enthusiasts the opportunity to drive some of the world’s most desirable cars, ‘Rent & Drive’ provides a made-to-measure, high quality rental service like no other. The ultimate driving experiences Designed for those having a weekend getaway in the countryside, or for those…

The Grand Tour presents: A Massive Hunt exclusive interview

on 17th December 2020

The Grand Tour The Massive Hunt exclusive interview

The big day has finally arrived with The Grand Tour presents: A Massive Hunt now streaming on Amazon Prime Video. To commemorate this momentous occasion, which feels a bit like Christmas coming early, Take to the Road has a special interview with the dynamic trio to share. But first there’s the little matter of formally launching The Grand Tour presents: A Massive Hunt… Continuing on their second adventure in a…

Tickets go on sale for new Three-Day London Concours

on 16th December 2020

The London Concours presented by Montres Breguet, returns to the Honourable Artillery Company from 8-10 June 2021, expanded with an all-new ‘Style Edition Day’ and a ‘Supercar Day’. Tickets are on sale now, starting from just £25. Previously held over two days, the London Concours will capitalise on visitor demand for more luxury brand content – from jewellery to bespoke suits – and modern supercars. At the heart of each day…

Unique Isdera Commendatore 112i set for RM Sotheby’s Paris sale

on 16th December 2020

The only Isdera Commendatore 112i in existence has been consigned to RM Sotheby’s Paris sale on 13 February 2021. The unique supercar, the only example built and fitted with Mercedes-Benz’s iconic M120 V-12 engine, will join a glittering array of other rare collector cars already consigned to the auction. A few cars in automotive history become known affectionally as ‘unicorns’, normally when a car is extremely rare or, in some…

Tickets for 10th Concours of Elegance now on sale

on 16th December 2020

The Concours of Elegance, presented by A. Lange & Söhne, will be hosting its most ambitious and diverse event yet in 2021 for its tenth annual show and in the year of Her Majesty The Queen’s 95th birthday. Tickets to the UK’s top concours d’elegance event are on sale now from just £30. The event was first established in 2012 to mark Her Majesty The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, with a…

Rally legend receives new MINI Paddy Hopkirk Limited Edition

on 16th December 2020

Northern Irish rally legend Patrick ‘Paddy’ Hopkirk MBE has taken delivery of the brand new MINI Paddy Hopkirk Limited Edition, named in his honour to commemorate his triumph at the 1964 Monte Carlo Rally in the classic Morris Mini Cooper S Mk1. He is among the first of just 100 lucky customers in the UK to receive this exciting new limited edition MINI. When asked what the special edition means…

Niall Julian joins Limited100 as Contributing Photographer

on 10th December 2020

I am delighted to announce that I have joined Limited100 as a Contributing Photographer, adding 26 high-quality classic car and supercar images to their growing collection. Founded by petrolhead Simon Wright, Limited100 is an online store that sells a fantastic range of handmade automotive prints. Photos range from vintage to classic cars and modern supercars, with an emphasis on rare and collectible motors. Each car photo is limited to just…

Car Zero makes debut as first new Bentley Blower since 1930

on 9th December 2020

After 40,000 hours of work, Bentley Mulliner has today completed the first new Bentley Blower since 1930, with the delivery of Car Zero – the prototype car for the Blower Continuation Series. This highly exclusive run of 12 customer cars – the first in 90 years and all pre-sold – will be crafted from the design drawings and tooling jigs used for the original four Blowers built and raced by…

First UK Steeda Steve McQueen Limited Edition Bullitt Mustang

on 9th December 2020

The first UK customer order of the Steeda Steve McQueen Limited Edition Bullitt Mustang, the sixth car sold in Europe, and the second fitted with a supercharger, has just been delivered to its owner. Over fifty years since the original film was aired, Bullitt has now become a legendary movie starring Steve McQueen and an iconic Ford – the Mustang Fastback. Playing homage to such a well-known film star car,…

Aston Martin’s return to F1 builds on its racing heritage

on 9th December 2020

Aston Martin is known worldwide for its high-profile successes in sports car racing. A famous outright win at Le Mans and a third consecutive victory at the Nürburgring 1,000km saw Aston Martin crowned World Sportscar Champions in 1959. Multiple class wins at Le Mans stretch from 1931 to this year’s multi-class victory which secured the GT Manufacturers’ World Endurance Championship. Numerous race and class victories over the years have cemented…