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Well Christmas 2020 is finally upon us and what a year it has been. I don’t think any of us saw it coming, the upheaval and the challenges that have occurred this year have been immense and those that still lie ahead will be difficult. Of course the turmoil that the virus has caused to the classic car world pales in comparison to the human loss and financial strife this…
Alfa Romeo celebrated its 110th anniversary this year. It was a significant milestone, making it one of the oldest manufacturers in the world. While the celebrations were hampered by COVID19, Alfa pressed ahead with the reopening of its museum in Arese on 24th June, the date when the company was already founded, to the delight of the Alfisti around the world. With 2020 quickly drawing to a close, I decided…
The Audi quattro, which celebrated its 40th birthday this year, is one of the all time great sports coupes. It ushered in a new era for the motor car, successfully bringing 4×4 technology to the masses. It wasn’t the first to do so, but the legacy is clear to see today, with virtually every Audi on the roads sporting the latest iteration of “quattro”. But what is it like to…
The Porsche 917 is one of the most famous racing Porsches of all time, taking the Stuttgart outfit to its first ever win at Le Mans in 1970, which was quickly followed by another in 1971. The victories and the iconic shape and distinctive livery of the 917 forever cemented its reputation in racing folklore. Fast forward to today and British firm ICON have unveiled their road legal Porsche 917K,…
H.R. Owen Bugatti has been entrusted with the care of the last ever racing Bugattis; two unique EB110s campaigned during 1994, 1995 and 1996. The extremely rare cars, two of around 150 built in total, arrived at H.R. Owen Bugatti Service in London for their routine annual maintenance, to be cared for alongside the team’s array of Chirons and Veyrons. The EB110s are two enormously complex cars, both based on…
The dynamic petrolhead duo that is Drew Pritchard and Paul Cowland are returning to our screens once again for another series of Salvage Hunters Classic Cars. In what can be described as the best early Christmas present ever, the new episodes will be available to stream on Discovery+ on the 23rd December. In the latest series Drew and Paul embark once again on their mission to track down and buy…
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 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…
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…
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…