Classic and Collector Car News, Features and Interviews.
There is something very special about a Caterham. It is of course the modern day iteration of the legendary Lotus 7, Colin Chapman’s answer to the ultimate kit car. It was a concept that turned the home grown sports car market on its head, giving mere mortals the chance to build their very own light weight Lotus, all in the comfort of their garage. A lot has changed since those…
Lamborghini is celebrating the 30th Anniversary of the iconic Diablo this year, which originally came on the market in January 1990. It is one of the all time greatest models in the history of super sports cars and carried forward to another generation the venerated Lamborghini V12. The Diablo story first began back in 1985. It was originally codenamed Project 132, with the aim of replacing the Countach at the…
A decade on from celebrating the Jaguar E-Type’s milestone 50th anniversary in record-breaking style at Silverstone, The Classic 2021 will now be saluting the much-loved sportscar’s 60th birthday next summer (30 July – 1 August). Back in 2011, the special revelries memorably included dedicated races and glittering displays plus an incredible track parade with E-types travelling from all around the globe to join what was an amazing party. The turnout packed the entire 3.7-mile…
The UK-based Ferrari specialist and engineering firm GTO Engineering, has released a new video under GTO Parts to explain the attention-to-detail and meticulous quality in its aftermarket Ferrari parts production. The Twyford based firm, specialises in creating classic Ferrari components from original drawings with modern machining and quality control. It is a highly detailed process that helps to preserve and restore original Ferrari parts, as well as creating new aftermarket…
The London Classic Car Show 2021, which takes place at Syon Park from 16-18 April next year, will be celebrating the magical history of motoring under the central theme of ‘The Evolution of Design’. Key to these celebrations will be a special celebration of 100 years of the legendary Lancia. Spanning 135 years of progress, the capital’s premier event for classic car collectors and enthusiasts will put the spotlight on many…
Goodwood’s three flagship motorsport events – the 78th Members’ Meeting, the Festival of Speed presented by Mastercard, and the Revival – will be returning in 2021. Even more excitingly, the vital element so very much missed in 2020 – the fans – will be welcomed back to the Goodwood Estate. First away from the grid will be the 78th Members’ Meeting, postponed from March 2020, which will now be held…
Classic motoring ephemera or ‘automobilia‘ has long been a part of the collector scene but rarely does it include such unique and historically significant items as those offered by Historics at Ascot Racecourse on Friday and Saturday, 11th and 12th December. In it’s upcoming sale, Historics is offering some fascinating Team Bentley racing automobilia, which would grace the collection of any motorsport enthusiast. Pole position amongst the 120 lots undisputedly…
The Morgan Motor Company is to become the latest resident at Bicester Heritage with the opening of an experiential hub at the former RAF Bicester site. The beautifully restored Power House building is situated on the original Bicester Heritage development, and will be occupied by the Malvern firm to offer a range of driving experiences for customers and enthusiasts. A dedicated fleet of ‘Bicester’ specification Morgan models, finished in a…
Heritage motorsport specialist, DM Historics, is offering a wonderfully restored 1924 Bentley 3-Litre for sale. It truly is a fine example of British motoring excellence and presents the perfect opportunity to own a car inducted into the historic racing hall of fame. The iconic Bentley 3-Litre is quite simply one of the greatest historic race cars to have ever competed in Le Mans, proving a champion with continuous success at…
Vauxhall’s famous Heritage Collection and Archive are set to move from the company’s Griffin House site next month, as plans develop to create an all-new public-facing Heritage Centre in the future. The imminent sale of Vauxhall’s former Luton site means that the Collection will find a new interim home at the company’s Ellesmere Port factory, where a converted 8,000 square-meter building has been set aside for the 60-strong Collection, which…