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One of the UK’s first COVID-19 secure drive-in sporting events will take place when the annual Lombard Rally Bath takes place next month. The rally, which traditionally attracts more than 10,000 spectators, has been granted permission for a reduced capacity for up to 400 rally lovers to attend via a drive-in. And for the first time, the entire rally, which takes place on the 17th October, will reach a global…
This years Concours of Elegance returned once again to the splendid grounds of Hampton Court Palace. It was a significant weekend for the show, which was the first major international concours d’elegance event to take place since Amelia Island in March. Like many other large scale public events around the globe, the Concours was essentially at the mercy of government guidance, the threat of renewed restrictions always an uncomfortable reality….
Maserati enters the new Era with MC20, the new super sports car that combines performance, sportiness and luxury in the unique Maserati style. MC20 was presented to the world in Modena on 9 September during the “MMXX: Time to be audacious” event. The new MC20 (MC for Maserati Corse and 20 for 2020, the year of its world première and the start of the Brand’s new Era) is the Maserati…
Salon Privé will be welcoming Bentley back to the beautiful grounds of Blenheim Palace from 22-26 September, when the legendary British marque will unveil a three-strong showcase hand-crafted by Bentley Mulliner. Mulliner’s history goes all the way back to the 1500s, when the company was founded as a saddler. Having moved into coachbuilding, it crafted a bespoke body for a Bentley 3 Litre for the 1923 Olympia Show in London,…
Motorsports enthusiasts looking to live life in the fast lane are being presented with an incredibly rare opportunity to own and drive away in a genuine piece of Formula One history, when a 2002 Jordan Honda EJ12 heads to auction with leading classic car auction house, The Market. Expected to sell for between £150,000 – £250,000, the car offers prospective owners entry into some of the most prestigious historic motorsport…
The engine for the first car in Bentley Mulliner’s Blower Continuation Series has been fired up for the first time on a dedicated and specially-prepared testbed at Bentley’s Crewe factory. The Blower Continuation Series is a run of 12 newly-built recreations of one of the most famous Bentleys of all time – the supercharged 41⁄2-Litre ‘Blower’ created for racing by Sir Tim Birkin in the late 1920s. Forming the world’s…
Bicester Heritage confirms that two of the greatest names in motoring history – Aston Martin and Jaguar – have confirmed their official presence at this month’s exciting new ‘The Classic Car Drive In Weekend’ taking place from 18-20 September. Appropriately both evocative British marques will be represented by their magical heritage departments: Aston Martin Works and Jaguar Classic Based at the illustrious company’s spiritual home in Newport Pagnell, Aston Martin…
The British Motor Museum is to host a brand new exhibition to celebrate one of Britain’s best-selling small cars – entitled “Metro at 40”. For the first time the Museum will be hosting the exhibition online as part of its drive to have more online and accessible insights into their collection. The exhibition, which went live on 9 September, is free to view from their website and gives everyone the…
Leading French classic car auctioneers Artcurial are offering a stunning 1967 Lamborghini 400 GT 2+2 at its upcoming sale on the 13th September. Part of the André Trigano Collection, this remarkable Lamborghini 400 GT has had one owner from new and has covered a mere 33,800km. It was purchased new by Mr Trigano himself, which is confirmed by the Polo Storico Lamborghini, the marques certificate of conformity. The successor to…
With over half a million miles under their belt driving some of the most special Ferraris of all time, and over 200 years’ combined experience working on Ferraris, the team at GTO Engineering has created what they believe to be the ultimate interpretation of a legendary Sixties Ferrari. Named the 250 SWB Revival, based upon the 1960 Ferrari 250 GT SWB Berlinetta Competizione, GTO Engineering has revived a legend with…