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The first of a limited run of 15 examples of the Pikes Peak Continental GT by Mulliner has been built at Bentley’s carbon neutral factory in Crewe, England. The Limited Edition model features exclusive Radium by Mulliner paintwork, carbon fibre body kit, Acid Green brake disc callipers, and Pirelli P Zero Colour Edition Tyres. 35 per cent of allocated vehicles also include the optional mountain decal, the same as the…
An iconic 1965 Aston Martin DB5 Vantage saloon has gone missing following a theft in broad daylight on the 18th July in Wilmslow. The silver sports car, made world-famous by James Bond actor Sean Connery in the 1964 Bond film Goldfinger and then later by Daniel Craig in Casino Royale, is similar to the vehicles driven by the film stars. Built at Aston Martin’s Newport Pagnell factory and registered in 1965,…
You’ve always admired the classic car owned by your granddad or your great aunt or your neighbour. They’ve sadly passed away, but you’ve received the pleasant surprise that they’ve left you the classic car you once complimented. But what do you do next? You’ve never owned a classic car (maybe you’ve never owned a car, full stop), and you didn’t ever think you would. Now you have one, you need…
Electric classic cars creator Lunaz, has started production of the world’s only electrified Rolls-Royce cars, a 1961 Phantom V. The luxury British marque joins existing electrified classic cars from Jaguar and Bentley in the Lunaz portfolio. The 1961 Rolls-Royce Phantom V chosen for this exciting development, has now completed the Lunaz re-engineering process. This includes ground-up restoration and the incorporation of Lunaz’s proprietary electric powertrain and full suite of hardware…
Organising a classic car rally is a demanding affair at the best of times, to which the pandemic has inevitably added a further layer of challenges. Nevertheless, Bespoke Rallies has now obtained permission to run its popular Highland 1000 Scottish touring rally from September 23-27, making it the first post-lockdown automotive adventure of its type in the UK. Using its custom Virtual Marshal system, the company no longer requires physical…
Two spectacular low mileage cars from different eras, are up for auction with online classic car auctioneer, The Market. The first, a near mint 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300SL R107 is a sensational vehicle, having only had one owner from new; the car has spent most of its life in a heated garage and elevated using axle stands. The due care and attention this car has received over the past three decades,…
Bell Sport and Classic is offering for sale an exceptional example of the Aston Martin DB6 Volante, considered one of the rarest and most desirable post-war Aston Martins. The first convertible model from Newport Pagnell to carry the ‘Volante’ name, production began in 1966 with just 140 made in total. This outstanding example was supplied new by HR Owen in September 1968 and originally ordered in Platinum (white) with Dark…
Pirelli is launching a new tyre for the iconic Fiat 500: the car that symbolised mass motoring in Italy more than any other. This new tyre forms part of the Pirelli Collezione: a family of tyres dedicated to cars from 1950 to 1980, which combine a classic look with modern technology, while maintaining the overall originality of the tyre as it was first made. A high technology tyre For all…
This year’s Salon Privé Concours d’Elégance presented by AXA will feature a brand-new class dedicated to ‘Milestones of Endurance Racing’. From sports-prototypes to GT models, the line-up will celebrate the sensational range of machinery designed to take on some of the most testing events in motorsport, including the most famous and prestigious race in the world – the Le Mans 24 Hours. The class will be split into pre- and…
As any classic car enthusiast would say, investing in one is something that is essentially an opportunity that can’t be turned down. When you purchase a classic car, you’re investing in something that’s a piece of motoring history. However, as much as it can be an exciting venture for anyone with a love for classic cars, it’s one that should be taken very seriously. As much as it can be…