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A completely authentic 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190SL Roadster, of which only four are believed to exist in the UK, is being auctioned by leading online classic car auctioneer The Market. As an early example of the model from the first year of production – the 729th car to be built of 26,000 sold in its nine year production run – it is exceptionally rare and has been restored over a period…
Celebrated car designer Frank Stephenson has penned some of the worlds most iconic cars. One such stand out among many is the mighty Maserati MC12. Often misjudged as being just a Ferrari Enzo with a different body and a Trident badge, the MC12 was significant as it signaled Maserati’s return to competition racing. Developed as the halo car for a resurgent Maserati, the MC12 was launched in 2004 and was…
A sensational trio of early Ferraris are confirmed for this year’s Salon Privé Concours d’Elégance, including perhaps the most significant car in the Italian marque’s illustrious history. The 1949 Ferrari 166MM Barchetta Touring that will grace the lawns of Blenheim Palace scored two famous victories during 1949, and in doing so it helped to create the Ferrari legend. In April of that year, the works-entered chassis 0008M won the Mille…
The latest round of results from the 2020 Concours Virtual have been announced. This week the judging focused on Class F: Golden Age of Detroit and Class G: Concept Cars of the 1970s. The calibre of the entrants was impressive and the judges had some difficult choices to make. But the results are in and the winners have been announced. Class F: The Golden Age of Detroit 1949-1964 brought together…
Goodwood has announced Speedweek, a new pioneering event that will take place at the Goodwood Motor Circuit on 16-18 October 2020. The new one-off spectacular event, which is presented by Mastercard, will be inspired by the the greatest elements of the Festival of Speed and Revival. Due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic it will be a ‘behind closed doors’ event, with no spectators allowed within the Motor Circuit. A range…
Classic car auction house Historics are selling a super rare 1967 Ferrari 365/4 Daytona Spider by Scaglietti at its special anniversary sale from 14th – 18th July. This particular Daytona is significant as it is said to be no 4 of just 6 prototype Spiders produced, which makes its not only rare but very significant in the history of open top models to emerge from Maranello. Chassis number 11929 began…
With coronavirus ravaging the classic motoring calendar, the organisers of the Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show, with Discovery, are pulling out all the stops to do everything possible to increase the chances of the November event happening in 2020 once government gives its approval. Plans are in place for show to open from 13-15 November, if approved by the government. The planned event at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham…
Silverstone Auctions are offering for sale a superb 1958 Lotus Elite that was bought new by jazz legend Chris Barber and was restored by Ant Anstead for the TV series For the Love of Cars. It is just one of a fantastic line up of classics for The Silverstone Classic Live Online Auction from the 31st July – 1st August. This 1958 Lotus Elite was sold as a race prepared…
Ferrari Challenge UK is once again inviting visitors to Brands Hatch following the resumption of its racing calendar, which is returning on the weekend of the 25th July. The race event organised by Ferrari North Europe, will be one of the first motorsport events in the UK to welcome visitors through the gates following the suspension of motorsport activity due to the Covid-19 Pandemic. Using both the historic Indy and…
On July 11 2000 the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution was officially launched in the UK, with the first car to be registered being a Mitsubishi Lancer Evo VI Tommi Makinen Special Edition. Sold through the specialist Ralliart division, the first batch of over 250 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VI were specially prepared for the UK market with extra corrosion protection, MPH instruments, additional security features and a myriad of extra features such…