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Ten years ago, on Saturday 2nd June 2010, the hammer came down on the first-ever Historics auction consignment. One decade, 43 auctions and over 8,600 consignments later, the classic car auction specialist will open the doors to its 10th Anniversary Grand Summer Sale on Saturday, 18th July at its own 100-acre privately-owned location in Datchet, Berkshire. Due to the unprecedented health crisis, the auction hall sale will be notable for…
Mazda is celebrating 100 years this year and the Japanese firm has come a long way since its first car, the R360 which was launched in 1960. Since then it has gone on to release an impressive range of stylish coupe models, each one employing a unique style and an innovative, if somewhat unconventional engineering approach that has become a signature of Mazda. Let’s take a look at some of…
Classic car auctioneer, The Market, is offering an extremely rare 1981 MGB GT V8 SEC this month, one of just five ‘Special Edition Classic’ MGBs made, in an online sale running from 21st to 28th May. Built from the final batch of unsold MGBs to leave the MG Abingdon factory before its closure in 1980, the ‘SEC’ series of one-off sports cars were created through a collaboration between British Leyland,…
The 1930s was a golden age for the gentleman’s two door saloon. Often considered the more sporting variety of the automobile, the 2 door saloon offered both practicality and style, without the drawbacks of an open top convertible. It was a coachwork format employed with great success by the likes of Bentley, who’s reputation was enhanced by the exploits of the infamous Bentley Boys. One other British marque however produced…
Goodwood can therefore confirm that the 78th Members’ Meeting, originally due to be held on 28-29 March 2020, will now take place in the spring of 2021. The provisional dates have been set for 10-11 April 2021, which will make it Goodwood’s first event of the 2021 motorsport season. Unfortunately, with social distancing measures set to continue through the summer, it has become clear that significant compromises would have to be…
In the 70 years since Formula 1 first roared off the start line, old F1 cars have been bought by collectors who want to experience the ultimate thrill on four wheels. Yet contrary to popular belief, the fastest cars in the world don’t cost a fortune to insure. In fact, they may cost less than a fast Ford. Before browsing the classifieds, anyone that wants to buy an F1 car…
A prototype of the Maserati MC20, the new Maserati super sportscar, will pay homage to Sir Stirling Moss, the British motor-racing ace who died on 12 April at the age of 90. The design used for this prototype is taken from the Maserati Eldorado, the iconic single-seater driven on its debut in Monza in 1958 by Stirling Moss himself, at the “Trofeo dei due Mondi”. It is very fitting that…
The 13 May marked the anniversary of the very first Formula 1 Grand Prix race ever, launching one of the great sporting myths of our time. The launch of this event, in 1950 at Silverstone, was celebrated by the International Federation in Shanghai on 14 July 2019 to mark the 1,000th race and now, on 13 May 2020, on the occasion of Formula 1’s 70th birthday. Two very different eras…
PHEVs are often regarded as a relatively recent addition to the motoring landscape, but in fact Audi built its first petrol-electric hybrid car more than 30 years ago. The Audi Duo experimental vehicle was created in 1989, and starred at the following year’s Geneva Motor Show. Based on the elegant 100 Avant, the Duo’s 2.3-litre, five-cylinder petrol engine sent 136PS to the front wheels. At the same time, a nickel-cadmium…
Owning a classic car means you are usually restricted to a retro stereo system, which means it is difficult to take advantage of the latest in car radio technology. Porsche has recognised this and has announced the new Porsche Classic Communication Management (PCCM), which opens up the digital world to the owners of its vintage and young classic cars. The optional upgrade means classic Porsche owners can take advantage of…