Classic and Collector Car News, Features and Interviews.
The organisers of Salon Privé have announced a new date for the UK’s premier concours event and issued a statement on the current on going virus pandemic. Due to the ongoing uncertainty surrounding us here in the UK and indeed around the world, the Directors of Salon Privé have taken a pragmatic decision to move the 2020 edition back 3 weeks, with the event now taking place from Wednesday 23rd…
Self confessed petrolhead Tom “Wookie” Ford has landed on Motortrend with has brand new show Hard Cell. In this new series he takes a look at the electric car future to find out what is out there and what we can expect. Do EV supercars exist and will they have the same appeal of their petrol powered rivals? Take to the Road got the low down from Tom in this…
The world of motorsport is mourning the loss of one of the all time great racing drivers with the passing of Sir Stirling Moss, who sadly died on Sunday at the age of 90. A legend of a by gone era of racing, Moss is credited with inspiring many future generations of racing drivers and has left an incredible legacy. And he himself was inspired by the great Fangio. Considered…
Porsche Cars North America and RM Sotheby’s will host a unique charitable auction with a money-can’t-buy package for Porsche enthusiasts. With proceeds, excluding taxes and fees, being donated to United Way Worldwide’s COVID-19 Community Response and Recovery Fund, the auction’s sole lot will be the last-ever 991 generation 911 to enter and pass down the serial production line within serial production at the Stuttgart-Zuffenhausen factory. The one-week auction in the…
With the pandemic bringing everyday life to a standstill across the globe, the thriving hobby of classic cars is just one of many that has been affected. We can’t just jump in our pride and joy and go for a spin and we can’t visit the many classic car shows and concours events that would have ordinarily taken place. Helping to fill that void and bring a little fun and…
Drew Pritchard and Paul Cowland are back with another brand new series of Salvage Hunters Classics Cars. This time round the guys have raised the bar once again with the classics they’ve bought and restored. Plus the new series has arrived at an ideal time, with the Covid19 putting everyday life, plus the whole classic car world into complete lockdown. So we petrolheads can look forward to a whole 2…
Richard Attwood, one of the most successful works racing drivers of Porsche AG, celebrated his 80th birthday on 4 April 2020. 50 years ago, the British racing driver Attwood achieved the first overall victory for Porsche at the 24 Hours of Le Mans together with Hans Herrmann. Attwood developed a passion for motorsports at an early age – inspired by the car dealership run by his parents. After racing in…
One of Britain’s leading E-type specialists, E-Type UK, has completed a transformative restoration on a barn-find 1964 Jaguar E-type Series I 3.8 FHC. Found in the previous owner’s unused garage in southeast England, this particular car had been left sitting since 1979, but has now been given a new lease of life by E-Type UK. Finished in period with an Opalescent Silver Blue exterior and matching blue interior, the new…
MHD Watches has launched the new MHDSA2 Timepiece, drawing inspiration from the world of motorsport. The creation of by Automotive Designer Matthew Humphries, he was Chief designer at Morgan Motor Company and was responsible for cars such as the stunning Morgan Aeromax, Morgan Supersports and the new Morgan 3 wheeler. Now he is designing his own watches and his designs draw heavily from the automotive world. Record breaking cars such…
With classic car workshops closed and owners keen to have cars ready for when restrictions lift, Alvis’ parts division Red Triangle, is offering its customers, free technical support to them to undertake jobs at home during the restrictions. Whilst its own workshop is now closed, Red Triangle is still able to ship genuine parts to owners around the world and sought ways it could help them to do work themselves…