Scotland’s ‘missing’ E-Type discovered
July 7, 2016 Comments Off on Scotland’s ‘missing’ E-Type discovered
A ‘missing’ Jaguar E-Type, one of the most sought-after early examples of the model, has been recently discovered in the depths of Scotland and will be offered at auction by Silverstone Auctions at the Silverstone Classic on 30th and 31st July.
Continue reading …Four-Wheeled Thoroughbreds Gallop Towards Tattersalls
July 1, 2016 Comments Off on Four-Wheeled Thoroughbreds Gallop Towards Tattersalls
Entries include not one but two Bentley R Type Continental Fastbacks, with distinctive, sleek styling by H J Mulliner. One was the 1953 Geneva Show car. Featuring special factory equipment, including a kilometer speedometer and heavier front shock absorbers, it has an estimate of £1,000,000-£1,300,000
Continue reading …First Production Lotus Elite For Auction
June 29, 2016 Comments Off on First Production Lotus Elite For Auction
The car, the very first racing Elite, has an incredible race history, with Barber racing it extensively for five seasons in top level international sports car racing in both the UK and Europe
Continue reading …140 Cars Go Under The Hammer at Coys
June 24, 2016 Comments Off on 140 Cars Go Under The Hammer at Coys
COYS return to the magnificent surroundings of Blenheim Palace, birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill and one of England’s greatest palaces, with a sensational line-up of over 140 motor cars being offered at auction on July 2nd.
Continue reading …Record results at CCA’s biggest ever sale
June 20, 2016 Comments Off on Record results at CCA’s biggest ever sale
Hundreds of bidders in the packed out auction hall at the Warwickshire Exhibition Centre helped Classic Car Auctions (CCA) achieve a 80 per cent sales rate and total sales of more than £1.4million in its auction on Saturday, its biggest ever sales total.
Continue reading …E-type achieves double estimate and Triumphs triumph at Classic Car Sale
June 13, 2016 Comments Off on E-type achieves double estimate and Triumphs triumph at Classic Car Sale
A 1964 Jaguar E-type S1 FHC achieved almost twice its £32,000 estimate when it sold for £63,800 at Barons at Sandown Park on June 4th.
Continue reading …Cadillac Linked To Life of President John F Kennedy For Sale
June 8, 2016 Comments Off on Cadillac Linked To Life of President John F Kennedy For Sale
H&H Classics are selling a 1949 Cadillac that comes freighted with the astonishing Kennedy clan history, a presence at the wedding of JFK and Jackie, at the baptism of their children, his presidential inauguration and at JFK’s funeral following his assassination in 1963, a story that still perplexes and fascinates the world.
Continue reading …Bonhams Gears Up For The Festival Of Speed
June 1, 2016 Comments Off on Bonhams Gears Up For The Festival Of Speed
‘Supremely vigorous car with a fiery temperament’ This is how the Ferrari 275 GTB was described when it was first launched. Ferrari built just 48 right-hand versions, with the rare 1966 model offered delivered new to the UK to British racing driver and instructor Mark Konig
Continue reading …Costin Nathan Barnfind Emerges From A 45 Year Slumber
May 26, 2016 Comments Off on Costin Nathan Barnfind Emerges From A 45 Year Slumber
Despite its short career, the Costin-Nathan proved to be a very capable racer. Surviving examples showcase Costin’s unique talent for designing lightweight and very aerodynamic racers
Continue reading …Sixties Models Lead The Aaton Martin Classic Car Sale
May 24, 2016 Comments Off on Sixties Models Lead The Aaton Martin Classic Car Sale
Bonhams returned to Newport Pagnell this past weekend (21 May) for the annual Aston Martin Works Sale, where superb prices were achieved for classics from the 1960s.
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