Beautiful ‘Benz for sale to the tune of £70,000 at Historics auction
August 23, 2010 Comments Off on Beautiful ‘Benz for sale to the tune of £70,000 at Historics auction
In the same year as Janis Joplin penned the famous line, “Oh Lord, won’t you buy me a Mercedes Benz”, the finishing touches were being applied – by hand – to a stunning 280SE 3.5 litre Cabriolet, which has now become the latest showpiece to be consigned for sale by Historics at Brooklands at their forthcoming auction on September 25th.
Continue reading …James Martin triumphed in the Prestige and Performance Motor Show
November 13, 2009 Comments Off on James Martin triumphed in the Prestige and Performance Motor Show
For the third year in succession, TV chef and renowned car enthusiast, James Martin, triumphed in the Autoglym Celebrity Concours at MPH The Prestige and Performance Motor Show.
Continue reading …BETTER LATE THAN NEVER AS EXCLUSIVE PROTOTYPE CITROENS MAKE BRITISH DEBUT AT CLASSIC MOTOR SHOW
September 23, 2009 Comments Off on BETTER LATE THAN NEVER AS EXCLUSIVE PROTOTYPE CITROENS MAKE BRITISH DEBUT AT CLASSIC MOTOR SHOW
For fans of Citro’ns and ultra-rare classic cars, the 2009 Classic Motor Show will mark a British first thanks to a joint effort by the various Citro’n car clubs attending, in conjunction with Citro’n UK.
Continue reading …Iconic motorsports trophy is re-united with its legendary recipient
September 21, 2009 Comments Off on Iconic motorsports trophy is re-united with its legendary recipient
An iconic motorsports trophy, ‘lost’ for over 30 years, was returned to its rightful home in a presentation at the Goodwood Revival last weekend.
Continue reading …AWARD-WINNING HORCH GIVES AUDI EVEN MORE CAUSE FOR CELEBRATION
August 27, 2009 Comments Off on AWARD-WINNING HORCH GIVES AUDI EVEN MORE CAUSE FOR CELEBRATION
An ultra-rare car bearing the name of Audi’s “founding father” August Horch has won the top award in the prestigious Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, very appropriately crowning the prestige car company’s 100 year Centenary celebrations.
Continue reading …CLASSIC CAR ‘MARQUES’ MILESTONES AT STONELEIGH PARK COUNTRY FESTIVAL
July 14, 2009 Comments Off on CLASSIC CAR ‘MARQUES’ MILESTONES AT STONELEIGH PARK COUNTRY FESTIVAL
Classic car clubs from around the region will celebrate their club and marque milestones at this year’s Stoneleigh Park Country Festival, held at Stoneleigh Park over the August Bank Holiday weekend (29th to 31st August).
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Pick-axe handles, menacing stares and threatening thuggery are all part of the build-up to this year’s Silverstone Classic on July 24-26, for event partner Hagerty International, the classic and collector car insurance specialists.
Continue reading …RETRO LINE-UP MAKES PRESENCE FELT AT CLASSIC MOTOR SHOW
November 5, 2008 Comments Off on RETRO LINE-UP MAKES PRESENCE FELT AT CLASSIC MOTOR SHOWThe classic car following at the Classic Motor Show, held from 14th to 16th November at Birmingham’s NEC, may well have plenty to keep them entertained, but what is there to keep the retro enthusiast happy?
Continue reading …Even in the credit crunch, classic car enthusiasts continue to bid strongly at auction as BCA’s latest sale confirms. The company’s specialist ‘Classics from BCA’ department recorded another good result in its most recent sale held late last month at Blackbushe.
Continue reading …Bring Your Classic car to the Blenheim Palace Concours for a great day out – it’s free to enter
June 23, 2008 Comments Off on Bring Your Classic car to the Blenheim Palace Concours for a great day out – it’s free to enterCOYS is to run the famous Blenheim palace Concours event once again this year on Saturday July 5th. It is open to all and free to enter.
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