This RS2000 is a sought-after pre-Custom ‘Broadstripe’ model, easily recognizable by its distinctive wide tape line along the body. Recently restored under the care of its third UK owner, it’s been given a new lease on life. On the 12th May 2024 its going to be auctioned at The Bolesworth Castle May 2024 Classic & … Read more
In the world of rallying, few cars have left a mark as indelible as the Renault 5 Turbo. Built as a mid-engined homologation special for Group 4 and Group B rallying from 1980 to 1986, this limited-production gem stands apart from its front-wheel-drive counterparts like the Renault 5 Gordini Turbo or GT Turbo. With Renault’s … Read more
One of the original Only Fools and Horses van for sale Silverstone auctions are known for their fine and exotic cars but joining them is the Only Fools and Horses van, a Reliant Regal Supervan III that is more well known than most sought after sportscars. The van is one of the most recognised vehicles … Read more
Its only January but could this be the barn find of the year? A total of 81 cars from the 50s to the 80s were found in and around a dilapidated barn in rural France. Amongst the more common cars, only rare now due to their age, are some real diamonds in the rough. The … Read more
A gorgeous 1958 Mercedes 300SL Roadster has been confirmed as the first entry into Silverstone Auctions’ Silverstone Classic Sale which will take place on the 21st and 22nd July as part of the world’s biggest classic motor racing festival. One of only 1,858 Roadsters ever built, this 300SL underwent a full restoration when it arrived in the … Read more
A stunning 1972 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona selling to a room full of applause for a premium inclusive £540,000 was one of the highlights of Silverstone Auctions’ inaugural Sale of Ferraris. It was one of several ‘Prancing Horses’ that fetched six figure sums in the event which saw 70 per cent of the cars on … Read more
A special restoration project Citroen 2CV, which was rebuilt in front of a live audience at the NEC, Birmingham, will be offered for sale by Classic Car Auctions at the June Sale on 2nd June at the Warwickshire Event Centre. Having been abandoned in a London garage 43 years ago, in need of a full restoration, … Read more
Ford’s famous advertising slogan for the Capri said it was ‘The car you’ve always promised yourself’. Now classic car fans have the chance to fulfil that promise, as one of the last Capris ever made is going under the hammer at Barons’ British Heritage, Classic and Sports Cars sale at Sandown Park on Tuesday 5th June. … Read more
A low-mileage and highly collectible 1972 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona is being offered for sale by Silverstone Auctions at its inaugural ‘A Sale of Ferraris in association with Ferrari Owners’ Club GB’ at Silverstone circuit on 18th May. One of only 158 UK-supplied cars, and one of just 15 finished in Argento Auteuil, the exquisite Daytona … Read more
Classic Car Auctions (CCA) held its biggest sale of the year last weekend at the Practical Classics Classic Car & Restoration Show where 130 out of 161 cars classics on offer were sold, resulting in an impressive 81% sales rate. The total value of the cars sold reached £2.1 million over the two-day sale at the … Read more