Many of you classic car enthusiasts will be of an age when you can remember seeing Peugeot 205 GTI’s being driven around at great speed. It certainly was a nippy little sports hatchback. Well, Classic Car Auctions Practical Classics Classic Car & Restoration Show Sale 2017 is to take place on the 1st and 2nd April of this year (viewing … Continue reading
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Some Highlights Of Bonhams Paris Car Auction
If you are a classic car enthusiast then you may have attended Bonhams Grandes Marques du Monde auction that took place on the 9th February 2017 at the Grand Palais in Paris. There were many vehicles that caught the eye of people some of which we mention below. Apparently, the classic car that received the most attention was a 1935 … Continue reading
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1929 Maybach SW-36 Spezial Cabriolet1935 Aston Martin Ulster “CML 719"1955 Renault 4CV “Magpie” Police Car1957 Bentley S1 Continental1966 Ferrari 330 GT 2+2 “Series 2”1966 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL “Gullwing” Coupe1983 Renault 5 Turbo Tour de Corse Group B Rally Works CarBonhams Grandes Marques du Monde auctionClassic CarsIncrease In Women Buying Classic Cars
Last year, some interesting research was carried out by Footman James, insurance brokers, which revealed that there has been a big increase in the number of women that have bought a classic car. We are sure that classic car enthusiasts are pleased to hear this as the more owners of such vehicles the better. Apparently, over a two-year period, there … Continue reading
What’s Happening At The London Classic Car Show In 2017?
This year’s London Classic Car Show takes place between the 23rd to 26th February at ExCel, London, E16 1FR. We thought we would tell you about some of the things that are happening at the event that can be enjoyed by classic car enthusiasts. At the Gala Evening on Thursday 23rd February you can listen to Jacky Ickx who won … Continue reading
Classic Citroen 2CVs Venture Into The Yorkshire Dales
The Citroen 2CV has become something of an iconic classic vehicle whose unique shape tends to be loved by many enthusiasts. It was manufactured between 1948 and 1990 and was equipped with an air-cooled engine. In excess of 3.8 million of them were built and many can still be seen on our roads today. In fact, if you had recently … Continue reading
Rare Volkswagen Type 1 Beetle To Be Auctioned
RM Sotheby’s in Paris is to auction a classic 1952 Volkswagen Type 1 Beetle early in 2017 that may attract a great deal of interest. The vehicle had been owned by the same person for over 60 years covering the period 1952 to 2014. Apparently, it could be sold for as much as £70,000. Volkswagen Beetles have a unique styling … Continue reading
Which Region Of The UK Has Greatest Percentage Of Classic Cars?
An infographic produced by the price comparison website Gocompare entitled MOTORING UK provides some interesting information about motoring, including what percentage of classic cars are located in different regions of the UK. This analysis is based upon in excess of 3 million quotes for car insurance so would appear to be comprehensive. It may come as a surprise to read … Continue reading
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Classic CarsPorsche 911 ST To Be Auctioned
If you are a lover of the classic Porsche then you may be interested to read that a 1969 Porsche 911 S/T is shortly to be auctioned. It is available at Coys “True Greats 2016” auction on the 5th December 2016 in London. This Porsche was designed for racing and had a number of fittings removed to make it lighter. … Continue reading
Cost Of Motor Insurance Continues To Rise
If you are a classic car owner and your insurance has recently come up for renewal then you may well have noticed that your classic car insurance premium has increased in comparison to what you have been paying for the previous 12 months. The AA British Insurance Premium Index for the third quarter of 2016 has revealed that the average … Continue reading
Lamborghini Once Owned By Sir Rod Stewart To Be Auctioned
At the Coys Auction that is to take place at the Classic and Sports Car Show at the Alexander Palace in London on Saturday 29th October 2016 there are some interesting classic cars coming up for sale. One of those vehicles is a car that was originally bought by Sir Rod Stewart when new – a 1971 Lamborghini Miura P400 … Continue reading
