Silverstone’s November sale at the Birmingham NEC Classic Motorshow is often one of the year’s best attended auctions. By virtue of its prime location at one of the classic car world’s key events, the auction generates footfall like no other by sheer osmosis alone. The hordes of browsing enthusiasts and people who approach the auction with a…
The Jaguar XJ220 needs little introduction. The car that promised so much and delivered relatively little at launch has lived an existence overshadowed by its failings. A tough rock for any supercar to live under despite its incredible looks, low volume production and menacing road presence. Time, however, heals all wounds and the public love an underdog….
City Auction Group ran their first classic car auction yesterday at the famous Rockingham Motor Speedway and I personally couldn’t think of a more perfect setting for this collection of vintage cars to go under the hammer. For those that haven’t been to Rockingham or don’t know much about it, it’s Europe’s fastest motor racing…
Often times people are caught up in the romanticism of an appreciating asset or thinking about that dream car that might actually increase in value. A distant notion of ‘this might be worth something someday’ seen from behind wistful eyes. Historics at Brooklands have coming up for sale something that looks sure to hold it’s…
With Flywheel at Bicester Heritage over for another year it’s a time to look back fondly at one of the UK’s best heritage events. While the aircrafts were on display leaving the crowds of people feeling like they had stepped back in time Brightwells auction house were conducting their latest classic car auction in a fantastic…
Coys are known for being able to pull some special cars to their auctions and really put on a show. Coming up at their Fontwell house auction are some special edition cars that we’ve really taken a shine to and no doubt prospective buyers will too. So take a seat as we walk you through…
Barons’ latest ‘British Heritage – Classic and sports Car’ auction at Sandowne park had all the hallmarks of a great sale. From Bentleys and BMWs to Jags and Jensens it really was a treat to have all of this classic metal in one place. Fortunately the majority of cars were treated to new homes with…
Values of the Jaguar XJS have been rallying in recent years – could this be the start of a major push upmarket as we saw with the E-Type? When it comes to values of classic cars, everyone is trying to find the next ‘big thing’. We all know the cars that have ‘gone’ – so…
The XK120 was a record setter back in its day, holding the production speed record for six years, but is it still breaking records today with its price? We turn to the data and see what’s really going on with Xk120 prices. You’ll struggle to find a car that epitomises the appeal of a classic…
Last weekend marked the 75th annual members meeting at Goodwood racecourse, one of the most hotly anticipated racing events of the year yet still in the shadow of the festival of speed. Over the course of the weekend there was some top tier racing with rare and exotic cars of all ages. A particular highlight…