Category: Classic Cars

Classic Cars

Cars of The Crown: Classic cars the Royal Family rode in

For royalists and classic car fans alike, here are some of the best cars driven on The Crown.

Posted by Grant Elliott
- 5 November 2024

Alternative Fuel, Classic Cars

The cost of converting your classic car to electric

A classic car converted into an electric car can offer you economical motoring in a retro package, but how much would such a solution actually cost? We run through this, and more, in this guide.

Posted by Damien Cross
- 28 October 2024

Classic Cars

Everything you need to know about Silverstone Festival 2024

We’re heading to the home of British motorsport for the Silverstone Festival. To celebrate, we’re giving you the chance to win some grand prizes and meet some of the UK’s biggest motoring stars.

Posted by Grant Elliott
- 23 August 2024

Classic Cars, Guides

How to restore a classic car with no experience

Ensure your first classic car restoration project goes to plan by reading our guide with details of space, tools and sourcing parts.

Posted by Katie Bone
- 6 February 2024

Classic Cars, Motoring News

What will happen to classic cars when petrol is banned in 2035?

What will happen to classic cars once the sale of petrol and diesel cars are banned in 2035? We provide all the information you need to know.

Posted by Jasmine Batchellor-Sequeira
- 14 December 2023

Classic Cars

An exploration into classic car owners

Adrian Flux discovers the motivations behind classic car ownership - what would make owners sell, and how is the cost of living impacting drivers?

Posted by Jasmine Batchellor-Sequeira
- 28 November 2023

Classic Cars

Everything you need to know about Silverstone Festival 2023

We’re heading to the home of British motorsport for the Silverstone Festival and to celebrate we’re giving you the chance to win some grand prizes and meet some of the UK’s biggest motoring stars.

Posted by Grant Elliott
- 22 August 2023

Classic Cars

Five British classics from the 50s and 60s with transatlantic styling

From Ford’s big ‘Z-cars’, the Zephyr and the Zodiac, to the stylish Humber Super Snipe, we take a look back to the 1950s and 60s and the British cars inspired by American muscle motors.

Posted by Alex Sayers
- 14 June 2023

Alternative Fuel, Classic Cars

How will E10 fuel affect older and classic cars?

This blog answers all your questions about E10 petrol, explains how it can damage classic cars and what to do if you accidentally fill your vehicle with it.

Posted by Grant Elliott
- 22 March 2023

Classic Cars, Entertainment

Our top 10 TV cops and their wonderful classic cars

This blog reveals our top 10 TV cops and the very famous classic cars the stars drove in their programmes.

Posted by Frazer Ansell
- 20 March 2023

Classic Cars

Restorer of the Year: The final five need your vote

You’ve voted and now the final five nominees need your help! We detail the five finalists who have made the shortlist – but who will get your vote to become Restorer of the Year?

Posted by Grant Elliott
- 7 March 2023

Classic Cars, Guides

A guide to seat belt law for classic cars

This guide explains everything you need to know about seat belt laws regarding classic cars, young passengers, exemptions and the penalties for not buckling up.

Posted by Grant Elliott
- 8 February 2023

Classic Cars, Guides

When does a car become a classic?

How old does a car have to be to become a classic? Do I need road tax? And is my insurance expensive? These are all questions we answer in our handy guide on when cars become a classic.

Posted by Jasmine Batchellor-Sequeira
- 2 February 2023

Classic Cars, Guides

The complete guide to classic car MOT exemption

If your car is 40 years of age, it is now MOT exempt. But what does that mean, and are you legally required to let the government know? Our handy guide breaks down what you need to do.

Posted by Frazer Ansell
- 26 January 2023

Classic Cars

Restorer of the Year: Converting a ‘rusty’ Triumph Herald and turning a MGB GT into a showroom beauty

When Mick Clark found this Triumph Herald, he knew instantly he would restore it into its former glory.

Posted by Grant Elliott
- 10 January 2023

Classic Cars

Restorer of the Year: Richard Hammond on how he restored this stunning 1952 Alvis TA21 drophead and locating a Harvest Gold Cavalier Coupe GLS

TV car expert Richard Hammond and some friends have restored this exquisite 1952 Alvis TA21 drophead to its former glory.

Posted by Grant Elliott
- 23 December 2022

Classic Cars

Restorer of the Year: Saving a Peugeot 306 Cabriolet after it nearly went up in flames

This Peugeot 306 Cabriolet cost Marc McGlashan £300, but the restoration work he completed has turned it into a masterpiece.

Posted by Grant Elliott
- 23 December 2022

Classic Cars

Restorer of the Year: Restoring a rare Porsche 924 Turbo to its former glory after an accident and transforming a Reliant van

It took Glen Williams five years of grit and dedication to restore his father’s Porsche 924 Turbo after an accident, but the results were worth it.

Posted by Grant Elliott
- 6 December 2022

Classic Cars

Top 10 most common car cleaning and valeting mistakes

From not washing the top edge of the windows that you can’t normally see to forgetting to dress the tyres, Mawsley Car Valeting experts reveal 10 mistakes you probably make when cleaning your vehicle.

Posted by Frazer Ansell
- 23 November 2022

Classic Cars

Pro tips on how to clean and valet your classic or modified car

From knowing how your cleaning products work to investing in the right equipment, find out how to get the best results when cleaning and valeting your car.

Posted by Frazer Ansell
- 22 November 2022

Classic Cars

Inside a bespoke Lotus Elan with car custodian Roger Makhlouf

We take a sneak peak at this beautiful bespoke Lotus Elan and speak to its owner about what inspired him to purchase an Elan over 20 years ago.

Posted by Grant Elliott
- 15 November 2022

Classic Cars

Restorer of the Year: Pierre restores an AC 3000 ME, the car his father helped create 50 years ago and finishing a Magnum Sportshatch

Pierre’s AC 3000 ME is quite possibly the best car restoration project you will ever see.

Posted by Grant Elliott
- 18 October 2022

Classic Cars

Inside the LMC MKII with Le Mans Coupes

We caught up with Le Mans Coupes, who have restored this beautiful LMC MKII to its original factory specification.

Posted by Grant Elliott
- 11 October 2022

Classic Cars

Watch Carl Fogarty and Alex Riley interviews at The Classic 2022: Silverstone

Flux Presents has brought lots of people closer to their heroes. The latest instalment allowed punters at The Classic 2022 to listen to, and rub shoulders with, Carl Fogarty and Alex Riley.

Posted by Gavin Caney
- 21 September 2022

Classic Cars

Restorer of the Year: Is this the best Land Rover restoration you’ve ever seen? and transporting a classic from Sweden

Steve Brown’s Land Rover is quite possibly the best Land Rover you will ever see after its dramatic restoration.

Posted by Grant Elliott
- 6 September 2022

Classic Cars

Top Gear editor and The Car Years judge Jason Barlow talks classic cars

Find out how The Car Years judge and Top Gear editor Jason Barlow can get as excited about a Fiat Panda as he can about a Lamborghini Miura.

Posted by Frazer Ansell
- 26 August 2022

Classic Cars

The Car Years: The 1977 playlist

Listen to our 1977 inspired Spotify playlist, with contributions from The Car Years’ Alex Riley and Vicki Butler-Henderson.

Posted by Grant Elliott
- 22 August 2022

Classic Cars

The Car Years: The 1966 playlist

Listen to our 1966 inspired Spotify playlist, with contributions from The Car Years’ Alex Riley and Vicki Butler-Henderson.

Posted by Grant Elliott
- 21 August 2022

Classic Cars

Inside the 1987 Ferrari F40 with car custodian Brian Grove

We caught up with Brian Grove, who bought the Ferrari F40 after a boyhood dream became an obsession to buy his ultimate dream car.

Posted by Grant Elliott
- 15 August 2022

Classic Cars

The Car Years: The 1989 playlist

Get in the eighties mood with our 1989 inspired Spotify playlist, with contributions from The Car Years’ Alex Riley and Vicki Butler-Henderson.

Posted by Grant Elliott
- 15 August 2022

Classic Cars

The Car Years: The 1993 playlist

Listen to our 1993 inspired Spotify playlist, with contributions from The Car Years’ Alex Riley and Vicki Butler-Henderson.

Posted by Grant Elliott
- 29 July 2022

Classic Cars

Restorer of the Year: The rescued MG Midget with a K-Series upgrade and the perfect Ford Puma

When Tim Dafforn stumbled upon this special MG Midget K-Series, he knew straight away he had to save it from the crusher before turning it into a thing of beauty.

Posted by Grant Elliott
- 27 July 2022

Classic Cars

10 summer maintenance tips for your classic car

Discover why you should get your classic car MOT’d even though you probably don’t need one, plus other classic car maintenance tips.

Posted by Frazer Ansell
- 18 July 2022

Classic Cars

Restorer of the Year: The 1990 XJ40 Jaguar restoration that’s better than the original and ultra-rare yellow VW Mk1 Golf

Jim Fraser was a boyhood fan of the Jaguar XJ, but he never imagined he’d own one, let alone what he has converted his XJ40 into.

Posted by Grant Elliott
- 7 July 2022

Classic Cars

Restorer of the Year: The 1975 MGB Roadster restoration with a modern twist and a beautiful Fiat 1500

Trevor Smith’s MGB Roadster has all the class of its original bodywork, but what’s hiding under the bonnet will surprise every classic car fan.

Posted by Grant Elliott
- 20 June 2022

Classic Cars

Top 7 UK driving routes for classic car owners

Here are our top 7 UK driving routes for you to explore in your classic car this summer.

Posted by Grant Elliott
- 20 June 2022

Classic Cars

YouTuber idriveaclassic reveals her favourite cars of the 50s, 60s and 70s

We asked YouTuber idriveaclassic to detail her favourite classic cars from the 50s, 60s and 70s.

Posted by Grant Elliott
- 9 November 2021

Classic Cars

YouTuber idriveaclassic’s top 10 aspirational classic cars

We asked YouTuber idriveaclassic to detail her 10 aspirational classic cars she’d love to own if money was no object.

Posted by Grant Elliott
- 14 October 2021

Classic Cars

The Car Years: The 1970 playlist

Listen to our 1970s-inspired Spotify playlist, with contributions from The Car Years’ Alex Riley and Vicki Butler-Henderson.

Posted by Katie Ecclestone
- 2 August 2021

Classic Cars

The Car Years presenter Alex Riley reveals his love of vintage clothes

The Car Years' second series is drawing to a close. But presenter Alex Riley won't be discarding the vintage clothes he's worn on the show, as he explains to programme sponsor Adrian Flux.

Posted by Gavin Caney
- 28 July 2021

Classic Cars

The Car Years expert Will Smith on the joy of classic cars

Sotheby’s auctioneer and classic car expert Will Smith, a judge on TV’s The Car Years, reveals the greatest car he’s driven and the most expensive he’s sold.

Posted by Frazer Ansell
- 27 July 2021

Classic Cars

The Car Years: The 2000 playlist

Listen to our 2000-inspired Spotify playlist, with contributions from The Car Years’ Alex Riley and Vicki Butler-Henderson.

Posted by Katie Ecclestone
- 26 July 2021

Classic Cars

The Car Years: The 1969 playlist

Listen to our 1969-inspired Spotify playlist, with contributions from The Car Years’ Alex Riley and Vicki Butler-Henderson.

Posted by Katie Ecclestone
- 19 July 2021

Classic Cars

The Car Years expert and auctioneer Nick Wells, and his life in classic cars

Nick Wells, an expert on ITV4’s The Car Years sponsored by Adrian Flux, opens up about the joys he gets from the world of classic cars.

Posted by Frazer Ansell
- 16 July 2021

Classic Cars

The Car Years: The 1986 playlist

Listen to our 1986-inspired Spotify playlist, with contributions from The Car Years’ Alex Riley and Vicki Butler-Henderson.

Posted by Katie Ecclestone
- 13 July 2021

Classic Cars

From Top Gear to The Car Years, Richard Porter talks motoring TV

From behind the camera to in front of the lens, Richard Porter has been involved with some of the biggest motoring shows on TV. His latest venture is The Car Years on ITV4, a programme proudly sponsored by Adrian Flux.

Posted by Gavin Caney
- 6 July 2021

Classic Cars, Motoring News

Classic Jaguar E-Type celebrates 60 stunning years

As the Jaguar E-Type celebrates 60 years we find out why it was the favourite car of the stars such as Steve McQueen, George Best and Frank Sinatra.

Posted by Frazer Ansell
- 15 April 2021

Classic Cars

Buying a car online at auction – quick, convenient, contactless

We talk to James McWilliam fromt H&H auctioneers, to learn a little more about motoring enthusiasts’ new-found confidence in buying a car online.

Posted by Frazer Ansell
- 12 February 2021

Classic Cars

Sean Connery and the classic cars he drove as 007 James Bond

Sean Connery was one of the nation’s finest and favourite James Bonds, here we look at the classic cars he drove during his tenure as 007.

Posted by Frazer Ansell
- 19 November 2020

Classic Cars

Vauxhall Vectra could be extinct by 2022

Could the Vauxhall Vectra be extinct by 2022? Find out more about each variation of the Vauxhall Vectra, including common problems and popular modifications.

Posted by Katie Ecclestone
- 23 October 2020

Classic Cars, Guides

How to buy a classic car in an online auction

Online auctions are gaining popularity, but do you know how to use them to buy a classic car? We’ve put together a guide to help you.

Posted by Jasmine Batchellor-Sequeira
- 30 September 2020

Classic Cars

Six reasons why classic car renovation projects fail

A classic car renovation is a labour of love and often they never get finished. Here we identifiy six things threatening your car renovation project.

Posted by Frazer Ansell
- 3 August 2020

Classic Cars

Italian police Ferrari 250 GTE for sale — and it’s going fast

A stunning 1962 Ferrari 250 GTE 2+2 once used as a police pursuit vehicle in Rome is up for sale and is expected to fetch more than half a million euros.

Posted by Frazer Ansell
- 28 May 2020

Classic Cars

1994 Audi 80 Cabriolet driven by Princess Diana returns for sale

The 1994 Audi is tipped to make between £35,000 and £40,000, having been driven by the former Princess of Wales before her death on August 31, 1997.

Posted by Frazer Ansell
- 20 February 2020

Classic Cars

Ford Escort Mexico: Living the dream

The Ford Escort Mexico is one of most aesthetically pleasing models Ford has ever created. Read why one woman gets stopped every time she leaves home

Posted by Grant Elliott
- 30 January 2020

Classic Cars

Two door convertible owned by Jools Holland is cool for cats

A 1964 Bentley S3 two door convertible owned by pianist Jools Holland is coming up for auction and will be music to the ears for one lucky classic car fan.

Posted by Frazer Ansell
- 28 November 2019

Classic Cars

Future classic cars: voted for by you, reviewed by experts

There are many different facets to a classic car – but what makes a future classic? Discover the top ten future classic cars, as voted for by you.

Posted by Grant Elliott
- 28 October 2019

Classic Cars

E-Type Jaguar owned by Avengers screenwriter to star at auction

A stunning 1965 E-Type Jaguar 4.2 Coupe owned by The Avengers and Professionals screenwriter and TV producer Brian Clemens is set for auction.

Posted by Frazer Ansell
- 3 October 2019

Classic Cars

Thunderbird 2 — more fun than a Ferrari or Lamborghini

Dave Harrison has owned many spectacular cars including a Lamborghini, Ferrari, AC Cobra and GT40 — but none is as much fun as his Thunderbird 2 replica.

Posted by Frazer Ansell
- 3 September 2019

Classic Cars

All your Silverstone Classic 2019 questions answered

When, where, what, why, how do you get there and how much will it cost to get in - Adrian Flux answers all your questions about Silverstone Classic 2019.

Posted by Frazer Ansell
- 25 July 2019

Classic Cars

6 important things to consider before restoring a classic car

Restoring a classic car is a nice idea, but are you the right person for the job? Think about these six factors before choosing a car and committing to a restoration project.

Posted by Katie Ecclestone
- 13 May 2019

Classic Cars, Guides

Choosing your next classic car restoration project

Are you considering restoring a classic car? Read our guide to choosing your perfect project car, from making the right model choice to tips on bodywork, electrics and engines.

Posted by Katie Ecclestone
- 13 May 2019

Classic Cars

Adrian Flux to present prestigious car club award at Silverstone Classic 2019

Adrian Flux will be celebrating the thousands of classic cars at the Silverstone Classic 2019, and presenting a special award to the best car club display.

Posted by Katie Ecclestone
- 10 April 2019

Classic Cars

Ferrari 365 GT4 Berlinetta Boxer owned by Sir Elton John for sale

A 1974 Ferrari 365 GT4 Berlinetta Boxer previously owned by music legend Sir Elton John is coming up for auction and is valued at around £250,000-£300,000.

Posted by Frazer Ansell
- 20 March 2019

Classic Cars

Jaguar 420 barn find polishes up nicely for auction

This dusty 1967 Jaguar 420 Saloon was left to stew in a barn for more than a decade but it is coming up for sale at Ascot Racecourse in March.

Posted by Frazer Ansell
- 7 January 2019

Classic Cars

Your favourite Forever Cars articles from 2018

Throughout 2018 we’ve continued to celebrate the owners who have kept the same classic car for 30 years or more.

Posted by Grant Elliott
- 21 December 2018

Classic Cars

Austin 7 van – a classic little vehicle with a lot of charisma

If you’re looking for a commercial vehicle with a little bit more charisma than your average white van, cast your eyes over this 1928 classic Austin 7 van.

Posted by Frazer Ansell
- 5 December 2018

Classic Cars, Household

Which of these five phones has the most useful features for petrolheads?

The news is out - a new family of iPhone models has been released and, of course, they’re better than ever.

Posted by Damien Cross
- 13 September 2018

Classic Cars

Auctioneer Wisdom 2018: Where Is the Classic Car Market Going?

What’s the state of the classic car market? What does the future look like for classic car owners and investors? We interview a Barons auctioneer.

Posted by Savarna Burrows
- 1 August 2018

Classic Cars

Actress Juley Ross makes quite an entrance in her classic 1981 Mini

Actor Juley Ross from Bexhill-on-Sea loves to make an entrance and she does it in style in her fabulous classic 1981 Mini - the 7th Mini she has owned.

Posted by Frazer Ansell
- 1 August 2018

Classic Cars

Fate drew Andrew Neate to dumped 90-year-old Hadfield Bean

When Andrew Neate spotted a rusting car in a bush more than 50 years ago, little did he know he would go on to own the car, a fully restored Hadfield Bean.

Posted by Frazer Ansell
- 19 July 2018

Classic Cars

Barn find Jaguar E-Type – ‘delightful sleeping beauty, perfect for restoration’

A delightful Jaguar E-Type coupe is set to put a smile on someone’s face at auction after being left to gather dust in a Scottish barn for 35 years.

Posted by Frazer Ansell
- 10 July 2018

Classic Cars

Ford Mustang Bullitt released for anniversary of Steve McQueen classic

It’s 50 years since supercool Steve McQueen was first seen racing through San Francisco in his supercharged Ford Mustang GT.

Posted by Frazer Ansell
- 11 June 2018

Classic Cars

Vauxhall celebrates rich heritage with 115 years of classic cars

There’s a rare treat in store for classic car lovers and fans of all things Vauxhall at the manufacturer’s Luton HQ on Sunday, June 10. Vauxhall Motors will open the doors to its world-renowned Heritage Centre which this year celebrates its first quarter-century.

Posted by Frazer Ansell
- 23 May 2018

Classic Cars

1994 ultra-rare Jaguar-powered Lister Storm – a steal at £165,000

An ultra-rare 1994 Lister Storm, boasting seven litres of pure and unadulterated muscle, headlines the Historics auction at Brooklands Museum in Surrey on Saturday, May 19.

Posted by Frazer Ansell
- 16 May 2018

Classic Cars

Rotten Aston Martin for sale and demanding ‘labour of love’ restoration

It’s rusty, it’s rotten, it doesn’t run, but it’s an Aston Martin for sale and it could still set you back £60,000.

Posted by Frazer Ansell
- 14 May 2018

Classic Cars

The classic Ford Cortina immortalised by Poet Laureate Sir John Betjeman

There’s not many cars that are committed to rhyme by a poet laureate but that is exactly what happened to the classic Ford Cortina during its heyday.

Posted by Frazer Ansell
- 25 April 2018

Classic Cars

Ghostbusters Ecto 1 “show stopper” Cadillac Fleetwood up for auction

Any offers for this stunning Ghostbusters Ecto 1 replica based on the car from the 2016 movie featuring Melissa McCarthy and Kristen Wiig?

Posted by Frazer Ansell
- 13 April 2018

Classic Cars

Record breaking Peugeot 206 celebrates 20th anniversary

Peugeot’s best-selling car - the Peugeot 206 - celebrates the 20th anniversary of its launch in 2018.

Posted by Frazer Ansell
- 4 April 2018

Alternative Fuel, Classic Cars

BMW showcases classic Mini Cooper with electric twist

Don’t you just love the classic Mini Cooper - well how about turning it into a green machine and recreating it as an all electric?

Posted by Frazer Ansell
- 29 March 2018

Classic Cars

Aston Martin Valkyrie AMR Pro wows the crowds at Geneva Motor Show

The Aston Martin Valkyrie AMR Pro – the track-only evolution of the manufacturer’s spectacular hypercar - has wowed the crowds at the Geneva International Motor Show.

Posted by Frazer Ansell
- 21 March 2018

Classic Cars

Aston Martin cruises back into the black with record sales

With sales topping 5,000 last year, Aston Martin cruised back into the black for the first time in almost a decade.

Posted by Frazer Ansell
- 21 March 2018

Classic Cars

How about this Alvis for a restoration project?

It may have been sitting in a barn for the last 20 years - but surely someone can see the potential in this Hollywood classic?

Posted by Katie Ecclestone
- 14 February 2018

Classic Cars

The little red Corvette signed by Hollywood A-listers and Oscar winners

A little red Corvette autographed by Leonardo DiCaprio, Steven Spielberg, Angelina Jolie and a host of other Hollywood A-listers and Oscar winners is coming up for sale.

Posted by Frazer Ansell
- 31 January 2018

Classic Cars

Mamma Mia! ABBA’s beautiful Beamer is up for sale

If you have Money, Money, Money to spare check out this 40 year-old Beamer - a BMW 633 CSi - once owned by Björn Ulvaeus of Swedish pop sensation ABBA.

Posted by Frazer Ansell
- 25 January 2018

Classic Cars

100-year-old barn find Alfa Romeo on sale for a million dollars

A 1921 Alfa Romeo which remained hidden on a farm in the Australian Outback for decades after its owner went bust is to be sold for a million dollars.

Posted by Frazer Ansell
- 15 January 2018

Classic Cars

Nigel Mansell to be honoured at London Classic Car Show

Motor racing legend Nigel Mansell, Ashes to Ashes actor Philip Glenister and his distinctive Audi Quattro and a fleet of iconic cars take centre stage at Excel London next month for the 2018 Classic Car Show.

Posted by Frazer Ansell
- 12 January 2018

Classic Cars

Classic Sterling Moss D-Type Jaguar is £11 million “feast for the eyes”

Classic car lover are under starter’s to place their bids for a historic D-Type Jaguar raced by motorsport legend Sir Stirling Moss but it will cost an eye-watering £11m.

Posted by Frazer Ansell
- 10 January 2018

Classic Cars

Your favourite Forever Cars articles from 2017

Was it the Capri kitted out with its own bar? Or the one which has never been out in the rain and has only 500 miles on the clock?

Posted by Katie Ecclestone
- 30 December 2017

Classic Cars

Rolls-Royce used by Churchill, Monty and King George VI up for sale

A 1936 Rolls-Royce once used by Winston Churchill, royalty and a host of military leaders during World War II is coming up for sale.

Posted by Frazer Ansell
- 6 December 2017

Classic Cars

Caterham Super-7 once owned by Rowan Atkinson up for sale

A 1987 Caterham Super-7 once owned by Mr Bean creator, the rubber-faced funny man Rowan Atkinson, is up for sale.

Posted by Frazer Ansell
- 1 December 2017

Classic Cars

YouTube shootout Harry v Mark – who’s fastest?

In order to find out we needed a few things. First, a section of unused runway. Next, some cones, then a mad sports car with no driver aids, and finally a stopwatch.

Posted by Damien Cross
- 27 October 2017

Classic Cars

Del Boy’s three wheeler Reliant Regal is looking lovely jubbly

Del Boy’s three-wheeler Reliant Regal - one of TV’s best-loved vehicles - is looking "cushtie” and is up for sale.

Posted by Frazer Ansell
- 25 October 2017

Classic Cars

Culshaw’s Cortinas to go under the hammer

Two Coke-bottle Ford Cortinas owned by impressionist Jon Culshaw go under the hammer at auction next month.

Posted by Matt Ware
- 24 October 2017

Classic Cars

Who do Ghostbusters call at Hallowe’en? Adrian Flux of course

A star-studded car hire company is getting set for Hallowe’en with its Ghostbusters Ecto-1 recently insured by Adrian Flux.

Posted by Frazer Ansell
- 11 October 2017

Classic Cars, Motoring News

Coutts bank says cost of buying a classic car has fallen by 10 per cent

The cost of buying a classic car is falling for the first time in more than a decade.

Posted by Frazer Ansell
- 2 October 2017

Classic Cars

Buy a slice of dolce vita with this gem of a Fiat 500

You can buy yourself a tiny slice of Italy’s dolce vita in the shape of this charming little 52-year-old Fiat 500 D Trasformabile which is coming up for auction at Duxford in November.

Posted by Frazer Ansell
- 28 September 2017

Classic Cars

Sale of ‘ghostly’ E-Type Jaguar is music to the ears

A unique Series III E-Type Jaguar will be sold at auction in November and it is expected to sell for in excess of £145,000.

Posted by Frazer Ansell
- 25 September 2017

Classic Cars

Rare vintage Rat Pack car to be auctioned by RM Sotheby’s

A vintage Rat Pack car, once used to ferry members of Frank Sinatra’s famous A-list playmates around Hollywood, is coming up for auction.

Posted by Frazer Ansell
- 16 August 2017

Classic Cars

Seventy year old Fiat 500 Topolino – the grand papà – up for auction

The grande papà of Fiat 500 Topolino’s will come up for auction at the Imperial War Museum, Duxford, next week.

Posted by Frazer Ansell
- 19 July 2017

Classic Cars

Audi Cabriolet driven by Princess Diana up for sale

An Audi Cabriolet driven by Princess Diana will go under the hammer at Blenheim Palace on Saturday.

Posted by Frazer Ansell
- 12 July 2017

Classic Cars

The Queen’s Daimler for sale – a royal snip at £45,000

The Queen’s Daimler has been slated for auction later this month and is expected to fetch more than £45,000.

Posted by Frazer Ansell
- 11 July 2017

Classic Cars, Motoring News

The greatest races you’ve never heard of

So you think you're a racing fan? But can you name these iconic courses in our guide to the greatest races you've never heard of?

Posted by Grant Elliott
- 26 June 2017

Classic Cars

Your chance to invest in a classic car for restoration

It may have seen better days but this old Merc found rotting in a garage could provide your chance to invest in a classic car for restoration.

Posted by Frazer Ansell
- 26 June 2017

Classic Cars

A 1960s classic bubble car up for £80,000

If you have a spare £80,000 floating around why not splash out on this extremely rare classic bubble car which is going on the market later this summer.

Posted by Frazer Ansell
- 2 June 2017

Classic Cars

Unique customised Ford Capri stolen “to order”

Car thieves have stolen a unique and much loved customised Ford Capri from Salford in Greater Manchester.

Posted by Frazer Ansell
- 26 May 2017

Classic Cars

Vintage British classic car from Bogie’s Casablanca is up for sale

A vintage British classic car which featured in the 1942 film Casablanca starring Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman has gone up for sale – for £128,000.

Posted by Frazer Ansell
- 25 May 2017

Classic Cars

Rare right-hand drive Harrods Range Rover for sale

A rare right-hand drive Harrods Range Rover which cost more than the average home when it first went on sale in the 1980s is back on the market - for around £30,000.

Posted by Frazer Ansell
- 12 May 2017

Classic Cars

Classic Ferrari valued at more than £2 million up for auction

A classic Ferrari valued at between £2 million and £2.5 million goes under the hammer at Coy’s of London next week.

Posted by Frazer Ansell
- 9 May 2017

Classic Cars

Letitia’s love of Big Cats becomes thriving business

Letitia Mace turned her passion into her profession as she built one of the web’s foremost Jaguar community sites – as well as a stable of big cats.

Posted by Matt Ware
- 27 February 2017

Classic Cars

Classic motorsport: the fast and the glorious

Who said classic cars are just for men? Read how one woman created Healey Sports Championship history and how she now owns one of the rarest cars in the UK

Posted by Grant Elliott
- 20 February 2017

Classic Cars

Me and my MGB GT

Do you love your MGB GT? Rachel Smith talks us through her slow-burning restoration of the classic car she fell in love with.

Posted by Matt Ware
- 13 February 2017

Classic Cars

Datsun Laurel: Not resting on her laurels

The 1984 Datsun Laurel was ahead of its time. Read why one woman is restoring this classic car in memory of her father.

Posted by Grant Elliott
- 6 February 2017

Classic Cars

Austin-Healey Sprite: an enduring love story

Some of us love many cars. Others only have eyes for one. For Pauline Jones, it just has to be an Austin-Healey Sprite… or four.

Posted by Matt Ware
- 23 January 2017

Classic Cars

10 ordinary cars more rare than a Ferrari F40

Some cars are too loved, or too valuable, or just too damn pretty to ever become extinct. But not these once-common cars, that are rapidly dying out.

Posted by Matt Ware
- 8 December 2016

Classic Cars

Which of these 10 classics for auction would you buy?

Classic car auctions can be a treasure trove of automotive gems - we've picked out 10 interesting classics for auction. Which would you buy?

Posted by Matt Ware
- 26 October 2016

Classic Cars

Pink Porsche dodges spectacular start crash

Sarah Bennett-Baggs dodges a spectacular crash at the start in her pink Porsche 911 at Silverstone.

Posted by Matt Ware
- 30 June 2015

Classic Cars

The History of Ford cars at Dagenham

As this month’s Influx magazine celebrates the Ford Dagenham factory, Adrian Flux takes a look at the changing role it has played in British motoring.

Posted by Alex Sayers
- 9 February 2015

Classic Cars

Classic car owners lose thousands in scrappage scheme

What loss did the 2009 scrappage scheme have on classic car owners?

Posted by Alex Sayers
- 18 November 2014

Classic Cars

The surprising story of Britain’s rarest cars

They were the everyday runabouts and workhorses that littered Britain’s roads during the 70s and 80s.

Posted by Matt Ware
- 10 October 2011

Classic Cars

10 Essential Ways to Protect Your Classic Car this Winter

It's your pride and joy, so protect against threats to your investment by helping your classic car to hibernate safely this winter.

Posted by Alex Sayers
- 20 September 2011

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