A brand new international classic car show showcasing some of the world’s most beautiful cars will be arriving in the capital next year. The new show will form a key foundation of London Classic Car Week and be held at Alexandra Palace from 30 October to 1 November. Some 300 motoring icons will be on display by world-renowned car …
Unique Aston Martin to be auctioned at NEC show
Silverstone Auctions is to offer an Aston Martin with a fascinating history at next month’s Classic Car show at the NEC, Birmingham. The Aston DB2/4 was bought by Mr Frank Defty in February 1954 from Kirk & Kirk Ltd in Putney, whereby it was almost immediately entered into the 2000 mile RAC Rally. It didn’t end there, with the …
Race Retro James Hunt Racing Helmet at Auction
James Hunt’s racing helmet at Silverstone Race Retro Auction. The most flamboyant of F1 drivers, this helmet is one of the star automobilia lots at Silverstone Auctions’ forthcoming Race Retro Sale on the 22-23rd February. With an estimate of between £18-25,000 the helmet was used by Hunt in the penultimate season in 1978 with McLaren. Black with three coloured stripes, James Hunt’s …
Temperatures Drop British Car Auctions Average Price of 4x4s Set to Rise to £15k
Latest data from British Car Auctions shows rise in demand for off-roaders at the end of 2012. Forecasters are predicting a drop in temperatures over the next few days, leading vehicle auction company, British Car Auctions (BCA)…
Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost Auction for the Best Car in the World
A rare Silver Ghost Auction is being held by Brooklands Historics. The car was unrivalled for its quality and became known as the Best Car in the World. It is expected to command offers in the region of £450,000 to £550,000…