Hagerty, an automotive lifestyle brand and a leading specialist insurance provider focused on global automotive enthusiasts, looks back at period car accessories. Their automotive experts list 7 ‘must haves’ from a time when car styling was widespread, and upgrades were seen as an essential way to add comfort and individuality to a meagre standard … [Read more...]
Classics Features
$30M Ferrari icon damaged at Le Mans Classic
The charismatic one-of-one Ferrari ‘Breadvan’ became the most distinguished casualty of the 2022 Le Mans Classic – 30th June/3rd July – at the ultra-fast La Sarthe circuit, writes Ken Davies. The uniquely rebodied Ferrari 250 GT, conservatively valued at $30M, crashed backwards into the protective tyre wall on the Mulsanne straight during the race. No … [Read more...]
Newslines 4 July
Hundreds of beautiful and valuable classic cars are heading to France with Brittany Ferries this weekend belonging to Brits and other nationals attending the biennial Le Mans Classic festival in Pays de la Loire. Around 430 rare and valuable made the voyage from Portsmouth to ports of Caen and St Malo with an estimated value is £25.8 million, making the … [Read more...]
Newslines 24 June
Ferrari has overhauled its new and used car programme, service and maintenance. Warranty is good for seven years and it’s been backdated for many models sold since 2015 while buyers can choose to extend it to 15 years on major components and that is transferable to new owners while a new approved used programme is on-line. Ford says it wants to build its … [Read more...]
Hot Wheels UK search for car legend renews
The world’s #1-selling toy in the world and the leading vehicle franchise that unites and represents all segments of car culture, Hot Wheels, is renewing its UK search for a car that could become a Hot Wheels die-cast model. The 2022 Hot Wheels Legends Tour invites car enthusiasts to put forward their life-size vehicle for the chance to become part of the … [Read more...]
The Yorkshire Rallying Mafia
I’ve recently reviewed several authoritative books recalling the golden 1960s/70s era of road and stage rallying, all written by authors who were active in the sport and Jonathan Pulleyn is no exception. Having joined York Motor Club aged 12 years Jonathan enjoyed his rallying from the tender age of 8 when family friends who competed visited. He also … [Read more...]
The “bubble-car” is reborn with electric power
The new light electric vehicle based on the Isetta bubble-car will hit the streets after all. Manufacturer Artega had run into difficulties but now ElectricBrands has bought the company and together with the XBUS is expanding its product range with another sustainable, eco-friendly electric car boasting a modern retro style. Driving in urban areas can … [Read more...]
Classic car owners concerns over new ‘tampering law’
A recent survey shows 84 per cent of classic and specialist car owners are against the Department for Transport’s anti-tampering proposals that would outlaw tampering with a system, part or component of a vehicle intended or adapted to be used on the road. The poll by classic and enthusiast vehicle insurance specialist, Footman James, shows that 84 per cent … [Read more...]
Little car makes big money in Car & Classic auction
Car & Classic is increasingly becoming the go-to online auction platform for unusual and rare classic vehicle finds and an extremely rare Peel P50, went for an impressive £111,000. It is believed to be the second-highest price paid at a British auction for the model - is also said to have a wild past: used in a promotional stunt going all the way to the … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: First drive Suzuki Vitara Full Hybrid
Suzuki has not skimped on kitting out their new-age full hybrid Vitara SUV and it represents much better value than its closest eight rivals. Every model gets intellingent braking assistance, blind spot monitor with rear cross traffic alert, traffic sign recognition, adaptive cruise, seven airbags, Smartphone connectivity, remote key, navigation and … [Read more...]
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