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Aston Martin Bulldog fulfilling a 40 year promise

Aston Martin Bulldog’s 40 Year Wait For 200mph

Sean Neylon
30th June 2023
ASTON MARTIN, LATEST CAR NEWS, Sports, Performance & Prestige Cars
Aston Martin Bulldog launched in 1977 finally fulfils 200mph promise in 2023 Aston Martin Bulldog, If At First You Don't Succeed... It’s quite rare that a supercar, originally conceived more than 4...

Hyundai Pony Coupé Concept Restored After 50 Years

Sean Neylon
24th May 2023
CLASSIC CARS, Concepts, LATEST CAR NEWS
It’s often the impression that a concept car is something that is elevated to public view quite fast; from drawing board to construction with a far more relaxed regard for the unwritten rules that go towards...

Lunaz Classic Aston Martin DB6 EV Conversion

Sean Neylon
25th April 2023
ASTON MARTIN, CLASSIC CARS, LATEST CAR NEWS
There are a few companies out there that are tackling the ever-looming issue of being able to run a classic car on roads that are increasingly heading towards only allowing zero emission electrically powered v...

Michael Caine’s Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow Sells at Auction

Sean Neylon
29th March 2023
CLASSIC CARS, LATEST CAR NEWS, Rolls Royce
There’s not much that’s more quintessentially British than the fantastical image of a Rolls-Royce effortlessly cruising down a country road in the autumn, leaves swirling up around the wheels as they turn....

Stunningly Restored Datsun 240Z Sold In Charity Auction

Sean Neylon
20th March 2023
Cars, CLASSIC CARS, LATEST CAR NEWS
I confess, working for 20 years or so in the Nissan UK technical department was, on the whole, a little dull. For much of that time, all we had to excite us were cars like the ever-steady Almera. That is until...

Rare Concourse Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spider Heads to Auction

Sean Neylon
26th January 2023
CLASSIC CARS, Ferrari, LATEST CAR NEWS
The Ferrari 250 is one of those much-loved classic cars that will always turn heads. Despite only being made from 1959 until 1964, the sleek sports car has remained an anomaly; it sits in a unique and craved a...

Bizzarrini 5300 GT Corsa Revival

Isabelle Lawrence
7th April 2022
CLASSIC CARS, LATEST CAR NEWS, NEW RELEASES
The Giorgetto Giugiaro designed Bizzarrini 5300 GT is due a new release in a very limited run in the form of the Bizzarrini 5300 GT Corsa Revival - a homage to the much-loved race car that in 1965 won the Le M...
Practical Classic Classic Car and Restoration Show

Classic Car & Restoration Show 2022

Isabelle Lawrence
28th March 2022
CLASSIC CARS, LATEST CAR NEWS, SHOWS
Last weekend, the Practical Classics Classic Car & Restoration Show opened its doors after a three-year break and gave motoring fans a roaring welcome at NEC Birmingham. The show was a car lover's dream...
What Is A BMW ZHP

What Is A BMW ZHP?

Isabelle Lawrence
17th November 2021
BMW, CLASSIC CARS, LATEST CAR NEWS
The cult classic E46 performance package that’s extremely rare in the UK. Classic beemers tend to have that old school cool factor about them and the ZHP models are certainly no exception. Not only do ...

Revology’s Stunning Retro Mustang Bullitt

Isabelle Lawrence
29th June 2021
Cars, CLASSIC CARS, LATEST CAR NEWS
In 2018, Ford celebrated what is surely one of the most iconic movie cars - ever. The satisfying, throaty roar of Steve McQueen’s Mustang in 1968’s cult classic movie Bullitt can be heard throughout the fi...
The Average Classic Car Is Used Only 16 Timers Per Year

Average Classic Car Is Used Only 16 Times Per Year

Matthew Collett
14th June 2021
Cars, CLASSIC CARS, LATEST CAR NEWS
10 interesting facts about classic cars, as revealed by the FBHVC. The Federation of British Historic Vehicle Clubs has shone a light on some very interesting facts about classic cars. You may know your car...
Covid’s Impact on The Classic Car Market

Covid’s Impact on The Classic Car Market

Isabelle Lawrence
25th May 2021
Cars, CLASSIC CARS, LATEST CAR NEWS
Interests have shifted in the classic car world, with new interests being observed. A nationwide lockdown is sure to shake up any industry and the world of classic cars is no exception. Car & Classic, o...
1959 Ferrari 250 GT SWB

1959 250 GT SWB Remade & Modernised

Matthew Collett
18th May 2021
CLASSIC CARS, Ferrari, LATEST CAR NEWS
Engineering company, RML Group, remakes a classic Ferrari with modern underpinnings. We’re all aware of the sacrilegious process of taking a classic car, stripping its guts out and fitting it with a batte...
Ares Design Wami Lalique Spyder

Ares Design Wami Lalique Spyder

Isabelle Lawrence
22nd December 2020
Cars, CLASSIC CARS, LATEST CAR NEWS
For anyone that’s never owned a classic car you will never know that the gleaming chromed automobile gliding past you on a country road is probably just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to ownership. It ...
Amphicar Model 770

Amphicar Model 770: Weird Car of The Month

Isabelle Lawrence
14th September 2020
Cars, LATEST CAR NEWS, Weird Car of The Month
It’s a boat and a car but not particularly good at being either! Imagine a mass-produced car that was capable as a road-going vehicle and a water-going boat. Although it may sound like an incredibly moder...
Simon Cowell’s James Bond Lotus Esprit Inspired Mini

Simon Cowell’s James Bond Lotus Esprit Inspired Mini

Isabelle Lawrence
17th March 2020
Cars, CLASSIC CARS, LATEST CAR NEWS, Mini
David Brown Automotive has put together some very fine looking versions of the classic Mini over the past few years. Just one look at the company website tells you everything you need to know about the comp...
classic feature

How Much Does It Cost To Own A Classic Car?

Isabelle Lawrence
24th May 2019
LATEST CAR NEWS
The average running costs of owning a classic car have been updated and revealed Roughly how much does it cost on average to own a classic car? Running a classic car can be expensive thanks to costly speci...
Mini feature

When Does A Car Become A ‘Classic’?

Isabelle Lawrence
29th March 2019
BLOG, CLASSIC CARS, LATEST CAR NEWS
The term "classic car" is banded around a lot. But it's not exactly clear what people mean by it. For some enthusiasts, "classic" simply refers to the fact that a car is interesting and no longer in produc...
Classic Motor Show 2018 feature

(GALLERY) The Classic Motor Show 2018

Isabelle Lawrence
12th November 2018
Cars, CLASSIC CARS, EVENT COVERAGE, LATEST CAR NEWS, SHOWS
'The Classic Motor Show' is one of the largest classic car shows in the UK which was recently hosted at NEC, Birmingham between 8th – 10th November 2018. The show brought hundreds of classic car enthusiasts...
Cult Classic Ford Escort feature

Cult Classic: Ford Escort

Isabelle Lawrence
27th September 2018
Cars, CLASSIC CARS, Ford, LATEST CAR NEWS, OLD SCHOOL CLASSIC
To some, the Ford Escort may look like your ordinary family car from days gone, but to many, this car holds a legacy far greater than that. With rally racing pedigree coursing through its veins and stories of i...
Silverstone Classic 2018 Recap - The Best Bits Feature

Silverstone Classic 2018 Recap – The Best Bits

Matthew Collett
7th August 2018
EVENT COVERAGE, LATEST CAR NEWS
What happened at 2018’s Silverstone Classic? Chances are, if you’re a fan of motorsport, you’re a fan of Silverstone Classic. This year was just as grand and enthralling as any, complete with all the mos...

Cult Classics: MG Metro 6R4

Matthew Collett
11th April 2018
CLASSIC CARS, LATEST CAR NEWS, Modified Cars, OLD SCHOOL CLASSIC
Birthed in the middle of the golden era of rallying, the MG Metro 6R4 took the quirky, iconic and rather sheepish body of the Metro and transformed it into a Frankenstein-like beast made to compete in the short...

(GALLERY) Practical Classic Car and Restoration Show 2018

Isabelle Lawrence
28th March 2018
CLASSIC CARS, EVENT COVERAGE, LATEST CAR NEWS, OLD SCHOOL CLASSIC, RETRO CLASSIC, SHOWS
See our gallery of images from the Practical Classic Car and Restoration Show which was often hailed as the "friendly classic car show" as well as the UK's fastest growing classic car event. The event inclu...
classic cars

Caught out by Bitcoin? Invest in Cars

Matthew Collett
5th March 2018
BLOG, CLASSIC CARS
Bitcoin seemed to be the buzzword of late 2017 and even now, it still presents a prominent presence. However, let’s not forget about one type of investment that is far cooler and safer than bitcoin...classic ...
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