Classic Car thefts down
During the current corona virus situation there has been a drop of more than 50% in the theft of “classic” cars. The 19 reported such thefts from January to March this year is down from last year’s figure of 39. Read on! →
Coys in administration
Coys of Kensington Automobiles has gone into administration. The administrators were appointed on April 17 by the High Court of Justice. This does not appear on Coys’ own website which is still listing its next classic-car auction scheduled for July Read on! →
Last Porsche 911 speedster auctioned
Following an online auction hosted in America by RM Sotheby’s, the last Porsche 911 (991) to come off the serial production line went for $500,000 (excluding buyer’s premium). Porsche Cars North America, Inc. will match the winning bid to raise Read on! →
Good news on fuel for classic car owners
Welcome good news for concerned classic car owners now that the Government has confirmed that it will continue to make fuel containing 5% bioethanol (E5) available for owners of historic vehicles. Rachel Maclean, parliamentary under-secretary at the Department for Transport, Read on! →
Bonhams sales move online due to Coronavirus pandemic
The coronavirus effect has also now caused Bonhams to move its sales online. They now have Bonhams MPH and Bonhams Private Sales. They are offering more affordable cars on the former, with the latter dealing with those of higher values. Read on! →
Tribute to John Horsman
Sad to hear of the passing John Horsman, one of motor racing’s brilliant behind-the-scenes innovators. He is widely credited with sorting what many drivers described as an extremely fast but undrivable car – the legendary Porsche 917. He and his Read on! →
Sir Stirling Moss Tribute
The whole sporting community, not just those of us passionate about cars and racing, is mourning the passing of a true icon, legend and gentleman. Sir Stirling Moss was without doubt one of the greatest drivers ever. He was universally recognised Read on! →
Ferrari Dino collection for London Concours 2020
The headline feature of the London Concours 2020 now due to take place on 19-20 August 2020 will include eight Ferrari Dino models, being shown by Foskers, the UK’s oldest independent Ferrari specialist. Each one is in a different factory-produced Read on! →
First four of just 20 Morgan Plus 4 70th Anniversary Edition cars completed
Morgan has just announced that the first four of just 20 Morgan Plus 4 70th Anniversary Edition cars have just been completed. Finished in a platinum exterior paint, each car has its chassis painted gold with satin grey wire wheels. Read on! →
Further suspension of all Motorsport UK events
Motorsport UK has extended the suspension of all organising permits and Certificates of Exemption for motorsport events until at least 30th June. It will continue to monitor the advice from the UK Government in respect of the COVID-19 international pandemic and Read on! →