by Sarah Bennett-Baggs | Nov 18, 2015 | Events, News
Photos: by Dave Brassington Just shy of 69,000 attendees made the journey to Birmingham’s NEC at the weekend for the Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show, the ‘season finale’ of the UK’s classic motoring scene. It smashed the previous year’s high of 65,000 for the...
by Sarah Bennett-Baggs | Nov 16, 2015 | Events, News
A frenzied bidding war which resulted in a world record auction price for a 1985 Ford Escort RS Turbo Series 1 of £60,188, helped Silverstone Auctions to a total of £4.4 million at its sale at the Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show this weekend. In total, 80% of...
by Sarah Bennett-Baggs | Nov 12, 2015 | Events, News
The Historic Sports Car Club is re-vamping its Classic Racing Car category in a bid to rebuild competitor support for 2016 and beyond. The long-established category has traditionally been home to single-seater racing cars of the 1960s, but support has dwindled over...
by Sarah Bennett-Baggs | Nov 12, 2015 | Cars & Bikes, News
1961 Jaguar E-Type chassis 860001, the very first right-hand-drive production Fixed Head Coupé restored by Classic Motor Cars Ltd (CMC), has been driven to 146 mph on a German autobahn by British Hill Climb Champion, David Franklin. David was recreating one of the...
by Sarah Bennett-Baggs | Nov 11, 2015 | Books & Gear, News
If you are looking for a driving experience gift for family, friends or co-workers then here is something new and classic. The Historic Endurance Rally Organisers (HERO) are already leaders in organising and running historic Road Tours and Rallies. They provide...
by Sarah Bennett-Baggs | Nov 10, 2015 | Events, News
A rare 1966 Lotus Elan S2 once owned by famous comedian, actor, photographer, singer and all round icon Peter Sellers, will be auctioned at the Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show on Saturday 14th November by Silverstone Auctions, estimated at between £45,000 and...
