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Classic Mercedes victory in ERA Himalayan Challenge

Oct 18, 2018 | Adventure, Home, Read

After 21 days on the rally, Michael Velasco and Peter St George lead the class for classic cars over 2000cc built between 1947 and 1975, in their 1971 Mercedes Benz 280S, celebrating their first ever win.

Story of Gary ‘Sox’ Hocking – the forgotten World Motorcycle Champion

Oct 18, 2018 | Books & Gear, Read

Gary ‘Sox’ Hocking raced against the likes of Geoff Duke, Mike Hailwood and John Surtees, and eventually became double world champion – yet his name remains largely forgotten. He retired at an early stage in his career, and the explanation so often given for this...

McQueen Owned Willys Jeep on Sale at NEC

Oct 17, 2018 | Cars & Bikes, Read

A 1945 Willys Jeep MB once owned by Hollywood royalty and the ‘King of Cool’ himself, Steve McQueen, will be offered for sale at Silverstone Auctions’ final sale of the year at the Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show sale at the NEC, Birmingham, UK on 10thand 11th November.

Mitchell wins at Dijon as Simac takes major F2 prize

Oct 17, 2018 | Pit Lane News, Read

Ben Mitchell and Robert Simac were the big winners as the Historic Sports Car Club’s Historic Formula 2 FIA International Series finished its 2018 season in style with two fine races from a 26-car field at Dijon-Prenois in France (13/14 October).

Spa Six Hour 2018

Oct 11, 2018 | Home, Pit Lane News, Read

This year’s Six Hour race was won by the Ford GT40 of Oeynhausen/Verdonck after pole sitters Oli and Grahame Bryant retired on lap 3 with a broken valve spring.

Mighty Historic F2 grid for Dijon decider

Oct 11, 2018 | Events, Pit Lane News, Read

The Historic Sports Car Club’s Historic Formula 2 FIA International Series will wrap up in style with a fabulous 27-car grid for the final two races of the season at Dijon-Prenois in France this weekend (13/14 October).

Big Cats Purr at Kempton Park

Oct 10, 2018 | Cars & Bikes, Read

A magnificent 1962 Jaguar Mk II was the most popular car at Barons’ Jaguar Heritage, Classic & Sports Cars sale at Kempton Park on September 15. Fresh from a no-expense-spared restoration, and offered in concours condition, the immaculate 3.8 manual example sold for £50,600.

Castle Come Autumn Classic 2018

Oct 9, 2018 | Events, Pit Lane News, Read

Castle Combe’s Autumn Classic race meeting – held on 6th October safely combatted the dismal weather with seven electrifying races, awe-inspiring historic vehicle demonstration laps and an unending array of static car displays.

Morgan announces 110th Anniversary models

Oct 9, 2018 | Cars & Bikes, Read

The Morgan Motor Company is excited to announce the first in a number of celebrations for its 110th anniversary year in 2019, which will see a series of ‘110 Anniversary’ models added to the line-up.

Bicester Heritage -Oct 18-Sunday Scramble

Oct 9, 2018 | Events, Read

Bicester Heritage welcomed over 5,500 guests for its last Sunday Scramble of 2018 this weekend, with a spectacular selection of vintage, classic, modern and racing cars attending the event and bringing a vast crowd of automotive enthusiasts to former RAF Bicester.

Champions Crowned at a rain-lashed Silverstone at AMOC Racing Season Finale

Oct 9, 2018 | Pit Lane News, Read

The final AMOC Racing meeting of 2018 saw competitors taking on the challenge of a rain-lashed Silverstone on Saturday, October 6th, the meeting finishing with the deciding race of the 40th Anniversary of the AMOC Intermarque Championship.