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DRIVE IT DAY 2021 TO SUPPORT CHILDLINE
Matt Bell on 22nd October 2020
Classic vehicle owners and clubs have long been associated with raising vital funds for charity, but they’re set to do it nationwide next spring, with the announcement that the Federation of British Historic Vehicle Club’s Drive it Day 2021 will be run in support of the NSPCC’s vital Childline service.
CHEAP OFF-ROADERS: MARKET TRENDS
Matt Bell on 21st October 2020
The 4x4s from the ’90s which took a rapid hit in value but which have now become inexpensive future classics. Here’s our pick of three cheap off-roaders.
BRIGHTWELLS SEPTEMBER 2020 SALE REVIEW
Matt Bell on 20th October 2020
Brightwells has taken its own path with the move to socially distanced car selling, favouring the timed auction format rather than a live online sale for the Brightwells September 2020 sale.
ALLARD SET TO MAKE A RETURN
Matt Bell on 19th October 2020
Allard is set to make a return to car production some 60 years after where Sydney Allard left off. The marque will be backed by the original Allard family.
HISTORICS SEPTEMBER 2020 SALE REVIEW
Matt Bell on 16th October 2020
There’s been a good amount of jubilation over the Historics September 2020 sale, and quite rightly. Not only did bidders keenly attend the now rare open-to-public auction, held at Ascot Racecourse, but their enthusiasm continued into active bidding.
KEN MILES: MG ENTHUSIAST
Matt Bell on 15th October 2020
Former Land Rover PR and author, Mike Gould turned his hand to his home town’s motor manufacturer, MG, and visited the MG Car Club to talk to General Manager, Adam Sloman, about racing driver and MG enthusiast Ken Miles.
CAR MECHANICS BARGAIN CARS LAUNCHED
Matt Bell on 14th October 2020
Kelsey Media is introducing a new magazine dedicated to affordable cars. Say hello to the new Car Mechanics Bargain Cars magazine.
VW BEETLE BUYING GUIDE
Matt Bell on 13th October 2020
Its elegance is in its simplicity but you still need to know the pitfalls when shopping for the VW Beetle. Here’s your VW Beetle buying guide.
1960S MERCEDES: MARKET TRENDS
Matt Bell on 12th October 2020
Widely considered to be a golden era for the three-pointed star, the 1960s Mercedes have become highly prized classics with prices to match.
VOLVO 340 REVIEW: BOXING CLEVER
Matt Bell on 9th October 2020
Joe Miller gets behind the wheel of the Volvo 340, the unconventional Volvo that would have been the Daf 77. Here's what he thought of it.
CLASSIC CAR DRIVE IN SHOW AT BICESTER HERITAGE
Matt Bell on 8th October 2020
Bigger events have generally been off the agenda this year, but the organiser of the London Classic Car Show was determined to fill the void by arranging its inaugural Covid-secure Classic Car Drive In show at Bicester Heritage on September 19-20.
MODERN CLASSICS RISE AS MARKET REMAINS STRONG
Matt Bell on 7th October 2020
The UK classic car market has remained stable during the global pandemic according to latest trends uncovered by Hagerty with modern classics on the rise.
MINI PADDY HOPKIRK EDITION REVEALED
Matt Bell on 6th October 2020
MINI has paid tribute to legendary rally driver Paddy Hopkirk’s famous 1964 Monte Carlo Rally win by launching a limited run of 100 MINI Paddy Hopkirk Edition cars.
BONHAMS SEPTEMBER 2020 SALE REVIEW
Matt Bell on 5th October 2020
The recent Classic Car Drive In event at Bicester Heritage on was complemented by the busy Bonhams September 2020 sale on the 20th. The sale was certainly one for variety, with over 100 entries ranging from a 1912 Daimler 15hp Open Drive Landaulet through to a McLaren 570S Spider produced some 106 years later.