HISTORICS JULY SALE REVIEW
Matt Bell on 29th July 2019
Historics enjoyed yet another successful sale at the Brooklands Motor Museum this July 13 as the majority of its lots found new homes.
Classic Ford
RS AUDIS: A QUARTER CENTURY ON
Matt Bell on 26th July 2019
The letters RS may have been the preserve of Ford during the ’70s and ’80s but when the RS2 Avant broke cover, Audi laid justifiable claim to the initials.
CLASSIC FORD SHOW 2019 VIDEO
Matt Bell on 25th July 2019
Classic Ford Show 2019 was bigger and better as it moved to its new home at Mallory Park. Take a look at some of the best Blue Ovals in the UK.
FORD INTRODUCE SCRAPPAGE SCHEME
Matt Bell on 22nd July 2019
In a worrying move that could result in thousands of serviceable vehicles currently hovering on the cusp of retro classic status being consigned to the scrap heap, Ford has recently launched a new scrappage scheme that aims to remove from the road what the company refers to as ‘less fuel efficient vehicles’.
FORD FOCUS: THE CLASS OF 1999
Matt Bell on 18th July 2019
Looking back 20 years to the time when the newly launched Focus put in a record showing at the European Car of The Year competition.
MARKET TRENDS – 1970S GTS
Matt Bell on 16th July 2019
The Datsun 240Z was a breath of fresh air for the sports GT sector when introduced to Britain. But how have its values fared against the established competition?
BICESTER HERITAGE SUPER SCRAMBLE
Matt Bell on 4th July 2019
Bicester Heritage welcomed a sell-out crowd of over 6000 avid car enthusiasts as it hosted its inaugural Super Scramble on June 23.
MARKET TRENDS – PEOPLE’S CARS
Matt Bell on 2nd July 2019
In this Market Trends we look at three of the people’s cars; the Ford Model T, VW Beetle and the Mini…
CONCOURS DE L’ORDINAIRE CARS CHOSEN
Matt Bell on 28th June 2019
Judges have sifted through a record entry of ‘ordinary’ classics to choose their final contenders for this summer’s Concours de l’Ordinaire, which will take place as part of Hagerty’s sixth annual Festival of the Unexceptional on July 20.
PRIVATE COLLECTION TO BE AUCTIONED
Matt Bell on 27th June 2019
A selection of cars from an amazing private collection is to be put under the hammer by Silverstone Auctions at its forthcoming sale on July 26-28, which takes place as part of the Silverstone Classic event. Seventeen cars are being offered, all with no reserve and each with an amazing history.
SILVERSTONE CLASSIC 2019: GROUP B CARS CONFIRMED
Matt Bell on 27th June 2019
The programme at the Silverstone Classic 2019 event continues to expand to unprecedented levels, with news that legendary rally cars will join proceedings at the Northamptonshire circuit on July 26-28.
CHART TOPPER: FORD FIESTA MK3 AT 30
Matt Bell on 21st June 2019
It was with the all-new third generation that the Fiesta began a sales dominance it still enjoys today. We chart the progress of Ford’s supermini against its rivals.
MATHEWSONS JUNE SALE REVIEW
Matt Bell on 20th June 2019
The latest of Mathewsons’ monthly classic car auctions took place at its Pickering base on June 1, and once again boasted a catalogue full of desirable classics. The consignments ranged from sub-£1000 bargains right through to luxury prewar machinery, but most notable was the wide choice of low-mileage ‘everyman’ classics.
CLASSIC FORD SHOW MAKES MALLORY DEBUT
Matt Bell on 20th June 2019
Taking place at Mallory Park Circuit for the very first time, the Classic Ford Show lived up to its billing as Europe’s biggest and best event for classic blue ovals on June 2. Visitors could enjoy a packed timetable at the new Leicestershire venue, including the chance to experience the track in their own vehicles.