AUTO NEWS
The very latest automotive news, stories, and scoops from around the globe with TV’s very own Wheeler Dealer Mike Brewer.
Chris Rea bids farewell to his classic 1950 Series I Land Rover
One wonders if Chris Rea had this vehicle in mind when singing ‘Driving Home for Christmas’, but he is now saying farewell to his beloved Land Rover Mk I at the Classic Car Auctions sale at the Practical Classics Classic Car and Restoration Show.
Everyone loves a Series I, the...
The legendary Peking to Paris Motor Challenge returns
The world’s premier historic motoring event is back with an even more challenging route for 2024 and 2025.
After three years of closures, planning, recces, and rerouting, in 2022 the Chinese border finally opened up again allowing HERO-ERA to finalise an exciting route that will challenge the hardiest of competitors...
Land Rover Show to celebrate 75th anniversary of the iconic marque!
The Gaydon Land Rover Show will celebrate the 75th anniversary of the iconic Land Rover marque when it takes place on 7 & 8 May at the British Motor Museum.
The dedicated and hugely popular Land Rover Show will once again showcase hundreds of Land Rovers including Defenders, Series 1...
‘Sleeping Beauty’ 1970 Austin Mini 1275 GT
The first Classic Car Auctions sale of the year will be held at The Practical Classics Classic Car & Restoration Show at the NEC, Birmingham over the weekend of the 25th & 26th of March.
A remarkable 'Garage Find', one owner from new, 11,836 miles and fresh from 33 years...
Footman James Joins Search For Uk’s Best Barn Find
The quest to discover Britain’s Best Barn Find is on – and this year specialist classic vehicle insurer Footman James is helping with the search.
Across the UK, owners are asked to search their garages, outbuildings, and even the bottom of the garden, for forgotten vehicles to be rescued from...
Regal Gullwing Mercedes lands gracefully at the National Motor Museum
One of the most beautiful and desirable motor cars ever built is the latest exhibit to take its place at the National Motor Museum at Beaulieu.
The distinctive Gullwing Mercedes 300SL was originally supplied by Mercedes-Benz Great Britain to His Majesty King Hussein of Jordan in August 1955. The late...
Bargain? £200,000 Ferrari 365 GT for sale with no reserve
The market is now fully awake to these gorgeous cars, a fact reflected in their asking price with Ferrari 365s changing hands for around £200K.
This elegant Ferrari 365 GT is fresh to market - fully restored, right-hand drive, low mileage and amazingly on offer at No Reserve with Classic...
Fiat 500s directly from Italy!
The Real Italian Car Company launches today, delivering beautifully-restored bespoke examples of the classic Fiat 500 to new homes all over the world.
The Fiat 500 is an icon of Italy, as well as being the most affordable and engaging way to enter the world of Italian classic car ownership. With...
Motorsport legends, world records, and high octane rally action
A celebration of historic and retro motorsport, around 22,187 attendees enjoyed the three day Reis Race Retro event 24-26th February 2023.
The return of Reis Race Retro saw motorsport legends reunited, new world records set, and more than 130 rally cars in action at Stoneleigh Park this weekend. Show Director Lee...
Six world records tumble at first Silverstone Auctions sale of the year
The first Silverstone Auctions sale of 2023, held last weekend at Reis Race Retro in Warwickshire, was packed with fans, buyers and enthusiasts, some very special cars, and six world record hammer prices.
A trio of fast Fords made the running at the Silverstone Auctions sale on Saturday. A Ford...