The very first Austin J40 pedal car to win the Junior Grand Prix held at Silverstone 70 years ago will take part in the 2025 Settrington Cup for these cars at Goodwood Revival. Ted French won the very first Austin Pedal Cars Junior Grand Prix in 1955, taking home the prize of a brand new…
Alpine is celebrating the pioneering women race drivers that form part of its 70-year history with a display at the Goodwood Revival meeting on 12-14 September. Alongside three cars showcasing Alpine’s rally and race heritage, the French company will also highlight the contribution to its success by women drivers such as Michèle Mouton (pictured), Marianne…
Mike Flewitt has been announced as Global Motoring Chairman of auction company Bonhams|Cars. The former CEO of McLaren, Flewitt is to play a key role in expanding Bonhams worldwide presence. He will also represent the company at motoring events and concours, as well as at major live auctions. Chabi Nouri, Bonhams Global CEO, said: ‘Mike…
The annual Mazda Fan Fest to be held on 5-6 October will see thousands of fans of the Japanese marque descend on the Fuji Speedway circuit for the largest gathering of Mazda cars in Japan. Mazda’s 1991 Le Mans-winning 787B race car will be on track for driving demonstrations, while an all-MX-5 endurance race will…
The Tailored for Speed Collection of 42 supercars and hypercars is heading to auction with RM Sotheby’s in Zurich, Switzerland on Saturday 11 October. All of the cars are part of a single owner collection and there is a mix of road and race cars, including the only trio of Ferrari XX models within single…
The new Roadster version of Thornley Kelham’s Jaguar XK120 European GT will be revealed at Salon Privé. Following the European GT’s uprated specification, the Roadster can be ordered with either 300- or 360bhp versions of the company’s 3868cc straight-six engine. The Roadster’s bodywork is made from aluminium and Thornley Kelham fits its own bespoke aluminium…
Hagerty International Ltd has announced it has acquired the renewal rights to specialist classic car insurer Gilbart-Smith Associates. Effective from Monday 1 September 2025, Hagerty becomes the appointed broker for existing Gilbart-Smith Associates policy renewals. Bertie and Emma-Jane Gilbart-Smith will act as consultants for Hagerty over the next twelve months. Bertie Gilbart-Smith said: ‘Regulatory requirements…
A selection of five of BMW’s Art Car collection will be on display at the Goodwood Revival that runs from 12-14 September. Among the five cars are the 3.0 CSL by Frank Stella, the Roy Lichtenstein 320i Turbo, a 635 CSi by Ernst Fuchs, Jeff Koons’ M3 GT2, and the 850 CSi by David Hockney….
A Jaguar MkIX used by the Princess of Wales and her children to attend the wedding of Pippa Middleton is due to be sold at auction by H&H Classics on Wednesday 10 September. The 1960 Jaguar saloon is estimated at £30,000-£35,000 and is finished in Warwick Grey with red leather upholstery and walnut trim. With…
A pair of Minis has been built to compete in the St Mary’s Trophy for the first time ever at the Goodwood Revival. The 2025 race reverts to pre-1960 cars, opening up the chance for Austin Cars Ltd to create its two competition cars. Plans are in place to create more of these cars, with…
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