Bridge Classic Cars has launched its Theatre in Education school tour to bring hands-on learning to primary schools in Suffolk. The free live performances will run from March and present an original production called The Story of Rilee. It brings in a mix of theatre, history, engineering, and sustainability using Rilee, a 1905 classic car…
A Volkswagen Golf GTI Mk1 that completed the gruelling Lands End to John O’ Groats rally is one of a pair of the hot hatches taking centre stage at the Bremen Classic Show from 30 January to 1 February. The Brilliant Black Mk1 GTI will be shown still wearing the mud and patina from completing…
The three podium-placed Ford GT40s from the 1966 Le Mans 24 Hours race will be reunited at the 2026 Goodwood Festival of Speed on 9-12 July and the Revival on 18-20 September. The double showing of the GT40s is the first time in a decade the iconic trio of cars will be back together. The…
Coronation Street actor Simon Gregson will be the first guest in the 2026 Great Northern Classics series of ‘Evenings With’ talks. Hosted by Paul Cowland, the talks kick off on Saturday 28 February with the actor, who plays Steve McDonald in the long-running television show. McDonald is a keen car enthusiast and has participated in…
The 1965 Citroen DS 21 and 1972 SM will head a display of French Presidential limousines at this year’s Rétromobile in Paris from Wednesday 28 January to Sunday 1 February. Four cars will form the display brought by DS Automobiles and will include the Presidential SM convertible that is one of two such cars built….
Iconic Auctioneers has announced that motorcycle racer Maria Costello MBE is joining its team as a motorcycle consignment role. International road racer Costello will bring more than 30 years of experience and knowledge of modern and classic motorcycles to work closely with vendors on consignments, values and presentation. Costello was the first woman ever to…
Mattel Brick Shop and Hot Wheels have launched two new build sets based on iconic Honda models. The new Speed Series from the toy manufacturers sees the Custom ’90 Honda Civic EF and ’07 Honda S2000 introduced in 1:32 scale. Both the Custom ’90 Honda Civic EF and the ’07 Honda S2000 feature opening doors,…
Hagerty’s 2026 Bull Market List of 10 cars to watch this year has been released. Among the 10 cars highlighted for 2026 are a couple of surprises, including the original Ford Transit Mk1 and modern classics such as the Porsche 996 and Mercedes-Benz SLK R171. Cars that are more expected tips for growth in 2026…
A Lancia Stratos described as being in ‘time capsule’ condition is to be sold by Gooding Christie’s at its Paris sale on Wednesday 4 February at the Rétromobile show. The 1975 Stratos HF Stradale sold new to Italian collector Mario Righini, who kept the car for more than 45 years. During that time, the car…
An unrestored Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing with only 34,000km on the clock and still in its original paint is being sold by Artcurial at its Paris auction on Tuesday 27 January. The 1956 300SL is one of only 30 Gullwings sold new in France and was bought by Claude Foussier. It was then acquired by Jean…
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