Month: July 2026

Keller Collection’s AC Cobra heads to Bonhams’ Zoute sale

A tempting array of cars from the Keller Collection will head up the Zoute Sale for Bonhams on Sunday 11 October including a 1965 AC Cobra 289 being sold with an estimate of €700,000 – €900,000 (£600,000-£770,000). One of the 45 original AC Cobra 289s built as a COB-numbered leaf spring UK right-hand drive specification…

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Thornley Kelham 356 European SL homage to Porsche’s first race car

Thornley Kelham has added to its European Collection of subtly improved classic cars with the Porsche 356 European SL. Paying homage to the first Porsche in motorsport, the 356 SL, the British restoration firm’s tribute has a strengthened chassis and revised bodywork to give it a more teardrop shape. The aluminium bodywork is hand-formed, while…

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VW Polo lifts Unexceptional honours

A 2001 Volkswagen Polo E has been named the winner of the Concours de L’Ordinaire at the 2026 Festival of the Unexceptional. The scratched and dented Polo is owned by Gordon McNeill and lifted top honours for still being in regular use 20 years after it became Gordon’s first car. It has covered 176,000 miles,…

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Lancaster launches young driver-friendly classic policy

Lancaster Insurance has launched its Young Accompanied Driver endorsement to help younger classic car enthusiasts get on the road. Existing Lancaster customers insured through KGM can add the Young Accompanied Driver endorsement to allow a named driver who is 18-years or more behind the wheel of their classic car. The young driver must have been…

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HCVA launches Minimum Professional Standards for EV conversions

The Historic and Classic Vehicles Alliance has announced its new Minimum Professional Standards (MPS) for classic car EV conversions. The MPS has been developed to promote best practice across the sector where HCVA members commit to a formal Code of Conduct. Looking to provide buyers with confidence in the work done to turn a classic…

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Range Rover unveils bespoke Classic at Pebble Beach

Range Rover has created a unique Classic model to compliment its new SV Ultra model. The 1993 Classic has undergone a 2000-hour restoration and modification process that includes a bespoke exterior colour and reworked interior. Finished in Titan Silver, the Classic sits on 16-inch three-spoke wheels with diamond cut rims, while the exterior side trim…

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Nick Mason’s McLaren F1 GTR heads to Monterey sale

The McLaren F1 GTR owned from new by Pink Floyd drummer Nick Mason is due to be sold at auction at RM Sotheby’s Monterey sale in August. Finished in its unique and distinctive ‘Pop Art’ red and yellow colour scheme, it is the only F1 GTR in this livery and was owned by the McLaren…

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Steve Winwood’s ‘Chairs and Flares’ Dino heading to Pebble Beach sale

The Ferrari Dino 246 GTS bought new by renowned musician Steve Winwood is being sold at Gooding Christie’s Pebble Beach auction on 14-15 August. Ordered by Winwood with the desirable ‘Chairs and Flares’ options, the car is one of only five GTS versions sold new in the UK in this specification. Winwood’s is unique as…

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Modified Ferrari, Porsche and Aston head RM Sotheby’s best ever UK summer sale

Two modified supercars headed up RM Sotheby’s most successful summer sale in the UK at the company’s auction held at The Royal Automobile Club Concours. A Ferrari F40 converted by Michelotto at the request of first owner Jean Sage has increased power, uprated suspension and brakes, and reduced weight. This helped the car achieve a…

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Classic Fords get specially developed engine oil

Old Skool Ford has entered into partnership with Witham Motorsport to develop its lubricants specifically for classic Ford applications. The Old Skool Ford 20/W50 oil is suitable for Cologne, Crossflow, CVH, Pinto and Zetec engines, as well as other engines used in classic Ford models. Alongside this is a range of Old Skool Ford-branded gear…

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