The Historic Racing Drivers Club has appointed Carless Classic Fuels as its sole fuel supplier. The deal will run from 2026 to 2028 and use Carless’ ethanol-free and heritage-compliant fuels in all car competing, with trackside refuelling provided by Vital Equipment UK. Julius Thurgood, Race Director of the HRDC, said: ‘In recent years, the ongoing development…
A 1996 Subaru Impreza Turbo 4WD formerly owned by the McRae rally dynasty is for sale with Iconic Auctioneers. The 1996 saloon was used by Colin McRae, his father Jimmy and brother Alister during the family’s ownership between 1996 and 1999. Also used as a Subaru UK press car, the red Impreza Turbo 2000 is…
The £4 million restoration of Hangar 137 at Bicester Motion is now complete and the historic building has been handed over to new occupant TeamSport. The former bomber hanger will now be used for e-karting with a 500-metre track laid out across two floors. Bicester rejuvenation of the hanger prioritised retaining and repairing the historic…
Former Top Gear host Chris Harris and his podcast co-hosts are launching a new event at Bicester Motion called The Great British Jaguar Day. The event will be held on Saturday 23 May at Bicester Motion to celebrate all things Jaguar as the marque reaches its centenary. Engineers, racing drivers and notable names from Jaguar’s…
Some of the fastest motorcycles ever built are going under the hammer with Mecum at its Glendale auction on Saturday 21 March. The 2013 Vesco Racing Turbinator II Streamliner is the first and only wheel-powered motorcycle ever to exceed 500mph, and it is being sold with no reserve. Built by Rick Vesco and piloted by…
Caterham has launched a special limited numbers HWM Edition model inspired by the 1951 HWM-Alta grand prix car. Only 19 HWM Edition versions of this Seven will be made and all will be finished in HWM Green. Based on the 210bhp Seven 420 model, the HWM Edition has unique side panel louvres, nosecone grille, suspension…
Fifty Fords will go under the hammer at Iconic Auctions sale on 21-22 March at the Restoration Show. With an expected total of more than £1 million for the 50 Fords, there is something for every fan of the Blue Oval. One of the most keenly anticipated lots is an early ‘Big Turbo’ Escort Cosworth…
The Ferrari Daytona Spider believed to have been used in The Gumball Rally film is up for sale via RM Sotheby’s. The 1971 365 GTB/4 Spider was shown at the 1972 Los Angeles Auto Show finished in Rosso Chiara red. After being enjoyed by its first owner for three years, the Daytona was sold to…
A selection of pre-war cars will head up Iconic Auctions’ sale at the Classic Car Restoration Show on 21-22 March. One of the highlights is a Brough Superior, with the 1935 4.2-litre Dual Purpose Drophead Coupé thought to be only one of five such cars built. The Brough has an estimate of £22,000-£26,000, which makes…
An Austin 1100 used in the hit film I Swear was one of the stars of Morris Leslie’s February sale. Despite its on-screen fame, the 1100 Mk3 sold for a modest £2050 and was among more than 100 lots to find new owners. The Scottish-based auction house reported a successful day, with an 81 percent…
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