Author: Alisdair Suttie

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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Bonhams appoints new UK and European regional leaders

Bonhams has appointed new Heads of its UK and European regions Robert Glover and Michael Squire join the business. Squire is the new Head of Europe, reporting to Julie David, and arrives with a wealth of experience in the classic car auction sector. Robert Glover rejoins Bonhams as Head of UK after a period with…

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Restored McLaren M6GT makes debut at Goodwood

An original McLaren M6GT that has been restored by the company’s Special Operations (MSO) department will make its debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. Using a mix of original and recreated components, the car is based on a period M6A chassis and fitted with a period-correct Chevrolet small block engine with ‘camel hump’ cylinder…

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Stunning French collection set for February 2027 sale

The amazing collection of French enthusiast Thierry Dehaeck is set to be sold at auction on 5 February 2027 by Artcurial in Paris. Billed as one of the most remarkable private collections ever to be offered on the European market, it includes many of the most desirable makes and models. Thierry Dehaeck has been discreetly…

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World’s Smallest Car Auction to be held at Goodwood Festival of Speed

The World’s Smallest Car Auction will be held at the Goodwood Festival of Speed that runs from 9-12 July. Run by Bonhams, the aim is to encourage and inform young enthusiasts about the world of classic cars with an auction of scale models. The live charity auction will run twice daily throughout the Festival of…

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Unicorn spec Lamborghini Murciélago comes to market

A one-of-one Lamborghini Murciélago is being offered sale as what is believed to be the last ever V12-powered from the Italian company with a manual gearbox. The 2010 Murciélago LP670-4 SuperVeloce is already a rare model and this is the only one ever finished in the unusual Marrone Eklipsis over a bespoke Marrone Janus and…

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Adrian Hamilton Collection goes to auction at BRDC Classic

The 27-car collection of Adrian Hamilton is heading to auction at the BRDC Classic at Silverstone on Saturday 25 July. The Hamilton name is forever linked to Jaguar and the sale will feature a number of the Coventry marque’s cars, including a 1994 XJ220 with only 3800 miles from new. A pair of Jaguar C-type…

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