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…
Four Jaguar MkIIs will go under the hammer at H&H’s Kelham Hall sale on Wednesday 18 March and each offers bidders something different. A 1961 MkII 3.4 will appeal to those seeking a sporting experience as it has been built to fast road specification and comes in racy red. Sold without reserve, this car has…
Britain’s first Grand Prix was held in 1926 at Brooklands Motor Course and the famous venue will mark this important centenary on Saturday 8 August with 100 GP cars on display. Many of the historic Grand Prix cars attending will be on the iconic Brooklands Banking and will treat visitors to running engine demonstrations. Held…
The 2026 Hagerty Festival of the Unexceptional will be held on Saturday 26 July at Grimsthorpe Castle. The Lincolnshire location is expected to attract thousands of visitors and cars. Now in its 12th year, the FOTU is aimed at everyday classics and those that are often overlooked. FOTU is now the largest show of its…
One of Ayrton Senna’s most famous Grand Prix cars is up for auction as his 1986 Lotus 98T goes to sealed bids. The car has an estimate of $9.5-$12 million (£7-£8.9 million) when bidding opens on Wednesday 4 March. Finished in the John Player Special livery, this Lotus 98T is the car Senna drove to…
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