Mark your calendars and ready your checkbooks as Collecting Cars will be offering more than three dozen of the most treasured high-performance vehicles in the world. On July 3, Collecting Cars will open its second “Supercar Sunday” online auction which will run until July 10. Collecting Cars Founder and CEO...
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A very rare Lexus LFA coupe is definitely the highlight of Shannons Timed Online Winter Auction that will run from August 2 to 9. Co-developed by Yamaha exclusively for the LFA, the Lexus LFA is powered by a hand-built 4.8-liter V10 engine that procures 412kW/480Nm. It is matched to a...
A gorgeous 100-point, 1932 Chrysler Imperial LeBaron CL was recently crowned “Best of Show” at the recently concluded 66th annual Hillsborough Concours d’Elegance which was held at Crystal Springs Golf Course. The event highlighted automotive design and engineering excellence with more than 200 beloved vintage and classic cars and motorcycles....
Recently, the high-performance engineering arm of Red Bull Racing Group, Red Bull Advanced Technologies, announced details about its first hypercar project that was completely designed, developed, and produced in-house. The RB17 is a two-seater hypercar designed for the ultimate on-track driving experience. Designed by Chief Technical Officer of Oracle Red...
On July 30, Saturday, the much-awaited 2022 Hagerty Festival of the Unexceptional will take place. It is a unique chance to walk around the beautiful grounds of Grimsthorpe Castle in Lincolnshire to marvel and appreciate the most marvelously mediocre and underappreciated cars ever made. The expansive grounds of the Grimsthorpe...
I thought that I would take a little time to recount the story of one of the most exciting-looking (and -driving) cars it’s ever been my privilege to own, albeit briefly. In about 1991, I bought the remains of the Drogo bodywork that had adorned the 1961 Ferrari 250 GT...
Aston Martin Specialists, Nicholas Mee & Co. are currently offering an Aston Martin DB5 Convertible. What sets this specific DB5 apart from the other legends is that this example was ordered and owned by the same man whose initials were given to the DB-series, the previous Aston Martin chairman Sir...
A relatively low mileage and extremely rare 1966 Shelby GT350 is currently on offer at Collecting Cars auction platform. It is believed that the GT350 example still carries its factory-applied paintwork, having been finished in Wimbledon White with blue racing stripes accent. For the interior, it was given a black...
In less than a week, the much-awaited event, the London Concours, presented by Montres Breguet will start. And just recently, they revealed a most stunning line-up of exotic supercars that will be on display during the three-day event. Starting with the ‘Pursuit of Speed’ class, it consists of 15 of...
A rare, barn find BMW 507 will be on offer at the Bonhams Audrain Concours Auction scheduled on September 30. The BMW 507 is one of the most coveted automobiles of the collector car world, and this example has been kept in a nondescript garage for more than forty years....
In a few days, the Goodwood Festival of Speed will commence and as part of Ferrari’s 75th Anniversary, they will be displaying an impressive variety of Prancing Horse cars including 5 models which will be making their UK debut. Many passionate Ferrari collectors are also representing the brand as they...
As part of the celebration of the 10th edition of Le Mans Classic, Artcurial Motorcars will be presenting 189 exceptional lots for the Le Mans Classic sale. On Saturday, July 2, Automobilia, Motorcycles, and Collectors’ Cars will go through the block and offered for sale on the Bugatti Circuit at...
Festival of Speed visitors this year are in for a real treat as they will have the chance to witness the global public debut of Rolls-Royce’s full Black Badge product portfolio. Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Regional Director UK, Europe, Russia, and Central Asia Boris Weletzky shared, “Each year many clients, friends...
Collecting Cars is now offering a rare 1965 Lola T70 MK1 Spyder once driven by Sir Stirling Moss. This extensively raced Lola is on offer to global bidders until June 23. The example made its debut in 1965 at Silverstone when it completed a number of races under David Good....
The London Concours, presented by Montres Breguet, recently announced that there will be an exclusive preview of the upcoming London Auction by their auction partner, Gooding & Company. This September, there will be two really exceptional classics that will be on offer at Hampton Court Palace leading. Before then, they...
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There will be two new vehicles to be inducted into the National Historic Vehicle Register, as the Hagerty Drivers Foundation recently announced. This year, they have announced the 31st and 32nd cars to be inducted into the only program that is federally recognized to document the historical and cultural significance...
To celebrate UK’s glorious motoring past, a new dedicated class ‘Great British History’ was announced by the London Concours, presented by Montres Breguet. This summer, an impressive collection of carefully curated pre-war cars will be gathered at the heart of the city, on the beautiful lawns of the Honourable Artillery...
Classic Car Auctions Summer Sale is right around the corner and they have 195 cars that will be offered in their much awaited Summer Sale. Leading the group are two E-Types that will be offered at No Reserve. CCA Sales Manger Gary Dunne shared, “The interest levels have been amazing...
Nestled in a nondescript building at an industrial section of Lincoln, Nebraska lies one of the world’s most impressive automotive collections. If not for the race car out front, you’d have no idea of what awaits you inside. Before I dive into this story, I have a confession: I grew...
Although every generation of Mustangs has its devotees, most classic car enthusiasts would tell you that the first generation is still the one to beat. With unmistakable lines, aggressive profiles, and performance that could put nearly all contemporaries to shame, first-gen Mustangs helped usher in the muscle car movement, instantly...
For the very first time, the history of Hispano Suiza will be on display in the Peralada Castle Museum in Girona, Spain. Visitors of the exhibit will be able to see the past of the legendary car brand. The Hispano Suiza Room will be the last in the usual tour...
It has been 70 years since Bentley started the production of the R-Type Continental. The first Bentley to carry the Continental name, and one of the most celebrated cars in the marque’s 103-year history. Only 208 units of the Continental were produced; so even in the 1950s, it was pretty...
After the success of Supercar Sunday and Superbike Sunday, Collecting Cars is proud to announce their next exciting event: the Air-Cooled Sunday! Air-Cooled Sunday is a dedicated online-only auction event specifically for air-cooled Porsches. Whether you’re looking for a 993 Carrera RS or a 911 Carrera 3.2, there will be...
To celebrate the Platinum Jubilee of Her Majesty’s reign, leading online classic and niche vehicle marketplace Car & Classic proudly announced that they have gathered seventy vehicles that represent a year each of Her Majesty’s reign. The chosen vehicles would be arranged along the “Long Walk” leading to the Castle...
Maserati presents the MC20 Cielo, the spyder version of the MC20 super sports car. It is a truly unique car that brings together the impressive performance of a true super sports car with the holistic, immersive, and pleasurable driving experience that has never been seen before. Even the name of...
1932 Fords are celebrating their 90th year anniversary this year and to honor this impressive feat, the Petersen Automotive will honor them with a new national “holiday”. June 11 has been declared as Hot Rod Day and they will celebrate the special day with a new exhibit, “Ford Fever: The...
On June 19, 2022, the Rodeo Drive Concours d’Elegance will return to Beverly Hills to celebrate their 27th year as the premiere event for Father’s Day in Southern California. It is a free car show that will give visitors and residents the chance to see up close some of the...
This year, the James Bond film series is celebrating their 60th anniversary, and as part of the celebration, they have added exciting new exhibits to the Bond in Motion – No Time To Die exhibition at Beaulieu. The National Motor Museum have now added Madeleine Swann’s Toyota Land Cruiser Prado...
After 14 hours in the car, we arrived at Road Atlanta. The red Clay of Georgia was once again caressing my boots. This storied track is often known for the ALMS, the IMSA, and other professional series, but The Mitty is special. Organized and sanctioned by Historic Sportscar Racing, one...
In a little more than five weeks, the parkland of Goodwood House in West Sussex will welcome back the Festival of Speed presented by Mastercard. With the Festival of Speed fast approaching, they recently released some new information about two of the much-awaited events: the Michelin Supercar Paddock and the...
