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Saturday, Nov 14
Collector Cars from Jaguar, Ferrari, Maserati at Scottsdale Auction
“According to Jaguar historian Andrew Whyte, this Jaguar D-Type Sports Racer’s victory at the Pomona Six-Hour Enduro in November 1958 is widely considered the last big win for a D-Type in the US,” says David Gooding, founder and president of Gooding & Company.
Monday, Nov 9
Win Percy at Classic Adelaide international tarmac rally
A switch to historic racing from the late 1990s, including a Jaguar D-Type at Le Mans and Goodwood, led to his entry in Classic Adelaide. This time his Jaguar will be starting in the Thoroughbred Touring category and, despite being a luxurious saloon with a 3.0 litre diesel engine, it is expe...
Saturday, Nov 7
H&H Classic Cars Auction at Haynes International Motor Museum
As much as anything, this buoyant auction will be remembered for its Jaguar results. The very tidy Old English White, 1960 3.8-litre MkII saloon achieved above top estimate at £20,350; the similarly coloured, 1954 XK120 Drophead Coupe realised £30,800; the black, 1955 XK140 Roadster ma...
Monday, Nov 2
Lotus Cortina drives up the bidding at Barons Auction
“We were delighted with the intense bidding and the fantastic prices achieved for the Lotus Cortina and E-Type. We were equally thrilled with the record-breaking price achieved for what must surely be the best Ford Granada Ghia in the world. This further demonstrates that we can achieve t...
Monday, Oct 19
Supercars and Classic Cars at Classic Motor Show
Visitors can make an agreed minimum donation to the Sporting Bears and in exchange will be able to experience an 8-10 mile ride in a variety of cars. As in previous years, marques such as rare Lamborghinis, Ferraris, TVRs, Jaguars, and Morgans are expected to be on offer. Classic Cars from ye...
Wednesday, Oct 7
Motor Racing Legends at the Spa Six-Hours Meeting 2009
As ever, the Royal Automobile Club Woodcote Trophy race, organised by Motor Racing Legends, saw a fantastic turnout of pre-1956 sportscars, with 40 starters ranging from Jaguar D-type and C-type, through Ferrari 750 Monza to the little red Osca of Sir Stirling Moss.
Tuesday, Sep 29
Bonhams at 2009 Goodwood Revival Sale
It was also a strong sale for automobilia with the Aston Martin DBR2 child’s car achieving £14,950 (estimate £8,000-12,000) and the 1957 British Grand Prix winning Herbert Johnson helmet worn by Stirling Moss selling for £23,000 (estimate £20,000-25,000).
Sunday, Sep 20
Goodwood Revival 2009 event schedule
Goodwood will mark the 50th anniversary of arguably its most important race by staging a special 60-minute endurance event in the spirit of the famous 1959 Tourist Trophy. It will recreate the classic three-way battle between Aston Martin, Ferrari and Porsche to decide the World Sports...
Saturday, Sep 19
3rd Weekend of Automobile Excellence from dream to reality
Presence of the fabulous Jaguar cars which drove to victory at the 24 Hours of Le Mans! Unforgettable MV Agustas ridden by the “Giants”, the Italian Giacomo Agostini and the British rider Phil Read. Two “Legends” from the world of motorcycling! To this day Giacomo Agostini remains the rec...
Thursday, Sep 17
Strong results for Barons British Heritage and Classic Cars sale
Sandown Park was a busy place on September 8th, as buyers made their way to Barons’ British Heritage and Classic Cars sale. And, when the hammer fell on the final lot, over 80% of the cars on offer had found new homes, with spirited bidding pushing a number of lots well over estimate.
Friday, Sep 11
COYS run largest ever no reserve auction in the USA
The auction will see some 500 cars going under the hammer with 200 of them being offered at no reserve. They come from a private collection, which has been built up over many years, and include a stunning collection of American, British and European cars.
Sunday, Sep 6
Mr Bean at Goodwood Revival
Rowan Atkinson is a regular and enthusiastic participant at both of Goodwood’s annual leading motor sport events; the Festival of Speed, and the Revival, which takes place in just over three weeks time. As well as appearing at the Revival as Mr Bean, Atkinson will also be racing an authent...
Wednesday, Sep 2
The Third Weekend of Automobile Excellence on track
As we have already announced, after two years with Mercedes as the star, this year it is the turn of Jaguar to take pride of place. The unforgettable Jaguar C-Type, D-Type and XJR-9LM models which all proved their reputation on the Le Mans 24 hour circuit, will leave the Jaguar Heritage Muse...
Tuesday, Aug 25
1952 Jaguar auction world record
Additional top-sellers at RM’s Sports & Classics of Monterey event included two other million-dollar cars - a race-bred 1955 Aston Martin DB3S, which brought an impressive $1,980,000, and a stunning 1935 Duesenberg Model SJ Disappearing Top Convertible Coupe for $1,430,000.
Thursday, Aug 20
Race Cars for the Road at the Goodwood revival
Each vehicle manufacturers’ stand is presented in the style of a traditional Motor Show of the 1950s or 1960s. As with the rest of the Revival, the overall display is not set in a specific timeframe, but rather at some unidentified point prior to 1966. Manufacturer displays are therefore ex...
Tuesday, Jul 28
Meguiars confirms the first eight entries for the 2009 Club Showcase
Eight amazing entries have already been confirmed for this year’s show. VolksWorld’s ‘Best in Show’ VW Camper Pick Up; Jensen International’s ‘President’s Cup’ winning Jensen 541 S; Mercedes-Benz’s ‘Master Class Winner’ 200E Saloon; GTI International’s ‘Best in Show’ MK1; The Ferr...
Wednesday, Jul 15
Salon Privé announces sublime Le Mans line up for july concours
Newly announced category in Salon Privé to feature some of history’s greatest Le Mans contenders. The new category to include: Frazer Nash Le Mans Coupe, Porsche 917 & 956, Ferrari 512 BB LM, Jaguar XJR-9/12 and McLaren F1 GTR – amongst others
Tuesday, Jul 14
Circuit International des Remparts d’Angoulême 2009
Saturday, September 19, the city dresses in the colours of the ancient cars with free access shows in the squares and pedestrian precincts, while the Rallye international de Charente will be covering some of most exciting and picturesque roads in the département. 200 teams (among whom s...
Tuesday, Jun 30
22nd Mugello Road Race, final report
Several drivers joined us from abroad: Schouwenbourg with a Ferrari Testa Rossa and Brouwner with a Porsche Carrera RS from the Netherlands, the English Foster and Downes with two MGs from 1931, Taylor Smith with his beautiful Ferrari Tour de France, finishing with the German Wetzel e L...
Thursday, Jun 25
Ultra-Rare 1953 Fiat 8V Ghia Supersonic Entered in 2009 Meadow Brook Concours d’Elegance
Other Sports Car entries include: 1967 Ferrari P3/4 (chassis 0846) 1964 Cobra 427 1966 Ghia 450 SS 1967 Morgan Super Sports 1953 Nash Healey LeMans Coupe Pinin Farina 1966 Abarth 100sp 1967 Lancia Flaminia Zagato SS 1960 Ferrari 400 SuperAmerica 1954 Jaguar XK 120SE
Wednesday, Jun 24
E-types top the charts at Barons classic cars sale
“Jaguar is one of those marques whose appeal never seems to fade and, of course, the E-type and the MK11 are the most collectable and affordable of the classic Jaguars. Good examples always prove popular, but we were pleased to have achieved almost £70,000 for the Series 3 E-Type, which we b...
Sunday, Jun 21
Ferrari versus Lister at Le Mans Legend 2009
Le Mans cars from 1949 to 1965 provided spectacular entertainment for the crowds, as Ferraris and Jaguars, Porsches and Astons and the rest of the colourful 61-strong grid fought fiercely for race honours in the 2009 Le Mans Legend, the historic support race which takes place a few hours...
Friday, Jun 12
Jaguar Jamboree exhibition in the National Motor Museum
Lord Montagu said of the ‘Jaguar Jamboree’ exhibition: “I am delighted to see such a fine collection of Jaguars at Beaulieu. I wrote the first ever biography of the marque way back in 1959 when I had the advantage of interviewing Sir William Lyons and hearing his comments about the early day...
Thursday, Jun 11
Historic 1952 Jaguar C-Type Sports Racer at Monterey
A historic 1952 Jaguar C-Type Sports Racing Car that was driven to victory in 1952 by the legendary Phil Hill to claim the Jaguar C-Type’s first North American racing victory has joined the starting line-up for RM Auctions Sports & Classics of Monterey event, to be held August 13th – 1...
Morgans Mass for Silverstone
No fewer than 20 4-cylinder Morgans – the largest number ever seen in one race – have been invited to compete for the Morgan Techniques Trophy at the spectacular two-day Bentley Drivers Club meeting at Silverstone on August 8th and 9th. Morgans of all shapes and sizes will also be seen out in...
Monday, Jun 8
Racing legends rewrite history at Silverstone Classic
“I’ve driven many of Jaguar’s finest racing cars from E-Types, the XJS touring cars throughout Europe, and the sublime Le Mans and Daytona 24-hour winning masterpieces. I’ve even driven the Jaguar F1 car at Silverstone and through Regent Street, London, of all places! A 1950s D-Type at L...
Wednesday, May 27
MotorMart AutoJumble Roundup
There was the usual eclectic mix of vehicles for sale in the MotorMart, including an attractive 1957 Ford Ranchero Pick-up in Torch Red, originally purchased at Pebble Beach, with an asking price of £22,000. Among other classics on offer were a 1961 Sunbeam Rapier Convertible, a 1986 Jag...
Wednesday, May 20
Le Mans coup for the Bradford Classic
Please credit picture to Aston Martin Racing The cars include the LMP1 car that Aston Martin Racing are sending to this year’s Le Mans 24-hour race, their class winning DBR9 ‘009’ from last year, as well as the overall Le Mans winning Jaguar XJR-9LM from 1988.
Tuesday, May 19
15th annual Vintage Motor Cars of Meadow Brook
As one of the most established car events in North America, the Meadow Brook weekend offers a comfortable atmosphere at a relaxing pace to truly enjoy some of the world’s finest automobiles and Michigan’s own unique automotive legacy", says RM President, Ian Kelleher.
Sunday, May 17
Jaguar and Rolls-Royce classic and sports car sale
In recent years Barons has set a number of UK sale records for Jaguars, including: 1938 SS1 Tourer (£56,105), 1959 XK150SE DHC (£50,056), 1959 XK150S 3.8 FHC (£50,056), 1968 E-Type S2 Roadster (£41,807), 1969 E-Type S2 FHC (£31,000), 1965 MKII 3.4 Saloon (£33,000), and 1961 MKIX (£17,200...
Monday, May 11
Le Mans Legend historic support race at Le Mans 24 Hours
“Only 61 cars will be allowed to start the historic race on the morning of Saturday 13th June, so naturally we’ve had to turn away a lot of disappointed applicants,” says Duncan Wiltshire of Motor Racing Legends, which runs the Le Mans Legend race. “It does mean, however, that the grid for th...
Tuesday, Dec 16
Barons classic and collectors’ car sale at Sandown Park
The impressive Surrey Hall was packed with cars and buyers. Bidding was brisk and enthusiastic across the price range. A number of lots sold for over top estimate, including the 1962 E-Type Jaguar (registration WAG 7), which achieved £32,346 and the1987 Jaguar XJS 5.3 HE Coupe (registrati...
Thursday, Nov 27
Classic Motor Show continues to prove popular
The Classic Motor Sponsors Meguiars and Footman James proved a massive hit with the audience. Meguiar’s stand featured the breathtaking finalists of its Club Showcase concours competition. Despite fierce competition from a Ferrari, a Jensen, BMW, a Jaguar E-Type and a Panther Kalista...
Saturday, Sep 13
Rarest breeds star at Panther's stand at NEC Classic Motor Show
Panther cars, originally the Surrey-based, craftsman-built creations of fashion designer Bob Jankel from the early 70s onwards, and combining Thirties retro looks with modern Vauxhall, Ford and Jaguar mechanics, were never produced in vast numbers, although their several hundre...
Historic racing cars at the 2008 Goodwood Revival
Revival race goers will see Jaguar E-type Lightweight; Ferrari 250 GT SWB, GTO and 330 LMB; AC Cobra and two original Shelby American Cobra Daytonas; Aston Martin DB4GT Zagato and Project 214; plus thundering Chevrolet Corvettes. Racing wheel-to-wheel. Drivers confirmed to be taking p...
Tuesday, Sep 2
Over a 1,000 classic, vintage, veteran and retro cars at Classic Motor Show
Its 60 years since Land Rover, the Jaguar XK120 and the Morris Minor were born but did you know that Team Lotus was founded 50 years ago, that the Vincent Black Shadow motorcycle is 60 years old and that the Austin Allegro has turned 35? Well, you do now.
Wednesday, Aug 6
60th anniversary of motor racing at Goodwood Revival
To help mark these special celebrations, Goodwood will stage arguably the most distinctive race in West Sussex motor circuit’s history – and also recreate one of the Revival’s most memorable tribute races – the Freddie March Memorial Trophy. In this anniversary year, this race will bec...
Tuesday, Jul 15
Fiskens enjoy stunning Le Mans Classic weekend
Fisken, who was last seen at La Sarthe in 2007 at the wheel of a GT1 Aston Martin DBR9 in the modern day 24 Hour race, returned to pilot a 1965 Ferrari 275 GTB/C and a 1969 Chevron B8. Gregor was invited to drive by the car’s owner Joe Bamford and shared driving duties with Joe and legendary Le Mans...
Tuesday, Jun 24
Classic cars at the Blenheim palace Concours d' Elegance
The Concours, which is part of the COYS auction sale of Fine Motor Cars. It incorporates the Jaguar Legend, a special section for Jaguar cars, and the Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust is providing a special display of Jaguars from their famous collection.
Monday, May 12
1955 Le Mans 24 hour race video
The most remembered motor race in history, because of a crush that killed 80 spectators, the 1955 Le Mans 24 hour race was the scene of a titantic struggle between Britain and Germany,Jaguar and Mercedes-Bentz. Thanks to Gary Adam for sending us the link!
Friday, Apr 18
40 rare, exotic, classic and modern-day supercars at the British Motor Show
The theme for the Heritage Enclosure will be ‘Supercars from the Past Five Decades’, and vehicles already confirmed include an Aston Martin DB4 and Lamborghini Miura (1960s); Ferrari Daytona and Lancia Stratos (1970s); BMW M1 and Porsche 959 (1980s); McLaren F1 and Jaguar XJ220 (1990...
Monday, Jun 25
Another Lagonda Flies at H&H Buxton Classic Cars Auction Sale
Perhaps British Racing Green cars are in vogue at the moment, for the similarly coloured 1956 Jaguar XK140 Drophead Coupe also considerably exceeded expectation by making £41,800, despite having undergone a conversion from left to righthand drive at some stage in its life.
Friday, Jun 15
H&H Classic Auctions - 19th & 20th June Auction
A collection of original design drawings by renowned 60s car stylist Trevor Fiore including proposals for Jaguar, Alvis, Trident, Bond, Austin Healey, Lancia & Lea-Francis A selection of fabulous pedal cars; Original colour transparencies from 1955 Le Mans 24hrs race;
