Almost everyone I know would identify me as not only a Motoring Journalist, but also a bit of a history buff. From William the Conqueror to the Napoleonic Wars, right up to the highs and lows of the 20th Century, I find every historical period intensely fascinating, and when i’m not writing about cars, one could usually find me watching …
What many describe as the very first Porsche, is coming up for auction at RM Sotheby’s big annual sale at Monterey in August. Called the Type 64, it bridged the gap between Dr Ferdinand Porsche’s Volkswagen, and the iconic Porsche 356. To understand the significance of the Type 64, we have to go back to 1939. Dr Porsche, and his …
The Lamborghini Miura which made us all drool in the opening scene of “The Italian Job” is one of the most iconic cars in movie history. Now, fiifty years on from the release of the film, Lamborghini Polo Storico has certified the Miura P400, chassis #3586, as the original car used in the 1969 movie. The orange Miura P400 with …
Akaroa, the Kiwi version of the French Riviera, played host on Sunday March 31st to some of the most desirable exotic and classic cars in Canterbury for the annual La Grande Auto Show. Held on the greens of Akaroa’s Recreation Grounds, thousands of petrolheads turned up to get up close and personal from a wide variety of over 160 handpicked …
In case you didn’t know, Bentley is celebrating its 100th birthday this year. A century filled with so much rich history since Walter Owen Bentley, or W.O as he was called, set up shop in 1919. A significant part of that story were the epic wins at Le Mans in the twenties and thirties. The drivers who drove them, known …
Yes, we have all seen in the news about the latest speed freak racking up a new record for exceeding the national limit by a substantial amount, well back in 1896, that’s exactly what happened for the first time, even though the speed achieved by Benz Driver Walter Arnold, wasn’t exactly rapid. On the contrary, your average cyclist would travel …
As far as classic car bar finds go, there seems to new one almost every week. However, the discovery of this really rare 1962 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint Zagato in Italy, is unlike the rest. For this Alfa, one of 271 ever built, was found not in a barn, but in a basement! According to an Alfa Romeo Giulia and …
It’s pretty rare these days to come across someone professing to be a petrol head, who hasn’t seen Bullitt. If you know cars, you know this film. If you know Steve McQueen, you also know this film, fact. For those who don’t, let me put some gravy on the meat. King of Cool, Steve McQueen was at the height of …
When the words ‘classic car’ and ‘auction’ are mentioned in the same sentence, naturally this is enough to get plenty a keen petrolhead salivating with excitement. However, mention that the auction will be taking place in Paris, then you know the cars on offer are some of the most desirable ever built, are expected to fetch good money! The Paris …
