By Ben Selby The chorus in the TV advert went something like this. “You’ve never seen, anything, like this before!” The General Motors marketing department went all out to showcase their latest and most technologically advanced production sports car ever. They even went as far to say it was the most advanced production car on the planet. It was also …
By Ben Selby There have been many occasions when two car manufacturers, sometimes from different parts of the world, will come together to create something truly special. You only need look at the Ford GT40, De Tomaso Pantera, McLaren F1 and Pagani Zonda to get the drift. However, one car in particular sadly didn’t make that list. The idea of …
By Ben Selby Legendary Actor and Comedian Rowan Atkinson is known throughout the world as snobbish historical peer, Edmund Blackadder, bumbling super spy, Johnny English, and that comical visitor from another planet, Mr Bean. However, he is also known as a massive car buff. Cars like the Aston Martin V8, a Jaguar MK7 which he races at Goodwood, and that …
By Ben Selby The late Paul Walker was a bonafide petrol head of epic proportions. Best known for showcasing Japan’s fastest toys in the Fast and Furious franchise, his real-life taste in fast cars was incredibly diverse. Walker was also a big fan of BMW M cars. One of the most unique to grace his collection will be going under …
By Ben Selby Who would have thought that one of the fiercest Italian automotive rivalries began merely out of spite. Were it not for wanting to get even with Enzo Ferrari, Ferruccio Lamborghini may never have decided to create a line of cars which, over the generations, have become some of the most coveted exotic cars in the world. With …
While it is a wonderful thing for individuals to celebrate the heritage of a particular automotive brand, it is even better when discovering the brand in question is just as passionate about its past as we are. This is encapsulated by Bentley, whose 103-year history is now on display as part of a new dedicated heritage centre. Described as the …
By Ben Selby Monterey Car Week is one of the biggest events of the motoring year. For a handful of days in mid-August, incredible classic, vintage and veteran cars descend on the Monterey Peninsula in California. It also where we see some of the most coveted classics go under the hammer. Some of which change hands for an eye watering …
We held another fabulous Open Day in June, this time, for the Ford lovers, owners, drivers and dreamers! We saw over 180 Ford cars and trucks grace our grounds. Sam Baker from Avon City Ford, brought out the latest Mustang (only $110k’s worth!) which got plenty of tongues wagging. The weather held off till around midday, when we had the …
By Ben Selby If you know classic cars, chances are you know the 1955 Mercedes 300 SLR Uhlenhaut Coupe. You are also probably aware this one-of-two ever built unicorn changed hands for a mind- boggling $142 million US ($220.4 million NZ). The buyer, an anonymous but we can safely assume a very wealthy, car collector who was able to secure …
