Ten of the UK’s best car museums reopening this month A look at ten of the UK’s best automotive attractions to visit this summer as Covid and travel restrictions are slowly relaxed.
Concours of Elegance at Hampton Court to feature 30UNDER30 class for next generation of classic car enthusiasts This September’s Concours of Elegance at Hampton Court will include a special feature exclusively for classic car owners under the age of 30. The feature divides 99 years of automotive history into six separate classes of 30 cars, and aims to celebrate and encourage the next generation’s passion for classic ownership and automotive history.
All change as Bonhams announces new head of motoring and a new digital acquisition Bonhams auction house has announced that James Knight has stepped down to be replaced by Maarten Ten Holder, and it has also bought digital sales business The Market
Bizzarrini marque returns with 5300 GT Revival inspired by 1965 Le Mans class winner It was announced late last year that the famous Bizzarrini marque would be revived, and now more details have emerged about what the company’s first car since 1969 will look like. The 5300 GT Revival Corsa is based on the 1965 Le Mans-winning chassis no.0222.
London Concours announces Iconic British Designs class for June event The annual London Concours will include an Iconic British Designs class to complement seven other displays dedicated to rare and significant models. The premier event will take place on June 8-10 for its fifth instalment this year.
Blackhawk Collection sells Bugatti Royale Berline de Voyage The Blackhawk Collection has confirmed the sale of its Bugatti Royale Berline de Voyage to an anonymous buyer. It’s likely to have broken the all-time record price for a pre-war car.
Stunning Maharaja cars to headline new Auto Royale UK event Ten cars of the Indian Maharajas will be headline attractions at the new Auto Royale concours taking place in July at Waddesdon Manor
95 cars at the Concours of Elegance to celebrate Her Majesty’s birthday A special display of 95 cars to represent every year of Her Majesty The Queen’s life will take place at the Concours of Elegance Hampton Court in September
What should we think of the return of Coys? The historic Coys classic car auction house name has returned, but can it overcome the controversial history of the previous companies?