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.
2021 Mille Miglia entry list confirmed An array of rare Etceterini models line up alongside exotic historic cars, including Bugattis, 300SL Gullwings and Ferrari MMs. The event will take place from June 16-19.
Delight as Sydney Harbour Concours takes place in Australia The third edition of the Sydney Harbour Concours has taken place in Australia with McLaren Elva reveal and 60th anniversary Jaguar E-type parade
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
Rare Bugatti 57S sells for £4million at Bonhams Legends of the Road auction A rare 1937 Bugatti Type 57S, which had been off the road and out of sight for the past 50 years, sold for £4,047,000 in the live and online Bonhams Legend of the Road Sale at the auction house’s flagship New Bond Street saleroom today, 19 February.
Diego Maradona’s rare Porsche 911 to be auctioned by Bonhams A rare 964 Carrera 2 Convertible Works Turbo Look formerly owned by football legend Diego Maradona is up for sale at Bonhams Paris auction next month. The silver 911 is one of just 1200 made and was famous for getting Maradona into trouble with the law in 1992.
Bentley’s Birkin surprise When Bentley started on its Birkin Blower Continuation project, it found that not everything was as expected…