Greatness is a concept and a position we idolise. Over the years many have waxed lyrical about greatness and what it means to achieve it. ‘Some are born great and others have greatness thrust upon them‘ is a classic saying about grasping opportunity. ‘Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some hire public relations officers‘…
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Is the Mercedes G-Wagen the newest auction hero?
The Mercedes G-Wagen started life as a military vehicle for the sort of people for whom a Land Rover Defender wasn’t robust enough and ended life as the preferred mode of transport for whom a Bentley Bentayga is just too discreet. The transition from battlefield to Battersea was only possible because the G-Wagen is possibly…
Alfa Romeo Montreal for sale with H&H
Coming up for sale with H&H at their Imperial War Museum auction at Duxford is a fantastic range of classics and modern classics, many of the cars we have seen various iterations come up for sale previously and know what to expect in the pricing department. This week’s auction, however, is throwing something rather special into…
Porsche at Coys Blenheim Palace
We’ve spoken before about the upcoming auction by Coys at Blenheim Palace – and what an auction it will be, too! Last time we told you that the auction had been announced and that there are some special cars lined up, and today we bring you the lengthy list of Porsches that will be coming…
Investment potential – Jaguar XJS at Historics
Often times people are caught up in the romanticism of an appreciating asset or thinking about that dream car that might actually increase in value. A distant notion of ‘this might be worth something someday’ seen from behind wistful eyes. Historics at Brooklands have coming up for sale something that looks sure to hold it’s…
Consignments now open for RM Sotheby’s London auction
RM Sotheby’s are now welcoming consignments to their 11th annual London auction, held on 6 September at Battersea Evolution in London. “This year’s sale looks to continue the momentum set by last year’s historic auction, which featured a top-selling 1960 Aston Martin DB4GT (£2,408,000) and a quartet of Porsche 911s, all setting world records in the process. For discerning…
Just announced – Coys Blenheim palace
Coys have just announced their return to Blenheim Palace on 15th July for Fine Motor Cars and The Jaguar Legend, which has become over the years a must-attend event in the international historic motoring calendar. With its summer garden party atmosphere and high-level catering set against the backdrop of Blenheim Palace, birthplace of Winston Churchill,…
Sneak peek – the Mercedes of Coys
Coys of Kensington’s upcoming auction at Fontwell house already looks set to be a cracking auction, we’ve already spoken about the special editions coming up for sale that get our hearts racing. Aside from the high end, bespoke and rare exotica is a range of cars that will drive the enthusiast wild as well as…
Preview – Special editions at Coys Fontwell House
Coys are known for being able to pull some special cars to their auctions and really put on a show. Coming up at their Fontwell house auction are some special edition cars that we’ve really taken a shine to and no doubt prospective buyers will too. So take a seat as we walk you through…
Classics at Silverstone – the May sale 2017
After a restrained start to 2017 the classic car auction scene is finally getting underway, with spring very much in full swing the auction houses are filling up with rare and interesting classics. Coming up this weekend is the May sale with Silverstone Auctions which promises to be one of the best yet this year….