The most iconic car of the 1980s? The first iteration of the BMW M3 certainly has a decent claim. As prices for more sought after ‘modern classics’ continue to see good growth, we take a look at how the ‘E30’ M3 is performing at UK auctions. The second generation BMW 3 Series, or chassis code…
For Porsche the 964 represented a new horizon for the company, displaying technical expertise and innovation at a time when the financial world was in recession. Porsche needed a big idea and an innovative car to show its value. Enter the 964, the penultimate Air-cooled Porsche 911. As far as technological horizons go the 964…
Classic Mercedes have become notorious high sellers at auction in the past few years, and the 280 SL is no exception. What started as a humble tourer has morphed into one of the most effortlessly cool vehicles around. If there were ever a vintage car perfectly suited to Instagram fame, it is the Mercedes 280 SL….
The auction house can be a daunting place for any discerning buyer, with reserve prices firmly in place you can feel priced out or intimidated about taking a punt on that classic. Sometimes, just sometimes, you get brave fancy dipping a toe in the water by bidding on a car. This week marks Coys Kensington…
Those of you familiar with the worldwide classic car auction scene will no doubt have heard about the recent Bonhams Scottsdale auction in which a number of gorgeous classic were sold, including a lightweight Chevrolet Corvette racer. Those of you who haven’t, hold on to your hats. On the 19th January Bonhams held an auction…
One of the most iconic and quintessentially British classic cars of all time, the Jaguar E-Type has won hearts and minds worldwide and inspired countless petrol heads. Produced between 1961 and 1975 over 70,000 left the factory and made the E-Type a worldwide icon. While it would be easy to wax lyrical about the E-Type and what…
Car shows are the perfect venue to show off a company’s latest wares and spread the word about the latest and greatest in automotive technology. Similarly, they attract large crowds of car fans who are interested in the movements in the car world; what better audience for Coys of Kensington to auction off over 50 classic cars…
When buying a modern car many of our dreams can be made achievable through financing and support to own the car, making a love affair with that GT3 RS 4.0 that you always wanted a possibility but with added flexibility. As our lives become more dynamic we are seeing that current trends in car ownerships ebb and…
Launched in 1996 and specifically designed as a two-seat roadster, Porsche’s first since the 550 Spider, the Porsche Boxster was introduced to the world with a lukewarm reception. The first-gen Boxster faced an uphill battle since day one, a battle that is nearly won 21 years after. Could the Porsche Boxster be the unlikely hero no…