Tag: Classic cars
Austin Powers ‘Shaguar’ car shifts into auction gear
A Jaguar E-Type driven by fictional super agent Austin Powers will be auctioned next January. The car, affectionately called the Shaguar, comes complete with a custom swinging 60s Union Jack […]
2024-11-28
The last Cadillac of Elvis drives into sale
With under 60,000 miles on the clock a 1977 Cadillac Seville is a tempting buy for any petrol head. And this is the car that Elvis drove on the day […]
2024-11-08
One-of-16 Jaguar to make £11 million at classic car auction?
Made for Le Mans, the D-Type ran out of road when racing rules changed. Jaguar kitted them up for road use and the XKSS was born. Now, one of this ultra-rare breed could sell for over £10 million.
2024-10-16
Legendary “Dung heap” Mercedes to auction in October
The car’s been in a manure pile and a junkyard. But it’s still too valuable to put a price on. Who will buy it this October?
2024-09-18
Le Mans Porsche driven by Steve McQueen’s tipped for auction record
Steve McQueen himself took the wheel of this car as it battled in a fictional version of the world’s toughest auto race. How much would you pay to own it?
2024-08-21
Indianapolis Speedway Museum sale sends “most significant” race cars to market
Start your engines. And if you have 10s of millions of dollars in your account head to this newly announced auction sale of some of the crown jewels of race car history. An unprecedented sale.
2024-08-15
McQueen Cobra car speeds towards $1.5 million auction
Will the star connection add value to this wonderful 1963 British-made car? Next week’s auction in Monterey will let us know.
2024-08-09
Peugeot 205 auctions for £250,000+ at Silverstone
A Peugeot 205 has sold for £227,250 at auction. It is not the standard model of the long-lasting and popular hatchback, but one of just 200 special editions and can […]
2024-03-06
Elton John Bentley surprises as star of music auction
The stand-out sale in an auction of the contents of one of Elton John’s homes was a car. The Bentley Continental realised $441,000 (£350,000), around 18-times the low-estimate before the […]
2024-02-28
“Holy grail” Ferrari breaks record with $50million+ sale
A rare 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO has set a new world record, selling for $51.7 million (£42.1 million) at auction in New York. The car, chassis number 3765, is considered […]