2007 Aston Martin V12 Vantage
The original V12 Vantage concept was unveiled to guests at the opening of the Aston Martin Design Studio in December 2007. Continuing the marque’s impressive record of bringing concepts through Read More >>
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London Concours and Iconic Auctioneers bring Luxury Lifestyle Sale to Heart of City this June
The London Concours is delighted to have joined forces with Iconic Auctioneers for its 2024 show, which will run from 4th to 6th June at the Honourable Artillery Company in the City. Read More >>
Joe Macari returns for third year running with spectacular five-car line-up including a 1970 Lamborghini Miura P400 S
Interest is building for next month’s unique Salon Privé London Concours de Vente which will be held for the third year running on 18-20 April 2024. This is the only Read More >>
1934 Bentley 3 ½ Litre DERBY
AXB 3 is claimed to be one of the first 3½ Litre Derby Bentleys to be delivered to a customer, as earlier examples were either experimental cars or demonstrators. It Read More >>
1939 Bentley Mark V Corniche
The ‘Embiricos’ Bentley 4¼ Litre of 1938 inspired Bentley to create an aerodynamic Mark V called the Corniche. Although the original body was destroyed in the war, it was the Read More >>
Aston Martin DBR1
In 1956 new rules for the World Sports Car Championship and Le Mans prompted Aston Martin to build a sports racing prototype rather than a production-based car. Designed by Ted Read More >>
Aston Martin DB3S
The DB3S, introduced in 1953, established Aston Martin as a serious Le Mans contender, racing for outright wins. Frank Feeley’s alloy DB3S body looked much better than the boxy DB3 Read More >>
Three Days of Supercar Celebrations at Salon Privé London 2024
Supercars will be out in force at Salon Privé London with three special themed celebrations for each day of the event, which returns on 18-20 April 2024 at the exclusive Read More >>
1976 Lamborghini Miura SVR
Lamborghini Polo Storico has completed restoration of one of the most famous Miuras ever built: the Lamborghini Miura SVR. On the occasion of its delivery, the car was also exhibited Read More >>
Bentley Arnage Range And Heritage
The Bentley Arnage is a full-size luxury car manufactured by Bentley Motors in Crewe, England, from 1998 to 2010. The Arnage and its Rolls-Royce-branded sibling, the Silver Seraph, were Read More >>
Celebrating 65 Years of the Octavia and Felicia: Two iconic model designations in Škoda’s rich heritage
This year marks the 65th anniversary of two iconic model designations, which have carved out their place in Škoda Auto’s current era: the Octavia and Felicia. Both vehicles were first Read More >>
Salon Privé London Concours de Vente returns with the world’s greatest cars and classic dealers
Salon Privé London returns on 18-20 April 2024 at the exclusive Royal Hospital Chelsea. The third edition of the time-honoured opening event of the automotive season once again promises a Read More >>
Aston Martin V8 Vantage (The Original)
The next Aston Martin Vantage however – indeed the original Aston Martin V8 Vantage – was cut from very different engineering and performance cloth. It was hailed at its 1977 Read More >>
Bentley Continental (Second Generation) Supersports
In 1925 W.O. Bentley created a limited run, highly tuned Bentley 3 Litre called the Supersports, following the success of his Speed model in 1923. More than eight decades later Read More >>
Ferrari F355 Berlinetta
Unveiled at the 1994 Geneva Motor Show, the F355 Berlinetta quickly became the benchmark in its class. The increased power of the new 5-valve per cylinder V8 was complemented by Read More >>
Lamborghini 350 GT
In March 1964, Automobili Lamborghini was still in its infancy. Established just a few months previously, it had presented its first prototype in October 1963, known as the 350 GTV Read More >>
Ferrari F430 Spider
The Ferrari F430 Spider is powered by 490 hp, 4,308cc, 90° V8 engine, which is capable of pushing the car to a top speed of over 310 km/h (over 193 Read More >>
Rolls-Royce gravity racers: The first vehicles of the Goodwood era
“It has been a great privilege to reminisce on the first vehicles ever produced at the Home of Rolls-Royce. Not many will know that, before any of the first Phantoms Read More >>
Bentley Arnage Red Label
Launched in late 1999 was the Arnage Red Label. Volkswagen, who had purchased the Bentley name and Crewe factory was loathe to continue purchasing BMW’s engines, and it turned out Read More >>
Talbot-Lago T150C SS Teardrop
The Concours of Elegance at Hampton Court Palace sits as one of the top three showcases of rare and beautiful classic cars in the world, mainly due to the quality Read More >>