Source: Bring A Trailer This 1991 Land Rover Defender 90 is a right-hand-drive example that was imported to the US under previous ownership and subsequently refurbished and modified. Work involved fitting a Project Kahn wide-body kit and refinishing the exterior in matte silver as well as installing a supercharged 6.2-liter LS3 V8 mated to a … Read more
H&H Classics has successfully sold almost 100 classic, collectible, and performance cars, worth some £1.5 million at its final physical auction of 2023. Jaguar, a brand synonymous with British motoring heritage, featured prominently in the sale which took place on 29 November at the Pavilion Gardens, Buxton. The highlight of the day was the 1954 … Read more
Source: RM Sotheby’s ———————- Racing into its second century, Aston Martin is arguably one of the most storied and evocative brands in the history of the automobile, having earned its place in history on the silver screen, in showrooms, and on the racetrack. The firm has experienced a return to its top-tier motorsport roots under … Read more
A stunning 1966 Aston Martin DB5, which belonged to the Daily Telegraph’s motoring correspondent Andrew English for almost 30 years, is to be offered for sale by H&H Classics at The Pavilion Gardens, Buxton, on 29 November. Estimated at between £500,000 – £550,000, ‘GBO 500D’ boasts a rich racing history, having been both FIA and MSA … Read more
A duo of two-seater 1950s British sports cars, the 1952 Lotus MkVI Prototype and a 1951 Allard K2, are set to cross the auction block courtesy of H&H Classics, on 29 November. The 1952 Lotus MkVI Prototype, estimated at £50,000 – £60,000, hailing from the personal collection of the late Graham Nearn, marks a significant … Read more
Bring a Trailer This 2022 Ford Mustang Shelby Super Snake is a Speedster Edition that is powered by a Whipple-supercharged 5.0-liter V8 linked with a six-speed manual transmission and a limited-slip differential and is finished in Oxford White with Azure Blue stripes over Ebony leather upholstery. The car is equipped with a Speedster tonneau cover, … Read more
FROM COMPETITION TO CONCOURS: POLISHING A DIAMOND (source: rmsothebys.com) Even a mere nutshell description of the Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR Roadster imparts just how special the model is: an open-top version of a homologation special whose competition iteration helped earn two consecutive Drivers’ and Constructors’ Championships for one of the most storied automakers on the planet. … Read more
Source: RMSothebys THE DEFINITION OF A LEGEND A shimmering seaside sunset. A Perseid meteor streaking across the August night. A flash of lightning against a darkly brooding thunderhead. These are the fleeting moments of beauty and grandeur that, if left unrecognized, forever pass into the night of memory and regret. These are the chance opportunities … Read more
A former Classic & Sportscar magazine cover, the restored 1964 Mercedes-Benz 230SL, will be offered for sale by H&H Classics at its Pavilion Gardens, Buxton auction on 29 November. With an estimated value of £60,000 – £70,000, the stunning vehicle combines classic elegance with modern functionality, making it a prized lot for collectors. The rare right-hand … Read more
H&H Classics is set to offer a rare 1954 Jaguar XK120 Fixed Head Coupe, once the pride and joy of Britain’s most accomplished lady racing driver, Patsy Burt. This legendary vehicle will be offered for sale on 29 November at The Pavilion Gardens, Buxton, estimated between £100,000 – £120,000. Patsy Burt, a name synonymous with … Read more