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Carrera RS
 

Rare, ‘matching numbers’ Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 Touring to be offered by Aut...

6/12/2013 5:26 AM EST  -   Propel Technology Ltd
Independent Porsche specialist offers a special way to celebrate 50 years of the 911 with a car it has known and looked after for the past 32 years
BICESTER – With the Porsche 911 celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2013, independent specialist Autofarm is offering an extremely rare and original RHD RS 2.7 Touring derivative for sale. One of just 94 made in this specification for the UK market, it was first...
BMH and zircotec
 

British Motor Heritage Limited becomes the latest distributor of Zircotec® produ...

6/10/2013 5:10 AM EST  -   Propel Technology Ltd
Oxfordshire-based British classic car specialist provides technical support and sales for Zircotec thermal management products.
OXFORD – British Motor Heritage Limited (BMH), a renowned specialist in the production and sales of parts for classic British cars, is the latest firm to become an authorised distributor of Zircotec’s thermal barrier coatings and heat shields. Unique to the classic car sector, BMH owns...
1965 Aston Martin DB5 Saloon interior
 

Classic Sale welcomes stunning DB5

6/6/2013 7:15 AM EST  -   Silverstone Auctions
Silverstone Auctions has secured a stunning 1965 Aston Martin DB5 for the Silverstone Classic Sale on 27th July. Considered by many to be one of the world’s most famous and coveted cars, the example on offer is one of the finest available. It has been estimated at between £275,000 to £325,000 and offered Without Reserve.

Immortalised in the 1964 James Bond film Goldfinger, the DB5’s arrival had royalty, rock stars...
Alfa Romeo
 

Zircotec supports historic motorsport through sponsorship of Italian Alfa Reviva...

6/3/2013 5:00 AM EST  -   Propel Technology Ltd
In association with restoration specialist GPS Classic, Zircotec will be sponsoring the 2013 Alfa Romeo Revival Cup, a classic car race series in Italy.
OXFORD – Thermal barrier coatings specialist Zircotec is sponsoring the 2013 Alfa Revival Cup, a five round series of endurance races for classic Alfa Romeos built between 1947 and 1976. The series includes visits to some of Italy’s most renowned circuits such...
Longbridge Mini
 

Last Longbridge Mini up for sale

5/13/2013 9:07 AM EST  -   Silverstone Auctions
A salvaged Mini Clubman that lay in the tunnels under the Longbridge factory for 30 years – making it the last Mini to leave the famous site – is being auctioned at the Silverstone Classic Sale.

The iconic car – which was used to travel around the sprawling plant - had been secretly dumped by workers in the late 1970s after suffering some damage thought to be from a storage container falling on it.

However, photos...
1933 Lancia Astura
 

Is this the ultimate stately coupé?

5/7/2013 9:55 AM EST  -   Silverstone Auctions
Coupé’s come in all shapes and sizes but for timeless elegance that’s guaranteed to turn heads wherever it goes, then this 1933 Lancia Astura by Pinin Farina must take some beating.

Indeed, its desirability is reflected in its estimate price of between £95,000 to £110,000 for the Silverstone Auctions hosted International Trophy Sale on 17th May.

The even better news for pre-war car aficionados is that two other...
2008 Ducati Monster S4R S Testastretta
 

Two Ducati superbikes for almost the price of one!

4/23/2013 5:00 AM EST  -   Silverstone Auctions
Lovers of Ducati’s could be rubbing their eyes in disbelief at two stunning examples that are so sensibly guided you could be forgiven for thinking it’s a ‘two for one’ offer!

While both are worthy of closer inspection at the Silverstone Auctions’ hosted International Trophy Sale on Friday 17th May at Silverstone race circuit, the very pinnacle of superbike engineering is manifested in a 2009 Ducati 1098R...
1975 Maserati Merak by Saurer
 

Unique Maserati has many silver linings

4/22/2013 9:41 AM EST  -   Silverstone Auctions
Take one already amazing sports car and put it in the hands of motorsport specialists Carrosserie Saurer in Switzerland and the end result is a truly exceptional example of automotive styling and engineering.

Indeed, while the word ‘unique’ is widely overused, it takes just one look at this stunning silver 1975 Maserati Merak by Saurer, which is being offered on 17th May at the Silverstone Auctions hosted...
1968 Maserati Ghibli-Barn find
 

Maserati barn find is a barnstormer

3/19/2013 8:24 AM EST  -   Silverstone Auctions
Silverstone Auctions has unearthed arguably one of the most beautiful Maserati’s ever made that has been locked away for the past 14 years in dry storage.

Needing a complete restoration, this 1968 Maserati Ghibli barn find has been estimated at between £12,000 to £16,000 and will finally come to market at the Silverstone Auctions hosted International Trophy Sale on Friday 17th May.

Nick Whale, managing director,...
1968 Ford Mustang Bullitt Genuine 390 S Code and Highland green car
 

Bite the ‘Bullitt’ at International Trophy Sale

3/12/2013 10:30 AM EST  -   Silverstone Auctions
Silverstone Auctions is now inviting entries for its International Trophy Sale on Friday 17th May while the first confirmed lot for the auction is a stunning 1968 Ford Mustang Bullitt.

The auction at Silverstone race circuit will act as a curtain raiser to the to the Historic Sports Car Club’s meeting which takes place over the same weekend. Vehicles being offered in the sale will include classic road-going models,...