Classic Car Buyer

We spotted this curiosity in the paddock at the Italian Car Day at Prescott Hillclimb recently and were amused that the owner had christened it 'Vlad', after its Impala badging. But what is it? The Impala is actually a British-made kit car from the 1

The Petrol Retailers Association (PRA) has issued a technical update about the refuelling of classic cars with hidden filler necks. It comes after the Federation of British Historic Vehicle Clubs (FBHVC) raised concerns following recent incidents whe

The ‘MESS’ Middlebridge Enthusiasts Scimitar Set will be holding its 35th Anniversary at the Sandringham Pageant of motoring. The club have been allocated a stand adjacent the Royal marquee, and as its centre piece, will have on display the highly or

SIGN UP TO OUR NEWSLETTER AT WWW.CLASSICSWORLD.CO.UK The call for evidence by the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) concerning its existing policies and registration processes for historic, classic and rebuilt vehicles is gathering pace, wit

Bentley is gearing up to show off its new and improved Continental GT, which for the first time since 2003 will do without its W12 calling card. Instead, a new powertrain called the Ultra Performance Hybrid V8 will take pride of place and help make t

With over two years having now passed since WB & Sons held its maiden auction, we’ve come to expect all of rare, interesting and unusual classic curios on offer at its regular sales. Pleasingly, the June 8 auction is no exception. British sports cars

Morris Leslie’s second classic sale of the year took place at its Perth base on May 18, with a catalogue including everything from pre-war vehicles to emerging modern classics. The sale began with several no-reserve entries, most notably a 1989 TVR T

British Leyland was in turmoil by the early-1970s – not only was its reputation in tatters, but some of its companies directly competed: MG’s BGT challenged Triumph’s GT6, treading on each other’s toes. Management asked both companies to produce a pr

The great thing about the classic car world is diversity. We all have our chosen niche, whether that’s an E-type or an Alfa Romeo Arna. The CCB team often have good-natured squabbles arguing which cars are the best, and which aren’t. But when we mana

You didn’t need us to tell you that this is Paris, specifically outside the Hotel InterContinental, and although labelled 1983, we’d say it was 1987. We say this firstly because of one of the only non-French cars in the picture: a B3 Audi 80 that cam

Given the brand’s immense strength and kudos today, it’s hard to believe that Porsche was on the verge of bankruptcy by the early 1990s. The 944-based 968 was seen for the revised but aged model it was, and the 928 was down to selling in indifferentl

Rover’s immediate post-war range was outdated; the P2 and P3 were carryovers from the pre-war range, and while the mechanicals were of use, the bodies were desperately antiquated. In contrast, inspiration for the P4 would come from Studebaker. Rover

Having been mercifully spared the recent myriad disappointments to bear the Lancia name, we Brits can still associate the brand with stylish, exotic Italian machinery that today makes for extremely tempting left-field classics. The Gamma Coupe is one