Jaguar E-Type

The Goodwood Revival opened on the 16th September and will run through this weekend until tomorrow, Sunday, September the 18th. A thrilling practise session of 30 or so Jaguar E-Types took place yesterday, with the official race on today.

Jaguar has a wonderful racing heritage and Tony O’Keefe, Curator at Jaguar Heritage, commented,”It’s been an incredible first day at the Goodwood Revival – a truly unique event and a fitting place to celebrate 50-years of the E-Type. I’m grateful for the support shown by private owners in entering their valuable cars in the races as well as putting them on display- Jaguar has a wonderful heritage, kept alive by the enthusiasm and passion of the owners”.

Over the weekend, 140,000 visitors are expected at the Goodwood Revival with many dressed up in vintage clothing and arriving in their own vintage cars. If you are interested in classic cars, motorcycles and vintage aircraft then visit the Goodwood Revival website for more details.

Jaguar E-Type

The Jaguar E-Type is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year and has just been voted the UK’s favourite sports car by race-goers and classic car fans. The online poll of almost 3,000 visitors was run by the organisers of the Silverstone Classic, which is the world’s largest classic motorsport festival. This year the event will be taking place over the famous Northampton circuit between the 22-24 July.

The organisers are hoping to set a world record of 1,000 road-going examples of the E-Type parading around the circuit, and more than 120 car clubs will be displaying over 7,000 classic cars from ACs to Zagatos. There are plenty of other things to keep you busy from free live concerts (Suzi Quattro, 10cc and Wishbone), period fun fair, go karting, lawnmover racing, aerobatic displays to name just a few and tickets are available on the hotline on 0871 231 0849 or via the website @ www.SilverstoneClassic.com

Here is the top fifteen list of favourite classic sports cars

1. Jagaur E-Type
2. Morgan
3. TVR Griffith
4. AC Cobra
5. Aston Martin DB5
6. Lotus 7
7. Austin Healey 3000
8. Jaguar XK 120
9. Lotus Elan
10. MGB
11. Triumph Spitfire
12. Triumph TR6
13. Austin Healey Frogeye Sprite
14. MGA
15. Triumph TR3

Baron's Jaguar classic car sale

The Barons’ Jaguar Heritage sale is being held at Sandown Park, the horse racecourse in Esher, on the 19th April 2011. There will be an impressive range of Jaguar classic cars for sale, including a 1948 3.5-litre drophead coupe (estimate £95,000-£125,000) and a unique 1959 MKIX V12 6.0 XJRS saloon car (estimate £50,000-£60,000).

Jaguar E-Type

There are also five E-Type roadsters entered in the sale including a bright red 1973 V12 S3 (estimate £38,000-£45,000), a white 1975 V12 S3 (£41,000-£45,000), a 1969 S2 4.2 2+2 (£16,5000-£18000) and two E-Types in primrose to choose from as well.

Other marques in the sale include a 1993 Aston Martin Virage Volante, 1996 Bentley Continental R and a Pilgrim AC Cobra replica and full details of the sale can be found at the Barons website, or you can call 08454 306060.

BMW 6 Series

If you are interested in seeing the all-new BMW 6 Series convertible and coupe, before the car’s official UK launch in October this year, then both models will be on show at the exclusive Salon Prive event at Syon Park, on the 22nd-24th June 2011. BMW will also show off its superb 4.4-litre V8-powered M3 GTS as well.

The Salon Prive is a three-day celebration of supercars, classic cars and luxury brands and further details about tickets and what else is on offer can be found at the Salon Prive website.

102 EX Phantom Experimental Electric

Rolls-Royce will be showing off its new 102EX Phantom Experimental Electric luxury saloon car at the forthcoming Salon Prive Spirit of Ecstacy centenary celebrations at Syon Park, West london. Rolls-Royce will be toasting 100 years of the famous lady and other Rolls-Royce models on display will be a 1911 Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost, 1923 Rolls-Royce Tourer and a very rare 1927 Phantom 1 Udaipur Hunting Car.

The three day Salon Prive event celebrating supercars, classic cars and luxury brands is relocating this year to the spectacular 200-acre Syon Park in West London, which is the home of His Grace, the 12th Duke of Northumberland and takes place between the 22nd and 24th June 2011. There will also be a special, brand new, “Quintessentially English Cars” sale taking place, by the international collector car specialists, RM Auctions.

Further details and ticket pices can be found at the Salon Prive website or you can call +44 (0) 808 100 2205.

Classic car

The Vauxhall Hertitage Centre will open its doors on Sunday the 17th April 2011, from 10.00am until 4.00pm, for any classic car drivers to come along and also for classic car enthusiasts to have an opportunity to see Vauxhall’s own collection of classic cars. Vauxhall is supporting “Drive it Day”, which represents the classic car movement in the UK, when owners are encouraged to take their cars to the road.

Vauxhall’s own collection of classic cars has around 50 vehicles on show, which can be found in Park Street, Luton, behind the main headquarters in Osborne Road (LU1 3YT). Entrance to the collection and parking is free of charge and this could be a great day out for all the family.

100 Rolls-Royce cars

One hundred Rolls-Royce cars took to the streets of London last weekend to celebrate 100 years of the world’s most famous hood mascot, the Spirit of Ecstasy, which was first fitted to Rolls-Royce cars in 1911.

100 Rolls-Royce cars

The drive started in Belgravia and ended at the Great Conservatory at Syon House in West London , with fifteen hand-built Phantom and Ghost models being supplied by Rolls-Royce Motor Cars in Goodwood.

The other 85 classic and vintage vehicles were supplied and driven by members of the Rolls-Royce Enthusiasts Club and included various other Rolls-Royce models, including Silver Ghosts, Silver Clouds, Silver Shadows and Silver Spurs.

1963 Bentley Continental

A magnificent 1963 Bentley Continental and a 1953 Aston Martin DB2/4 Mk1, that has covered less than 11,000 miles in 57 years, are on sale at Baron’s British heritage sale at Sandown Park on the 26th October. Other notable British cars on sale include a 1953 Austin Healey 100-4, a 1967 Jaguar E-Type S1 4.2 FHC, four XK150s and a 1999 Ford (GTD) GT40.

1953 Aston Martin DB2/4 MK1

The 1963 Bentley Continental  2 Door Coupe by Mulliner is one of just eight examples ever built in right-hand drive. The estimated sale price is in the region of £90,000 -£125,000. The Aston Martin DB2/4 Mk1 was bought new in 1953 by an elderly doctor and he used it very sparingly until the 1970s when he put it into storage. It then lay unused until 2002 when the current owner bought it. The estimate price for this should be £90,000-£120,000.

Austin Healey

You can now vote for the all-new Classic Car of the Year award (in association with Lancaster Insurance) which has been launched by Practical Classics, Classic Cars and Classic Car Weekly with six categories available (see below). The overall winner will be decided by a public vote and will be revealed at this year’s Classic Motor Show, which is being held at Birmingham’s NEC with a top prize of £3,500 on offer to the winner.

There are some fantastic classic icons to choose from including the Austin Healey, Triumph Stag, Rover P3 75 saloon, Jaguar XK150FHC, plus many more. Votes can be made by the competition website at www.ccoty.co.uk

Pre-war

• Austin Heavy 12/4 open road 1926 – Owner: Anthony Mealing
• Aston Martin mk2 long chassis 1934 – Owner: Andrew Randall
• Humber 9/28 Saloon 1929 – Owner: Gerry Capon
• Lancia Dilambda 1932 – Owner: Robin Lacey
• Lagonda LG6 DHC 1938 – Owner: Roger Learmonth
• Fiat 500 Topolino Siata Smith Special 1938 – Owner: Steve Denning
• Citroen Traction Avant 1938 – Owner: Mr F Annells
• Austin Seven 1931 – Owner: Chris Parkhurst
• Singer Le Mans SS 1935 – Owner: David Allen
• Brough Superior 8 cylinder Dual purpose 1935 – Owner: Terry Hobden

1940’s

• Tatra T600 Tatraplan 1949 – Owner: Ivan Margolius
• Triumph Roadster 2000 1949 – Owner: Dirk Devogeleer
• Triumph Roadster 1949 – Owner: Wyn Roberts
• Alvis TA14 1949 – Owner: John Peart
• Ford Pilot V8 1948 – Owner: Karl Green
• MG TC 1949 – Owner: Stuart Seal
• Healey Estate 1948 – Owner: Mr W Kennedy
• Willys Overland Jeep MB 1944 – Owner: Tim Clark
• Allard P1 Saloon 1949 – Owner: Tim Baker
• Rover P3 75 Sports saloon 1949 – Owner: Guy Worrall

1950’s

• Porsche 356a 1958 – Owner: Mrs Helen Goff
• Jowett Jupiter SC 1954 – Owner: Amy Clements
• Austin Healey Frogeye Sprite 1959 – Owner: Lizzie Bartlett
• Jaguar Mark 8 1958 – Owner: Paul Greenway
• Vauxhall Cresta E Series 1957 – Owner: Lee Reynolds
• Jaguar XK150 FHC 1959 – Owner: Bob Hitchin
• Messersmidtt TG500 Tiger 1959 – Owner: Mr M Vincent
• Borgward Isabella Coupe 1959 – Owner: Brian Berry
• Daimler Conquest Roadster 1955 – Owner: Kevin Bennett
• Ford Thunderbird 1955 – Owner: Colin Blower

1960’s

• Austin Mini Cooper S 1963 – Owner: Roy Parmenter
• NSU Sport Prinz 1965 – Owner: Lior Baruch
• Jaguar Mk 2 1964 – Owner: Gregory Peel
• Shelby GT350 1969 – Owner: Adrian Dromey
• Hillman Hunter 1968 – Owner: John Lewis
• Bedford CA Van 1962 – Owner: Dave Bexley
• Dodge Dart Pioneer 1960 – Owner: W J Elton
• Humber Super Snipe Estate Series II 1960 – Owner: Mr and Mrs David Meade
• Sunbeam Tiger 1965 – Owner: Patricia Crowther
• Ford Cortina 1600 E 1969 – Owner: Mr Stephen George Fry

1970’s

• Honda Civic 1979 – Owner: Jay Spendlove
• Aston Martin V8 1974 – Owner: Richard Phillips
• TVR Vixen S4 1972 – Owner: Peter Lewis
• Fiat X 1/9 1978 – Owner: Nigel and Colin Bayliss
• Triumph Stag 1976 – Owner: Ian Elliott
• Porsche 911 1970 – Owner: Steve Bartlett
• Toyota Hi-Ace Rio Camper 1978 – Owner: John Fardell
• Ferrari 308GTB 1976 – Owner: Sheridan Williams
• Austin Kimberely 1971 – Owner: David Morris
• VW Scirocco TS 1974 – Owner: Marshall Foulds

1980’s

• Jensen Interceptor S4 1989 – Owner: Tim Clark
• Ford Cortina Huntsman 1980 – Owner: Paul Barnes
• Porsche 924 1981 – Owner: Jason Anning
• Fiat Super Strada 1988 – Owner: Lee Denton
• Morgan Plus 8 1989 – Owner: Clive Chilton
• Jaguar XJRS Celebration 1988 – Owner: Nigel C Lyles
• MG Maestro Tickford Turbo 1989 – Owner: Frank Lovelock
• Suzki Scioo 1980 – Owner: Samantha Brown
• Ford RS1600i 1982 – Owner: Terry Ansell
• Mercedes W123 200D 1978 – Owner: Mr Wilfred Pooleman

Peel P50 - world's smallest production car

The 2010 Footman James Classic Motor Show is being held in November at Birmingham’s NEC  between the 12th and 14th of November. The show theme shows cars of all ages and from nations across the globe that have all been record-breakers.

Show manager, Andy Rouse, said,”Record-breaking cars come in all shapes and sizes and we’ll be recognising as many of them as we can. Many automotive record-breakers are the kind of cars we grew up with-because of the number they’ve sold for example, but we’ll also be looking at the most outlandish, the most competitive and the most frugal.

Some examples of motoring record-breakers

• The longest ever skid marks were six miles long and was created by the Spirit of America jet powered car on the Utah Salt Flat in 1964.
• The best selling single model of car ever was the Volkswagen Beetle, with 21,529,464 models being made.