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Ken Block memorabilia to go under hammer for motorsport charity

Published 04 April 2024
By James Fossdyke
Online auction site will sell “one-of-a-kind” items from Block’s archive including collectibles and vehicle components.
Sir Michael Caine’s first car, a 1968 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow, heads to auction

Michael Caine’s first car heads to auction

A Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow formerly owned by the actor Michael Caine and with a fascinating history attached is set to go to auction.
Published 08 February 2023
Mercedes 300 SLR Uhlenhaut Coupé

The new most valuable car in the world

A Mercedes is the most expensive car in the world. Why does that matter?
Published 25 May 2022
BMW that belonged to Sir Sean Connery up for sale

Sir Sean Connery's BMW up for sale

A 1986 BMW belonging to the late and great Sir Sean Connery is up for sale on a classic car website.
Published 13 January 2021
World's oldest Porsche sports car heading to auction

World's oldest Porsche heading to auction

The world's oldest Porsche will go under the hammer this August — and it's tipped to set a new auction record.
Published 20 May 2019
Celebrate 60 years of the Mini with this very special Mini Cooper

Very special Mini Cooper heading to auction

An ultra-rare version of the legendary Mini Cooper is heading to auction next month.
Published 17 October 2018
Bertone-styled Porsche 911 roadster heading to auction

Bertone-styled Porsche 911 heading to auction

It's a Porsche 911 but not as you know it. This head-turning, one-of-a-kind sports car is the work of Bertone, best known for penning the shapes
Published 08 August 2018
Classic car parts haul worth over £1m heading for auction

Classic car parts worth over £1m discovered

Classic car parts with a combined worth in excess of £1m that were discovered in shipping containers will be going under the hammer later this mo
Published 08 June 2018
Jamiroquai singer Jay Kay is selling two of his Ferraris at auction

Jamiroquai singer Jay Kay is selling two Ferraris

Jamiroquai frontman Jay Kay is perhaps one of the world's most famous car nuts but his collection is apparently too big for his garage.
Published 24 April 2018
Hammer time: what you need to know before buying a car at auction

Hammer time: beginner's guide to buying at auction

It’s often said that one of the best ways to buy a classic car at a competitive price is to visit an auction. But for first time buyers who have...
Published 27 April 2017
The Sunday Times Driving Placeholder

Steve McQueen's Porsche 911 Turbo for sale in $1m auction

The last sports car owned by Steve McQueen will go under the hammer later this summer, and experts predict it will smash the $1m mark
Published 11 June 2015
The Sunday Times Driving Placeholder

News: Victoria's Secret owner wants money back on £11m...

ONE OF the most expensive cars to be sold is at the centre of a row over its ownership, involving one of the world’s most prestigious auction houses...
Published 10 November 2014
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News: Johnny Cash Rolls-Royce being auctioned without...

IF THEY’RE really lucky, fans of rock and country music legend Johnny Cash could bag his old Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow for pennies when it comes...
Published 22 September 2014