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Romans International Offering Ferrari Enzo and Maserati MC12
Surrey-based dealership Romans International is to offer a Ferrari Enzo and Maserati MC12, two of the most stylish and revered supercars of the 2000s. The pair share a connection from their conception and have remained in pristine condition with only delivery miles on the clock.
Chelsea Truck Company Unveils Defender 90 Prototype
Chelsea Truck Company has unveiled its newest take on the Defender 90 with a 1 of 1 experimental prototype of Land Rover’s famous model. As well as Defender, the Chelsea Truck Company has also built versions of the Jeep Wrangler and G-Wagon.
McLaren Offer Exclusive 60th Anniversary Options for Customers
The 60th anniversary of McLaren has produced many interesting and exciting events throughout the year. Now, customers can mark this occasion with a new range of options all celebrating the British brand’s achievements. Among the options are new exterior and interior visual content paying tribute to McLaren’s ‘Triple Crown’ success and is available on all newly ordered series production models such as the GT, Artura and 750S.
Aston Martin Vantage GTE set for Final Farewell
With new regulations looming, this weekend marks the end most successful GT racing car in the history of Aston Martin, the Vantage GTE. Making its final appearance in modern day motorsport in Bahrain during the conclusion of the 2023 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC), the Vantage GTE has been an ever-present in the WEC since 2012, recording 52 class wins and 11 world championship titles in that time.
Maserati Quattroporte Turns 60
This week marks the 60th anniversary of the Maserati Quattroporte. Originally unveiled on October 30th 1963 at the Turin Motor Show, over 75,000 models have gone on to be produced in its six decades of history.
Ferrari 499P Modificata Presented at Mugello
Meet the Ferrari 499P Modificata, unfortunately, a strictly limited series car for specially selected clientele to use non-competitively on track. Presented at the Ferrari World Finals at the Mugello Circuit, the car is a substantially modified version of the 499P that triumphed in the Centenary edition of the 24 Hours of Le Mans in what was a stellar 2023 overall for the Prancing Horse.
Mazda Iconic SP Concept Unveiled
Mazda created a storm in Tokyo and on social media with the reveal of the Iconic SP concept at the Japan Mobility Show. The Japanese brand says that the concept car marries together a dual rotary power train - seen recently in the all-new Mazda MC-30 R-EV - with an EV platform.
Alan Mann Racing Presents ePower Mustang
World-renowned UK-based classic racing car team Alan Mann Racing (AMR) is launching an electric powered restomod of a classic 1960s Ford Mustang. It is is the first in a series of Alan Mann Legacy Edition cars to be produced and others are likely to follow in the future.
Car & Classic to Auction Lando Norris’ Fiat 500 Jolly
The chance to own a Formula One driver's car is now yours thanks to Car & Classic, Europe’s largest online marketplace for classic and niche vehicles. The driver? Lando Norris. The car? Unfortunately, it isn’t the McLaren F1 car that he currently drives on famous tracks around the world, but to a certain type of buyer, it could be the next best thing.
Rare Frazer-Nash BMW to be Auctioned by H&H Classics
A rare 1936 Frazer-Nash BMW 319/55 Sports is to go under the hammer at the upcoming H&H Classics auction on November 29th. The Pavilion Garden in Buxton will host the auction, with the car expected to sell for between £150,000 - £180,000. The lot represents an exciting opportunity for any potential buyer as it is just one of 26 319/55 Sports manufactured by Frazer-Nash.
Maserati Racing Unveils 2024 Formula E Challenger
Maserati has one eye fixed on the future with the unveiling of the Maserati Tipo Folgore, the car that will take on the challenge of Season 10 of the FIA Formula E World Championship. Aesthetically, the Tipo Folgore pays homage to both Maserati’s motorsport heritage and its electric future.
Alpine A424 Testing Continues in Jerez
Alpine continued its testing programme in Jerez as part of its preparations for the 2024 FIA World Endurance Championship with Mick Schumacher getting behind the wheel for some of the 1200km completed. Last week also saw Alpine’s Formula One team receive a £173m investment boost from a syndicate containing famous faces from the world of sport.
Ben Collins & DriveTribe to Accelerate Partnership
You will see much more of Ben Collins on DriveTribe in the coming weeks and months as the company and racing driver ramp up its partnership to produce even more content. Formerly known best for his work as ‘The Stig’ on Top Gear in the noughties, Ben Collins has had an illustrious career, competing in various forms of motor racing and working as a stunt driver in the James Bond films ‘Quantum of Solace’ and ‘Skyfall’.
1963 Fiat 600 Multipla EV Auctioned by Car & Classic
Car & Classic is currently auctioning on its website, until October 27th, an EV-converted 1963 Fiat 600 Multipla with just over 53,000 miles on the clock which is expected to sell for between £40k and £50k.
Introducing the Helm E-Type Roadster
Originally released in 1961, the Series 1 Jaguar E-type is one of the most recognisable and loved cars in automotive history, with even Enzo Ferrari describing it as ‘the most beautiful car ever made.’ This is why the announcement of Helm’s latest E-type - the Roadster - is such a welcome sight in a world full of block shaped, unimaginative modern SUVs. Car number two in a strictly limited edition of just 20 is the result of over 6,000 man hours of work.
Media Round Up - October 12-19
Twisted head to Japan, DriveTribe hosts its first ever event, Bangers: Mad for Cars begins on Channel 4 and Dacia releases a range of road trip inspired air fresheners….it’s this week’s Media Round Up.
Ferrari Presents 296 Challenge Ahead of Finali Mondiali
The Finali Mondiali, an event that brings together drivers of the Ferrari Challenge series to decide World Champions of the Trofeo Pirelli and Coppa Shell class titles, will take place at the Mugello Circuit in Florence between October 24th to October 30th. On the eve of the event, Ferrari will present the 296 challenge, the ninth model in the history of the Ferrari Challenge.
Audi Celebrate 25 Years of the TT in the Isle of Man
After 25 successful years and more than 157,000 sales, production of the Audi TT will draw to a close as the brand looks towards electrification across its future range. However, to mark the significant anniversary, Audi UK journeyed to the home of the TT race in which the car took its name, the Isle of Man.
Nissan Hyper Punk is the Fourth in its Series of EV Concepts
The concept cars just keep coming from Nissan. The fourth in a series of EV concepts to be physically displayed as part of the Japan Mobility Show on October 25th is called the Hyper Punk. In the words of the Japanese marque, this concept is “tailored for content creators, influencers, artists, and those who embrace style and innovation.”
Kia Sportage Among Winners in Carbuyer Used Car Awards 2024
It was a double victory for the Kia Sportage in the Carbuyer Used Car Awards 2024, winning Best Used Car of the Year 2024 and Best Used Family Car. Following last week’s New Car Awards, this time it was the turn of cars with a few miles on the clock that are possibly even better for it.