SPONSORED 1978 Lancia Beta Coupé 1800 One family-owned, highly original example of a seldom-seen Castagnero design. Exceptional mechanical condition with smooth running Lampredi 1.8-liter hemi motor, tight 5-speed gearbox and precise steering. Meticulously cared for and cherished from new. Documented 72,274 miles. Service records/receipts, original books and tools, period cassette-radio with Siruis XM hookup. A best-of-breed Beta Coupé, now open for bidding here on eBay.
SPONSORED 1956 MG MGA Superb driving MGA with a long ownership history. Show-quality restoration halted due to health concerns. Mechanical restoration complete with engine rebuilt by marque specialist. Gearbox, steering, suspension and brakes all excellent. A solid rust-free (always stored indoors) canvas for easy completion. Now open for bidding here on eBay.
SPONSORED 1963 Triumph TR3 Older ground-up restoration of an original rust-free California car. Paint and interior holding up exceptionally well from indoor storage and spare use. Recently tuned by veteran marque specialist makes for a smooth idling and driving TR3. Shifts are precise with excellent clutch and synchros. Ready to drive, show or preserve. Now open for bidding here on eBay.
While audiences mourn the (temporary?) end of Top Gear and await the final three episodes of The Grand Tour, popular motoring show Lovecars: On the Road has returned with Series 2, available on Prime Video from February 16, 2024 – the first time the automotive adventure show has been available on the global streaming service. At the same time, both Series 1 and 2 will launch into new global territories, entertaining audiences in the USA, Canada, Australia and New Zealand.
Returning to host the show is renowned TV personality and ex-racing driver Tiff Needell alongside co-presenter Paul Woodman, plus special guests and friends including Top Gear’s former Stig Ben Collins and Italian racer Vicky Piria.
True to its name, the real stars are the cars and Series 2 includes a long list – including a priceless endurance racing Porsche, a six-wheeled monster truck, glittering supercars like the Lamborghini Huracan STO, an ultra-rare Pagani Huayra BC and a £1.6m hand-built homage to a very famous Ferrari. There are also real-life tests of EVs including the Genesis GV60 and Renault Megane E-Tech.
The team’s travels include adventures in over 50 different cars in nine countries – from an electric road trip through Switzerland’s winter wonderland, to the holy grail of hypercars on Ohio’s highways. Viewers are transported to beautiful roads, city streets and circuits for head-to-head shootouts, reviews and real races – including Paul’s close call at the home of the British grand prix.
“We’re well and truly back with a bang. Series 2 is such a treat – I can’t wait for the Prime Video audience to join us on our wild motoring adventures. And we’ve got everything covered – from one of the world’s most incredible supercar collections, to the ultimate guide to charging an EV. There’s something for everyone.”
Tiff Needell, Lovecars: On the Road co-host
“The show is about putting viewers in the driving seat of as many different cars as we can, in some of the greatest driving destinations. There’s currently nowhere else on TV that can transport you from sub-zero Scandinavia to a summer’s afternoon in Tuscany with a V8 Maserati soundtrack – or from a fast blast on Britain’s B-roads to cruising in a Bugatti Chiron on an American highway.”
Paul Woodman, Lovecars founder and co-host
Lovecars: On the Road is produced by a small, mainly in-house content team, based in Clevedon near Bristol. The series is produced by Torquil Rowley, directed by Elliot Withers, with scriptwriters including Dan Read (formerly of BBC Top Gear) and motoring writer Alex Goy.
Alongside Series 2, Prime Video customers in the USA, Canada, Australia and New Zealand can also stream Series 1 for the first time from 16 February 2024.
CREWE (January 29, 2024) – Guests of the new Peninsula London hotel can now experience the company’s legendary luxury even before alighting at the hotel entrance, as they are driven through London in one of the property’s new, bespoke Bentayga Hybrids. Four Bentayga Hybrid SUVs have been commissioned by The Peninsula London to provide luxurious, near-silent transportation for guests, whether within the city’s Ultra-Low Emission Zone or further afield. Continue reading
GAYDON (January 29, 2024) – Born from an iconic racing bloodline spanning 74-years, the fastest and most exhilarating example of Aston Martin’s famous nameplate, Vantage, is coming. Continue reading
BRESCIA, Italy (January 18, 2024) – Entries for Sorrento Roads 2024, an event that takes the 1000 Miglia to areas other than the historic Brescia–Rome–Brescia race route, are now being accepted beginning today, Thursday January 18 at 12:00 noon. Continue reading
Goodwood is pleased to announce that the theme for the 2024 Festival of Speed presented by Mastercard will be ‘Horseless to Hybrid – Revolutions in Power’, celebrating the essence of our love affair with motorsport. From the birth of organized competition, 130 years ago, with the Paris-Rouen Trial of 1894, the quest for speed has gone hand-in-hand with developments in engines, propulsion and power. The 2024 Festival of Speed will celebrate the many thrilling advances that have propelled us to where we are today, and look at what new ideas may drive us into the future. Continue reading
The catalogue of RM Sotheby’s 26th annual Arizona auction is now complete and live. 85 vehicles are set to cross the block, including impressive pre-war, classic, and modern open-top vehicles from The Open-Touring Collection, offered entirely without reserve, highlighted by a beautifully featured 1938 Mercedes-Benz 540 K in the desirable Special Roadster style. Auction offerings also include a bespoke 2020 McLaren Speedtail, a scarcely used and uniquely specified 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder, and an extensive selection of Shelby American and Ford muscle. RM Sotheby’s is pleased to announce its return to the historic Arizona Biltmore Resort & Spa on Thursday, January 25, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. The public will be able gain entry to the auction preview on Wednesday, January 24 and again on Thursday, beginning at 10:00 a.m. both days.
SEOUL (January 11, 2024) – Hyundai Motor Company today unveiled the ‘IONIQ 5 N NPX1,’ a concept model equipped with prototype N Performance Parts, at the Tokyo Auto Salon 2024. Continue reading
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (January 9, 2023) – Dodge is kicking off a yearlong celebration of the brand’s high-performance SUV with the introduction of the 2024 Dodge Durango SRT 392 AlcHEMI®, the first in a series of “Last Call” models that will commemorate the final calendar year of V-8 HEMI engine production for the Dodge Durango. Continue reading
24 of the best collector cars to buy and drive in 2024 for under $24,000 The following selections are based on average № 2 condition values compiled from Hagerty/Broad Arrow Group, RM Sotheby’s, and Gooding & Co. They have reached the bottom of their depreciation curve and, kept in like (№ 2 or № 3) condition, are most likely to appreciate while still providing driving enjoyment at a reasonable entry point. Continue reading
