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1 03, 2024

1989 VOLKSWAGEN SCIROCCO GT II. Used car auction watch.

By | March 1st, 2024|used car auction watch|0 Comments

Another car that caught my eye from the Historics Auctioneers Ascot Auction is this Mark 2 1989 Volkswagen Scirocco GT II in silver, with its iconic cloth interior trim. The car has only covered 27,600 miles with one previous owner on the logbook. This is because a family member re-registering the car in their [...]

1 03, 2024

1973 OPEL MANTA. Used car auction watch.

By | March 1st, 2024|used car auction watch|0 Comments

At tomorrow’s Historics Auctioneers auction, this 1973 1.9 litre Opel Manta auto with only 27,500 miles will be going under the hammer. Through the years, it has been dry stored and serviced. It comes complete with a history file that includes all its old MOT records. This car has an estimated guide price of [...]

1 03, 2024

FERRARI 288 GTO IS 40 YEARS OLD. Short car news.

By | March 1st, 2024|car news|0 Comments

Exactly 40 years ago, the Ferrari GTO was unveiled at the 1984 Geneva Motor Show. A total of 272 cars were produced before its production ended.  We Blog Any Car quick stats. 2.8 litre V8 turbo engine 395 hp 496 Nm of torque 190 mph top speed 4.9 seconds 0 to 62 mph Ferrari aimed [...]

28 02, 2024

1987 FORD SIERRA RS500 COSWORTH SELLS AT AUCTION. Used car auction watch.

By | February 28th, 2024|used car auction watch|0 Comments

Take a look at the video below of this lovely 1987 Ford Sierra RS500 Cosworth in Moonstone Blue with just over 54,000 miles.  It sold at the Iconic Auctioneers Race Retro Car Sale for £123,750.00

26 02, 2024

2023 UK USED CAR MARKET INCREASES. Short used car news.

By | February 26th, 2024|car news|0 Comments

New figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders show that the used car market grew by 5.1% in 2023. Superminis, once again, were the most popular type of used car bought last year. The most popular colour for used cars was black, and the most sought-after used car was the Ford Fiesta [...]

20 02, 2024

1997 BENTLEY CONTINENTAL T AT AUCTION. Used car auction watch.

By | February 20th, 2024|used car auction watch|0 Comments

This 1997 Bentley Continental T will be at the Iconic Auctioneers Race Retro auction now at the Silverstone Circuit. You don't see many of these on the UK roads. When new, this Bentley Racing Green with Sandstone Hide cost £220,312.00 and is one of only 42 coupes produced in 1997. It has four previous [...]

18 02, 2024

1991 TOYOTA CELICA 2.0 LITRE FOR SALE.

By | February 18th, 2024|car news, used car auction watch|0 Comments

This 1991 Toyota Celica 2.0 litre GTi-16 is a replica of the classic Castrol livery Celica ST185 rally car. It comes with an extensive history file and has undergone an engine rebuild. The current mileage is just under 173,000 miles, and it is for sale at Tewkesbury Motor Sales for £7,995.00. For more information [...]

15 02, 2024

NEW LANCIA YPSILON. Short new car news.

By | February 15th, 2024|car news|0 Comments

Lancia unveiled its new Ypsilon. This fully electric car motor produces 156 hp with a range of 250 miles. The 51-kWh battery can be charged from 20% to 80% in 24 minutes. The new Lancia Ypsilon is their first production car to feature Lancia's Pu + Ra Design language, the name is a combination [...]

14 02, 2024

JANUARY 2024 NEW CAR REGISTRATIONS GROW. Short new car news

By | February 14th, 2024|car news|0 Comments

January 2024 UK new car market grew by 8.2% according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). A total of 142,886 new cars were registered and this was mostly down to fleet registrations. Private retail demand is still down.  The best selling new car for last month was [...]

22 01, 2024

RALLYING LEGEND THE LATE RICHARD BURNS MITSUBISHI LANCER GSR EVOLUTION V GOING TO AUCTION. Used car auction watch.

By | January 22nd, 2024|used car auction watch|0 Comments

This 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer GSR Evolution V which used to belong to the rallying legend (the late) Richard Burns and will be offered for auction by Iconic Auctioneers at next months Race Retro Classic and Competition Sale. Finished in Pyrenean Black, this Lancer GSR Evolution V is a UK market car and was part [...]