The Vauxhall Firenza HP Droopsnoot was a rare cars from the outset, with just over 200 cars built. Powered by an 2.3 litre slant four cylinder engine producing 131 bhp and costing around £2,600.00 when new. It was also notable for being Vauxhall's first production car fitted with a 5 speed manual gearbox. With [...]
A look at some of the modern classic cars sold at the recent Historics Auctioneers Ascot Racecourse Sale March 2026, including model, mileage and the final sale price. Part of the ongoing Auction Reality Check series, tracking real auction sales. If you enjoy watching this, I recent visited the Iconic [...]
This article contains affiliate links. We Blog Any Car may earn a commission if you make a purchase. Spring has arrived and it is usually when owners start to tackle the car maintenance they may have put off or ignored during the winter. Your car maybe due its oil change or a more complete [...]
The UK new car market had a decent February. 90,100 new cars were registered, which is 7.2% up on last year according to figures from the Society of Motor manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). That actually makes it the best February in more than 20 years, although February is normally a quiet month because of [...]
Right then, this one is a 2005 MG TF first registered on 18th February 2005 and it appears to be a tidy example. It is finished in metallic red with a black interior both of which look to be in very condition. The overall look of this car fits well with the fact it [...]
Race Retro has once again fired up its engine starting a new 2026 motorsport season in proper style. Held over three days at Stoneleigh Park in Warwickshire, the show drew 24,390 visitors, up again on last year's 23,229. The halls felt busier, the trade presence was stronger than ever and there seems a every [...]
This article contains affiliate links. We Blog Any Car may earn a commission if you make a purchase. The Mk2 Volkswagen Golf GTI arrived in 1983 and remained in production until 1992. You could argue it was a more complete and usable car than the Mk1, better built, more refined but the original Mk1 [...]
Auction results are one of the few places you see what cars actually sell for not what they are advertised at. This Iconic Auctioneers Race Retro Sale gives a clear snapshot of where parts of the modern classic and classic market really sit right now. If you are considering buying something similar, this is [...]
This article contains affiliate links. We Blog Any Car may earn a commission if you make a purchase. BMW M135i (F20/F21) was introduced in 2012 with the last cars registered around 2016. Used prices are starting from around £8,500 if you don't mind a earlier higher milage one. It represents one of the most [...]
This article contains affiliate links. We Blog Any Car may earn a commission if you make a purchase. I bought my 2001 Audi S3 in 2010 while selling used specialist cars independently. It had just under 80,000 miles, a full service history and I sold it for £5,500. Today, comparable cars are advertised at [...]
