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The Hamilton collection, and the late-July auction test at Silverstone
Anthony Hamilton is selling 26 cars at the inaugural BRDC Classic, most of them Jaguars, in the very half-year Jaguar has been the softest marque in Britain. That, plus a lakeside sale near Windsor and a busy fortnight of volume rooms, makes late July the real test of the 2026 market.
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Ninety Years On: The Bentley Drivers Club
One of our showcase clubs turns ninety in 2026. It began with a card tucked under a windscreen wiper at Brooklands, and it has a very good summer ahead.
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Six classic car events to put in your July 2026 diary
The season's busiest month is already rolling. From a Wiltshire museum road run and the oldest hill in the sport to a field of gloriously ordinary saloons, here are the six July fixtures worth clearing a weekend for.
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The UK classic car market in H1 2026: a selectivity year
Hagerty's Best of British index is at its lowest point since launch, Jaguar values are off 21%, and yet Iconic Auctioneers sold 93% of the collectors' cars at Race Retro. The H1 2026 picture isn't a crash; it's a fork in the road.
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Goodwood 2026: what to expect from this year's Festival of Speed
Hunt versus Lauda, Ford versus Ferrari, and the first Festival of Speed with proper digital-only ticketing. The 9 to 12 July weekend at Chichester is shaping up as one of the strongest Festivals in years.
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Goodwood Revival 2026: what to expect from the La Dolce Vita weekend
La Dolce Vita, 300 period Vespas on track each morning, and a 1950s Ferrari and Maserati grid for the returning Lavant Cup. The 18 to 20 September Goodwood weekend is one to plan early for.
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Six classic car events to put in your June 2026 diary
From the Tatton Park parkland gathering and the lawns of Beaulieu to a hillclimb on Scotland's oldest motorsport venue, here are the six June fixtures we'd clear a weekend for.
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2025 Year in Review: The UK Classic Car Scene
A comprehensive look back at 2025 in the UK classic car world - from landmark events and tragic losses to market trends, barn finds, and the vehicles that captured our attention throughout the year.
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UK Classic Car Auction News - June 2025
A comprehensive guide to the major classic car auctions taking place across the UK in June 2025, featuring everything from barn finds to restored classics at premier auction houses.
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UK Classic Car News Scoop - June 8th 2025
A roundup of the latest UK classic car developments including Morgan's 2025 Plus Four innovation, heritage preservation efforts, and upcoming summer shows across Britain.
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Classic Car News UK Roundup – May 19th 2025
The UK classic car scene is thriving in May 2025, with major auctions, legislative challenges, and a busy calendar of events keeping enthusiasts on their toes. Here’s what’s making headlines this week.
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Tragedy at Bicester Motion: A Dark Day for the Classic Car Community
A devastating fire at Bicester Motion has claimed three lives, including two firefighters. The classic car community unites in mourning as investigations continue.
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