by gaukcars.com | Oct 1, 2024 | Blog
- The London Concours recently closed the doors on a sold-out 2021 event, across a newly expanded three-day show
- London Concours returns in 2022 from 7-9 June, expanding its focus on supercars following a successful dedicated ‘Supercar Day’ in 2021
- This year, 50 supercars joined a line-up of 100 concours cars, and the roster expands for 2022, along with a fully judged supercar concours
The London Concours presented by Montres Breguet is firmly established as a world-class motoring event in the heart of London.
During 2021, its fifth annual event and the first year to move from a two-day to three-day format, the London Concours completely sold out, welcoming a line-up of 50 supercars on a new ‘Supercar Day’ in the process. For 2022 the focus on supercars will continue to grow.
Joining a collection of the world’s finest classic motoring rarities at the heart of the event will be an even larger collection of supercars, alongside a dedicated judged supercar concours. Just as with the main concours line-up of vehicles, prizes will be allocated based on condition, originality, provenance and more, critiqued by a panel of expert judges from the worlds of motoring, design and media. The supercars will be judged in classes, as diverse as Hypercars and Super SUVs, in a move that very much returns to the roots of concours d’elegance, where horse-drawn carriages or vehicles competing were less than 10 years old.
The London Concours 2022 will return to the Honourable Artillery Company, a five-acre oasis of green close to Bank, again with a world-class collection of rare and exotic vehicles at its heart. This year, 100 cars were on display across eleven classes, including the ‘200MPH Club, ‘Young Timers, ‘Great Marques – Porsche, ‘Great Marques – Lotus’ and ‘The Italian Berlinettas’. Each of the classes was packed with stand-out works of automotive art, from the Ferrari 250 SWB/Competizione Sefac Hot Rod to the Bugatti Chiron and the Jaguar XJR15.
The London Concours’ expert committee of judges picked an extraordinarily well-preserved Lotus Eleven LM50 with impeccable heritage as ‘Best in Show’ for 2021. It was a Team Lotus works entry, which raced at Rouen and Reims in 1957 driven by Herbert Mackay-Fraser, an American always known as ‘Mac’ Fraser.
Andrew Evans, London Concours director, said: “The London Concours is built around content that our audience wants to see, and following visitor demand we expanded our 2021 event with the addition of a new Supercar Day. The response was so overwhelmingly positive that we have grand plans for 2022 to create the only judged supercar concours in the UK, expanding the content around the latest performance cars. We will, of course, continue to offer the same eclectic line-up of rare motoring icons at the London Concours as we always have done, alongside a collection of the world’s foremost jewellery brands, food and drink offerings and luxury goods.”
by gaukcars.com | Oct 1, 2024 | Blog
- Rare first-generation Chevrolet Silverado monster truck, aptly known as ‘Mayhem’, to be auctioned this week
- Offering smiles per mile, ‘Mayhem’ has given over 30,000 rides to the public in the last five years at UK events and shows, and is now available for sale
- 12 ft off the ground and seating eight, this special monster truck features a 6.0-litre Vortec V8 engine with 300 bhp
- The seven-day auction starts on 23rd June at 17:00 BST
- Link to video of ‘Mayhem’ in action can be found here
- www.carandclassic.co.uk/auctions
A 2013, first-generation Chevrolet Silverado monster truck currently named ‘Mayhem’ is being auctioned this week.
Monster trucks are hugely popular in both the USA and UK, however are a rare sight on British shores with only four ride trucks here, making this vehicle an incredible find for any enthusiast.
‘Mayhem’, as it’s now known, was originally re-engineered by TNT 4×4 Shop in Long Island, USA, with a full lifted chassis, all the shock absorbers the TNT team could get its hands on, 66-inch tyres as well as a bed-mounted roll cage with eight bucket seats for passengers. After being purchased by the current owners in 2014, it was delivered to the UK where it has been showcased at various events up and down the country, providing over 30,000 passenger rides in the last five years.
Since being delivered to the UK, ‘Mayhem’ has had more re-engineering work done, mainly to the chassis, which has had more boxing and bracing added to it, with no signs of chassis or body corrosion. The enormous 66-inch tyres, that each weigh 700kg, are in fact agricultural ‘flotation’ tyres which can be easily sourced as and when the time comes to replace them. Its 300bhp, 6.0-litre Vortec V8 engine, drivetrain and suspension have been well maintained (including regular engine services during the summer show season) over the years, as it has been imperative the truck runs smoothly so that passengers can enjoy the ride. Weighing seven and a half tonnes and over three metres off the ground, ‘Mayhem’ is more than capable off-road and fit for more car-crushing action for many years to come.
As this is not a competition truck, the interior of the vehicle looks as you would expect a Chevrolet Silverado to be. Its cloth seats are in good condition, and it has both a full working stereo and air conditioning. There are a few signs of wear and tear in the cabin, which is to be expected after so many years participating in shows. Each of the bucket seats in the bed of the truck has a harness and is fully weatherproof. The bed itself is boxed, lined and features a full roll cage that incorporates the eight seats as a health and safety measurement.
“Monster trucks are very popular in America, so to be able to have one at auction here in the UK is such a rare treat. It’s not something many people come across and for ‘Mayhem’ to be in such fantastic condition really is the icing on the cake,” says Chris Pollitt, head of editorial at Car & Classic. “I think a lot of people might look at this monster truck and not immediately realise the full potential of a vehicle like this. The possibilities are endless and you could make your money back very quickly, whilst having bucket loads of fun.”
The online only auction starts on the 23rd June at 17:00 BST and lasts for seven days, concluding on the 30th June.
by gaukcars.com | Oct 1, 2024 | Blog
- Chassis 0001 will be on display at The London Classic Car Show, marking the first time the beautiful, innovative self-build Tipo184 has been seen
- All Tipo184 kits can be purchased directly at www.tipo184.com
- The London Classic Car Show takes place in Syon Park from 25-27 June
- Single-make race series with the BRSCC starts in 2022
The beautiful Tipo184, one of the world’s most cost-effective ways into race car ownership, is to make its global debut at The London Classic Car Show.
Chassis 0001 will be unveiled in front of crowds at the 2021 The London Classic Car Show which is being held Friday 25 June to Sunday 27 June at Syon Park, Middlesex. With this year’s show celebrating ‘The Evolution of Design’, it marks the perfect occasion to unveil the first-ever Tipo184, honouring the revered motoring icon from which it draws inspiration.
Paying homage to the Alfa Romeo 158, raced by the legendary driver Juan Manuel Fangio, Tipo184 evokes memories of one of the most successful race cars of all time. The brainchild of TV personality Ant Anstead, “imagineered” by Darren Collins, and brought to reality by a small team of enthusiasts at Dowsetts Classic Cars, the car uses running gear from the second-generation Mazda MX-5/Miata, providing classic motorsport enthusiasts with an affordable route into single-seater racing. The entire vehicle has been designed to be built at home by an enthusiast with no specialist skills and comes in a series of kits. Fully built cars can also be ordered from Dowsetts.
Jeremy McNamara, CEO Dowsetts Classic Cars “We are delighted to unveil chassis 0001 to the world, showing the intensive development work that has been put in since the project was announced late last year. Tipo184 provides those looking to enter into race car ownership with an affordable and fun option. The London Classic Car Show is a fitting event to show a fully built car for the first time and the Dowsetts team is looking forward to the Tipo184 taking its place amongst some of the finest vehicles in motoring history.”
Tipo184 owners will be able to take part in a new race series, run in partnership with the British Racing & Sports Car Club (BRSCC). Billed as one of the most affordable single-seater race series in the world, the series will start as a UK-based set of track days towards the end of this year before racing starts in 2022. The planned race format for 2022 will consist of a 15-minute qualifying session followed by two 15-minute racesat major circuits across the UK. Plans are also in progress for race series in Europe and the US.
The Tipo184 starter kit can be purchased directly at www.tipo184.com and is available globally with customers in the US and Europe now able to take advantage of heavily reduced shipping costs because of new collaborations with local chassis manufacturers. Limited build slots for 2021 are still available.
For further information about The London Classic Car Show, visit https://theclassiccarshowuk.com/events.
by gaukcars.com | Oct 1, 2024 | Blog
- Unrivalled opportunity to let consumers see and test drive electric cars and mobility solutions on road and track
- Cost-effective ‘brand experience hubs’ in the heart of the venue’s International Paddock
- An exciting blend of entertainment will pull in the crowds: high-speed electric motorsport races and demos; high-adrenaline rides; quality hospitality
- Companies can also exhibit in the Silverstone Wing: home to an engaging and interactive tech- and sustainability-focused exhibition
- Target is for Switch Live to become the first carbon-neutral event at Silverstone, as part of the circuit’s sustainability transformation
Silverstone will next year play host to an all-new experiential motoring event, Switch Live, which is being created to entertain and inform everyone interested in sustainable mobility.
Hosted in and around the iconic race venue from 26 to 29 May 2022, Switch Live will offer companies an unrivalled opportunity to showcase their electric cars and mobility solutions to a mainstream consumer audience on road, on the famous Grand Prix circuit and within the venue’s indoor exhibition space.
In developing Switch Live, the organisers placed specific focus on maximising return on investment for exhibitors and partners, and on creating something that is truly experiential and fun for visitors. Recognising the importance of test drives for driving lead generation and sales conversion in modern motor retail, Switch Live will offer exhibitors the opportunity to truly showcase the dynamics of their cars.
Those who exhibit at Switch Live will occupy ‘brand experience hubs’ centred around the Silverstone paddock garages that have been created to suit the demands of Formula One teams. This ensures that space costs, and the associated production expenditure to dress that space, can be kept at minimal levels. It also eradicates the environmental impact associated with the production of large conventional stands.
A mix of dynamic entertainment – many highly interactive – will help pull in the crowds and entertain a family audience. Out on the venue’s world-class race circuit, Switch Live will feature thrilling, high-speed motorsport demonstrations from contemporary and next-generation formulae, and famous race drivers and iconic cars will be on hand to wow the public and put on showcase displays.
Inside the Silverstone Wing will be an entertainment-focused live exhibition – to include virtual-reality experiences; advanced driving simulators; e-sports displays and competitions; immersive soundscape theatre demonstrations and displays of future connected-car technologies. Parts of the facility will be given over to presentations of how motoring can be a sustainable and integrated element of the ‘smart home’ and changing lifestyles.
Not everyone attending Switch Live will be old enough to drive some of the modes of transport on display. However, they will still be able to get behind the wheel thanks to a young driver experience that will provide introductory tuition and sampler driving sessions in a safe environment away from public roads.
For those who want to explore developments in alternative fuel vehicles and green motorsport, an interactive industry forum with expert panel discussions from leading figures will inform and provoke debate.
Responding to calls for a new kind of motoring event
“We have taken feedback from many car manufacturers and other auto sector businesses who are increasingly looking at alternatives to mainstream international motor shows – both because of the very high costs involved, and because of the growing recognition that static vehicle displays are ineffective for engaging with potential customers,” explains Giles Brown, Commercial Director at Switch Live.
“Switch Live will not be an echo chamber for EV-evangelists. It will appeal to a large proportion of consumers – not least because of the planned ban of new petrol and diesel vehicle sales in the UK from 2030. Thanks to its highly interactive format Switch Live will be ideal for launching new car and mobility solutions, both to media and the general public. Crucially, it will make EVs and other forms of electrified personal transport truly accessible to the growing legion of motorists who simply want to better understand, experience and potentially commit to new technologies and make the shift away from the internal combustion engine.”
Stuart Pringle, Managing Director of Silverstone Circuits Limited, added: “Motorsport has historically always helped prompt and promote automotive innovation, so we’re immensely excited to be launching this next-generation, forward-looking motoring and motorsport event at Silverstone, the Home of British Motorsport. Silverstone is determined to lead the race to a sustainable future and Switch Live at Silverstone will provide families with an enlightening, engaging, entertaining and – critically – informative motoring experience, like never before.”
To help drive awareness of Switch Live in its opening year, Silverstone Circuits will harness its extensive customer database of over 300,000 contacts who have attended or shown interest in events previously held at the venue.
Walking the talk
As well as showcasing zero-emissions mobility solutions, the organisers of Switch Live have a target to make the event fully carbon-neutral within the next three years. It will become an exemplar, global-leading sustainable motoring experience and a cornerstone activity for the owners of Silverstone Circuit who are implementing a comprehensive new sustainability strategy.
The first Switch Live event will take place over four days, from 26 to 29 May 2022 – there will be a preview day for media guests and trade and fleet visitors, and then the event will open for members of the general public.
by gaukcars.com | Oct 1, 2024 | Blog
If you are looking to buy a used car, there are some things that you should look for in order to make sure it is worth your money.
In this blog post, we will discuss 7 items to check before buying a used car so that you can avoid any potential problems with the vehicle.
1. Check the engine for leaks
Check the engine for leaks in order to make sure there are no major issues present. Look under the hood and examine any seams with water around them that might be leaking from a hose or other component. If you notice anything, it is best not to purchase the car unless you plan on getting a full inspection done as soon as possible.
2. Check for the VIN number
Check for the VIN number in order to make sure that you are getting a car with an accurate title. In some states, it is illegal not to have this identification on the vehicle so if there isn’t one present, be wary of purchasing the car without doing more research.
3. Review all the records of maintenance and repairs
It is very important to review all the records of maintenance and repairs to make sure that there were done on a regular basis. If you notice anything out of the ordinary, it is best not to purchase the vehicle because this could lead to major issues with your car in the future.
4. Inspect tires, brakes, and headlights
Inspect the tires, brakes, and headlights. This will give you a good idea of how well the car was taken care of in terms of maintenance. If any one or more are not working properly it is best to steer completely away from this vehicle because they could be expensive fixes that have just been neglected by the previous owner.
If you notice that there is any damage to the wheels, it could be a sign of an accident. Although accidents can happen at any time and anywhere, this may be something you want to consider before purchasing the vehicle because if it was poorly taken care of after the accident, then your car will start developing problems too.
5. Test drive a car to see how it performs on different types of roads and surfaces.
Test drive a car to see how it performs on different types of roads and surfaces. This will give you an idea if the vehicle is perfect for your needs or not. If there are any parts that don’t work properly, such as headlights or wipers, then this information should also be taken into account before purchasing the vehicle.
The wheels can tell you if the car was in an accident. Although accidents can happen at any time and anywhere, this may be something you want to consider before purchasing the vehicle because if it was poorly taken care of after the accident, then your car will start developing problems too. An adjustable trailer hitch is also a good idea to add on if the vehicle you’re wanting is used. It can help you tow things like trailers, boats, or other items that you need to transport.
Test drive a car to see how it performs on different types of roads and surfaces. This will give you an idea of the vehicle is perfect for your needs or not. If there are any parts that don’t work properly, such as headlights or wipers, then this information should also be taken into account before purchasing the vehicle.
6. Make sure you’re mechanically inclined enough to fix any issues that arise with your used car.
You should only buy a car if you have the time and resources to fix any mechanical issues that may arise. If not, then this means having money saved up for potential repairs when they come about. You’ll want to make sure your budget is able to cover higher repair costs because these cars are typically cheaper than new ones.
7. Ask for a warranty or take out an extended service agreement
Ask for a warranty or take out an extended service agreement if you can afford it – this will save you money in the long run by ensuring that your vehicle is repaired without costing you more than necessary.
Buying a used car can be complicated, but these 7 things will help you make an informed decision. If you’re not sure if your mechanic is trustworthy or qualified to inspect the vehicle before purchase, we recommend finding someone who is and having them do it for you. This way, when the time comes that something goes wrong with your car, they’ll know exactly what needs to be done without costing you more than necessary in repairs down the line. It’s also important to have any mechanical issues inspected by a professional before buying as well – this will save money on future maintenance costs and keep your new-to-your car running smoothly for years.
by gaukcars.com | Oct 1, 2024 | Blog
- 1966 Jaguar E-Type S1 4.2 FHC Manual (LHD) – original, unrestored & matching numbers
- 1961 Jaguar Mk 2 3.8 Manual OD – confirmed matching numbers with a Heritage Certificate.
There is now just one week to go until The London Classic Car Show!
Classic Car Auctions will start their sale at 12pm on Saturday 26th June at Syon Park where tickets are still available to buy for the wider event.
Confirmed for the auction are two exceptional Jaguars both offered without reserve!
A serious opportunity and excitingly offered at No Reserve is this 1966 Jaguar E-Type S1 4.2 FHC Manual (LHD). This Series 1, final year, is hugely original and has never been restored from 40 years of slumber. This is an amazing restoration opportunity or alternatively, the car could be made into a fantastic fast road/period driver car. Believed to have two registered owners from new and wonderfully presented in the factory colour scheme of Opalescent Golden Sand with Beige trims, this example comes alongside a Heritage Certificate which confirms the matching numbers. This highly original car has such low mileage (believed 44,203), low ownership and would be the most perfect candidate for a high-end Concours restoration. This is surely the finest original, unrestored, Series 1 available, with such a fascinating story behind it.
Classically presented in Old English White with a Red interior is this 1961 Jaguar Mk 2 3.8 Manual. This left-hand drive has confirmed matching numbers by the Heritage Certificate and has a NOVA Certificate present. The solid bodywork of the car displays no evidence of welding or rot to the chassis, and it makes the perfect recommissioning project.
Gary Dunne, CCA’s Sales Manager commented “The standard of Everyman Classics in our next auction is absolutely fantastic including these two Jaguars both offered without reserve. We are delighted to yet again be bringing you another superb catalogue of cars to the market and for our first auction outside of the Midlands!”
Classic Car Auctions e-catalogue is now available to download where you can view the full lot list or visit where their website here.
Bidding for Classic Car Auctions sale can be done in person, online, by phone or via commission (pre-bid). For absentee bidding, please complete the registration process at least 48 hours before the auction day to ensure your registration is processed. Alternatively, if you have any questions, please email the UK Auction House Market Leaders on enquiries@classiccarauctions.co.uk or call 01926 640888.
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1966 Jaguar E-Type S1 4.2 FHC Manual (LHD)
1961 Jaguar Mk 2 3.8 Manual
Forthcoming Auctions
Friday 25th – 27th June – The London Classic Car Show
Saturday 25th September – The Autumn Sale
Saturday 11th December – The December Sale
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