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All about the James Bond cars in Spectre
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With the latest instalment in the James Bond franchise - No Time To Die, having been postponed for the third time due to the Coronavirus pandemic, we decided that 8 October 2021 is too far away to wait for another dose of stunning spy vehicles. Therefore, we are about to revisit the direct prequel to No Time To Die - Spectre and explore the wonderful cars in Spectre. From 007’s Aston Martin DB10 to the iconic Bond villain vehicle, Jaguar C-X75 - there is plenty for classic car lovers to see. Aston Martin DB10 Who drives it: James Bond (portrayed by Daniel Craig) Where is it seen in the movie: James Bond decides to help himself to Q’s latest supercar and drives off in the British-made Aston Martin (not the most low-profile car to steal, we have to admit, but then again, it is James Bond we are talking about). So, 007 gets himself involved in a furious city-centre chase in the beautiful capital of Italy. He manages to escape villainous Mr. Hinx by relying on the speed of the sleek Aston Martin DB10. About the car: Dr. Andy Palmer, Aston Martin CEO called DB10 “one of the…
Specialist Classic and Sports car Auctioneers Historics, Announce their live 2021 Auction Calendar
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Historics Scales up. Increased 2021 live auction calendar announced Underlining its confidence in the classic car market, Historics has announced an increased 2021 auction calendar that will see the ebullient auctioneer stage major sales at all its well-established venues in the UK, plus a debut in Europe. Significantly, all sales will again be open-to-public – subject to prevailing Covid-19 legislation – maintaining Historics’ policy of hosting traditional sales with a live auction hall, supported by its online bidding platform partner, Bidpath. Historics founder and Managing Director, Mark Perkins, commented: “We were unique in hosting open-to-public classic car auctions throughout 2020 whilst complying with prevailing legislation. They proved hugely popular and 2020 was actually our most successful year ever in terms of both sale rate and income. We remain absolutely committed to serve the classic community with live auctions provided conditions allow, supported by our online bidding.” Talking of Historics expansion into Europe, Mark Perkins added: “It’s a logical development in our growth plans and has been tremendously well-received by the community as a whole, while the reception by vendors has been excellent.” Historics 2021 opener is a major Spring offering of some 180 fine and varied classics, scheduled for Ascot Racecourse -…
10 Best Classic British Cars in History
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From watching Sean Connery drive that iconic Aston Martin DB5 synonyms with the 007 character, to the classic Mini and the stunning, sleek design of the Jaguar E Type, there are many unforgettable classic cars that are worthy of taking a spot on our list of the 10 best classic British cars. Let’s find out who made it and who didn’t! Decisions, decisions... What cars are considered classic? Before we dive into the list of classic British cars, let’s first clarify what makes a car classic. The answer isn’t as easy as it may seem. There are plenty of factors, many of which - intangible (the “je ne se quoi” if you’d like). However, we’ve attempted to define the three main characteristics that all classic cars share: Unique Design: There’s one thing all classic cars have in common - they are a proper head-turner! Sporting a unique, memorable look, every classic car stands out amongst the standard cars you see driven every day. Personality: There are many pretty cars but a true classic has character. How can you beat the 60s cool of a Lotus Elan? Absolutely inimitable! Collectability: Not everyone can own a classic car. They are rare pieces,…
Mattels’ Hot Wheels Garage of Legends (TM) !
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For over 50 years, Hot Wheels® has pushed the limits of performance and design, creating over 25,000 unique models. Few of these cars earn the distinction of being inducted into the Hot Wheels Garage of Legends™, our elite collection representing the best of the best. Whether they started as a 1:64-scale die-cast car and were later built life-size or were scaled down from production vehicles, this fleet has the originality, creativity, authenticity and blow-your-mind performance capabilities that make you say, “Those are some hot wheels.” So if you're a serious car customiser in the US, you can actually send in photos of your creation and Mattel will consider your car for a Hot Wheels model ! Each year, Mattel takes the top full sized cars and their Hot Wheels models on the road around the USA at various venues on the 'Legends Tour'. Then the annual winner is announced ! We found out this recently when we bought a Hot Wheels Austin Nash Metropolitan called 'The Nash' and it mentioned the 'Legends Tour' on the back. So we looked into it ! But first, here's the model ! And guess what, it won First Prize for the 2019 competition !…