Coverage tagged Classic cars.
Page 4 of 6
From American convertibles to Italian beach runabouts, these five classics combine rarity, desirability and investment potential for collectors willing to seek out the best examples.
The 2015 Volkswagen Beetle Classic arrives in the US market with retro styling cues, a 1.8-litre turbo engine and a starting price of $20,195 for the coupe.
A white Lamborghini Countach left unattended on Tower Bridge in October 2014 caused traffic disruption before being impounded by police.
The second Concours d’Elegance & Classic Days Luxembourg drew international collectors and visitors to the Domaine Thermal, showcasing pre-1975 cars and motorcycles across a packed weekend.
Jaguar’s Special Operations division has revealed the Lightweight E-Type prototype, reviving the unfinished run of 1960s racing cars with six new aluminium-bodied examples.
A rare 1975 Lamborghini Countach LP400 Periscopica in Blue Tahiti has sold for $1.2 million at a Bonhams auction, highlighting strong demand for classic supercars.
Limited-run supercars like the Ferrari LaFerrari, Porsche 918 Spyder and McLaren P1 are leading candidates for future collectability, but some more accessible models could also see rising values.
The 2014 Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este brought pre-war legends, post-war icons and striking new concepts to the shores of Lake Como, with live images capturing the event’s highlights.
From an aluminium egg to a shape-shifting BMW, these six cars pushed boundaries with their design, technology or sheer eccentricity, leaving a lasting mark on automotive history.
German tuner ABT Sportsline recalls its original 1982 Volkswagen Golf GTI Mk1 project, highlighting the model’s enduring appeal as the Golf celebrates its 40th anniversary in 2014.
The 2014 Top Marques Monaco show drew record crowds with a mix of bespoke supercars, a new classic car section and even a two-seater submarine on display.
Ford marks the Mustang’s half-century with a 1,964-unit limited edition, featuring exclusive styling and a 5.0-litre V8, set for autumn 2014 sale.
Chrysler has instructed US schools to scrap around 93 Dodge Vipers previously donated for educational use, citing liability and obsolescence concerns.
A rare 1967 Chevrolet Corvette L88, restored and fully documented, fetched $3.85 million at the Barrett-Jackson auction in Scottsdale, setting a new benchmark for the model.
A rare black 2003 Ferrari Enzo with under 8,000 miles has been put up for sale in California, with an asking price of $2,599,000.
A rare Ferrari 250 GT/L Lusso, one of only 350 built, will be offered by RM Auctions in Arizona this January, drawing interest from collectors worldwide.
The Nissan Skyline GT-R R34 driven by Paul Walker in Fast and Furious 4 is now for sale in Germany with an asking price of €1 million.
One of the most elusive Lamborghinis ever built, the 1994 Sogna, is on the market with a €2.38 million asking price and just 1,118 miles on the clock.
GM’s legendary design chief received this one-off 1963 Corvette convertible as a personal gift, featuring unique factory modifications and a rare side-exit exhaust.
Porsche has marked five decades of the 911 with a 50th Anniversary Edition, revealed to the public at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show and limited to 1,963 units.
AvtoVAZ has rebranded its long-running Niva off-roader as the Lada Taiga for export markets, with the rugged 4x4 continuing unchanged apart from its new name.
The custom 1967 Ford Mustang GT500, built for the 2000 film and driven by Nicolas Cage, was sold to an anonymous buyer for $1 million in May 2013.
A Chevrolet dealer in Louisiana accepted a 1914 Ford Model T, 1970 Cadillac Eldorado and 1980 Corvette as a straight swap for a new Corvette Stingray in 2013.
The hero car from the 2000 film, built by Cinema Vehicle Services and Chip Foose, will cross the block at Mecum’s Indianapolis sale on 18 May.