Author Archives: Mike Cowlam

This weekend Broad Arrow will offer one of the most iconic cars in Formula One history, the 1992 Benetton B192-05 that Michael Schumacher drove to his first Grand Prix victory at Spa-Francorchamps in Belgium in August 1992. Offered as part of Broad Arrow’s Global Icons: Europe Online auction, open for bidding from 23-30 January 2026, the first public offering of this truly historicContinue reading “Michael Schumacher”

By Classic Yorkshire contributor Tony Lofthouse A rare dust-covered Mercedes could fetch a staggering £4 million at auction next week. The 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing comes with its original graphite-grey finish and leather interior. The car belonged to Paris-based Claude Foussier, the first Coca Cola importer in Europe and is one of only 30 examplesContinue reading “Rare fifties Mercedes set to fetch big money”

This is the off season for the classic car world and there are very few classic car events, except for historic rallying. During this downtime many classic car enthusiasts are preparing their cars and making plans for the next season. We like to use this time to bring you new challenges that you might notContinue reading “Record Breaking Solo Endurance Drive”

During 2025 we have enjoyed films by Alpine which have mixed heritage vehicles with the new models being launched. Alpine is marking the conclusion of its 70th anniversary celebrations with a new video connecting its past to an electric future. The video features exclusive insights from Alpine’s leadership teams and star appearances from F1 driverContinue reading “New film, showcases Alpine A110 R Ultime”

By Classic Yorkshire contributor Tony Lofthouse Is now the time to snap up a classic 1990s car? According to data from the DVLA, popular motors from the previous quarter century are dwindling in numbers fast. Here’s a snap shot of some of the models nearing the end of the road in 2026. Leading the wayContinue reading “Uncertain times for 1990s classic cars”

Gordon Murray Special Vehicles has announced that the S1 LM supercar (Chassis #1) sold for $20,630,000 million (£15,772,773.78 million) at auction in Las Vegas. The British driver-centric supercar brand confirmed that the record-breaking sale of the final chassis from its ultra-exclusive five-car production run set a new benchmark as the most expensive new car everContinue reading “Gordon Murray S1 LM supercar sells for record $20.6 million”

Classic Yorkshire is delighted to confirm that we have been accepted as an approved club for discounts and circuit parking. The link to obtain your tickets is at the end of this article. Tickets are available for Friday (1st May), Saturday (2nd May) or Sunday (3rd May), or for the best value you can getContinue reading “Discount for Donington Historic Festival.”

Probably not for the fainthearted is this event, the iconic Grand Prix of South America from October 22 to November 25, 2026. This extraordinary event revives the spirit of the legendary 1948 race, famously dubbed the “greatest ever road race”, and promises a thrilling experience in the footsteps of history, fantastic routes, multiple vehicle classes and competition all theContinue reading “Grand Prix of South America”

By Classic Yorkshire contributor Tony Lofthouse Once the aspiring company car for ambitious young sales reps the Ford Sierra base models are attracting growing buyer interest. According to the website ‘How many left’ only around 30 ‘early registered’ 1.6L models remain in the UK – something of a shock when you consider 1.3 million SierrasContinue reading “Mass produced Sierra now an ‘on the road’ rarity”

The number of reimagined cars continues to grow with the latest offering being the Lotus Esprit. A true supercar, the Lotus Esprit found fame in a James Bond movie and ushered in the wedge design for Lotus. When I was working in Cambridgeshire I was fortunate to take a factory tour at Hethel and wasContinue reading “Encor Reveals the Series 1”

Many classic car enthusiasts yearn to use their cars beyond the show and shine parades in the park. Perhaps one of the most ambitious events to tackle would be LeJog where half the competitors were new this year. It covers 1500 miles so you will need a car you can be confident in and aContinue reading “LeJog 2025”

It has been a good year for Classic Yorkshire with subscriptions doubling and web viewers exceeding 40 000 views. Our survey shows that the stories we are writing are well received, though we probably need to start adding cars from the 90’s into the mix. Our most popular story of the year was the JaguarContinue reading “2025 Review of the year.”