A blast from the past

A 60-YEAR-OLD car with just over 20,000 miles on the clock, no matter what the marque, is a rare beast. That it had remained in the same ownership all its life is unusual, and that it should survive u

Brake hard, drop to second, wipe the wheel as you thrust forwards again and gather the second apex, run wide on exit and then gun this Riley Brooklands down the very short straight accompanied by what

The Iconic Auctioneers sale across 8-9 November achieved £8.5m for 337 cars from its notably large arena at this year’s Classic Motor Show at the NEC (News & events). Excitement for everyday modern cl

Say the name Wolfrace to car fans of a certain age and they will immediately think of the brand’s legendary Slot Mags, the first-ever European-made polished alloy wheels. Founded in 1971, Wolfrace bec

Year of manufacture 2002 Recorded mileage 18,000 Asking price £275,000 Vendor The Classic Motor Hub, Gloucestershire; 01242 384092; classicmotorhub.com WHEN IT WAS NEW Price £86,000 Max power 381bhp M

It seems to me that old cars are the nearest thing we have to working time machines: they are ideal for triggering memories, or even the feel and flavour of a particular era. Sports cars, of course, a