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A legendary Can-Am race-winning 1966 Lola T70 MK II is still looking for a new owner after going to auction with digital auction house Stratas. The T70 was designed for endurance racing with incredible aerodynamics and flowing lines that became a hallmark of the period. This 1966 Lola T70 MK II Spider is a race-ready…

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You might be saying ‘Ouch!’ each time you visit the pumps as petrol prices have hit an eight-year high of around £1.40/litre mark, depending on where you buy. The recent fuel crisis has exacerbated things with some retailers accused of price gouging by inflating prices by 20p a litre to almost £1.60 a litre. Oil…

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American automotive legend makes it London to Brighton debut on next month’s 125th anniversary Veteran Car Run There are not many rookie debutants which are also centenarians but such is the magical appeal of the annual London to Brighton Veteran Car Run that, even now, pioneering pre-1905 vehicles are still being rediscovered, restored and readied to…

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Academy of Art University, one of the largest private, accredited art and design schools in the nation, announced it has honoured classic car enthusiast and TV icon Jay Leno with an Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters. Presented by University President Dr. Elisa Stephens during the 2021 Audrain Motor Week’s Concours Gala which took place in…

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Next month’s Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show, with Discovery, will be a little different from previous years; however, the organisers are keen to emphasise how they’re bringing a show to the classic car community that we all know and love in a safe and controlled environment. There will be a number of Covid safety measures…

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A bespoke built Volvo P1800 Gasser has been selected as the UK finalist for the Hot Wheels Legends Tour, a competition that is seeking out the best in classic, modified and race cars from around the globe, with the overall winning vehicle to be made into a 1:64 scale die-cast and released in Hot Wheels’…

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Keith Lee offers a personal and poignant tribute to long-time friend and stalwart of the British drag race scene Dennis Priddle (1945-2021) The drag racing family has sadly lost one of its truly legendary figures with the passing of Dennis Priddle. Breathing complications, caused by a fall, resulted in an emergency trip to Yeovil Hospital,…

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When it comes to liquid engineering, internal combustion engines rely on quality oil and quality fuel to run efficiently. Over the years, however, tightening emissions regulations have forced changes within the petrol industry and altered the formula of standard fuel. Leaded petrol disappeared from UK forecourts at the turn of the millennium, E5 biofuel was…

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Hot Wheels™ Legends Tour is coming to the UK to find the best classic, custom or race car to recreate for its iconic series of toy cars Virtual judging makes it simple for fans to upload their car to be entered Since its foundation in 1968, over 7.5 billion cars have been produced making it…

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