Obituary: World-leading motor car trader and collector Adrian Hamilton Adrian Hamilton has passed away aged 72. He was the son of the legendary Duncan Hamilton, who famously won Le Mans for Jaguar in 1953. Adrian forged his own reputation as a world-leading trader of historic motor cars, and was also the joint architect of the famous ROFGO Collection of Gulf-liveried racing cars
The London Classic Car Show continues condensed car show season The capital’s largest classic motoring event, The London Classic Car Show, returned for 2021 after being postponed from its original February scheduling. The even took place outside at the peak of British summertime for 2021, as opposed to its traditional indoor Olympia venue
London Concours returns and Magneto readers get 2-4-1 on tickets Londons Concours starts the 2021 car events season in style on June 8-10, with a dazzling display of nearly 100 of the world’s finest cars, as well as various luxury boutiques. Magneto readers can get 2-4-1 on tickets by using the M21 code at checkout.
Morgan opens its new interactive Archive Room museum Morgan Motor Company has opened its new interactive museum, The Archive Room, at its historic Malvern, UK factory
Bentley celebrates centenary anniversary of its first victory 100 years to the day since its first victory, Bentley marked the event with a cavalcade of 24 Bentley 3 Litre models at the historic Brooklands circuit, the scene of its 1921 triumph.
Bugatti Trust Museum to reopen with special Brescia exhibition The Bugatti Trust Museum has announced it will reopen on May 17 with an exhibition dedicated to the Bugatti Type 13 Brescia. The exhibition will tell the story of how the famous race became synonymous with one of Bugatti’s most successful models, and how significant figures such as Ernst Friderich contributed to its success.
Bristol Manufacturing Limited targets revival of Bristol Cars with continuation models and new Buccaneer EV Bristol Cars could be back from the dead thanks to the efforts of Jason Wharton’s company, Bristol Manufacturing Limited. The company aims to make Bristol Cars Britain’s leading EV manufacturer by 2026. But first, eight V8-powered continuation models will mark the end of the company’s time as a manufacturer of combustion-powered vehicles.
Ten of the UK’s best car museums reopening this month A look at ten of the UK’s best automotive attractions to visit this summer as Covid and travel restrictions are slowly relaxed.
Cavallino Classic makes triumphant return to Palm Beach The 30th iteration of the Cavallino Classic has shaken off the setback of a two-month delay with a highly successful return to the lawns of The Breakers in Palm Beach. The event provided enthusiasts the opportunity to once again peruse over 100 of the rarest and most coveted Ferraris in existence.
