Sam Schmidt becomes the first quadriplegic to drive at the Festival of Speed Thanks to new technology, Sam Schmidt, an ex-IndyCar driver who was paralysed from the shoulders down in 2001, is taking on the Hill at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in a specially modified Corvette C8.
First Drive: Mini Moke recreation by Moke International Moke International has revived Sir Alec Issigonis’ Mini-based runabout as a lifestyle vehicle, and Magneto took it out for a first drive.
Obituary: John Sprinzel, race and rally driver, October 1930-May 2021 Words: Tom Coulthard | Photography: Paul Woolmer & Tom Coulthard John Sprinzel became one of the best-known drivers of his era despite … Continued
2021 Festival of Speed central feature sculpture to honour Lotus This year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed central feature sculpture will pay tribute to Lotus. The sculpture will be interactive for the benefit of those attending the event virtually due to COVID restrictions, and coincides with a dynamic demonstration of the upcoming Emira sports car.
Ari Vatanen and David Richards’ works Ford Escort RS1800 restored What do you get when two World Championship-winning co-drivers, one championship-winning car and the mechanic who originally built it come together? A spectacular restoration, that’s what!
Your views on continuation cars: good or bad? Are continuation cars such as the Jaguar XKSS and D-type, the Blower Bentley and the planned Bizzarrini a good or bad thing for the classic car world? Here are a selection of your views
All change as Bonhams announces new head of motoring and a new digital acquisition Bonhams auction house has announced that James Knight has stepped down to be replaced by Maarten Ten Holder, and it has also bought digital sales business The Market
How much will Ettore Bugatti’s personal watch sell for? A Mido watch owned by Ettore Bugatti could sell for more than 100,000 euros when it goes to auction in France on May 17
Rowan Atkinson’s Ford Falcon racing car for sale in Race Retro Auction Rowan Atkinson’s 1964 Ford Falcon race car is amongst a stunning array of cars on offer in Silverstone Auction’s Race Retro Live Online event on March 27-28. Rowan has owned the car since 2006, having made several sporadic appearances with it in race events over the past 15 years.
