Articles by Katie Norton
Classic Car News: Rare Bugatti Comes Out Of Hiding To Sell For £68,000 -
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Katie Norton
Australia has been home to many impressive events, with the latest being the auction of a rare 1926 Bugatti Type 38 which was expected to fetch around £9,000, but instead raked in an amazing £68,000. The term ‘restoration project' took a "whole new meaning when...
Classic Car News: Wood You Buy A Car Made Of Mahogany? -
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Katie Norton
The colourful spectrum of classic cars which stretch across many decades include some weird and wonderful creations, but the weirdest of all has to be the 1932 Talbot 14/65 Boat Tail Tourer. With a body made purely of wood, this timeless beauty will be a...
Classic Car News: The Wheels Of A 1900 De Dion Are Finally In Motion -
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Katie Norton
If you're a classic car enthusiast you will be excited to know that a piece of motoring history has been found and is in desperate need of restoration. Unbelievably, the piece of "scrap metal was once part of a car from the 1900s and is...
Classic Car News: Aston Martin - The Apple Of Your Eye -
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Katie Norton
Aston Martin has always oozed class and sophistication, but finally the marque has received the well deserved title of coolest brand in Britain, according to the BBC website. The Warwickshire –based company took top spot in the Cool Brands list for 2010, knocking iPhone off...
Classic Car News: The 458 Is The Most Fiery Ferrari Yet -
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Katie Norton
As if it isn't bad enough that we have to hear about people crashing and annihilating these wonderful creations, now they are standing by and watching them go up in flames. It wouldn't be so bad if it was just one or two, but "10...
Motorhome News: Join The Fun At The Caravan & Motorhome Show At The NEC -
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Katie Norton
Undoubtedly one of the biggest shows in the UK, the International Caravan & Motorhome show held at the NEC, is expected to attract over 80,000 visitors across the six days. For the chance to win FREE tickets to the show, simply click here and fill...
Classic Car News: It's All About The Minor Details -
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Katie Norton
It's not often you sell the same car twice, but for one stunned car dealership owner he now has the privilege of selling a 1960's Morris Minor for the second time. The burgundy-coloured car first hit the forecourt in 1968 where it was sold for...
Classic Car News: Will The Price Take The Shine Off? -
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Katie Norton
Washing cars doesn't sound like a glamorous job but when your clients own some of the most expensive motors including Bugatti Veyrons, McLaren F1s and F1GTRs, it makes the job worthwhile. MSN News has reported that "an entrepreneur from Derby is charging more than £7,000...
Classic Car News: Green Means Go For The Jaguar F-Type -
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Katie Norton
The F-type has been one of those projects that has been lingering for over a decade, according to CarAdvice.com, but now it's finally here - well at least the concept is anyway. Tata Motors CEO, Carl-Peter Forster, has confirmed that Jaguar has been given the...
Classic Car News: A 1930's Classic Is Revived -
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Katie Norton
The legendary Alvis 4.3 litre is back in production, according to the Telegraph website, complete with "engine management, hydraulic brakes and fuel injection". One of the most innovative car manufacturers of the 1930's is back in business, and judging by the new and improved model,...
Classic Car News: Boys and Their Toys...Does Size Matter? -
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Katie Norton
Supercars are the stuff of dreams for most young men, according to the Daily Mail website, but listed as one of the most luxurious cars in the world, not many of us can afford the hefty price tag. Just because you can't afford a glamorous...
Classic Car News: MGB Joins Supercar Status -
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Katie Norton
One of Britain's best-loved sports cars has sold at auction for over £140,000, according to the Telegraph website, well above its auction estimate. The 1964 model is one of 387,000 MBG tourers produced in the 18 years from 1962 and encompasses the long-lived secret of...
Classic Car News: From The Auction House With Love -
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Katie Norton
Apparently, no amount of money can buy style. This statement has not only been proved wrong but absolutely blown out the water, with the news that the legendary Aston Martin DB5, which has infamously been "driven by a certain fictional secret agent", is due to...
Motorhome News: Top Gear Cliff-Hanger -
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Katie Norton
Once again the notorious Top Gear presenters have caused a stir with their latest outrageous stunt, this time involving a motorhome and a rather steep cliff. The Daily Mail website have reported that the Top Gear presenters Jeremy Clarkson, James May and Richard Hammond "were...
Classic Car News: Big Bangs Mean Big Bucks -
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Katie Norton
The sound of a roaring engine can be described as music to your ears, but the sound of crumbling metal can drown out the harmony and bring tears to your eyes in a second. Classic motors have that certain ‘je ne sais quoi', which means...
Classic Car News: Women Take The Driving Seat -
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Katie Norton
A man who once wooed his long-standing wife of 50 years has been forced to make a grand gesture by putting his classic collection of automobiles up for auction. The fantastic selection of classic cars has lasted the same time period as his marriage –...
Classic Car News: The Silence Is Broken By Hybrid Cars Sound FX -
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Katie Norton
Back in the days when classic automobiles cruised the old streets, engines roared and nobody worried about the effects of driving – mainly due to the fact that there were far fewer cars on the roads. Nowadays the streets and the cars that crowd them...
Classic Car News: What Does Your Car Say About You Behind Your Back? -
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Katie Norton
"Black cars talk about mystery, sophistication and seduction", according to an article on CarsGuide.com. Could this be why a large proportion of motorists in the UK are choosing these chic cars as their number one choice? However, extravagance, professionalism and prestige, are all common characteristics...
Classic Car News: Buy A Bargain Ferrari -
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Katie Norton
What could be better than bunking off school and spending the day cruising around in someone else's Ferrari 250GT Spyder? Well that is exactly what Ferris Bueller (played by Matthew Broderick), and his friends did in the 1986 film Ferris Bueller's Day Off. Usually bunking...
Classic Car News: Losing A Legend – The Man Behind The Mustang -
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Katie Norton
The man responsible for not only the creation but also the continued success of the Mustang has sadly passed away at the age of 86. Donald Frey was the man who brought the "iconic Mustang to life in 1964", according to PistonHeads.com, which proved to...
