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The Sun
2 days ago
- Automotive
- The Sun
Vintage Aston Martin from the 60s so rare only a handful were ever made hits the market for eye-watering price
A RARE vintage Aston Martin has hit the market for a staggering price. The super rare Aston is described as a classic grand tourer and could be yours for a whopping £250,000. 5 5 The 1966 DB6 Mk1 Vantage comes fitted with a manual ZF gearbox. Finished in silver originally, the vintage motor has now been refinished in slate grey. The new colour perfectly compliments the rare motor's stylish black leather interior. The DB6 is to be sold at auction by Iconic Auctioneers at Silverstone, Northants on Saturday August 23. Well looked after by its previous owner, the Aston has clocked up just a few thousand miles since 1991. It has only logged 68,733 miles in total and a full restoration of the vintage car was completed in 2010. Its listing states: "The car was fully restored between 2008 and 2010 by Aston Workshop and Pugsley & Lewis with a colour change to slate grey. "More recently, the ZF gearbox was fully overhauled and there is correspondence from the Aston Martin factory thanking the owner for allowing his DB6 to be used for assessing a new gear set design for the ZF 'box. "EJX 342D was purchased by our vendor from the Aston Workshop in October 2017 with an indicated mileage of 68,733 from new, with less than 5,000 of these added since 1991. "Recent maintenance includes a full service by Hilton and Moss in July 2023 (£10,000) including renewing rear seals, new hubs, electric window refurb and new tyres. Fully restored first edition of iconic Ford motor to be auctioned for huge price after £130k spent on its renovation "Later attention in February 2025 by Farringtons of Knutsford included a full service and the wheel arches and under body were ice blasted and then retreated. "The car is supplied with its V5C, history file, a quantity of expired MOTs dating back to 1991 and the current MOT valid until 2nd April 2026. "While this attractive Aston would make an impressive addition to any collection and would surely be welcome at prestigious classic car events anywhere, we can't help feeling that its best years are still ahead. "Make no mistake, these are now rare cars. "The factory only produced 268 Mk1 DB6 Saloons to a Vantage specification and very few of these were fitted with the manual 5-speed gearbox - the ultimate incarnation. "This is a great opportunity to own a classic Aston which is totally usable and a delight to drive." An initial estimated price of £200,000 - £250,000 has been listed for the super rare vintage motor. Car Auctions: How To Nab A Bargain Car auctions are a way to sell vehicles based on a bidding system with the highest offer securing the deal. Auctions aren't restricted to the rich and famous as thousands of cars are sold at motor auctions in the UK each week. Here's what you need to know before attending an auction: Be prepared: Do your research on the car you would like to purchase beforehand. Check the car: Cars will usually be lined up before the start, so make sure to arrive early to inspect the desired car thoroughly. Have a back-up: Be ready for disappointment as your desired motor may be sold to someone else and select a few back-ups. Be realistic: Realise that there won't be a "perfect" car at an auction and adjust expectations accordingly. Set a budget: It is easy to overspend in the heat of the moment during bidding. Ensure you have set a budget and do not go over it. Key phrases to look out for: 'No major mechanical faults' – suggests that there shouldn't be any issues with the car's drivetrain, gearbox, suspension, or engine. 'Specified faults' – the auctioneer will read out specific faults. 'Sold as seen' – the vehicle is sold with any problems it may have. The auction company will rarely entertain complaints regarding the mechanical or cosmetic condition of these vehicles after sale. 'Sold with a warranted mileage' - The car is being offered based on the report, which confirms the mileage through an independent check. 5 5 5
Daily Mail
15-07-2025
- Automotive
- Daily Mail
Jay Leno looks frail and exhausted as he takes vintage 1910 steam car out eight months after serious injury
Jay Leno looked unusually frail when he was spotted taking a joy ride in his vintage 1910 Model O-O White Steam Car on Monday. The 75-year-old former Tonight Show host appeared thinner than he has in recent years, and he looked particularly exhausted when he was seen taking the car out in Burbank, California, where the garage he stores his classic cars in is located. He was pictured around eight months after he appeared with a shockingly bruised and battered face in November of last year after he reportedly took a tumble down a steep hill near a hotel he was staying at ahead of a comedy show. Jay was dressed ruggedly in a blue denim Western shirt with snap buttons, and he showed off a mass of impressively thick white hair. Part of his visibly apparent strain may have been due to the steam car failing to run as desired. Although he was able to drive the 115-year-old car for a bit, it wasn't long before observers spotted it breaking down. Jay was surrounded by some of his employees as they tried to figure out what was wrong and get the car back into working condition. However, the classic car apparently required a more sophisticated intervention than they could offer on the street, so he eventually had to call a tow truck to take the steam car back to his garage. Leno appeared to have completely healed from his latest injury, which he sustained after taking a 60ft fall near a Hampton Inn in Greenhouse, Pennsylvania. He said he had been trying to visit a nearby restaurant ahead of a show he was scheduled to perform that evening when he tried to take a shortcut. 'To get to [the restaurant], I didn't have a car, so you had to walk about a mile and a half around,' he explained. 'I said, "Well, the hill doesn't look that steep. It's about 60–70 feet. Let me see if I can go down the hill,"' he continued. But Leno lost his footing due to the steep slope and uneven terrain, and he crashed down to the bottom of the hill. 'Boom, boom, boom. I rolled down the hill, hit my head on a rock, knocked me in the eye,' Leno added of the incident. Some fans didn't buy the explanation and took to social media to theorize about his injuries. Some posters joked that he was in debt to mobsters who had roughed him up over gambling losses. Fueling the conspiracy theories and jokes was a previous injury Leno sustained in 2023. That summer he broke both of his kneecaps in what he later said was a motorcycle crash. The accident-prone comic's injuries followed a 2022 incident in which he suffered serious burns to his face. He had been working on an old steam-powered car that used gasoline to heat water, turning it into steam that could in turn move the pistons, though it appears that the car he drove on Monday was a slightly more recent steam car, rather than the 1907 White Model G that he reportedly had been tinkering with at the time. That car reportedly burst into flames without explanation while he was working on it, and Leno was sprayed on the face with the burning gasoline. Firefighters were promptly called to the garage to put out the blaze, and Leno was taken to a hospital, but his injuries were not said to be life threatening. Earlier this year, Leno gave a personal update on a difficult family situation after he became his wife Mavis' caretaker after she was diagnosed with 'advanced' dementia. Jay got candid about the topic during an interview on In Depth With Graham Bensinger in April. A year earlier, the star was granted conservatorship of his 78-year-old after a court filing revealed that she 'sometimes does not' recognize him and does not remember her own birth date. At one point, Leno was asked what he has learned most about himself while being by his wife's side amid her heartbreaking health battle. 'Well, I have never been particularly challenged. I was not in the army, I didn't have to shoot anybody. I didn't have to risk my life,' he admitted. 'When I got married, you sort of take a vow — "Will I live up to this? Or will I be like a sleazy guy if something happens to my wife, I'm out banging the cashier at the mini mart?" No, I didn't,' Leno said. The TV personality added, 'I enjoy the time with my wife. I go home, I cook dinner for her, watch TV and it's OK. It's OK. 'It's basically what we did before, except now I have to feed her and do all those things.' Jay explained to the host, 'But I like it. I like taking care of her. I think, you know, somewhere in my life — she's a very independent woman, so I like that I'm needed. You know, and I need to be there. And it's good.'
Daily Mail
05-07-2025
- Automotive
- Daily Mail
'Irreplaceable' 100-year-old Rolls-Royce stolen in hotel heist is returned after schoolboy spotted it and told his father - who then tipped off police
An 'irreplaceable' 100-year-old Rolls-Royce worth £300,000 has been miraculously recovered after being stolen during a brazen hotel heist in Essex. The rare Silver Ghost - which has travelled across Europe and even survived World War II - was snatched in the early hours of June 26 from outside the Orsett Hall near Grays while its owner, 82-year-old Brian Fitton, was asleep inside. The vintage car, which had been due to depart for a tour of Helsinki and the Baltic states, vanished along with its trailer, leaving the retired scrapyard owner's 'heartbroken'. But in a remarkable twist, the treasured motor was discovered in a ramshackle shed thanks to a schoolboy's eagle eye. Mr Fitton, who had offered a £2,000 reward for the car's safe return, shared his relief following its recovery. The vehicle's owner said: 'It was thanks to the power of the press that the car has been recovered. 'A schoolboy spotted it and told his father he had seen a lovely vintage car. His dad had seen the publicity around the theft and got in touch to help with the recovery. The veteran vehicle enthusiast, from Wilmslow, Cheshire, added: 'Essex Police went to the area it was spotted in and recovered it intact on the trailer from a dirty old shed. 'The vehicle has survived Hitler and World War Two, and now it has survived a trip to Essex. 'I am delighted it has been recovered. I am hoping the reward is a small fortune for the young lad, and hope that shows him that doing the right thing in life pays off. 'To have the vehicle stolen ahead of dropping it off at Tilbury Docks for the ferry to Helsinki was absolutely heartbreaking, but this is a happy ending.' The century-old Silver Ghost, fitted with original parts and the iconic Spirit of Ecstasy bonnet ornament, was bought from a British Petroleum collection in Denmark through a Bonhams auction. Mr Fitton spent years restoring its engine and has toured it around Europe, from Portugal to Poland and everywhere in between. 'The car is full of irreplaceable parts, it's an original and has even got the original Lady on the grill,' he said. 'The car has been all over the world and is an advert for British motors. It's been everywhere and it was just appalling that it got stolen in Essex'. Development of the Silver Ghost goes back to the start of the 20th century, before development was suspended during World War 1. During the conflict, the chassis and engine were used for armoured cars - while a blue 1909 model known as Blue Mist was used by legendary officer Laurence of Arabia. A total of 7874 Silver Ghosts were produced between 1907 and 1926, with former owners of the luxury vehicle including American President Woodrow Wilson. It was named the 'best car in the world' by Autocar in 1907. The theft - and joyful recovery - comes as Essex Police announced a drop in vehicle crime, with 573 fewer offences recorded in the country over the past year, representing a ten per cent decrease. Shaun Kane, Essex Police's Detective Superintendent, said: 'Vehicle theft is not a victimless crime - it causes real distress to owners and disruption to their everyday lives and their businesses. 'We're proud to have made such significant progress in reducing this type of crime, and it will be welcomed by everyone in Essex.' For now, Mr Fitton says he is delighted to be reunited with his beloved Rolls – and he hopes its next stop will be Helsinki, as originally planned.
Motor 1
23-06-2025
- Automotive
- Motor 1
‘All I Get Is Old Men:' Man Buys Classic Chevrolet to Get Attention From Women. It Backfires
A man's scheme to attract the female gaze by purchasing a vintage car ultimately backfired. Johnny (@canadajuice) shared his woes in a viral TikTok that's accrued more than 1.2 million views on the popular social media platform. In the video, he airs his grievances over the consequences of his buy. 'I bought this car for attention from women.' he says, speaking directly into the camera and ambling through an indoor parking garage. Following this, he directs his camera toward an early model Chevy Impala as he holds a guitar in hand. However, Johnny says that only older dudes seem to care that he's currently riding around in a classic. 'And all I get is old men saying put down your window son. You weren't even alive when that car was being made…' his video cuts out before he completes his sentence. Commenters React Despite his frustrations, several folks had differing opinions about Johnny's vehicle and the interest it would garner. One TikToker argued that there are certainly some members of the opposite sex who'd be intrigued by his wheels. 'Any woman who watches Supernatural will give you attention,' one said. Someone else echoed the aforementioned sentiment, and even gave Johnny some pointers on how to capitalize on the Supernatural demographic. 'You just need a flannel shirt and a worn-out leather jacket like Dean Winchester.' Winchester drove one on the long-running, 20-year-old show . Another remarked that the older men trying to lecture the TikToker about the age of his vehicle are probably envious: 'They're jealous they don't have the swag you have,' one wrote. One woman told Johnny that they had their interest piqued by his post and video. Another replied: 'I'll give you some attention…' But someone else speculated another piece of Johnny's property showcased in his clip will likely get more eyes on him: 'The guitar is probably going to get you more attention from women than the car.' Classic Impala The Chevrolet Impala model Johnny shows off in his video appears to have been manufactured in the 1970s. Newer Impala models, from 1994 and up, are known to have several recurring problems. This includes oil dripping and exhaust manifold woes, along with engine cooling issues. The brand's automatic transmission hasn't seemed to really win over driving enthusiasts, either. More on the Impala Big Chevy Barn Find Sees Camaro, Impala, Square Body Pickup Collecting Dust Chevy Impala Dies Today, 62 Years Since The Original's Launch Additionally, there are braking system faults to keep an eye out for. Older Impalas have their own set of issues, but there are many car enthusiasts who have a fondness for these cars. Like this YouTuber who called the 1967 Chevrolet Impala the best ride the brand has ever made . Should I Buy a Classic Car? Anytime one purchases a car that's decades old, there are a slew of issues that need to be addressed. Locating parts can oftentimes be a drag, as classic components may need to be special-ordered. Moreover, many of these rides have probably been sitting dormant for years on end. Which means that a lack of use could necessitate deep cleaning and restoration on key components. Furthermore, drivers can expect to forego a lot of modern standard amenities and luxuries. There are some benefits to riding around in a vintage vehicle, however. Despite oftentimes requiring meticulous upkeep, unlike many newer cars, vintage cars can be an asset. It's not uncommon for highly sought-after older cars to increase in value. Furthermore, because they were manufactured in a different era, they can bypass specific inspection and emissions guidelines . Then there's the added benefit of the coolness factor: It's hard to argue against the aesthetic of a classic Impala. Conversely, later model offerings pale in comparison with its more utilitarian, boring-everyday-sedan design language. Classic: Simple and Reliable? On one hand, getting a vintage, cobwebbed-garage car up and running is a tall order. Troubleshooting parts, getting all of the components firing reliably, and abstaining from modern commuter comforts is certainly a learning curve. Although there is something to be said about the simplicity of said vehicles. And handling a classic Impala may feel like piloting a yacht on asphalt. But these cars do have fans. This YouTube user calls the 1976 Chevrolet Impala 'America's ultimate classic car.' Invariably, more feature-packed vehicles are going to be prone to more issues. For instance, the Alfa Romeo Stelvio , which is hardly a ubiquitous SUV when compared to, let's say, the Jeep Grand Cherokee. Between 2017 and 2024, there were 9 separate recalls for this particular model. Incorrectly labeled tire sizes. Brake pedal detachments. Front airbag deployment problems. Brake rotor fractures. Rotor and shaft separations. Side curtain airbag engagement issues. All of these problems occurred after just seven years. Conversely, the 1976 Chevrolet Impala, despite being around for nearly 50 years, has just one safety recall issued . And that's for its hydraulic braking system, where a differential proportional valve needs to be swapped out. Its engine has been praised as stalwart and reliable, and could most likely stand the test of time with routine maintenance. Vintage Chevrolet Impala: Worth it? If you're considering getting a classic car, ensure that you have adequate time and resources dedicated to giving it the TLC it'll probably need. Perhaps you, too, could find yourself getting head nods from older men. And maybe bedroom eyes from Supernatural viewers. Motor1 has reached out to Johnny via TikTok comment for further information. Now Trending Dealership Worker Is Oh-So-Close To Closing Car Sale. Then a Receptionist Ruins It In 1 Minute 'I Have Done That:' Woman Spends 25 Minutes in Walmart Looking for Her New Truck. 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Yahoo
15-06-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Car 'fit for a king' auctioned after barn find
An "extraordinarily rare" vintage car with potential royal connections has been discovered in a barn in Warwickshire. According to classic car auctioneers Humbert & Ellis, the 1952 Daimler DE 36 limousine was found in "good, dry order", but "deserved to be brought back to top-drawer condition". The firm said the vehicle was hand built by Daimler in 1951, with coachwork by Hooper & Co, based in London. The auctioneers added their research suggested possibly only two were made, with the other having been built for King George VI. The car was delivered new to Birmingham City Council for use as a mayoral car and remained in civic use until 1961, Humbert & Ellis said. It was then sold to the Birmingham Co-operative Society before being bought by a private owner. The build used a 1930s design, and was likely to have taken more than a year, the firm said. It has a 5.4 litre, straight-eight petrol engine, and cost £6,137 when delivered. It has a glass partition, walnut interior and additional fold-down seats and plush upholstery. Auctioneer Jonathan Humbert said it was a "highly rare and quintessentially British car". He added: "Having been hand built some 73 years ago, the car, although in good, dry order, is ripe for full recommissioning and deserves to be brought back to top-drawer condition as befits such a rare British beauty." He added it would be great if it could remain in Birmingham. The auction closes to bids on Monday. Follow BBC Coventry & Warwickshire on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram. 'Modern cars are soulless - these cars have soul' Man, 94, finds father's classic car on auction site Classic car fans aim to drive forward nostalgia Humbert & Ellis Ltd
