Cars

West Coast meets British Coast

Travelling temptation 

The eye-popping yellow beast that is the 1997 Jaguar XJ220, converted to ‘S’ specification by model guru Don Law and estimated between 325,000 and 375,000 pounds, is sure to grab the attention of the assembled bidders, but there are several other offerings that also tickled our fancy. From the menacing black-on-gold Group 4-specification 1972 De Tomaso Pantera (est.

It’s no secret that the collector car market is at the mercy of the people, and generational changes affect demand and values. This was well documented when the 1980s kids grew up and bought their poster-car Testarossas and when the 1990s brigade took fast Fords and hot hatch prices to new levels. Now comes the turn of the noughties, and those cars that were the iPhone wallpapers rather than bedroom posters start to see the limelight. We’ve selected 10 millennial marvels, each with their own unique selling points and all available for less than 50k euros, for now…

The next few days prior to the race will see over 450 entrants gather together to prepare for an unforgettable four-day, 1,000-mile journey throughout the beautiful Italian landscape. With race numbers and road books distributed, it’s at these pre-race affairs — the blessing of the vehicles and the sealing ceremonies — where comradery grows and good-natured rivalries are established.

The annual dust-up

For impressionable parents

A personal favourite