Cars

After a spell racing yachts in the 1990s, William I’Anson was persuaded to return to the automotive world into which he was born, and indulge his passions for racing cars and, of course, Grand Prix Bugattis. Operating from a stunning showroom in the picturesque Cotswolds, I’Anson’s business oversees every aspect of classic car ownership for his global clientele, from sales and acquisition to race preparation and motorsport logistics. We paid a visit.

What are your earliest automotive memories?

A marathon or a sprint?

There are currently more than 2,000 cars built in the last 16 years currently for sale in the Classic Driver Market, including Aston Martins, Bentleys, Ferraris, Lamborghinis and Porsches – a large number of which can be bought for a fraction of their original prices. Of the sporting eight-cylinder machines alone in this often-neglected segment of the market, you can get a vast amount of car for a small amount of money.

The historic racing season is sadly over for another year and, just as racing teams and manufacturers turn their minds towards next season’s efforts, we can’t help but look ahead to the already busy 2017 schedule. Whether you’re an experienced racer or a beginner searching for the perfect car in which to hone your skills, this beautiful blue Alfa Romeo Giulia Spider could well fit the bill. What’s more, it’s road registered, meaning it can be used for road rallies or a spirited Sunday drive, too.

Queen of the Shoot