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Rare, UK-registered Ford GT supercar now up for auction

Imported to the UK in 2014, this fabulous first-generation Ford GT is currently being auctioned through Bonhams Online.

Festival of the Unexceptional to celebrate 10 years of mundane cars

The 2024 edition of the Hagerty Festival of the Unexceptional promises to be bigger than ever, with tickets now on sale.

Could this be the world’s best Ford Escort XR3?

Restored by Tolman Engineering, this 1981 Ford Escort XR3 is even better than when new – and comes complete with period 1980s accessories.

F1 star’s stolen Ferrari recovered after it goes missing for 28 years

The Metropolitan Police tracked down Gerhard Berger’s stolen Ferrari F512 M following a tip-off when it was sold in late 2023.

Elvis Presley’s Cadillac Eldorado heads to auction

Being sold at the Mecum Auctions Glendale event, the King was the first owner of this special 1969 Cadillac Eldorado.

What made Princess Diana’s one-off Escort RS Turbo so special?

Built especially for Diana, Princess of Wales, this famous black Ford Escort RS Turbo sold for an incredible £722,500 at auction.

Perfect pair: Ford Sierra RS500 Cosworth duo up for auction

Coming up for sale at Race Retro later this month, these two classic Sierra Cosworths will attract plenty of attention from Ford fans.

The car they wanted to ban: Lotus Carlton up for auction

One of only 950 examples produced, you'll need to act fast if you want to own the most infamous super saloon of the 1990s.

TV star Lotus Esprit with active suspension up for auction

Being sold by Anglia Car Auctions this weekend, this Lotus Esprit Turbo development car even made an appearance on Top Gear.