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AUCTION HIGHLIGHT: 1971 FERRARI 365 GTB/4 BERLINETTA

This auction was an opportunity to acquire an original right-hand drive 'Daytona' and finish the project to a bespoke specification.

WHAT TO PAY FOR A PORSCHE 996

The 996 range is not only a compelling entry point to Porsche ownership, but features some of the very best road and track cars of the 911 back catalogue.

WEDNESDAY ONE-OFF: TOYOTA EX-7

While Toyota has returned to the supercar genre with concepts, it has never produced a flagship production car of the same calibre.

COFFEE RUN AT DONINGTON PARK CIRCUIT

A huge turnout of cars gathered at Donington for our last large Coffee Run of 2022.

CHRIS HARRIS DRIVES THE NEW FERRARI 296 GTB

Ferrari's latest mid-rear-engined product, for the first time using a V6 plug-in hybrid engine.

AUCTION HIGHLIGHT: 1981 AUDI QUATTRO

Press car provenance often attracts keen bids, and period competition history even more so – but what if a car has both of these as part of its history?

WEDNESDAY ONE-OFF: JAGUAR XK120 SE BY PININ FARINA

This XK120 SE was sent to Carrozzeria Pinin Farina, with instructions to reimagine it as a dashing coupe with contemporary styling.

FIRST LOOK - MERCEDES-AMG C63 S E PERFORMANCE

What happens when you make a C63 AMG hybrid and send Chris Harris to look around it?

SELLING THE RAREST RS 911S

Collecting Cars has found new homes for numerous examples of some of rarest ‘Rennsport’ 911 models.

CHRIS HARRIS GETS THE KEYS TO BMW'S NEW £130,000 M4 CSL

Until BMW makes a special version of a proper sports car, it will sadly always be on the back foot.

BUYER’S STORY: REUNITED WITH A CHERISHED BMW M5

"When I sold it back in 2013, all my family said I was mad. So when it came back on the market, it was fate."

AUCTION HIGHLIGHT: RENAULTSPORT CLIO 182 TROPHY

There are normal Clios and there are special Clios – and some of the latter are very special indeed.

WEDNESDAY ONE-OFF: LINCOLN FUTURA

Purchased for just one dollar, and subsequently sold for $4.62 million.

RARE COLOURS ARE THE NEW BLACK

“Enthusiasts snapping up the latest supercars are increasingly imaginative with their specifications.”

PETROLTED: ON THE BUTTON

"Noddy cars with noddy control systems leave me wanting in the SR71 dream department."

UP TO 99% LOWER FEES THAN TRADITIONAL AUCTIONS

The maths is simple: we take less so you get more. Our fees are up to 99% lower than other auctions.

RACING AND REMEMBERING

Our team reflects on charitable track days in the run-up to Remembrance Sunday.

WHY PROVENANCE CAN MAKE OR BREAK A CAR

The provenance that buyers of the future choose to care about could vary significantly from today.

OCTOBER ROUND-UP - £23 MILLION IN A MONTH

A record monthly global sales total of £23 million for Collecting Cars.

CHRIS HARRIS ON HIS LANCIA DELTA HF INTEGRALE

Catch up on Chris' thoughts after living with his Lancia Delta bought on Collecting Cars.

BROWSE, BID AND BUY – WHEREVER YOU ARE

The Collecting Cars app is now available for iOS.

IN THE NEWS: A PROJECT CAR TO DIE FOR

This major media coverage helped to bring more than 22,500 viewers to the 7-day auction.

WHEN IS AN ESCORT NOT AN ESCORT?

From criticised saloon at launch to multiple WRC winner and cult classic.

CARS AND BIKES ARE WELCOME - COFFEE RUN AT TRIUMPH

Our Coffee Run sets up at the Triumph Experience Centre and Factory

Exploring the world of collectible cars