Exploring the world of collectable cars

Join us as we go behind the scenes with fascinating cars, engaging personalities and master craftspeople

ROADSTER RUSH AS BIDDERS GEAR UP FOR SUMMER

The Collecting Cars team didn’t need a thermometer to spot the arrival of the warmer weather in the UK and Europe.

A NEW WORLD RECORD: EX-BURNS IMPREZA SELLS FOR £610,000

Collecting Cars has set a new world record with the sale of the 2000 Rally GB winning Subaru Impreza S6, as driven by the legendary Richard Burns, with an incredible auction result of £610,000.

FROM ZERO TO £100 MILLION IN TWO YEARS

Having closed its first auctions in June 2019, Collecting Cars has now generated in excess of £100 million in revenue for its vendors on its two-year anniversary.

GOING GLOBAL: AUCTIONS BEYOND BORDERS

With a raft of international sales successes, Collecting Cars and Watch Collecting are truly global auction platforms.

THE COLOUR AND CHROME COLLECTION: LIVE FOR BIDS

A wonderful assembly of seven classic Mercedes-Benz models from arguably the marque’s golden era of design.

FERRARI DAYTONA: A TRUE GENTLEMAN’S EXPRESS

This glorious 1970s grand tourer is now live for bids; launched with a cinematic film where the V12 does the talking.

PRESENTING THE MOST ORIGINAL WRC CAR IN THE WORLD

An exceptional piece of rally history coming soon: the ex-Richard Burns 2000 Rally GB winning Subaru Impreza S6.

ULTIMATE MODERN PORSCHE COLLECTION SELLS FOR £7.5M

Bidding closed on one of the most impressive assemblies of modern Porsche road cars, breaking records in the process.

SPRING FEVER AND ANOTHER RECORD PRICE

We said we would be bringing more incredible cars to the platform through April, and our team delivered on that promise.

THE LEONARD COLLECTION: LIVE ON COLLECTING CARS

The Collecting Cars team is thrilled to offer The Leonard Collection on the platform.

£10 MILLION MARCH FOR COLLECTING CARS

Another record month of growth for Collecting Cars as the platform sells over 300 iconic, sporting and collectible cars.

Photo Gallery: VCC x Collecting Cars Australia Autumn Gathering

Collecting Cars was the proud sponsor of the Vaucluse Car Club's Autumn Gathering on Sunday 28 March.

THE BRUNT COLLECTION: LIVE ON COLLECTING CARS

Collecting Cars is proud to offer a remarkable assembly of cars and motorcycles from The Brunt Collection in the UK.

Introducing WatchCollecting.com

WatchCollecting.com is set to change the world of luxury watch auctions. Our first auctions are now live!

Photo Gallery: Collecting Cars Autobrunch - March

The irresistible smell of coffee, bacon, and egg rolls hung in the air for this month's edition of Collecting Cars Autobrunch.

IS THE AUSTIN 7 RESPONSIBLE FOR THE MCLAREN F1?

This week James takes a trip back to the 1920’s to discover what motoring was like almost a hundred years ago and finds out the little Austin’s link to the beginnings of BMW, Lotus and McLaren.

THE PERFECT CLASSIC PORSCHE? PORSCHE 911 ST RECREATION

A rare opportunity to take a look at a wonderful recreation of a 1972 Porsche 911 S/T.

Dodge Viper RT/10 | Slice Of Americana

An iconic American sports car, with bags of character and quirks that make it a truly unique driving experience.

Photo Gallery: Collecting Cars Australia Track Night

A track night at Sydney Motorsport Park, slippery tarmac and dark skies, what could possibly go wrong!

Photo Gallery: Collecting Cars Autobrunch Australia

Warm sunshine greeted the eclectic collection of cars and their enthusiastic drivers for Collecting Cars Autobrunch.

JDM Favourites: Japanese Cars of the Week

From the landing of the rising sun, comes a fine selection of Japanese classics to bid on this week.

Detailing A Fiat Panda 4x4 At Topaz Detailing

James visits Topaz Detailing, an industry leading detailing studio in London, to pick up some tips on how best to look after your car using the correct techniques.

Is It A Car? Is It A Bike? Carver One First Drive

James Little gets behind the wheel of this very unique offering on Collecting Cars.

Off-road Adventures: 4x4s of the week

Are you looking to head to the hills on the weekend? Do you want to tow your bikes or boat, or just carry some extra cargo? Then check out this weeks 4x4 offerings.

Start Collecting: Entry Level Cars of the Week

Every collection needs a starting point. And what better cars to choose from... Porsches, Peugeots, Minis, Mercs - we've got you covered.

Aston Martin DB4 Series III

James looks around this iconic British classic, and takes the opportunity to hear the glorious 3.7-litre straight-six on the open road

Behind the scenes at William I'anson Ltd

This week, James takes a look at some of the historic racing cars at William I'anson Ltd

Collecting Cars is now number 1!

Collecting Cars accelerates from zero to market leader in just 18 months

Exploring the fine art of coachtrimming at O'Rourke

This week, James tries his hand at coach trimming and takes a closer look at the materials used in pursuit of authenticity.

Porsche 911 Safari

Our new YouTube host James Little looks around one of our auctions, the amazing Porsche 911 Safari. No fields were harmed in the making of this video.

80s Hot Hatch Icon Meets TikTok Star

What does a TikTok star think of the most iconic hot hatch?

Introducing Our New YouTube Host

We introduce our new YouTube Host, James Little, with the biggest car we could find.

October Highlights

Packed October for UK’s leading online specialist car auction platform

September 2020 - Our best month ever

A record month of growth, with some major milestones and exciting cars passing through the site.

Collecting Cars and Renn20

Do you have an iconic, sporting Porsche to sell? Join us on 1st November 2020 at Renn20, for an auction opportunity with a difference.

Driven; Sauber-Mercedes C9 Group C Legend

The Sauber-Mercedes C9 is an all time Le Mans great. Watch as we drive it at a wet and windy Donnington circuit.

Sam Visits Tuthill Porsche For a Look Around

Sam from 'SeenThroughGlass' visits Tuthill Porsche, arguably one of the best in the business for classic 911s.

Retromobile 2020

We go behind the scenes at Retromobile 2020

What we learned at Monterey car week 2019

For both buyers and sellers, there are lessons to be learned from 2019’s auction results, with the average price of a car down $75,000 on 2018

A garden party with all manner of classics

Collecting Cars visits ‘Classics At The Manor’, an event with an approach that diverges from the cars-and-coffee format

LoveCars spends the day with Collecting Cars

YouTube channel Lovecars takes a trip down memory lane in some of our early auction lots

Putting engineering at the heart of the business

With a team of talented technicians, Bell Sport and Classic is also focusing on the community aspect of collectable cars

O'Rourke Coachtrimmers: in pursuit of authenticity

We meet the team that's become a bastion of knowledge when it comes to understanding ‘factory correct’ finishes.

Meeting the man who majors in Minors

Tucked away on a quiet back road in a Kentish market town, this Morris Minor specialist has customers all over the world