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Radford Mini winning the National Concours at Beaulieu

A New Chapter: Welcoming the Ferrari F8 Spider

At first glance, it did seem slightly rum for a car such as a Ferrari F8 Spider to arrive on a multi-car transporter.
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An Evening at Rolls-Royce Manchester Celebrating the Sceptre II

I was recently invited to a very enjoyable, invitation-only evening at Rolls-Royce Manchester to celebrate the Sceptre II.
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Farewell to My Mustang After More Than 20 Memorable Years

Quite simply, one of the last photographs of my beloved Mustang before she went off to Iconic Auctioneers to be sold at the BRDC Festival.
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Porsche Club GB Track Day at Oulton Park: GT3 RSs and Proper Track Action

Being a member of Porsche Club GB has its advantages, and one of them is the opportunity to attend some excellent track days around the country.
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Goodwood: A First-Class Few Days of Cars, Racing and Hospitality

Karon and I were invited down to Goodwood for what turned into a very enjoyable few days. Our visit began with a tour around the factory, which I would thoroughly recommend if you ever get the opportunity to arrange one.
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Race Retro 2026: A Brilliant Start to the Motoring Year

A visit to Race Retro at the start of the year always feels like the beginning of a new motoring season, bringing together historic racing cars, specialists, auctions and some of motorsport’s more unusual stories.
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40 Years in Classic Cars and Auctions

I recently had the pleasure of sitting down with Sam from the Wheels & Deals podcast to look back on the last forty years and talk about my experience in the classic car market. 
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A very busy retromobile in Paris

The 50th Anniversary edition of Rétromobile, held from January 28 to February 1, 2026, at the Paris Expo Porte de Versailles.
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My Services

Drawing from my 40-year career, I now provide completely independent and unbiased consultancy. My goal is to help you navigate the classic car and motorcycle market with confidence. 
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The Dolomites, a V8 and the Spirit of the Barchetta

There are certain moments in this life where the numbers, the auction values, and the market trends simply cease to exist.
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An Evening of Honest Conversation at The Partridge

There is a distinct pleasure in the local meet that often eludes the high-pressure environment of the international auction circuit. 
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A Masterclass in Porsche Pedigree at Megaphonics.

There are certain names in this industry that carry a weight far beyond a simple business title.
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A Day on the Lawn at Vale Royal Abbey

There is a particular kind of clarity that comes with time spent amongst fellow enthusiasts who love driving cars.
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Featured in Supercar Driver Magazine

I'm incredibly proud and excited to share that I was recently featured in a multi-page spread in Supercar Driver Magazine.
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An Evening with Simon

For our February meeting North West Region is pleased to announce an evening with Simon Hope on Wednesday 11 February.
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