Dive in for the 1967 ‘Snorkel’ Lotus: Dealer news

● The distinctive air feed snorkels of the Lotus 47GT, mark this as the ex-John Miles/Jackie Oliver 1967 lotus components works car which was driven to class victory in the BOAC 500 at Brands Hatch in July 1967. Incredibly, it was recovered from a scrapyard in 1974. Now fully restored, it’s on sale at charles leith in the New Forest, Hampshire, for £165,000.

● Know the story of Jean Rondeau? Of course you do – the only driver to win Le Mans with a car bearing his own name (Rondeau M379B, 1980). The M382 was new for ’82, with chassis 001 sent to the US where it raced in the 1982 Daytona 24 Hours and 1984 Sebring 12 Hours. It’s at ascott collection in France for £355,000, in its dazzling red/orange/yellow Sebring ’84 livery.

● Ever felt MOT anxiety – that feeling of unease when taking the car for its annual check? In a survey by South-west and Wales car dealer dick lovett, 41% feared they wouldn’t be able to afford repairs and 38% found car garages intimidating. Anxiety capital of the UK? Liverpool.

● From 2023, you might be able to buy your new Alfa Romeo at the push of a button. In an attempt to appeal to a younger audience and make the brand more accessible, plans are afoot for an online service, coinciding with the launch of the Tonale – Alfa’s new small SUV.

● The last ever registered Peugeot 306 Rallye, a 2000 model, above, was on sale very briefly at KGF classic cars in Peterborough before being snapped up for £45,500 by a collector. We know what you’re thinking: 45 grand!? It’s one of just 500 made and was once on show in Peugeot UK’s HQ. Mileage was a meagre 309.