The idea of 'adding lightness' is famously attributed to Lotus founder Colin Chapman but now the concept has been adopted by BRM. We’re not talking about British Racing Motors; it’s the…

Tag Heuer TAG’s enduring Carrera watch gets a modern makeover for 2020, with four new versions comprising three in steel with a choice of black, blue or olive-green dials, plus…

The days when replica cars were largely looked down upon are long gone, not least since there are now so many superbly accurate and beautifully built examples available (including some…

South Londoner Sydney Allard's eponymous car marque was a true giant-killer during the 1950s and ’60s, with his lightweight V8-engined racers very likely inspiring one-time Allard driver Carroll Shelby’s legendary…

One thing that the classic car auctions of the past month have demonstrated is that, for those prepared to wait, bargain buys are cropping up in the salesrooms on a…

As this issue goes to press, many people involved in the classic car business would ordinarily be resting up after the madness of Monterey Car Week in California — but…

It's usual for rare cars that enjoyed notable success in period to command big money today — but those that failed first time sometimes carry a stigma, thus reducing demand…

I first met Octavio Garcia back in 2012 when he was almost a decade into a stellar, 15-year stint as the creative head of Audemars Piguet. Much of Garcia’s recognition…

In last month’s Speedshop, we opined that enthusiasm for online sales seemed to be tailing off and prices appeared to be stalling. Well, in a ministerial-style u-turn, the classic car…

The name of Derek Buckler will be familiar to many kit cars fans, not least since his eponymous specials were among the first British sports cars to be made available…

Now is a great time to be in business if you make and sell camping kit – thanks to the ‘staycation’ boom brought about by COVID-19 travel restrictions, sales of…

On the basis that most people who appreciate great cars also appreciate great ’planes, let’s highlight two watch makers marking this year’s 80th anniversary of the Battle of Britain with…