Classic Rallies posted new blog entry Healey Silverstone sold at Race retro Auction by H&H: A splendid array of dedicated competition machinery was on offer at last week’s (Saturday, February 26) H&H sale, which formed an integral part of the 2011 Race Retro Show, Stoneleigh, Warks. However, the auction’s undisputed star was neit... moreA splendid array of dedicated competition machinery was on offer at last week’s (Saturday, February 26) H&H sale, which formed an integral part of the 2011 Race Retro Show, Stoneleigh, Warks. However, the auction’s undisputed star was neither a forest flyer nor a one-trick track car, but a road-going veteran of road rallies, classic races and hillclimbs from Italy to the Isle of Man – a 1950 E-Series Healey Silverstone. In the same ownership for the last 26 years, the Blue, ‘matching numbers’ Healey has never required a comprehensive restoration and, though no concours contender, is a pleasingly patinated all-rounder which is potentially capable of gaining its new owner entry to such blue riband events as the Goodwood Revival and Mille Miglia Storica. The venerable Silverstone comfortably exceeded its top estimate to sell for £121,000.Good classic Jaguars are excellent currency these days and all the road-going examples in this sale fared well. The cream of the cat crop wa... less
Race Retro 2011 celebrates the fiftieth anniversary of the birth of the Jaguar E-Type legend with a superb display of many of the best known racing E-Types supported by a host of racing Jaguars from XK120 through C-Type, D-Type, 3.8 Mk2 Saloons, XJ12C, Si...
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March 2, 2011
Classic Rallies posted new blog entry Race Retro 2011 showcases best of british engineering: The very best of British motor sport engineering is proudly showing its products and skills at Race Retro, held this weekend (25-27 Feb) at Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire. With companies supplying everything from complete engines, through to rollcages and ... moreThe very best of British motor sport engineering is proudly showing its products and skills at Race Retro, held this weekend (25-27 Feb) at Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire. With companies supplying everything from complete engines, through to rollcages and fuel cells, historic motor sport suppliers demonstrate the very best in both traditional and cutting-edge manufacturing skills. Leading engineering business Crosthwaite & Gardiner will be showing its world-class engineering prowess, from complete car and engine builds through to the manufacture of bespoke fastenings for period racing cars. Fully-equipped workshops handling machining, engine rebuilding and assembly have justifiably given the East Sussex company a world-class reputation. Jim Stokes Workshops is also showing its products, which range from complete car restorations to engine rebuilds to regular maintenance of classic cars. The Hampshire company started more than 40 years ago and today counts among its services the manufacture of cylind... less
Race retro is Europe's Premier Show focusing on Historic Motorsport, Historic Racing & Historic Rallying.
The International Historic Motorsport Show for Classic Cars and Bikes.
The Best Historic Motorsport Show according to<... moreRace retro is Europe's Premier Show focusing on Historic Motorsport, Historic Racing & Historic Rallying.
The International Historic Motorsport Show for Classic Cars and Bikes.
The Best Historic Motorsport Show according to
Sir Stirling Moss OBE
DescriptionRace retro is Europe's Premier Show focusing on Historic Motorsport, Historic Racing & Historic Rallying.
The International Historic Motorsport Show for Classic Cars and Bikes.
The Best Historic Motorsport Show according to
Sir Stirling Moss OBE
A splendid array of dedicated competition machinery was on offer at last week’s (Saturday, February 26) H&H sale, which formed an integral part of the 2011 Race Retro Show, Stoneleigh, Warks. However, the auction’s undisputed star was neither a forest flyer nor a one-trick track car, but a road-going veteran of road rallies, classic races and hillclimbs from Italy to the Isle of Man – a 1950 E-Series Healey Silverstone. In the same ownership for the last 26 years, the Blue,...
The very best of British motor sport engineering is proudly showing its products and skills at Race Retro, held this weekend (25-27 Feb) at Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire. With companies supplying everything from complete engines, through to rollcages and fuel cells, historic motor sport suppliers demonstrate the very best in both traditional and cutting-edge manufacturing skills. Leading engineering business Crosthwaite & Gardiner will be showing its world-class engineering prowess, fro...