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What’s It Like To Drive The Queen Mother’s Jaguar V12 Sovereign?
We’re celebrating Jaguar's flagship XJ saloon, showcasing some of the most important models – starting with the Queen Mother’s 1973 V12.
For over half a century, the Jaguar XJÂ has remained a byword for refinement. Providing slick aesthetics with svelte yet aggressive styling, paired with enough ...
Is A 1959 DeSoto Adventurer America's Greatest Unknown Hero?
The DeSoto Adventurer seems relegated to the margins of automotive history. Here's why this largely forgotten slice of 1950s Americana deserves your attention
Someone deemed an 'adventurer' is likely to bring excitement. You wouldn't invite Indiana Jones to the party without expecting a riotous ...
That Time Someone Found A Daimler Buried In Their English Garden
When your shovel hits something hard, you wouldn't expect to find a Daimler lurking under your garden. Yet, that’s exactly what’s happened on the island of Guernsey...
As Britain finally gets to enjoy some much-anticipated spring sunshine, many choose to make a start on gardening plans for the ...
The Dangers Of Nikasil Cylinder Linings In Your Jaguar XK8
There's a dark secret within the engine bay of pre-2000 model year Jaguar XK8s. If you've got Nikasil cylinder linings, there's a few things you need to watch out for...
Instead of jumping in to assess the proficiency and overall condition of various components under the bonnet when viewing a Ja...
1940 Packard 180 Darrin Convertible Sedan For The Win!
After something luxurious and powerful, but free from modern gizmos and Bluetooth connectivity? Check out this 1940 Packard 180
Vintage cars can be one of two things; charming or sinister. Should you cross paths with a Cadillac V16 down a dark alleyway, chances are you’d fill your breeches. Yet...
Elegant Rolls-Royce 20/25 Has Real Class
Rolls-Royce has always stood above other luxury cars in terms of engineering and opulence. This 20/25 reinforces that reputation!
Over the past 115 years Rolls-Royce has become synonymous with the ultimate in opulence, and the finest of craftsmanship. It is a reputation built on Henry Royce’s be...
The Ford Starliner Was Built for 1 Year Only
This rare fastback variant of the Ford Galaxie was only produced between 1960 and 1961.
Ford’s Galaxie of the 1950s and 1960s was a classic full-size American car which encompassed the ethos of bigger being better. The Galaxie came in a multiple of variants with a wide range of engines on offer,...
Step Back In Time With This 1929 Dodge Brothers DA Six Phaeton
Forget examining the history books, here's some living history that's up for grabs with Leake Auctions
When the Dodge DA Six was revealed to the American automotive community in 1929, chances are the new vehicle was regarded with somewhat mixed feelings.Â
For many, spotting the all-new DA Six ...
Defending the Jaguar XKE Series III
For decades the Jaguar XKE Series III V12 has lived in the shadow of its forbearers – but is there merit in buying the final incarnation?
Let’s face it – the third-incarnation of Jaguar’s XKE (E-type) was far removed from the world-changing mantra offered by the 1961 original. Bloated and heft...
100 Years of Zagato: Top 10 Zagato Designed Cars
Some sort of unquantifiable magic goes on when an Italian puts pen to paper. The nation is responsible for some of the most beautifully designed cars the world has ever seen — is it something in the water?
Zagato is one of Italy’s most famous design houses and in 2019 it celebrate its centenary. ...
Incredibly Rare 1956 Jaguar MKVIII Seeks New American Home
Collectors fall over themselves to bag a Jaguar restoration project of merit. So how about this 1956 MKVIII?
Jaguar might have been wooing America’s privileged nonconformists with their XK-series of sports cars throughout the 1950s, but the real backbone to William Lyon’s Coventry-based marque ...
The Rolls-Royce Sweptail Is The Most Expensive British Car Ever
At one point the most expensive car in the world, the bespoke Rolls-Royce Sweptail has an estimated Value of over $13 million
Once upon a time, the art of coach-building cars was commonplace. You’d visit your chosen engine and drivetrain manufacturer, with your next port of call being your favor...
These Affordable Luxury Classics Will Improve Your Life
United in economic standing during fierce financial times, Motorious discovers how these cheap saloons allow opulence far beyond their current price tags
Economics can be cruel and misleading. In a modern world, the very word ‘economics’ leaps into our conscious thought at every given opportunit...
Would You Buy The Cheapest Quattroporte In The USA?
The King of risk taking has done the world yet another favor, Tyler Hoover buys a 2007 Maserati Quattroporte, but is it broken?
The fifth generation Maserati Quattroporte lived a long life indeed. Surviving from 2002 all the way to 2012 it certainly stood the test of time. As with most Italian c...
This Restored Lincoln Continental Cabriolet Is Perfect For Summer
Heading to the GAA auction in July, this classic was previously the star of a museum.
Sun in the sky, open highway, and the wind in your hair. Yes, it’s almost convertible season! And what better way to enjoy an alfresco road trip than in an American classic? The first generation Lincoln Contine...
The Bugatti That Never Was: Bugatti 16C Galibier
The twin-supercharged Galibier was to be the second model in Bugatti's range, alongside the record breaking Veyron.
Today the world seems obsessed with high-riding performance SUVs, with even the most diehard supercar manufacturers turning to the more opulent form factor. Lamborghini and Porsche...
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