Mercedes

The British actor has owned the vehicle twice – and this time he’ll be auctioning it with no reserve

A dealer’s dedication to going the extra mile has helped a vintage car lover create a varied fleet with one thing in common: they can be driven on a near-daily basis Simon de Burton reports. Portrait by Sam Pelly

Silverstone Auctions will sell a magnificent seven classic cars – from a pristine Porsche to a BMW grand tourer – from the Jamiroquai frontman’s private collection

A limited edition supercar is now a must-have member of any über-marque’s fleet and, as Simon de Burton reports, the investment possibilities for buyers are very alluring

A 1914 Peugeot L45 racer tops the lots at the sale in California

Niche and top marques are launching blisteringly fast e-cars

Annual classic car spectacular will also feature sale of “the most important Aston Martin ever produced”

Coys auctions at Fontwell House and Blenheim Palace also feature 10 Ferraris and a 2004 McLaren Mercedes Benz SLR with minimal mileage

The Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este takes place on May 26-28

A car service in New York and London with military attention to detail

The idea of driving an SUV like a sports car has always seemed implausible… until now. Simon de Burton sizes up the new breed of searingly fast sports utility vehicles

In November 2014 an Essex-based restorer-dealer virtually unrivalled in the vintage‑car world opened a Mayfair space to showcase its most immaculate Astons, Ferraris, Mercedes and Porsches. Simon de Burton swung by

A van may seem an unlikely choice as a luxury limo, but given a bespoke interior conversion it can combine the ultimate in comfort and connectivity with absolute discretion. Simon de Burton reports