6 Iconic Motors Help To Promote Upcoming Classic Car Show
Six of the most iconic motors ever have been brought together to promote an eagerly anticipated date in the classic car show calendar.
The cars, worth an estimated total of around £18 million, were on show outside Alexandra Palace in the capital to publicise the Classic & Sports Car – The London Show, which will run from October 30 to November 1.
So which classic cars were lucky petrol-heads able to see?
- Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing: A 1955 version of this beauty fetched $4.62 million (around £3.05 million) recently.
- Aston Martin DB4GT: This head-turner is the forerunner to arguably the most famous of all Astons: the DB5. Its incredible lightness made it a racer’s dream.
- Ferrari 250GT California Spider: No other car rivals this for beauty, according to Top Gear presenter Chris Evans. A 1961 version sold for more than $15 million (£9.9 million) last year.
- Jaguar E-type Roadster: A throwback to carefree 1960s motoring, this beauty does 0-60 in under 7 seconds. And with disc brakes, rack and pinion steering, what’s not to love?
- 1973 Pontiac Trans Am: This muscle car comes with more “swoopy” styling, replacing the previous “Coke bottle” body.
- Porsche 993 Carrera RS: With its lightweight shell and head-turning looks, this mid-1990s classic is a great investment and exudes glamour.
£18m hors d’oeuvre
This sumptuous six piece is merely an hors d’oeuvre before the show’s full motor menu later this month.
They will be joined by around 300 delectable machine exhibits from famous collectors and retailers.
Here are four top attractions...
Aston Martin celebration
Aston Martin presents some of the most iconic cars. The star turn is expected to come from the stunning A3, at 94 years “young” the oldest vehicle still surviving in the Aston stable.
