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Rock legend Janis Joplin’s unmistakeable Porsche to be auctioned in New York on December 10. The later singer’s psychedelic 1965 Porsche 365C 1600 Cabriolet will be the star attraction at RM Sotheby’s exclusive Driven by Disruption sale. “Janis Joplin’s 356C is without question one of the most important Porsches of all time,” says Ian Kelleher …

Very special classic Mini with just 182 miles on the clock to be auctioned in March. One of the last Minis made at the historic Longbridge plant and the last original Mini to be sold new in Scotland will go under the hammer at Silverstone on March 3. The 2001 …

The first BMW i8 to be sold at auction will be offered by BCA Auctions on February 23. BMW’s hybrid supercar is one of the world’s most desirable vehicles, and yet a 64-registered i8 with just 52 miles on the clock will be offered in the Top Car Sale at …

An historic 1939 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 Sport Berlinetta bought by Mussolini for his lover Claretta Petacci has sold at a Paris action for £1.4m. The Alfa Romeo took centre stage at RM Auctions’ Paris Sale on February 4. It’s believed to be the very car that Petacci and other …

Your chance to own DCI Gene Hunt’s iconic Audi Quattro from BBC TV’s Ashes to Ashes. The famous red Audi Quattro famously driven by DCI Gene Hunt in the BBC hit drama series Ashes to Ashes is being auctioned for this year’s BBC Children in Need. The car, “fired up” …

Your chance to own a piece of motoring history – the first ever Range Rover. Range Rover (chassis No 001) will be going under the hammer in The Salon Privé Sale, hosted in partnership with Silverstone Auctions, in London on September 4. Valued at £100,000-£140,000, it was the first example …