Classic & Supercar Magazine
from car finance specialists JBR Capital
Latest Articles
Zagato and Aston Martin – Six Decades of History
In Zagato’s centenary year we present an A to Z of the Milanese firm’s collaborations with Aston Martin.
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PININFARINA From Battista to Battista in 126 years
Pininfarina’s magnificent portfolio is unmatched but the road has not always been smooth, see our unique timeline charting many of the firm’s significant highs, along with some of the inevitable lows.
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Footballers finance high-end Range Rovers
JBR Capital, the UK’s leading independent high-end vehicle financier, has named the latest top 10 cars that premiership footballers purchase on finance.
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Rm Sotheby’s The Youngtimer Collection
See stats, best cars sold and auction review for RM Sotheby’s Youngtimer Collection. This highly anticipated event saw 140 modern classic cars go under the hammer, across 4 events between February and April 2019.
read moreTHE STORY OF PORSCHE: THE ULTIMATE ILLUSTRATED GUIDE
Porsche is one of the all-time great car marques. The German company has been producing world-leading cars since 1948, none more long-lived and respected than the legendary 911. Here at JBR Capital we love Porsches. So we thought we’d put together a definitive guide to the Stuttgart supercars.
Market Trends
Great expectations: Assessing the true value of younger classic cars
There are enthusiasts who invest in relatively ‘young’ sports cars. The expectation is that of a more affordable purchase than buying a factory-new model, with an increase in value in the coming years. But what is the basis of this expectation that the cars will rise in value?
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The Dino: 50 years of the ‘affordable’ Ferrari
Dr Vincent van der Vinne looks at the intriguing history of the Dino, and it’s transformation from ‘affordable’ Ferrari to the collector gem it is today…
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Comparing the classic car and art markets, part two
In part two of this in-depth article by Dr Vincent van der Vinne we look more closely at the connection between the classic car and art investment market, and how it correlates to today’s economy.
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Picasso or Ferrari? Comparing the classic car and art markets
In this in-depth article Dr Vincent van der Vinne looks at classic car investment market, and how it parallels that of the arts.
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Events
Top 10 supercars from the Geneva Motor Show 2019
The Geneva International Motor Show has once again set tongues wagging. Here is our round-up of the 10 most exciting supercars from Geneva 2019, as well as COO Stephen Halstead’s reasons for choosing these.
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15 Best Classic and Supercar Shows and Events in 2019
We’ve compiled a list of the 15 very best shows – the ones you really don’t want to miss – so you can enjoy the ultimate automotive experiences in 2019
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Ginetta Racing Drivers Club at Rockingham
We caught up with our friends at Ginetta to find out more about the Ginetta Racing Drivers Club (GRDC) – a racing programme designed for newcomers to motorsport. We joined them at Rockingham for the British GT event…
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300 supercars gather for SuperCar Driver event
This Saturday (March 24th) we were lucky enough to join 300 supercars at Bruntingthorpe Proving Ground for SuperCar Driver’s season-opening event, the ‘secret meet.’
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Test Drives
Video: Alpine A110 review
We review the ‘car of the year’ – the Alpine A110. We take the car on the road and on the track at Goodwood, as well as getting some insights from BTCC driver Jake Hill and Alpine’s John Fuggles…
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Lamborghini Urus: First Drive Review
When is an SUV not an SUV? According to Lamborghini, when it’s an SSUV – a Super Sports Utility Vehicle – and right now there’s only one of those: The Urus. We take a look at the new Urus, and find out exactly what makes it a Super SUV.
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VIDEO: David Brown Speedback Silverstone Edition review
A clear sunny day, an empty runway circuit and a 60s-styled GT supercar. The David Brown Speedback Silverstone Edition, lived up to its supercar credentials and looked stylish doing so!
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VIDEO: We review a trio of Morgans
We were lucky enough to test three Morgans: The V6 Roadster, the 4/4 and the 3 Wheeler. You can view our video review, and read on to see what I thought of each car.
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Car Auctions
Rm Sotheby’s The Youngtimer Collection
See stats, best cars sold and auction review for RM Sotheby’s Youngtimer Collection. This highly anticipated event saw 140 modern classic cars go under the hammer, across 4 events between February and April 2019.
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JBR auction updates
Two auction houses held three sales in early December with 174 cars coming under the hammer, we look at the car sold and how much they went for…
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September’s auction update 2018
Following the three major auctions held during Monterey Car Week in late August, momentum was maintained by RM Sotheby’s and Bonhams again holding sales…
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Monterey auctions round-up 2018
Monterey Car Week has been and gone again and many of the world’s most beautiful, exclusive and expensive cars have been bought and sold…
read moreThe Story Of The V12: The Engine That Made Ferrari
An icon amongst icons, Ferrari’s ‘Colombo’ V12 had it all – cutting edge technology, race wins, plus a home in the most glamorous and sought after road cars Ferrari ever built.
Throughout this guide we track its star-studded life.
Car Finance Guides and Resources
Featured Models
Interviews
Interview with Academy Motorsport at the British GT
We recently caught up with Academy Motorsport team owner and driver Matt Nicoll-Jones at the British GT event at Rockingham.
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We caught up with our friends at Ginetta to find out more about the Ginetta Racing Drivers Club (GRDC) – a racing programme designed for newcomers to motorsport. We joined them at Rockingham for the British GT event…
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Ferrari 458 GTC on the track with JBR Capital Drivers Club
Hattie Guy joined us at Goodwood Motor Circuit for our inaugural JBR Capital Drivers Club event. Hattie took to the track with her Ferrari 458 GTC and gives an insight into her favourite car in the collection, the Koenigsegg Agera R.
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Ginetta G40s on the track with JBR Capital Drivers Club
As part of the JBR Capital Drivers Club, we invited some clients and guests to try the Ginetta G40 at Goodwood Motor Circuit. Watch the video below to see the cars in action, as racing driver and coach Jade Edwards tutors our guests in the cars.
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