Classic & Supercar Magazine
from car finance specialists JBR Capital
Latest Articles
Best Value Cars from our Dealers – January 2020
Here are the cars that some of our dealer friends believe demonstrate great value-for-money at present. We doubt they’ll hang around for long…
Buyers Guide – Lamborghini
The main things to consider when buying a Lamborghini – what are the best buys, how to finance and how to make sure it’s the best car for you. Keep on reading!
Stars of 2020
OK, we’re prepared to go out on a limb here and say that 2020 is going to be the most exciting year for premium and supercars… ever. Bold statement, but let’s look at the key cars arriving this year...Aston Martin DBXAston Martin enters the SUV market with the DBX –...
Buyers Guide – Land Rover/Range Rover
The main things to consider when buying a Porsche – what are the best buys, how to finance and how to make sure it’s the best car for you. Keep on reading!
JBR500 virtual garage
Step inside the JBR500 virtual garage, a place where we take time to celebrate some of the most interesting and historically significant cars that have formed part of our £500 million lending milestone.
Opinion Pieces
Best Value Cars from our Dealers – January 2020
Here are the cars that some of our dealer friends believe demonstrate great value-for-money at present. We doubt they’ll hang around for long…
Jay-Z: the new James Bond?
Just how fast is the automotive industry moving towards electric cars? JBR Capital attended the Frankfurt Motor Show to find out.
JBR500, celebrating our £500M funding milestone
The UK’s leading independent high-end vehicle financier, JBR Capital, has revealed that July 2019 has been its busiest month ever for pay-outs.
JBR Capital – An Origin Story
The JBR Capital team continued its aim to be at the heart of all the key motoring events with a recent trip to Switzerland at the Bonmont Bonhams sale. View results here!
Concept Cars
Introduction to Concept Cars
Celebrate with us the past, presents and future of these futuristic vehicles that push the boundaries of technology…
The History
of Concept Cars
See the evolution of concept cars trough the ages, from the 1930s up to 2000s.
The Future
of concept cars
Discover what the future holds, from flying cars to luxury concept aircrafts and drones.
Market Trends
Restomods
Restomods are an emerging phenomenon in the luxury and collector car market, but just what is a restomod and is it a passing fad?
Classic car prices in other currencies
We analysed the fluctiations in currency exchange rate between Euro, Dollar and Pound to understand the impact this had across the classic car market.
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…?
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…
Best of Supercar...
Events
20 BEST CLASSIC AND SUPERCAR EVENTS in 2020
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
McLaren GT4 Racing – Dial 4 for fun
Nick Trott tells JBR Capital, all about racing a McLaren 570S GT4 around the Silverstone Grand Prix Circuit as part of the ‘Pure Mclaren GT Series’ events.
Bonhams Bonmont 2019 Auction Summary
The JBR Capital team continued its aim to be at the heart of all the key motoring events with a recent trip to Switzerland at the Bonmont Bonhams sale. View results here!
Frankfurt Motor Show – 2019 Summary
Just how fast is the automotive industry moving towards electric cars? JBR Capital attended the Frankfurt Motor Show to find out.
Best of Classics...
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…
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.
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!
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.
Must Reads..
Car Auctions
The Bond Street Sale – Bonhams
Nick Trott tells JBR Capital, all about racing a McLaren 570S GT4 around the Silverstone Grand Prix Circuit as part of the ‘Pure Mclaren GT Series’ events.
JBR Capital and Bonhams Motoring Division
Nick Trott tells JBR Capital, all about racing a McLaren 570S GT4 around the Silverstone Grand Prix Circuit as part of the ‘Pure Mclaren GT Series’ events.
Bonhams Bonmont 2019 Auction Summary
The JBR Capital team continued its aim to be at the heart of all the key motoring events with a recent trip to Switzerland at the Bonmont Bonhams sale. View results here!
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.
Car Finance Guide – Which is the best option?
Buying a car – it’s a big step, and can represent a massive financial commitment. But you shouldn’t be daunted by the magnitude of the decision you’re making. You can get help with every step – from your early research to find the right car, and especially advice to make sure you spend your money wisely.
Car Finance Guides and Resources
Featured Models
Interviews
McLaren GT4 Racing – Dial 4 for fun
Nick Trott tells JBR Capital, all about racing a McLaren 570S GT4 around the Silverstone Grand Prix Circuit as part of the ‘Pure Mclaren GT Series’ events.
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.
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…
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.
THE 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.