THAT WAS THE DECADE THAT WAS…
The ‘noughties’ are finally at an end. The first decade of the 21st century seems to have disappeared at breakneck speed. And although this Classic Car Mart carries a March cover date, it’s the first issue on sale in 2010 – making it ideal for taking a quick look back at 2000-2009 and a few of the decade’s major motoring events.
This was the decade when – after a 32-year career – the very last Ford Escort finally rolled out of Halewood, discontinued in 2000 to prepare the plant for Jaguar’s new X-Type, the company’s first ‘compact cat’. And although 2000 also saw the disappearance of the classic Mini after 41 years of continuous production, the following year saw BMW re-launching the brand with its bigger, retro-styled MINI – complete with upper-case lettering.
BMW decided to offload its Rover Group in 2000, with the so-called Phoenix Four (led by ex-Rover chairman John Towers) acquiring both Rover and MG....
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THAT WAS THE DECADE THAT WAS…
The ‘noughties’ are finally at an end. The first decade of the 21st century seems to have disappeared at breakneck speed. And although this Classic Car Mart carries a March cover date, it’s the first issue on sale in 2010 – making it ideal for taking a quick look back at 2000-2009 and a few of the decade’s major motoring events. more...
FUTURE OF SAAB STILL IN DOUBT
At the time of writing, the future of Swedish car maker Saab hangs in the balance, following General Motors’ announcement in December that a potential sale to Dutch supercar manufacturer Spyker had fallen through. more...
Hunt’s Porsche 911 For Sale
How much is a 1974 Porsche Carrera RS worth? Well, if it’s one with an impressive history in motorsport – including being owned by one James Hunt – then the answer could be more than you think. more...
CROWDS AT SILVERSTONE
Organisers of the Silverstone Classic claim theirs is now the biggest historic motor racing event in the UK. more...
