The Automotoretrò Torino is thé Italian exhibition for vintage and classic car enthusiasts and collectors, also including the Automotoracing expo of modern race and rally cars. The world of motor-collecting is currently booming and seems to be a first-rate investment, till such extent, that Pink Floyd drummer Nick Mason, a well known car collector himself, has joined the advisory board of a UK based group of investors, who intend to buy € 110 million worth of the world’s rarest and most desirable collector cars.

The Rallye Neige et Glace no doubt is the most sportive and spectacular winter motor sport event. For the 3rd year in succession, the rally will take us to the “white desert” of the départements Doubs et Jura (F), currently experiencing the most tough weather circumstances, where studded tyres and chains are the only option to survive.

The Bremen Classic Motorshow will be a showcase of the history of Germany’s rich coach building industry, but also offer a unique concept in Germany where all divisions of rally and racing for two and four-wheelers can be found under one roof.

The star of this year’s Rétromobile Car Show in Paris will no doubt be Juan Manuel Fangio, who ranks among the most successful racing drivers in automotive history. On another note, the show reunited the famous French singer Johnny Hallyday with his first ever car, a Triumph TR3.

One week after the Monte Carlo Rally, historic car lovers are heading for Monte Carlo’s 14th annual historic rally, for cars built between 1955 and 31 December 1979. With more snow expected later this week, 328 teams will take the start of what will surely become one of its most spectacular editions.

The First Croisière Blanche ‘Historic’ is the biggest and toughest all-terrain event of its kind for historic motor cycles – with side cars -, 4×4’s and motor cars up to and including 1980.

One of the most skilful and natural drivers ever to grace Formula One, writes the three times F1 World Champion Jackie Stewart, in his foreword to Eoin Young’s biography of Chris Amon.

Will Michael Schumacher give the 125th anniversary of Mercedes Benz an extra touch by winning Mercedes’ first Constructors World Championship?

Don’t be surprised if you run into the likes of Jody Scheckter, Murray Walker, Martin Brundle, Andy Priaulx, Jason Plato, Tiff Needell, David Brabham, Stig Blomqvist, Allan McNisch, Tom Kristensen, Alexander Wurz, Derek Bell or Stirling Moss.

The Jaguar E-Type was manufactured between 1961 and 1974, and swiftly became an iconic sports car due to the astounding looks, performance and suprising value for money when compared against other cars seen as being as desirable as the E-Type.