​One industry insider, who did not want to be named, said, “At least the Great Train Robbers wore masks, these guys have done it in plain sight”. We take a look at what some are labelling the “Great Classic Car Robbery”. In doing so, we try to understand how an auction house went bust owing collectors, enthusiasts and many private individuals nearly £6,000,000!

The sale of Vauxhall’s former Luton site means that Vauxhall’s renowned 60 vehicle collection will be housed in the interim home at the company’s Ellesmere Port factory in a converted 8,000 sq ft space. The 60-strong Collection represents every decade of Vauxhall’s 117-year history.