International View

2018

InternationalView

Anewbreed of vehicle is redefining the classic car market. Take a peek under the bonnet to find out more

By AndrewShirley

A s editor of the Knight Frank Luxury Investment Index (KFLII), which tracks among other things the value of classic cars, I’m occasionally asked what is the optimum age of car to purchase. There are two answers: one very simple, one slightly more KoUXliKated.

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Image courtesy of McLaren Automotive Ltd McLaren P1™ 5th Anniversary

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