A custom-built Mini Cooper S from 1965 that was once owned by Paul McCartney of the Beatles, has sold for what is thought to be a world record breaking $235,500 (around £183,500) at a classic car auction in Illinois, USA. It is understood that the buyer intends to ship the car back to the UK where it can be enjoyed by Beatles fans on home turf once again.

Louise Cook runs with Duckhams stickers on her WRC Ford. She is FIA WRC Production Car Cup Champion 2012 and British Female Rally Champion 2011. At Duckhams, we are great followers of Louise Cook and enjoy her regular updates through these pages. Louise took the risk of driving all the way to Turkey not knowing if she would have the sponsorship to compete, but had to take the opportunity to gain more points after missing out on Rally Finland. The rally had offered a free entry to all competitors, normally near £4,000, so this allowed Louise to enter.

Let’s roll back 50 years to 1968. A plan is being hatched for an epic endurance rally from London to Sydney. A rally that was set to become one of the most famous endurance rallies’ in history and would pave the way for a series of new events. Let’s roll back 50 years to 1968. A plan is being hatched for an epic endurance rally from London to Sydney. A rally that was set to become one of the most famous endurance rallies’ in history and would pave the way for a series of new events.