Help for Heroes were given a surprise by Vauxhall Motors when 2 Liverpool legends joined in with their 7-a-side match.

Help for Heroes beneficiaries were given a footballing surprise by Vauxhall Motors when two Liverpool FC legends joined in with their seven-a-side match.

Members of the Band of Brothers – a group which looks after wounded, injured and sick service personnel and veterans - were enjoying a coaching clinic by Vauxhall in conjunction with Liverpool FC at the Club’s Academy, before Legends, Ian Rush and Jason McAteer, arrived to captain each team in a seven-a-side match.

Veterans were then given a behind-the-scenes tour of Anfield and were joined by current midfielder Adam Lallana.

Cheryl Stibbs, Vauxhall Motors Sponsorship Marketing Manager said, “It has been a pleasure to use our partnership with Liverpool FC to give Help for Heroes this special experience. It was a lovely opportunity to play with some of Liverpool FC’s legends and a day that I’m sure they will remember. Help for Heroes do fantastic work and Vauxhall Motors is proud to be able to support them in every way possible.”

Veteran Jason Wilkes, who served in Kosvo, Bosnia, Iraq, Falklands and completed four tours of Northern Ireland took part in the football coaching clinic.

Jason was injured by a suicide vehicle car bomb whilst serving in Iraq in 2006. As a result of his injuries he was later diagnosed with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and medically discharged in February 2014.

He said: “As a keen Liverpool FC fan I was more than happy to change into my football boots to take part in the coaching clinic at the LFC Academy, organised by Vauxhall Motors. It was an amazing day and put a big smile on an old man’s face.”

Vauxhall, Liverpool FC’s official UK car partner, has been a proud supporter of Help for Heroes since 2010. During this time Vauxhall Motors has raised over £300,000 through fundraising efforts of staff, retailers and customers.

Vauxhall Motors continues to be a loyal supporter of Help for Heroes and has raised over £200,000 for the charity.

Donate by visiting http://www.vauxhallh4h.co.uk

Silverstone Auctions to offer a range of stunning road and racing legends at this weeks event.

• A range of road and racing car legends will go under the hammer at Silverstone Auctions’ sale at the Silverstone Classic from 23-26* July  
• Hero cars include; 1969 Lynx-Jaguar XKSS, 1972 Ferrari Dino 246 GT, selection of iconic F1 and F3 racing cars, 1991 Porsche 964 RS N/GT and 1972 Porsche 911 2.4 S
• ‘Auction heroes’ sit alongside 140+ strong lot list of classic and modern road and racing cars, automobilia and luxury lifestyle goods
• Auction takes place at Silverstone Circuit by auction partner Silverstone Auctions, in The Wing facility

A range of iconic road and racing cars is set to be auctioned in the biggest-ever Silverstone Classic sale by auction partners, Silverstone Auctions, from 23-26 July*. Offered for sale on Saturday 25 July is one of the finest Jaguar XKSS recreations, hand-built by world-renowned Jaguar specialists Lynx Motors. 

Finished in Gloss Black with contrasting Jaguar Red interior, the replica is based on a 1969 4.2 Series II E-Type and took over 3,000 man-hours to build.

The car has a freshly rebuilt engine with fast road camshafts and Triple Weber carburettors, giving it 270bhp at 4,500rpm. With only 16 original XKSSs ever made and each car valued at £8million - £10million, demand for high-quality recreations is increasing. The estimate for this exceptional Lynx is £250,000 - £280,000.

Another car with equally iconic status is the Ferrari Dino 246 GT. Values of Dinos have been rising over the last decade and with the announcement of an all-new Dino, that trend shows no signs of stopping.

Going under the hammer on Saturday 25 July is a 1972 example, which was delivered to New York-based Ferrari dealer and North American Racing Team (NART) founder, Luigi Chinetti. This fantastic Dino was imported to the UK in 1988, where it has remained ever since, and after a complete restoration in 1994, has only covered 7,910 miles.  

Offered for sale in exceptional condition it retains its original sales invoice, rare factory warranty card, owner’s handbook, tool kit, jack and bag. The car has been freshly prepared by a Swissvax Authorised Detailer and comes with a fresh MOT from March 2015, carrying an estimate of £240,000 - £280,000. 

Offered from a private collection, by one of Italy’s most successful racing drivers, Piercarlo Ghinzani, is a selection of some of his most important Formula 1 and Formula 3 racers. The cars, which form the basis for the inaugural Competition Car Sale, will be auctioned on the evening of Thursday 23 July.

The collection incudes a 1977 March Toyota Formula 3 car, which was used to win the Formula 3 Championship, beating many famous drivers, including Nelson Piquet. 

The car will be auctioned for an estimate of £45,000 - £55,000. Joining it is another 1979 March Toyota, which was used in the 1979 Italian Formula 3 Championship. Ghinzani won the overall championship in this very car and also selected rounds of the European F3 series. The car has an estimate of £40,000 - £48,000.

Other cars from the collection include some of Ghinzani’s F1 stars. A 1983 Osella-Alfa Romeo, raced in the Formula 1 World Championship, is also offered for sale in a recently restored condition; it has an estimate of £100,000 - £125,000. A 1985 Benetton Toleman will also be auctioned, with an estimate of £35,000 - £45,000.

Finally, a 1986 Osella-Alfa Romeo, which was raced for the complete 1986 season carries and estimate of £60,000 - £70,000. Complete with a history file including rebuild documentation, much of which took place in the Alfa Romeo factory, it is a unique opportunity to purchase a piece of racing history.

There will also be a selection of road-going racing cars, including one of the most desirable Porsche 911 964s ever. The 1991 Porsche 964 RS N/GT (Clubsport) has had significant interest due to its rare specification but also its previous owner. It was gifted to Porsche-only endurance racing driver, Ulrich Richter, to try and coax him back into racing and is one of the very first Clubsport specification cars off the production line.

With racing bucket seats, a roll-cage, no air-conditioning or carpets, it’s as driver-focused as possible. With an estimate of £230,000 - £260,000, this 964 RS is regarded as one of the most exciting examples offered on the open market and is due to be sold on Saturday 25 July.

Another Porsche in the spotlight is the 1972 911 2.4 S. This original and unmolested example comes with a large history file, Certificate of Authenticity from Porsche, original tool set and is in excellent overall condition. The car will go under the hammer on Saturday 25 July with an estimated price of £130,000 - £150,000.

Nick Whale, managing director of Silverstone Auctions, says: “Every year the Silverstone Classic Sale just gets bigger and bigger. I am honoured and proud of the team, who have gathered some of the most iconic and special road and race cars, many of which are rarely available on the open market.

“These high quality lots form the basis of a truly memorable auction; it’s definitely one to watch either at home or here at the circuit, one of the most exciting weekends in the motorsport calendar.”