<p>Live from the Watch Office – 15 October</p>

Hans-Joachim Stuck has been reunited with the Porsche 962C that he used to contest the 1987 ADAC Würth Supercup. Fresh from restoration, the Group C car was also used to develop Porsche’s PDK dual-clutch transmission.

The prototype had lain in Porsche’s car collection since it retired from racing and development work until 18 months ago. Armin Burger, from the company’s historic motorsports programme, decided it was time for the car to be resurrected. He was helped by many of the original team, which made restoring the car easier because the team had access to period sketches and drawings.

Stuck, who still fitted into his original racing suit from when he competed in the car, said: “It feels like coming home. I’m a big fan of the PDK transmission and very proud I was able to test it back then. It was also one of the few cars I was allowed to drive on my own without team-mates and with exactly the set-up I wanted. You never forget a car like that.”

Renee Brinkerhoff’s rally-prepped Porsche 356 is now fully equipped for its Antarctic adventure, complete with snow tracks.

The 1956 356 is set to take Brinkerhoff and UK-based explorer Kieron Bradley across Antarctica as part of a 20,000-mile charity fundraising trip through all seven continents.

With skis replacing the front wheels and tracks at the rear the 356 treads lightly on snow so it can travel without damaging the environment.

The 356 is also fitted with twin solar panels to generate up to 150 watts so the team can be self-sufficient during their trip.

AC Cars has launched a new version of its continuation Ace called the RS. It comes with a Ford-sourced 2.3-litre four-cylinder turbo petrol engine as used in the Mustang. With 350bhp, it’s enough to power the Ace RS from 0-62mph in 5.8 seconds.

The 1000kg Ace RS also marks the final petrol-powered model from AC, as chief executive Alan Lubinsky explained: “Already, virtually every one of our current model ranges offers an electric driveline as we at AC lead the sports car industry into greener territory.

“The Ace RS is fast, light and nimble, and it brings all of this together in an updated package which retains a traditional feel and driver appeal.”

A 1951 Delahaye from the Mullin Automotive Museum has lifted the Chairman’s Award at the Audrain Newport Concours in the US.

The Model 235 Cabriolet saw off competition from 180 entrants across 20 classes to take the prize. It also finished third in the Luxury Meets Sport class.

Merle Mullin, director of the Mullin Automotive Museum, said: “My husband Peter bought the car 15 years ago and we’re elated that its eye-catching appeal and unique detailing still stand out. It’s a great honour to receive the Chairman’s Award considering all of the amazing vehicles that were present.”

The Mini Moke captured the spirit of the 1960s and it’s doing it again now as the modern Moke shifts to all-electric power from the beginning of 2022.

Moke International has announced its modern classic will no longer be available with a petrol engine from the start of next year. In place of the 34bhp petrol engine will be a 33kW motor capable of 0-35mph in 4.5 seconds and a top speed of 62mph.

The 800kg Moke can seat four and has a range of up to 90 miles. It takes four hours to recharge and uses a Type 2 socket.  

“Moke going electric secures the appeal of one of Britain's best loved marques for many generations to come,” company CEO Isobel Dando said.

Prices start from £35,000.