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A collection of over 80 stunning barn finds, restoration projects as well as fully restored classic cars are set to go under the hammer at Silverstone Auctions’ first Restoration Show Sale on April 12th 2014. The auction is bringing together an eclectic range of cars spanning six decades and features some truly unique cars. Headlining […]
In this video, courtesy of XCAR (one of our favourite channels on Youtube by the way), David Brown explains his first creation – the Speedback. It harks back to the 1960’s with a beautifully curvaceous body but comes with all modern conveniences. This will include air con as well as the ability to not fall […]
Over the last 28 years, the Italian Car Day at Brooklands (run by Ginger Beer Promotions) has become established as the UK’s premier event for owners and admirers of Italian cars. The great thing about the Italian Car Day is that you never know exactly what you will see, but it is always spectacular – […]
One of the UK’s leading classic car insurance brokers has launched a competition to win a restored Morris Traveller. Specialist insurance broker Footman James has teamed up with Classics Monthly to offer one lucky enthusiast the chance to win the 1968 Morris Traveller De-Luxe. The competition was officially launched at the 2013 Classic Motor Show […]
The Renault Clio 182 Trophy has long been held as a hero car. It has a perky standard injection engine and brilliant driving dynamics that, whilst with ‘only’ 182 horses, will always put a massive grin on your face. See why this is one of Harry Metcalfe’s favourite cars in this video from evo.
Chevrolet recently marked its 60th anniversary of the Corvette, an iconic American sports car. The first Corvette went into production in Flint, Mich. on June 30, 1953. Since then, Corvette has become an American icon that continues to offer the best in today’s technology and performance. “During the past six decades, the Corvette has been […]
An all-new, all-marque classic motoring event from the organisers of the phenomenally successful Auto Italia day at Brooklands has been announced, to take place for the first time on Sunday 7th July 2013 – at Stanford Hall in Leicestershire. ‘Summertime Classics’ is for cars and bikes (and even unusual commercial vehicles!) of all marques and all […]
If your dad is a petrol head, why not treat him to tickets for World’s Biggest Classic Motor Racing Festival for Father’s Day? Silverstone Classic (26-28 July) offers unrivalled entertainment for all ages, all the family can join in the high speed thrills and spills making what’s already an unforgettable Father’s Day gift all the […]
Classic vehicle owners favour the closer European shores of the UK and France when travelling in their pride and joy. According to a recent survey by specialist classic car and motorcycle insurance broker Footman James, when asked where they would travel in their classic if money was no object, 12 per cent of classic vehicle […]
Here’s the story direct from the lion’s mouth – over to Beaulieu for the announcement: Glorious sunshine, soaring temperatures and packed event fields combined to make this year’s autojumble, held on the 8th and 9th September, one of the most memorable and enjoyable to date. Motoring enthusiasts from all over Europe and beyond flocked into the picturesque […]