
Who we are.
We are two Yorkshire classic car enthusiasts with marketing and journalism backgrounds. With annual website and social media views in excess of 40 000 we are an important news service for owners of classic and prestige cars. Whether your interest is classic car events, historic motorsport, restorations, recreations or restomods you will find something of interest here.
Our mission
We are on a mission to encourage classic owners to make the most of their hobby by completing those projects, taking part in events or watching historic motorsport. We firmly believe that classic cars are a community and want you to jump in, meet people and talk classics.
Latest Posts:
- McMurtry Spéirling PURE fan car makes global debut.If you are a fan of Goodwood Festival of Speed, whether in person or on TV, then you will have witnessed the phenominal performance of the McMurty fan car. A car that accelerates with incredible speed and appears to be glued to the road. McMurtry Automotive is a UK-based manufacturer, co-founded in 2016 by theContinue reading “McMurtry Spéirling PURE fan car makes global debut.”
- SpottedOne of the joys of attending classic car shows is that every now and again you will see something you haven’t come across before. It might be customised, a kit, upgraded or maybe race prepared. I attended a small local show in Huddersfield and came across a striking green kit car with a very peculiarContinue reading “Spotted”
- Remembering a forgotten French car makerBy Classic Yorkshire contributor Tony Lofthouse Visit any classic car show today and it’s rare you’ll see a Simca in any line-up. It’s sad really as from the 1940s onwards Simca became serious French manufacturers as well as a pretty successful exporter to European and UK markets. So how did Simca get started and whyContinue reading “Remembering a forgotten French car maker”
- Government emissions plans could force modern classics off the road.Classic car insurance specialist Footman James is calling on classic vehicle owners to make their voices heard over new Government vehicle emissions proposals that could have serious unintended consequences for Britain’s enthusiast community. The Department for Transport has launched a consultation on in-use vehicle emissions, proposing tougher rules to ensure vehicles continue to meet theContinue reading “Government emissions plans could force modern classics off the road.”
- Special Jaguar stars in racing father’s classic car auctionSpecial Jaguar stars in racing father’s classic car auctionBy Classic Yorkshire contributor Tony Lofthouse Lewis Hamilton’s dad has auctioned off 27 prestige cars for some record prices in a classic sale at Silverstone. Anthony Hamilton was moving on a selection of motors from his private collection and made almost £2.9 million. Amongst the sale wasContinue reading “Special Jaguar stars in racing father’s classic car auction”

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