
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:
- Iconic Italian coupe to return as SUVBy Classic Yorkshire contributor Tony Lofthouse Car giants Lancia are bringing back its stylish Gamma model from the seventies in SUV form with testing well underway. The Gamma was launched in 1976 to compete in the executive market. It boasted sharp Pininfarina styling and powered by an all aluminium 2.5 litre flat-four engine. It cameContinue reading “Iconic Italian coupe to return as SUV”
- Wait and See Part 2:The successful completion of the expedition across Africa was a PR success. The cars, Wait and See were sent on a tour of Jowett dealers across the UK and then used at the factory for moving parts around. Both cars were rebodied with Long 2 bodies with a Dickie seat. Car number 1 (Wait) wasContinue reading “Wait and See Part 2:”
- Wait and See: A story of Yorkshire grit.David Metcalfe is a true classic car enthusiast. With 30 classic cars in various stages of restoration he probably has the largest and most diverse personal collection that I have come across. He recently told me about one of his cars that would be 100 years old in 2026. That is remarkable, though it’s notContinue reading “Wait and See: A story of Yorkshire grit.”
- Driving ambition – attracting more young people into the classic car sectorBy Classic Yorkshire contributor Tony Lofthouse Is the classic car world driving into a crisis with ageing owners and a growing skills shortage? Did you know? Of the 1.9 million classic vehicles registered in the UK, owners average 66 years old. And when it comes to servicing and restoring these classics the knowledge and skillsContinue reading “Driving ambition – attracting more young people into the classic car sector”
- Looking for a trip out?If you are a classic car enthusiast in West Yorkshire then you are probably familiar with The Carding Shed in Holmfirth. It is a great combination of traditional British food, vintage retailing and classic car workshop. It makes for a grand day out where most family members can find something to enjoy. Throughout the yearContinue reading “Looking for a trip out?”

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