
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:
- European Car of the Year – hits and misses!By Classic Yorkshire contributor Tony Lofthouse News that Mercedes-Benz’ all new CLA model has been crowned the 2026 European Car of the Year will be cause for great celebrations among its German bosses, but it’s not a title that guarantees a sales bonanza every time. Over 62 years of this top prize there has beenContinue reading “European Car of the Year – hits and misses!”
- Goodwood to celebrate Barry Sheene’s extraordinary life.My first choice of transport at the age of 16 was a Yamaha FS1E (and a Garelli Rekord) . This was followed by a number of Suzuki’s and Yamaha’s of various capacities until I changed to a car a few years later. At this time Japanese motorcycles were establishing dominance over a fading British motorcycleContinue reading “Goodwood to celebrate Barry Sheene’s extraordinary life.”
- A success story since 1976: The Golf GTIWhen the Golf GTI was launched in 1976, no one could have guessed that the 81 kW (110 PS) Volkswagen, with its red grille surround, black wheel arch extensions and golf ball gear knob, would soon become the world’s most successful compact sports car. Only 5,000 units were planned, but in the first year alone dealers soldContinue reading “A success story since 1976: The Golf GTI”
- The 2026 East Riding Stages Rally is coming up soon!Whether you are a die-hard rally fan or new to the sport, closed road rallying is really exciting, with the chance to get closer to the action than in any other form of motorsport. This year’s rally brings a completely new route to test crews and thrill spectators. The weekend begins on Saturday evening, whenContinue reading “The 2026 East Riding Stages Rally is coming up soon!”
- The Rover SDI celebrates 50!By Classic Yorkshire contributor Tony Lofthouse This year marks the 50th anniversary of the launch of one of the boldest British cars ever made – the Rover SDI. As British Leyland grappled with finding a motoring winner, whilst faced being bailed out by the Government financially, along came a Rover that broke the mould. ItContinue reading “The Rover SDI celebrates 50!”

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