Social media classics

Social media has revolutionised the way we communicate.  Conversations transformed into one’s and zero’s and shared across the world. Facebook has made us friends with people we have never met and may never meet.  It has given us access to experts, some more expert than others.   

Like the real world, the on-line world has its share of nutters and wasters as well as genuine people who share their knowledge freely and without expectation of reward.  The trick, as in the real world, is to sort the good from the bad.

In this series we will be trying to identify on line resources that might help you get the most out of your classic car. To start with we are going to look at a facebook page, Unofficial Yorkshire Classic Cars.

The Unofficial Yorkshire Classic Cars facebook page was created in August 2020 for like minded people who like all classic cars and like to ask questions and post pictures.   Since it was formed it has attracted over 2500 members which is quite remarkable and a credit to its founders.

I have been a member for almost two years and it is a friendly respectful page.   There is no judgement and they take the attitude that if you think your car is a classic, then it is.  Members cars cover the full spectrum from the 30’s through to 1990’s and all are welcomed with equal enthusiasm. Members are always willing to offer advice and encouragement.  The site is well managed and there are no candy crush links, bad jokes or racist and political comments.  So well done to the page moderators.

Where the page excels is with information about local classic car shows and events.  The page keeps a comprehensive list of shows pinned to the top of the page.   They also have their own meetings in Wakefield at Heath Common where you meet IRL (In Real Life).  Event organisers post their events and members who attend the events share pictures and post comments.  

If you are interested in showing your classic car and want to keep it local then this is a perfect place to find the best events.   If you are organising an event in Yorkshire then you must let them know.  This page is everything a facebook page should be and nothing it shouldn’t.

Give it a try and feel free to add your thoughts in the comments section.

Click the link ( Unofficial Yorkshire Classic Cars | Facebook ).

Is there a site that you find invaluable.  Let us know in the comments below and we will take a look at it.