Author Archives: Mike Cowlam

The new RML Short Wheelbase’s Car Zero’, the very first Short Wheelbase to turn a wheel has now been put through its paces at UTAC-Millbrook . Chassis dynamics, powertrain and overall quality are rigorously assessed around UTAC’s myriad test tracks, which replicate the extremes of topography found on roads throughout the world. UTAC’s dynamic testsContinue reading “RML Short Wheelbase”

Anniversary celebration 2020 was the 50th anniversary of one of the biggest motorsport events of its day, the Daily Mirror World Cup Rally from London to Mexico. As well as professional teams there were celebrity pairings, all designed to generate publicity for the 1970 World Cup. But don’t think that the presence of celebrities meantContinue reading “London to Mexico Rally 1970”

By Classic Yorkshire columnist Tony Lofthouse. I admit it, as a young car ‘geek’ of the 70s collecting car brochures seemed the coolest thing! It brought buying your dream car that bit closer. Picking up brochures from local dealerships or writing off for a particular favourite was always great fun. That anticipation of waiting forContinue reading “Classic car brochures – bringing your dream to life’”

Stories from the Practical Classic & Restoration Show Nothing says the 1970’s like a bright orange Bond Bug. Hot summers, The Osmand’s, Chopper Bicycles, these were the icons of my teenage years. You can relive those days on the Bond Club stand where they had two fine examples of the marque (and a chopper). ItContinue reading “PCRS: Snippets”

Many people like the idea of owning a classic car, but are put off by the prospect of unreliability, expensive repairs and a more challenging driving experience. I think this may be why modern underpinnings clothed in a stylish period body have become popular. Imagine a car as classy looking as an early Aston MartinContinue reading “Morgan Super 3”

By Classic Yorkshire columnist Mike Cowlam Ian Clark is the owner of the Saab 96 V4 that we will be using on the 2022 Mintex recreation event.  Whilst we all love the Escort and the Mini, they are, well, just a bit common.  The uniqueness of the Saab always attracts lots of attention and itsContinue reading “Our Mintex ride”

By Classic Yorkshire columnist Tony Lofthouse The pandemic saw sales of private number plates hit new highs – turning many into shrewd investments. Demand has seen plates change hands from anything from £150 to eye-watering six-figure amounts. It seems the last two years of home working saw more and more people turn to online auctionsContinue reading “Private plates proving hot investments”

Stories from the Practical Classic & Restoration Show The Practical Classic’s Classic and Restoration Show is a one stop shop for the classic car enthusiasts. You can buy a car, join a club or find that specialist tool you have been looking for. We visited the show and we will be bringing you some articlesContinue reading “PCRS: Snippets”

AT THE ENZO FERRARI MUSEUM IN MODENA I am a big fan of Italy, I love the architecture, the food and the cars. I have travelled to Italy many times and with budget airlines providing low cost flights, trips to Italy are affordable for most. For the car enthusiast, a trip incorporating Monza, The PiaggioContinue reading ““FERRARI FOREVER””

I have always liked small cars. They are usually fun to drive and are always popular at car shows and events, best of all they are usually cheap. However the smallest of small cars a Peel P50, has just sold for an impressive £111,000 – believed to be the second-highest price paid for a PeelContinue reading “Record breaking Peel”