Author Archives: Mike Cowlam

1966 became one on Tony’s busiest seasons as he competed in an extensive programme of international events in Britain and Europe as a full works driver.  The year started with the Monte Carlo and Tony was partnered with Ron Crellin in an MGB which retired before the end when an oil pipe broke.  He describedContinue reading “Yorkshire Motorsport Hero’s Tony Fall (part two)”

If I said to you Full Sutton you will probably picture a high security prison housing some of the worst criminals in the country. To those with an interest in the second world war they may know of it as a WW II airfield. But only very small number of people will be able toContinue reading “Full Sutton”

A rare 1927 Works Triumph TT race bike will be the headline lot at the new Silverstone Auctions London Motorcycle Show sale on 12th February. One of just five bikes produced, and possibly the only survivor, it is presented in mostly unrestored condition with a wealth of provenance.  Stored in a loft for years, the “2Continue reading “1927 TT Racer heads for auction”

By Mike Cowlam & Oliver Fall Part one of a four part series. Tony Fall was often described as the bright young thing of British rallying at a time when Scandinavian drivers were coming to the fore.  I first met his son Oliver at Acespeed Historic Motorsport where one of his dad’s former rally carsContinue reading “Yorkshire Motorsport Hero’s Tony Fall (Part one)”

I do understand why some classic car enthusiasts turn their noses up at classic cars that have been modified or recreated.  There is a lot to be said for originality but people have been modifying cars since they first started to roll off the production line.  Motivated to create something unique, faster, better handling orContinue reading “A classic with modern underpinnings.”

Welcome to the Classic Yorkshire blog hosted by Mike Cowlam. Mike is a writer and photographer who has been published in a number of national and specialist magazines. In addition he has a small collection of classic cars from a Lotus Elan to a Subaru Imprezza and occasionally competes in hill climbs and classic rallyContinue reading “Launch News”