By Classic Yorkshire contributor Tony Lofthouse It never ceases to amaze me of reports of ‘barn finds’ up and down the country. Last month, a rare 1969 Jensen FF went ‘under the hammer’ after more than three decades spent in complete hibernation at a Midlands home. The Mist Grey Mk1 Jensen was bought new inContinue reading “Rare ‘untouched’ Jensen FF uncovered after 30 years”
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German giant drops the ‘little’ ‘i’
By Classic Yorkshire contributor Tony Lofthouse In a break with tradition going back 55 years BMW is dropping the ‘i’ badge on future petrol cars. The ‘i’suffix was first introduced in 1969 to the 2000 range to signify a fuel injection fitting. But, over the years all BMWs have become fuel-injected making ‘i‘ a bitContinue reading “German giant drops the ‘little’ ‘i’”
Peter Sellers Bentley
A unique 1960 Bentley S2 Continental, formerly owned by Peter Sellers, one of the greatest comic actors of all time, is expected to fetch between £120,000 – £150,000 when it heads to auction on 13 March. Being offered for sale by H&H Classics at the Imperial War Museum, Duxford, the car was owned by SellersContinue reading “Peter Sellers Bentley”
Rare ‘time-warp’ VW Beetle revealed in garage find
By Classic Yorkshire correspondent Tony Lofthouse A 1979 Beetle Karmann Cabriolet with just two miles on the clock is due to go under the hammer. The garage find was discovered under blankets in the West Midlands following the passing of its one and only owner. The Beetle is finished in Brazil Brown and is inContinue reading “Rare ‘time-warp’ VW Beetle revealed in garage find”
The BMW Z3 M Coupe – a clown turned classic!
By Classic Yorkshire correspondent Tony Lofthouse When we moved to our current home on the outskirts of Bradford twenty-odd years ago I was intrigued by a neighbour’s rather odd looking German motor. It was a BMW Z3 M Coupe. It’s fair to say this European coupe was given a bumpy start to life by theContinue reading “The BMW Z3 M Coupe – a clown turned classic!”
West Yorkshire business successfully reviving iconic Citroen
By Classic Yorkshire correspondent Tony Lofthouse They might not be everyone’s cup of tea but for restorer Tony Shields the affection many have for Citroen 2CVs has transformed his business. After starting out buying and selling salvage cars, Tony from Brighouse, saw a gap in the market turning these ‘ugly ducklings’ into attractive runarounds. TheContinue reading “West Yorkshire business successfully reviving iconic Citroen”
The UK’s best Ferrari gathering?
Salon Privé’s Ferrari 75th Anniversary Class will bring together arguably the most important set of classic Ferraris ever seen in the UK. The sheer breadth of the group is mesmerising, ranging from the first production car that rolled off the line – on a rare outing from Ferrari’s own collection – to seldom-seen rarities that illustrateContinue reading “The UK’s best Ferrari gathering?”
Opel Manta – a car with more than just sharp looks!
By Classic Yorkshire correspondent, Tony Lofthouse. Amid the great technological advances and global economic strife that symbolised the seventies came an array of sporty coupes to tempt young ‘petrolheads’ wanting to make a big impression. Among them, Opel brought us the Manta at the start of the decade. I remember my barber owned a mustardContinue reading “Opel Manta – a car with more than just sharp looks!”
Rare Ferrari 250s for sale
Ferrari specialist and broker GTO Engineering is confirmed to be responsible for the sale of one of the rarest Ferrari 250s in the world. The 1963 Ferrari 250 GT Lusso bodied by Fantuzzi is unique, being the 16th 250 GT Lusso ever made, then having a period coachbuilt Fantuzzi body added. Displayed around the world, including Concours events,Continue reading “Rare Ferrari 250s for sale”
Volvo P1800 – from TV fame to timeless classic!
By Classic Yorkshire correspondent Tony Lofthouse. Whilst the iconic TV series ‘The Saint’ launched the career of its hero Roger Moore 60 years ago, his four-wheeled Swedish ‘co-star’ would also go on write itself into motoring history! The Volvo P1800 wasn’t short of glamour when it went into production in 1960 with its striking bodyContinue reading “Volvo P1800 – from TV fame to timeless classic!”
The Rocket
My grandfather was an engineer, at first on ships and later at David Browns . My father trained as an engineer at David Browns before moving on to Holset (Cummins) turbochargers. My brother was also a Holsets trained engineer. My son got a first in Motorsport Engineering and now works in electric powered transport systems.Continue reading “The Rocket”
Bentley announces Speed Six Continuation Series
It seems that with modern engineering techniques almost any vehicle can be brought back to life. That, and a substantial bank balance. We have seen a rash of recreations and continuations in recent years, some by the original manufacturers, some by specialists making recreations (definitely not copies they will tell you). Now Bentley Mulliner isContinue reading “Bentley announces Speed Six Continuation Series”