Category Archives: Classic car show

We can’t get you tickets for the Concours of Elegance at Hampton Court but we can give you flavour of the event by sharing their catalogue. In it you will find histories of some of the finest classic and prestige cars in the world.  

We don’t often cover motorcycle stories but many of us started our motoring obsession with motorcycles (or possibly Mopeds). Some still have a classic bike alongside their classic car. Padgets motorcycles is a well known motorcycle retailer based in Batley. They are also one of the most respected and successful names in British motorcycle racing,Continue reading “Padgett’s Motorcycles Awarded Prestigious Royal Automobile Club Torrens Trophy”

By Classic Yorkshire contributor Tony Lofthouse Do you remember the time when Opels were sold alongside Vauxhalls in the UK? Opel can trace its roots back to making sewing machines in Germany in the 1860s before turning to producing cars in 1899. By 1929, the company had become part of the General Motors group. OverContinue reading “My top five Opel cars”

Bristol Cars, one of Britain’s most exclusive and enigmatic automotive marques, has returned to the spotlight, marking the beginning of a new era in the company’s history. Its revival begins not with a blank sheet, but by completing one of the most significant unfinished stories in the marque’s past: the Bristol Fighter. Bristol Cars wasContinue reading “Bristol cars are back.”

Following on from last weeks article about Simca cars we heard about this very special Simca which appeared at last weeks Concours de Elegance at Hampton Court. A unique prototype from the origins of one of Simca’s most elegant models, the 1949 Simca 8 Sport Cabriolet was displayed at the Concours of Elegance. The storyContinue reading “1949 Simca 8 Sport Prototype Confirmed for Hampton Court Palace”

By Classic Yorkshire contributor Tony Lofthouse More and more car makers are using the internet and social media channels to sell their latest models. But, let’s look back at bygone times when print was the main medium to get people into local showrooms. Here are my six of the best print ads from yesteryear. TheContinue reading “Looking back – six of the best car ads “

If you are a fan of Goodwood Festival of Speed, whether in person or on TV, then you will have witnessed the phenominal performance of the McMurty fan car. A car that accelerates with incredible speed and appears to be glued to the road. McMurtry Automotive is a UK-based manufacturer, co-founded in 2016 by theContinue reading “McMurtry Spéirling PURE fan car makes global debut.”

One of the joys of attending classic car shows is that every now and again you will see something you haven’t come across before. It might be customised, a kit, upgraded or maybe race prepared. I attended a small local show in Huddersfield and came across a striking green kit car with a very peculiarContinue reading “Spotted”

By Classic Yorkshire contributor Tony Lofthouse Visit any classic car show today and it’s rare you’ll see a Simca in any line-up. It’s sad really as from the 1940s onwards Simca became serious French manufacturers as well as a pretty successful exporter to European and UK markets.  So how did Simca get started and whyContinue reading “Remembering a forgotten French car maker”

Classic car insurance specialist Footman James is calling on classic vehicle owners to make their voices heard over new Government vehicle emissions proposals that could have serious unintended consequences for Britain’s enthusiast community. The Department for Transport has launched a consultation on in-use vehicle emissions, proposing tougher rules to ensure vehicles continue to meet theContinue reading “Government emissions plans could force modern classics off the road.”

Special Jaguar stars in racing father’s classic car auctionBy Classic Yorkshire contributor Tony Lofthouse Lewis Hamilton’s dad has auctioned off 27 prestige cars for some record prices in a classic sale at Silverstone. Anthony Hamilton was moving on a selection of motors from his private collection and made almost £2.9 million. Amongst the sale wasContinue reading “Special Jaguar stars in racing father’s classic car auction”

In keeping with the ongoing discussion about car shows, how about one with all the organisation and pizzazz of a top flight concours but specialising in what Haggerty call unexceptional. That is perhaps an unfair description as these cars are exceptional, at least amongst the unexceptional. The 12th Hagerty Festival of the Unexceptional took placeContinue reading “Hagerty Festival of the Unexceptional 2026”