By Classic Yorkshire contributor Tony Lofthouse The growing trend to reinvent a classic brand in electric form continues with Fiat’s latest compact SUV. The launch of the 600e has given the Italian makers the opportunity to resurrect the 600 name badge from a car first launched nearly 70 years ago. It also gives me theContinue reading “The Fiat 600 returns – but not in grey!”
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More about the Beetle in motorsport.
Last weeks article about the Beetle in motorsport certainly generated some interest. There is no doubt that there is a lot of love for the Beetle in all its forms today. My Beetle memory was being driven around in a very lumpy sounding Beetle owned by a friend of my older brother. I didn’t realise the significanceContinue reading “More about the Beetle in motorsport.”
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Classic Yorkshire is brought to you by a group of classic car enthusiasts. We don’t charge and we don’t get paid. In fact it costs us to bring these stories to you. In order to get into major shows we apply for press passes and these are issued based on our readership statistics. We get about 20 000 websiteContinue reading “Please support Classic Yorkshire”
Sorrento Roads 2024
Entries are now officially being accepted for Sorrento Roads 2024, an event that takes the Red Arrow to areas other than the classic historic race route from Brescia to Rome and back. Vehicles produced before 1990 will be given priority. Cars registerd after that and not certified by the Registro 1000 Miglia will also be able to enter. TheContinue reading “Sorrento Roads 2024”
Special Citroen celebrates 50th birthday
By Classic Yorkshire contributor Tony Lofthouse Among a ‘clutch’ of cars celebrating big milestones in 2024 are the Saab 9000, Jaguar D-Type, the VW Golf (see Mike’s birthday story, posted 15 Jan) and an amazing French classic. The curvy front-wheel-drive Citroen CX was launched in 1974 with the unenviable task of replacing the legendary DSContinue reading “Special Citroen celebrates 50th birthday”
Developing the Beetle for Motorsport.
The Beetle is not a natural choice as a motorsport and required considerable development to take it from a production saloon car to a motorsport warrior. “Pauli” Schwarz initially identified engine lubrication as the Achilles’ heel for the Beetle. At high cornering speeds and load changes, the oil in the shallow oil pan sloshed pastContinue reading “Developing the Beetle for Motorsport.”
The Beetle in Motorsport
Despite being one of the most popular cars in the world the Beetle is not a common sight on the motorsport scene. There have been successes in drag racing, a UK Beetle challenge series, rallying and rallycross but these were private efforts. Beetles were also popular as Baja racers. Fans of historic motorsport will know of theContinue reading “The Beetle in Motorsport”
Book your FREE place for Leeds-based classic show
By Classic Yorkshire contributor Tony Lofthouse Entries are being invited for this summer’s Royal Armouries Classic Car Show, organised by the Chevin Motor Club and the Royal Armouries. Owners of classic cars and vans of all ages are welcome to take part in the second running of this free to enter event. The show takesContinue reading “Book your FREE place for Leeds-based classic show”
Race for Glory: Release date
We recently reported on the new film Race for Glory – Audi V Lancia. At the time there was no release date for the UK. We have now been informed that Signature Films have secured the UK distribution rights and the film will be released on February 5th 2024. Again we would advise that you see it asContinue reading “Race for Glory: Release date”
Volkswagen Golfs 50th birthday.
In 1974, the Golf succeeded the Volkswagen Beetle and quickly became a pioneer in its class – another seven Golf generations followed selling more than 37 million vehicles. Volkswagen is celebrating its 50th birthday in 2024. It was an automotive revolution when Volkswagen presented the first Golf and successor to the legendary Beetle in 1974:Continue reading “Volkswagen Golfs 50th birthday.”
Zagato Fulvia Sport
At the end of the 1960s, the director of the Lancia Racing Department, Cesare Fiorio, ordered special examples of the Fulvia from Zagato. Based on the 1300 version of the Lancia Fulvia Sport, which was already a success for the famous Italian coachbuilder, these were to feature lightened bodywork. Thus was born one of theContinue reading “Zagato Fulvia Sport”
Rare Granada up for sale
By Classic Yorkshire contributor Tony Lofthouse When did you last see a once fashionable Ford Granada on the road? Chances are a while ago! How about a Granada Ghia V6 4×4? Pistonheads are advertising what is believed to be the only Mark 3 4×4 manual transmission model left on the road and at a reasonableContinue reading “Rare Granada up for sale”