Category Archives: Classic car show

If you are going to the Donington Historic next week and haven’t bought your tickets then you may be interested in half price tickets with infield parking. We still have a few places left on our Classic Yorkshire’s classics zone. Donington Historic 1-3 May: Classic Yorkshire is delighted to confirm that we have been acceptedContinue reading “Going to Donington Historic”

Mercedes-AMG caused a stir last year with the CONCEPT AMG GT TRACK SPORT and the concept car serves as a technology platform for two exceptional performance models. It forms the basis for the new Mercedes-AMG GT3 and the future Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series – the current GT family is being expanded by two models. TheContinue reading “Mercedes-AMG announces new GT3 and Black Series”

A new kind of automotive gathering launches this summer at one of England’s finest country houses – bringing together the drivers, engineers, designers and test drivers who shaped the cars, not just the cars themselves. Wilton House, near Salisbury, will host the inaugural Concours des Légendes on June 19–21, 2026 – an event that putsContinue reading “Inaugural Concours des Légendes at Wilton House”

Goodwood has announced that Goodwood Revival (18 – 20 September) will celebrate the life and career of Sir Jack Brabham, legendary driver, engineer and innovator. The celebration will mark a number of anniversaries, including the centenary of his birth and the 60th anniversary of his third Formula 1 World Championship title. Brabham competed in Formula 1Continue reading “Driver, engineer and innovator: Sir Jack Brabham”

I have worked with the Sporting Bears a couple of times and even booked a ride in an Aston Martin for a friend. I have to say that they are some of the nicest people I have ever met. Chatting to the owner of the Aston Martin it is clear that many of the driversContinue reading “Sporting Bears Motor Club roars into 2026”

Ariel Motor Company, the high-performance manufacturer of ultra-lightweight road, track, and off-road vehicles, has launched its newest and most powerful model to date, the track-oriented Ariel Atom 4RR. Developed to celebrate 25 years of the Ariel Atom, the bespoke, built to order 4RR is fully circuit-optimised, yet road-legal, promising the most focused and intense drivingContinue reading “Ariel launches new 525bhp motorsport-spec ‘Atom 4RR’”

By Classic Yorkshire contributor Tony Lofthouse A rare Austin 3-Litre has been snapped up and shipped from New Zealand to Orkney resident and Austin enthusiast Cathleen Hourie. Cathleen spotted the 1970 model for sale online but felt the long distance had dashed her dream of owning this British classic. However, seller and vintage car collector,Continue reading “Vintage Austin makes 11,000 mile island journey after online buy”

When it comes to selecting a classic car from the 1980’s there is no shortage of choice. There were plenty of good looking cars for every budget with special editions , sports models, luxury and high performance. It would be easy to choose cars like the Porsche 911 Turbo, which surely says most about thisContinue reading “My 80’s Icon.”

For me the 1980’s was my best decade. We started out as Dinks (dual income, no kids) and ended with a crippling mortgage and kids on the way. But I certainly felt well off with a new car and a new David Wilson home. I think we all have our favourite decade and mine isContinue reading “Was the 1980’s the best car decade?”

By Classic Yorkshire contributor Tony Lofthouse Industry rumours are strong that Toyota are bringing back the Celica coupe, 20 years after it was discontinued. Testing is said to be underway on an eighth generation model powered by an all new 2.0 litre engine and the reborn car could be called the GR Celica or CelicaContinue reading “Iconic Japanese sports car to return?”

Caterham and sports car dealership HWM have launched a limited-edition model, the Seven HWM Edition, inspired by the legendary 1951 HWM-Alta grand prix car. Caterham (Caterham Cars Ltd) has produced lightweight, two-seater sports cars since 1973 when Graham Nearn acquired the tooling, designs and exclusive rights to the Seven from Lotus founder Colin Chapman. InContinue reading “Caterham unveils limited-edition Seven HWM Edition”

To celebrate the 50-year anniversary of the legendary five-cylinder engine, Audi Sport is unveiling an exclusive special-edition model: the RS 3 competition. With 750 examples to be built, and only 11 earmarked for the UK, it stands for a five-decade-long success story from the brand with four rings. Its inline five makes the compact performanceContinue reading “Audi RS 3 competition limited edition”