On 30 October 1963, the Turin Motor Show – then one of the biggest motoring events in the world – opened the doors to its 45th event. At the Maserati stand, the Quattroporte made its debut. The first-generation Quattroporte was a pioneer, featuring a roaring 8-cylinder racing-derived engine which was enhanced by a dynamic yet elegantContinue reading “Quattroporte 60th anniversary”
Category Archives: Classic car show
Fiat Jolly
Car & Classic, Europe’s largest online marketplace for classic and niche vehicles is set to offer a beloved 1972 Fiat 500 Jolly evocation, currently owned by British Formula 1 superstar Lando Norris. Norris’ car is an evocation of the famous ‘Jolly’ variant of the classic Fiat 500. World-renowned Italian styling house Ghia built only anContinue reading “Fiat Jolly”
‘Sleeping beauty’ Sierra Cosworth heads to auction
By Classic Yorkshire correspondent Tony Lofthouse Two low mileage Ford Cosworths head up a big car sale from Iconic Auctioneers this weekend (11th November). A rare 1987 Sierra Cosworth RS500 with just 12,530 miles on the clock is expected to fetch between £100,000 and £140,000. The limited edition three-door car was specially converted by auto engineeringContinue reading “‘Sleeping beauty’ Sierra Cosworth heads to auction”
Italian Pizza
As the outdoor show season comes to a close in the UK, we need to look to sunnier climes for our fix. Unfortunately this is just a virtual visit as I can think of nothing better than jetting off to Italy for classic cars, Italian cuisine and some fine beers and wines. At the Varignana,Continue reading “Italian Pizza”
Yorkshire firm Twisted exporting Defender to Japan.
North Yorkshire-based Twisted Automotive has announced an agreement that will see the company’s bespoke modified Land Rover Defenders sold in Japan, under the new ‘Twisted Japan’ brand. The exclusive deal with Yone Motors of Tokyo means Twisted’s classic Defenders will be imported for the next three years. Twisted’s first vehicles built for the Japanese market, in petrol-engined TVS and TV8 specifications, willContinue reading “Yorkshire firm Twisted exporting Defender to Japan.”
Mondeo Man has last laugh as second-hand prices rocket
By Classic Yorkshire correspondent Tony Lofthouse It seems owners of ageing Ford Mondeos – once unfairly mocked as boring – are seeing prices soar for their favourite saloon. In the mid-nineties, the car achieved notoriety for the description ‘Mondeo Man’, a phrase coined by Tony Blair in his battle for votes to become our nextContinue reading “Mondeo Man has last laugh as second-hand prices rocket”
Soda blasting reveals historic markings.
Specialist soda blasting has revealed original mechanics’ markings on Land Speed Record breaker Sunbeam 1000hp as the National Motor Museum carried out the next major stage of its restoration. The expert technique was chosen as the safest way to remove loose paint, dirt and rust from the historic car’s chassis, before it can be painted to preserveContinue reading “Soda blasting reveals historic markings.”
40 years of Audi GmbH
October 10, 2023 – marked the 40th anniversary of Audi Sport GmbH, which evolved from quattro GmbH. quattro GmbH has existed since 1983, and in 2016, it was renamed as Audi Sport GmbH: Today it is a wholly owned subsidiary of AUDI,
Ford dealership stuck in time!
By Classic Yorkshire correspondent Tony Lofthouse Six untouched Ford cars worth thousands of pounds have been discovered in an abandoned car showroom in Germany. After some painstaking work, the YouTube channel Auto Retro tracked down the cars nearly 40 years on from the closure of a local dealership. The ‘new’ cars included three zero-mile SierrasContinue reading “Ford dealership stuck in time!”
Classic Italian style
Classic Yorkshire’s primary goal is to bring you information that will encourage you to get out and use your classic car. This article is not one of those articles. It is a pure indulgence so that we can take a look at some spectacular cars. Feel free to skip to the picture gallery at theContinue reading “Classic Italian style”
Aston Martin DB Mk III Drophead Coupé
Aston Martin specialist Nicholas Mee & Co has a one-of-two Aston Martin DB Mk III Drophead Coupé with high-performance engine and many other competition-specification parts from new and might well be the only one surviving. Buyers of luxury cars were spoilt for choice in the mid-1950s. Rolls-Royce and Bentley built impossibly expensive limousines for theirContinue reading “Aston Martin DB Mk III Drophead Coupé”
Two Capris from iconic TV crime series prove big hit!
By Classic Yorkshire correspondent Tony Lofthouse A pair of classic 3-litre Ford Capris that featured in the ITV series, The Professionals, have sold for a record £186,750 at auction. The cars were driven by undercover agents Bodie and Doyle (played by actors Lewis Collins and Martin Shaw) in the 70s TV hit. Ford were happyContinue reading “Two Capris from iconic TV crime series prove big hit!”