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I love a good catalogue. Not only is it a reassurance that I can get parts for my cars, it can often explain how things are put together. The new British Motor Heritage (BMH) product catalogue has now been launched, all 108 A4 pages of which can be accessed at the click of mouse viaContinue reading “British Motor Heritage product catalogue launched,”

Hagerty, an automotive lifestyle brand and leading specialist insurance provider, today announces a new partner programme designed specifically to benefit the nations car clubs. Car clubs have been at the heart of UK car culture and the wider car enthusiast hobby. Car clubs, be they big or small, have to continuously evolve to retain long-term membersContinue reading “Calling all classic car clubs”

By Classic Yorkshire correspondent Tony Lofthouse Back in the 70s my grandad tootled around Ilkley in his pristine evergreen Mark1 Escort 1100L, averaging about 2,000 miles a year. I thought, years later, how the car’s next owner would have been thrilled to pick up such a rare low mileage gem! So I was amazed toContinue reading “Classic Escort with ‘lowest ever mileage’ goes up for sale”

In recent years motorist cafes have become very popular destinations for classic car and motorcycle enthusiasts. A simple formula of good basic food (usually built around the full English), collections of automobilia, the chance to meet fellow enthusiasts and a destination for a drive out to make it the perfect weekend activity. The NY500 cafeContinue reading “NY500 Cafe: Review”

The older generation is not always good at managing their well-being and mental health and perhaps don’t appreciate the benefits of a good chinwag. Many classic and vintage enthusiasts are from the older generation and may well be suffering from loneliness due to the loss of friends or partners. Paul, from Backfire Promotions organises eventsContinue reading “Bikes at the Bridge”

By Classic Yorkshire correspondent Tony Lofthouse Over the years, owning a Saab wasn’t just about trusting in their durability, for some, it was also about choosing an attractive alternative to buying German. It’s fair to say Saab owners also have a strong loyalty to the car. Today, a Huddersfield garage is doing a great jobContinue reading “Yorkshire restorer keeping Swedish icon on the road!”

When people ask me what classic car they should buy, I often recommend an early MX5. It is a sporty car, good looking, a convertible and easy to live with. You don’t have to be a mechanic or able to track down rare parts in dusty garages. Another benefit is that there is a thrivingContinue reading “MX5 Supercharger:”

Every month over 1 000 people visit our websites calendar page, that is on top of our 1500 subscribers. These are predominantly Yorkshire based classic car enthusiasts looking for somewhere to go and something to do. If you organise classic car events then our readers are your target market. Our mission at Classic Yorkshire isContinue reading “Calling event organisers.”

By Classic Yorkshire correspondent Tony Lofthouse A Rolls-Royce owned by the Queen frontman is going to auction next month, in aid of a good cause. The 1974 Silver Shadow was cherished by Freddie Mercury and run for more than a decade, until his death in 1991. Amid the height of Queen’s popularity in the 80sContinue reading “Freddie Mercury’s Silver Shadow to go under the hammer!”

Built at the company’s state-of-the-art facility in Solihull, the Commando 961 is a modern rendering of an iconic and timeless motorcycle that is unmistakably Norton. A versatile motorcycle equally at home riding around town as it is on the open road, the new generation Commando 961 arrives in two variants: the SP and the CR.Continue reading “Norton Motorcycles launches the the Norton Commando 961.”

The latest addition to the Prancing Horse’s One-Off series, the Ferrari SP51 joins the most exclusive group in Maranello’s range: unique, and bespoke cars making them the very pinnacle of Ferrari’s customisation. The SP51 is a front-engined V12 spider based on the 812 GTS platform from which it inherits its layout, chassis and engine. AtContinue reading “Ferrari SP51 unveiled.”

By Classic Yorkshire correspondent, Tony Lofthouse  A Leeds-based jukebox maker is going from strength to strength manufacturing memories whilst expanding into lucrative US and East Asian markets.  Sound Leisure, based in Crossgates, is headed up by Chris, Mike and Cath Black, alongside Alan (Chris and Mike’s father) who set up the business over 40 yearsContinue reading “Yorkshire leisure business enjoying the sound of success “