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By Classic Yorkshire correspondent Tony Lofthouse. Next month (4 Sept) sees the annual Bradford to Morecambe classic car rally featuring over 100 vintage cars and other vehicles. Everything from Bentleys to BMWs will follow a route from Bradford through Shipley/Saltaire and along the A65 to the west coast. The cars will turn onto Morecambe promenadeContinue reading “Revving up for annual Morecambe rally run”

This is one of the most unusual events I have attended and it almost defies description. It is certainly not a motorsport event as the cars are required to travel below the legal speed limit. It is not a classic car show as the cars are here to tackle the hill. The event was originallyContinue reading “The Holme Moss 100”

By Classic Yorkshire correspondent Tony Lofthouse. Whilst we revere the many classic cars that can claim a special place in motoring history we might be forgiven for overlooking many of those that had short-lived careers. It’s difficult to see how a ‘bad car’ could still be launched with makers spending millions on research and development,Continue reading “Stuck on the forecourt! Cars that wouldn’t sell”

Entries are now being invited for the hugely popular Lancaster Insurance Pride of Ownership competition. There are 20 places available in the Autumn 2022 final, held at the Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show, with discovery+. Open to privately owned vehicles manufactured before 31 December 2002, entrants are asked to share the story behind their classicContinue reading “Entries invited.”

21 July 2022 – Castellet, France: A century on from its racing debut, Aston Martin marked the centenary of its maiden race at the 1922 French Grand Prix. Ahead of Sunday’s Grand Prix, four-time world champion Sebastian Vettel had the piloted TT1 – affectionately nicknamed ‘Green Pea’ – around Circuit Paul Ricard. The cars were builtContinue reading “Aston Martin celebrates 100 years of racing.”

By Classic Yorkshire correspondent Tony Lofthouse The Rover P5 that drove Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher into the history books is heading to auction later this month. The ebony black Rover famously carried the country’s first female PM to meet the Queen in May 1979 and form the new Government. It left the Solihull production lineContinue reading “P5 with PM pedigree up for sale”

By Classic Yorkshire correspondent, Tony Lofthouse. In my last blog about the sporty Opel Manta I touched on the ‘fishy’ origins behind the naming of the model. That got me thinking about how manufacturers choose car names and some of the more unusual ones out there. It’s fair to say a name can make orContinue reading “The name game – the good and the bad!”

If Harewood hill climb was the appetiser then Bowcliffe Hall was the main course. Around 100 hundred exceptional cars, from one of the earliest Mini’s to the latest Ferrari graced the grounds of the motorsport themed hotel. Arriving in style is a feature of these events and the bar has been set extremely high. ComingContinue reading “Yorkshire Elegance 2”

The Fastlane Club promised that it would be a right good do, and it was. Whether your interest is vintage, classic or modern prestige then there was a car for you. Jaguars dominated the event as they were celebrating the centenary of the formation of SS cars, which eventually became Jaguar. But there were plentyContinue reading “Yorkshire Elegance”

Land Rover Classic has launched 25 exclusive expedition inspired Classic Defender Works V8 Trophy II vehicles and experience to honour its off-roading and exploration heritage. Each vehicle has a unique camouflage representing 23 locations the legendary 4×4 has tackled over 70 years of adventuring history, including places from The Camel Trophy, The First Overland, andContinue reading “Land Rover Classic launch Classic Defender Works V8 Trophy.”

By Yorkshire Classic Car correspondent Tony Lofthouse A Leeds-based restorer is getting ready to part with his much loved 66-year-old Morgan after completing its extensive restoration. Print engineer, John Gott, bought the +4 convertible as a retirement project in 2014 after chancing on the car outside a local garage. John admits he was ready forContinue reading “New owner wanted after six-year Morgan restoration”