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Most of us buy our classic cars based on some kind of emotional connection. It may be a car we admired as a child, a car we wanted but could never afford when new or it may have been on a poster in our bedroom. But there are those that like to have an eyeContinue reading “Lotus Elise S1 named ‘Best Performance Car’”

By Classic Yorkshire correspondent Tony Lofthouse I’m guessing it’s been a hectic past few days for the press team at BMW Mini. The ‘good news’ is the German giants are investing a reported £600 million – including a fair slice of government funding – in electric Mini production in Oxford and Swindon. A move thatContinue reading “Manual Mini lost in an all-electric future”

Raising sponsorship:  Sponsorship is usually a mix of businesses putting something back into the local community and business promotion. So… Managing entrants: For very small events for club members this isn’t much of a problem.  Just telling them when and where is usually enough.   But if you have a large number of people attending, orContinue reading “Putting on a show: Part 2”

We have split this article into two parts as it is a little longer than usual. Classic car shows are a mainstay of our hobby and bring together owners, enthusiasts and suppliers.  Shows range from a group of enthusiasts meeting in a field somewhere to large professional shows at exhibition venues such as the NEC.Continue reading “Putting on a show: Part One”

By Classic Yorkshire correspondent Tony Lofthouse According to research from Skoda more than seven million dog owners take their four-legged friends on car runs every week. A good proportion of these are classic car owners who like to offer canine comfort as well as enjoy a good drive. Estate cars may be the most popularContinue reading “Top classic cars for dog lovers”

National Motor Museum mechanics have discovered time capsule finds during the start of the restoration of Land Speed Record breaker Sunbeam 1000hp. The historic finds were made while the workshop team removed its two colossal V12 aero engines, workings and body panels for the Sunbeam 1000hp Restoration Campaign. The campaign aims to raise £300k to restoreContinue reading “Mechanics discover time capsule”

I know that a few of our readers are active at the most prestigious level of classic car ownership and can gain entry to the poshest of events. For the rest of us we have to make do with peeping through the fence. So here is a quick peep at Salon Prive. And if youContinue reading “Peeping through the fence.”

By Classic Yorkshire correspondent Tony Lofthouse The time when a car earns ‘classic’ status is often debated but for many it’s seen as when the vehicle hits 40. At four decades old a car becomes MOT exempt and also free from road tax. It seems easy to accept top makes like Aston Martin, Ferrari andContinue reading “Celebrating some unlikely classics in 2023”

The Historic Sports Car Club’s 2023 race season moves north this weekend for the excellent Croft Historic Race Weekend and Show (September 2/3). The annual trip to the challenging North Yorkshire track is always a highlight of the season and this year’s Croft event promises to be an excellent weekend with well over 200 entriesContinue reading “Croft Historic centres on HSCC race action”

On the face of it this is a rather dry story full of legal technicalities. However there was something that stood out for me and its something we should all be aware of. Essentially these cars bodyshells were manufactured in South Africa, shipped to the USA and registered as 1965 cars, which is when theContinue reading “AC Cobra name wins legal case for AC”

In addition to the remanufacturing of icon cars as continuation models there has been a growing trend for Resto Mods. Classic cars rebuilt to modern standards. You get all the looks of a classic car with modern suspension, brakes and air conditioning which makes driving easier and for many, more pleasurable. Like the continuation modelsContinue reading “Theon launches bespoke Porsche 911”

By Classic Yorkshire correspondent Tony Lofthouse Sixty-years ago the amazing Hillman Imp hit our roads – a car destined to challenge the Austin Mini for a big slice of the growing small car market. The two-door Imp was the brainchild of the Rootes Group and built at Linwood from 1963, its new purpose-built Scottish plant.Continue reading “It’s birthday time for the mighty Imp!”