The Little Car Company are experts in producing exceptional and authentic scaled cars. In partnership with the world’s most elite manufacturers, it honours the most coveted classic vehicles in automotive history which it hand-builds in the UK at its Bicester Heritage HQ. One of the most prestigious and historic cars in both automotive and motorsportContinue reading “The Little Car Company launches configurator for its Ferrari Testa Rossa J”
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Think you have cover for breakdowns? Best check.
Enthusiasts must check the small print of their breakdown cover as the summer classic car driving season gets into full swing, says Britain’s leading vehicle breakdown recovery provider Start Rescue. According to DVLA statistics, there are currently 935,100 classic cars, 252,734 LGVs and 661,775 classic bikes on the road in the UK and owners couldContinue reading “Think you have cover for breakdowns? Best check.”
Rare ‘time-warp’ VW Beetle revealed in garage find
By Classic Yorkshire correspondent Tony Lofthouse A 1979 Beetle Karmann Cabriolet with just two miles on the clock is due to go under the hammer. The garage find was discovered under blankets in the West Midlands following the passing of its one and only owner. The Beetle is finished in Brazil Brown and is inContinue reading “Rare ‘time-warp’ VW Beetle revealed in garage find”
Yorkshire Elegance Concours.
Results The Yorkshire Elegance Concours had over 170 cars on show across the lawns of Bowcliffe Hall. Competition for the awards was fierce and the winners were truly deserving of their prizes. Best in show was awarded to the 1922 Bentley 3.0L·. Class honours were awarded to the Ferrari 250 SWB, Hotchkiss GS and De TomasoContinue reading “Yorkshire Elegance Concours.”
30th edition of the Festival of Speed.
After a weekend of amazing action and anniversaries, the 30th edition of the Festival of Speed presented by Mastercard has come to a memorable close. On Sunday, the event resumed after the Festival of Speed was – for the first time in 30 years – cancelled due to a severe wind warning in the GoodwoodContinue reading “30th edition of the Festival of Speed.”
Jowett Car Club 100 not out.
I’m not sure what constitutes a long history for a car club – 50 years, maybe 70? But you can be sure that no club in the world has the history of the Jowett Car Club which has just hit its centenary. That makes it the oldest one-make car club in the world. The magazine,Continue reading “Jowett Car Club 100 not out.”
The nineties roadster reviving spirits of a traditional MG
By Classic Yorkshire correspondent Tony Lofthouse Spotting a rare MG RV8 whilst driving through the fells of Cumbria reminded me of the halcyon days of this iconic British-made sports car. In essence, the RV8 is a re-engineered MGB, built from a combination of off-the-shelve parts. The two-seater was powered by a 3.9-litre Range Rover V8Continue reading “The nineties roadster reviving spirits of a traditional MG”
Does AI terrify you?
Artificial intelligence has recently hit the headlines as some of the leading developers have called for controls to prevent it turning on mankind and destroying the earth. The truth is that we use artificial intelligence every day. If you use Facebook, ebay, on line news services or shopping, they all use AI. The potential toContinue reading “Does AI terrify you?”
Final Fiesta rolls off the production line.
By Classic Yorkshire correspondent Tony Lofthouse A milestone was reached last Friday with the ending of production of the Ford Fiesta in Germany. The move comes as Ford Europe prepare to ramp up electric car sales. The UK’s best selling car ever debuted in 1976 and became an instant hit as a fuel-efficient runaround inContinue reading “Final Fiesta rolls off the production line.”
Get your 10% discount for Yorkshire Elegance.
Discount code at the bottom of this article. YORKSHIRE ELEGANCE – “A Right Good, Fancy Car Event… in Yorkshire” 18th-20th July 10 reasons to attend. For further information or to book, please go to http://www.thefastlaneclub.com/yorkshire-elegance To help, here is a discount code that get’s you 10% discount off all tickets: SPECIAL10 to be usedContinue reading “Get your 10% discount for Yorkshire Elegance.”
Sole survivor of three Le Mans goes to auction.
Car & Classic’s are auctioning what is likely to be the sole survivor of three Le Mans 1959 Triumph TR3Ss. Three TR3Ss were built to compete at the 1959 Le Mans race, sporting lengthened versions of the production cars’ fibreglass bodyshells to accommodate a bigger engine. The partially-restored chassis and body shell #25, which hasContinue reading “Sole survivor of three Le Mans goes to auction.”
End of the road for the Jaguar F-Type
By Classic Yorkshire correspondent Tony Lofthouse It had to come. The last ever Jaguar petrol-powered sports car will soon roll off the production line at its Midlands home. The Jaguar F-Type was introduced in 2013 almost 50 years on from the demise of its famous predecessor, the E-Type. The end of the road for thisContinue reading “End of the road for the Jaguar F-Type”