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Classic car insurance specialist Footman James is calling on classic vehicle owners to make their voices heard over new Government vehicle emissions proposals that could have serious unintended consequences for Britain’s enthusiast community. The Department… Read more

Special Jaguar stars in racing father’s classic car auctionBy Classic Yorkshire contributor Tony Lofthouse Lewis Hamilton’s dad has auctioned off 27 prestige cars for some record prices in a classic sale at Silverstone. Anthony Hamilton… Read more

In keeping with the ongoing discussion about car shows, how about one with all the organisation and pizzazz of a top flight concours but specialising in what Haggerty call unexceptional. That is perhaps an unfair… Read more

Founded in 2008, Thornley Kelham Ltd is a specialist in concours restoration, maintenance, servicing, rally preparation and support of iconic vintage and classic cars. From its Cotswold headquarters, the team of 30 manage, restore and… Read more

By Classic Yorkshire contributor Tony Lofthouse If ever a car of yesteryear felt ideal for today’s hot summer days it’s the British-made Mini Moke. Launched in 1964, this little Mini was the vision of auto… Read more

One of the more unusual events I attend is the Holme Moss 100. Originally held to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the first hillclimb up Holme Moss. It has now become an annual event and… Read more

DRIVING TOUR…In all 23 cars took part in the two-day driving tour, taking in the North Yorkshire Dales and the North Pennines. It proved to be a lot of fun with a bunch of great… Read more

By Classic Yorkshire contributor Tony Lofthouse Gear stick design is one of those often overlooked accessories in cars today (manual ones anyway!) but there’s been some amazing examples over the years. Going back 120 years,… Read more

The other day I was browsing the adverts in Autotrader and came across a convertible Aston Vanquish. I am due to change my everyday classic this year and an Aston Martin is on the fantasy… Read more

Over the years I have attended many different types of car shows, from your local club show in a park to Goodwood and other prestigious events. It has surprised me that attending these elite shows… Read more