By Classic Yorkshire contributor Tony Lofthouse The Swedish car giant has made a sharp ‘about turn’ to bring back two estate models to the UK. Last Summer, Volvo decided it would no longer offer estate and saloon cars to UK buyers and instead focus on SUV sales. The company’s change of heart now means theContinue reading “Volvo does U-turn on estate favourites”
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BARC launch Heritage racing brand.
Like many car enthusiasts I fancied myself as a rally driver or circuit racer. I knew I didn’t have the skill to be a champion and was happy to do my best and enjoy the experience. After gaining my racing licence my first competitive adventure was with the Classic Touring Car Club. This was aContinue reading “BARC launch Heritage racing brand.”
Ford RS200 by Boreham Motorworks
Boreham Motorworks has announced a worldwide, brand licence agreement with the Ford Motor Company to produce and remaster a series of some of Ford’s most historically significant road, race and rally icons. The first vehicle in the series will see the return of the legendary Ford RS200 on its fortieth anniversary with an entirely new,Continue reading “Ford RS200 by Boreham Motorworks”
The Triumph TR7 – a ‘divided’ classic
By Classic Yorkshire contributor Tony Lofthouse It might not be everyone’s cup of tea but interest in the wedge-shaped TR7 is stirring again. The coupe actually went into production 50 years ago and hit the US market in 1975. The new ‘arrival’ used a 1998cc eight-valve engine from the Triumph Dolomite. UK car buyers hadContinue reading “The Triumph TR7 – a ‘divided’ classic”
2025 global release of Brad Pitt F1 film
Apple Original Films is partnering with Warner Bros on the untitled Brad Pitt Formula 1 film and has set a June 25 2025 international release date, with North America to follow two days later. Joseph Kosinski directs and is producing with Jerry Bruckheimer and Chad Oman of Jerry Bruckheimer Films, Pitt, Dede Gardner and JeremyContinue reading “2025 global release of Brad Pitt F1 film”
Croft to mark 50 years of Super Saloons with the HSCC
The classic car movement is wonderfully diverse. Whatever your particular interest you will find a niche. Whether you are into prewar, car shows, touring, racing or rallying there is a thriving movement for you. My particular interest has always been historic competition cars, whether rallying or circuit racing. As such I attend a number ofContinue reading “Croft to mark 50 years of Super Saloons with the HSCC”
Retro Ford magazine offer
It seems that physical magazines are becoming as retro as our cars. But in my view, nothing beats the anticipation of waiting for a magazine to drop through the letterbox, scanning the articles and then sitting down for a proper read with a cup of tea and a biscuit. Fortunately, quality publications serving niche marketsContinue reading “Retro Ford magazine offer”
Sports Racers for Salon Privé
Salon Privé Concours 2024’s Sports Racer class is continuing to build with four iconic cars confirmed to join the gathering of Blenheim Palace. Legends from Jaguar, Lister, MG and Porsche will all be shipped to Oxfordshire for the spectacle held on 28-31 August. A 1956 Lister Maserati, ‘MER 303’ is the sole surviving fruit ofContinue reading “Sports Racers for Salon Privé”
Lando Landy goes topless
What does a successful Formula One driver keep in his garage for popping down to the shops? In the case of Lando Norris you would probably expect it to be something from the Mclaren stable. Whilst I have no doubt that he has at least one Mclaren, his personal transport for tootling round his homeContinue reading “Lando Landy goes topless”
Double classic events coming up!
By Classic Yorkshire contributor Tony Lofthouse Final preparations are being made for two FREE West Yorkshire car shows next weekend (9th June). Around 100 classic cars are booked for the Royal Armouries Classic Car Show, organised by the Chevin Motor Club and the Royal Armouries. A quick rundown of the cars coming include two pre-war AustinContinue reading “Double classic events coming up!”
Ford confirm its ‘goodbye’ to the Focus
By Classic Yorkshire contributor Tony Lofthouse Ford has reaffirmed its plans to end production of its top selling Focus model next year. This is a car that has notched up over 16 million sales worldwide since its launch in 1998, including 1.5 million motors in the UK. Despite widespread reports of a decline in driversContinue reading “Ford confirm its ‘goodbye’ to the Focus”
Race the Waves: Event review
My preference in motorsport is for historic rallying or circuit racing. These are high value cars in amazing condition and permanently at peril when they take to the track. So it is a puzzle to me that I keep being drawn back to Race the Waves where the cars look like they were nailed togetherContinue reading “Race the Waves: Event review”