By Classic Yorkshire contributor Tony Lofthouse In a break with tradition going back 55 years BMW is dropping the ‘i’ badge on future petrol cars. The ‘i’suffix was first introduced in 1969 to the 2000 range to signify a fuel injection fitting. But, over the years all BMWs have become fuel-injected making ‘i‘ a bitContinue reading “German giant drops the ‘little’ ‘i’”
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Donington Historic Festival: Event review.
The Donington Historic Festival is a regular event for Classic Yorkshire (CY) and this year it was even better value as CY was able to offer subscribers a 50% discount on ticket prices and infield parking. Last years event was still hungover from Co-Vid and the displays were not as well populated as in previousContinue reading “Donington Historic Festival: Event review.”
Buy Senna’s Honda NSX.
F1 Legend and three-time World Champion Ayrton Senna’s personal Honda NSX has gone up on sale this week for a whopping half a million pounds. Considered one of the sport’s greatest drivers, Ayrton Senna dominated Formula One in the late 80s and early 90s, winning a total of 41 races and a hattrick of worldContinue reading “Buy Senna’s Honda NSX.”
Celebrating Nissan’s first Z-car
By Classic Yorkshire contributor Tony Lofthouse Growing up in the seventies one of the stand out sports cars on the road was the Datsun 240Z. Launched in 1969, this elegant two-seater caught its European rivals ‘on the hop’ and would take the US by storm. For those of you unfamiliar with ‘Datsun’, this was theContinue reading “Celebrating Nissan’s first Z-car”
Wings and the summer of 72.
Another piece of rock ‘n’ roll and classic car history is about to hit the auction market. But you will need a substantial garage and a big wallet if you want to make it yours. Open for pre-bids now, is the restored 1972 Wings tour bus, used by Sir Paul and Linda McCartney during theContinue reading “Wings and the summer of 72.”
Calling all clubs.
The historic element of the classic car industry continues grow with new events coming along all the time. Motorsport Vision and Motor Racing Legends have announced the inaugural Snetterton Classic on SAT 29 – SUN 30 JUN 2024. Fans can travel back in time at the Snetterton Classic this summer when a sumptuous selection ofContinue reading “Calling all clubs.”
How the Morris Minor nearly made a comeback
By Classic Yorkshire contributor Tony Lofthouse Secret plans to relaunch the iconic Morris Minor have been revealed. In an exclusive from Autocar, they report that plans were drawn up 20 years ago for a new-look Minor as competing bids were made to take over the collapsed MG Rover Group. The return of the Morris MinorContinue reading “How the Morris Minor nearly made a comeback”
A world bestseller celebrates its 50th birthday
On 29 March, just over 50 years ago, Volkswagen started production of the Golf in Wolfsburg. Nobody knew on that day in March that this compact car – the successor to the legendary Beetle – would become the most successful Volkswagen and best-selling European car of all time. It reflected the spirit of the times,Continue reading “A world bestseller celebrates its 50th birthday”
Diecast model business to mark milestone with free car show
By Classic Yorkshire contributor Tony Lofthouse A model car shop in Halifax is getting ready to celebrate its 40th birthday next year by holding a big classic car weekend. Replicar, based in historic Piece Hall, is a treasure trove of diecast models – new and secondhand – from top makers including Corgi, Dinky, Matchbox, Solido andContinue reading “Diecast model business to mark milestone with free car show”
A celebration of 40 years of Prodrive.
This year’s Classic Nostalgia weekend will celebrate 40 years of one of the world’s most successful motorsport companies. Since being founded in 1984, Prodrive has created some of the most iconic race and rally cars of all time, and enthusiasts will be able to see a spectacular selection of them in action at Shelsley WalshContinue reading “A celebration of 40 years of Prodrive.”
Garage tours are back at The Carding Shed.
The Carding Shed have announced that their popular garage tours are back. If you’ve ever wanted to know what goes into restoring and maintaining a beautiful English classic then now is your chance. After a full English breakfast served in The Carding Shed, join one of their technicians as they take you for a guidedContinue reading “Garage tours are back at The Carding Shed.”
Remembering a forgotten Midlands-built classic
By Classic Yorkshire contributor Tony Lofthouse Much has been written over the years about the appeal of British sports cars from the sixties, such as the MG, but less is made of another two-door beauty built by the long gone Rootes Group. The Sunbeam Alpine was launched in 1959 and developed over five series untilContinue reading “Remembering a forgotten Midlands-built classic”