Our friends at the Fast Lane club are offering a unique opportunity for Classic Yorkshire readers to join an exclusive event, The Coppa delle Alpi. This event is not open to the public and you can only enter via a specially invited sponsors, such as The Fast Lane Club. Some of you will be familiar withContinue reading “A unique opportunity for Classic Yorkshire readers.”
Tag Archives: Classic Car
Donington Historic – May 3,4 &5
When it comes to historic racing the two most popular events are the Silverstone Classic and the Donington Historic. For Yorkshire enthusiasts Donington isn’t too far to treck and it provides excellent racing with a wide variety of cars and era’s. If you are new to historic racing then this is a great event. Easy to getContinue reading “Donington Historic – May 3,4 &5”
Race for Glory: Film review
Race for Glory, the story of Audi V Lancia for the 1983 World Rally Championship finally dropped on Prime this weekend. Without a cinema release the streaming platforms are the only way you can get to see this film, though it was a week late. Billed as Audi V Lancia it would be more accurate toContinue reading “Race for Glory: Film review”
XJ13 Recreation
It was announced this week that JD Classics were to display their tribute to the XJ13 in the form of a meticulous recreation and associated book detailing the journey. One of the great moments in my life was to spend a weekend in the company of Norman Dewis and the original XJ13. Norman was a delightfulContinue reading “XJ13 Recreation”
Events Calendar
Just a quick note to let you know that our events calendar is now available. From local shows to national events you can plan your days out from here. If you are an event organiser and your event isn’t here then drop us an email at yorkshirepublications@gmail.com with details. You can see the calendar here.
Peter Sellers Bentley
A unique 1960 Bentley S2 Continental, formerly owned by Peter Sellers, one of the greatest comic actors of all time, is expected to fetch between £120,000 – £150,000 when it heads to auction on 13 March. Being offered for sale by H&H Classics at the Imperial War Museum, Duxford, the car was owned by SellersContinue reading “Peter Sellers Bentley”
An All Terrain 911!
There seems to be a growing trend for car buyers to invest in Restomods, often of quite modern cars but with retro features. This is a trend that I can fully understand as it provides a car with modern comforts and safety features in a distinctive package. Its not cheap but given that your base car willContinue reading “An All Terrain 911!”
The Fiat 600 returns – but not in grey!
By Classic Yorkshire contributor Tony Lofthouse The growing trend to reinvent a classic brand in electric form continues with Fiat’s latest compact SUV. The launch of the 600e has given the Italian makers the opportunity to resurrect the 600 name badge from a car first launched nearly 70 years ago. It also gives me theContinue reading “The Fiat 600 returns – but not in grey!”
Sorrento Roads 2024
Entries are now officially being accepted for Sorrento Roads 2024, an event that takes the Red Arrow to areas other than the classic historic race route from Brescia to Rome and back. Vehicles produced before 1990 will be given priority. Cars registerd after that and not certified by the Registro 1000 Miglia will also be able to enter. TheContinue reading “Sorrento Roads 2024”
Special Citroen celebrates 50th birthday
By Classic Yorkshire contributor Tony Lofthouse Among a ‘clutch’ of cars celebrating big milestones in 2024 are the Saab 9000, Jaguar D-Type, the VW Golf (see Mike’s birthday story, posted 15 Jan) and an amazing French classic. The curvy front-wheel-drive Citroen CX was launched in 1974 with the unenviable task of replacing the legendary DSContinue reading “Special Citroen celebrates 50th birthday”
Developing the Beetle for Motorsport.
The Beetle is not a natural choice as a motorsport and required considerable development to take it from a production saloon car to a motorsport warrior. “Pauli” Schwarz initially identified engine lubrication as the Achilles’ heel for the Beetle. At high cornering speeds and load changes, the oil in the shallow oil pan sloshed pastContinue reading “Developing the Beetle for Motorsport.”
The Beetle in Motorsport
Despite being one of the most popular cars in the world the Beetle is not a common sight on the motorsport scene. There have been successes in drag racing, a UK Beetle challenge series, rallying and rallycross but these were private efforts. Beetles were also popular as Baja racers. Fans of historic motorsport will know of theContinue reading “The Beetle in Motorsport”