A Chilling Challenge Under the Spotlights At Classic Yorkshire we like to champion new events and encourage readers to visit, compete or display. After all, if an event is poorly attended it is unlikely to happen again and will be unable to grow to its full potential. So for all you motorsport, hillclimb and rallyingContinue reading “Let’s support Rallye Harewood”
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It’s official: More young people are getting the classic car bug
By Classic Yorkshire contributor Tony Lofthouse It seems more and more younger drivers are turning to emerging classics as an affordable way to enjoy car ownership. According to research from classic car insurers Hagerty UK, 27% of classic buyers are aged under 40 – up from 21% four years ago. Further data shows that ourContinue reading “It’s official: More young people are getting the classic car bug”
Yorkshire Elegance – Results
Yorkshire Elegance is the most important concours in Yorkshire and the results have just been published. Classic Yorkshire would like to congratulate all the owners who took a prize home with them and thank the organisers, The Fast Lane Club and sponsors who made the event possible. 1950 FERRARI WINS OVERALL BEST IN SHOW presentedContinue reading “Yorkshire Elegance – Results”
The brilliant Yorkshire Elegance
I have to congratulate Stephen Owens and Simon Smith of the FastLane Club for organising one of the best concours events, not just in Yorkshire but in the country. In my view it is now on par with the London Concours in both the quality and rarity of the cars on display. The success ofContinue reading “The brilliant Yorkshire Elegance”
Sustainable fuel and the MX5
One of the concerns of classic car owners is how we fuel our cars in the future. Many of us are reluctant to convert to electric and traditional petroleum fuels could be difficult to get hold of in twenty years time. Bio fuel is one option that would mean we could carry on pretty muchContinue reading “Sustainable fuel and the MX5”
Get into hillclimbing
There are two things that you need to know before you read the rest of this article. 1. Motorsport is expensive and 2. motorsport is dangerous. If you can’t accept this then stop reading now. Here at Classic Yorkshire we like to encourage you to use your car and participate in events. Whether that beContinue reading “Get into hillclimbing”
CY heads for the hills
Last week I mentioned that one of the affordable options for getting into motorsport is Hillclimbing. Yorkshire is particularly fortunate to have Harewood Hillclimb, the longest hill in the UK. For those who don’t know, you start at the bottom of the hill and you break a timing beam as you set off. There followsContinue reading “CY heads for the hills”
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.”
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”
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”
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!”