I don’t have much of an automobilia collection. True I have 5 cars, some models and a book case full of car books, but that’s not a lot, is it? My book collection has grown by visiting charity shops, car boot sales and auto jumbles. I like auto biographies and books from or about 1960’sContinue reading “A glimpse into the past”
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Classic Italian style
Classic Yorkshire’s primary goal is to bring you information that will encourage you to get out and use your classic car. This article is not one of those articles. It is a pure indulgence so that we can take a look at some spectacular cars. Feel free to skip to the picture gallery at theContinue reading “Classic Italian style”
TIN-TOP TREATS AT DONINGTON HISTORIC FESTIVAL
Touring Car action set to stun at DHF 2023 (29/30 April) Touring Car fans are in for an absolute treat at this year’s Donington Historic Festival (29/30 April), with five spectacular races featuring the ever-popular tin-tops. Coming just a week after Donington Park plays host to today’s cars and stars with the opening round ofContinue reading “TIN-TOP TREATS AT DONINGTON HISTORIC FESTIVAL”
The BMW Z3 M Coupe – a clown turned classic!
By Classic Yorkshire correspondent Tony Lofthouse When we moved to our current home on the outskirts of Bradford twenty-odd years ago I was intrigued by a neighbour’s rather odd looking German motor. It was a BMW Z3 M Coupe. It’s fair to say this European coupe was given a bumpy start to life by theContinue reading “The BMW Z3 M Coupe – a clown turned classic!”
Vroom vintage and vinyl
It can be a bit difficult when you are the only classic car enthusiast in the family and they are less than enthusiastic about sitting behind a parked car in a field. The difficulties are multiplied when the kids are teenagers who need constant attention and food. Events like Vroom Vintage and Vinyl make lifeContinue reading “Vroom vintage and vinyl”
Carding Shed Features in My Yorkshire TV programme
We are excited to announce The Carding Shed will be appearing in the new Jane McDonald TV series “My Yorkshire” where Jane travels through our great county, highlighting the very best Yorkshire has to offer. We were thrilled to be chosen to feature in the show and hope you all enjoy watching. The series startsContinue reading “Carding Shed Features in My Yorkshire TV programme”
Event review: The Bradford Classic 2021
2020 was probably the most difficult year for anyone involved in the events or the hospitality industry. My own company Classic Events (Bradford) Ltd stopped its events and concentrated on media work. As 2021 progressed things started to look better. A few events started to happen from June and we started our own planning forContinue reading “Event review: The Bradford Classic 2021”