When the alarm went off at 5.50am on Sunday 1st November, I knew it was time to grab my gear and head for Westminster Bridge. The 119th London to Brighton Veteran Car Run was due…
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Highlights from the Classic and Sports Car The London Show 2015
On Friday we paid a visit to the inaugural Classic and Sports Car The London Show at Alexandra Palace in north west London. The setting was suitably grand for the UK based magazines first ever…
Highlights from the 2014 Regent Street Motor Show in London
For classic car fans the onset of Autumn is a sad time of year as most of us prepare for the eventuality that is putting our pride and joy to bed for the winter. The…
Happy Back to the Future Day! Happy DeLorean Day!
So after weeks and weeks of social media inspired build up and anticipation, Back to the Future Day has finally arrived. Most of the discussions about the famous date of 21-10-2015 (or 10-21-2015 for our…
Our Italian friends the Demented Monkeys love the Mazda MX-5
Our Italian friends over at Demented Monkeys really love their cars. Especially the Mazda MX-5 (or Miata as it is also called). Often labelled as a “hair dressers car”, the MX-5 is the car that…
Take to the Road Exclusive – We drive a 1972 De Tomaso Pantera
For me the De Tomaso Pantera is one of the ultimate super cars from the 1970s. It offers a driving experience that is rather different when compared to its other Italian rivals of the era….
Highlights from St Christopher’s Classic Car Show 2015
Last year we stopped by St Christopher’s Classic Car Show in Orpington in Kent. It was a nice sized show with a great cross section of classics on display. And the event was all for…
The Tragedy of Abandoned Classic Cars
The sight of an abandoned classic car is something we automotive enthusiasts find hard to take. Seeing an old car parked up and neglected just doesn’t sit right with us. “It shouldn’t be parked out…
A look back at the 2014 Concours of Elegance
The Concours of Elegance kicks off tomorrow in Edinburgh. The setting for this years event is the Palace of Holyroodhouse, an excellent choice for what will be a stunning selection of blue chip cars. This…
Video Feature: The Triumph TR7 is a very British wedge
Barn finds are very popular these days in the classic car classifieds world. The term itself is often applied to literally any car storage scenario which can raise a few eyebrows. Many are genuine “barn…