Classic and Collector Car News, Features and Interviews.
Classic car ownership is a fulfilling hobby for lots of people, but these styles of cars are not massively sustainable. Enthusiasts and owners may look for methods of making their classic cars more future-friendly, and this leads us to the question of whether or not you can convert a classic car into an electric vehicle. Read on to discover the answers. Short Answer Yes. Technically speaking, any vehicle can be…
There are many different car hobbies that people can get into, and classic car restoration is one of the most popular ones. However, if you’re thinking about getting into this hobby, there are a few things you need to know. This blog post will discuss three of the most important things you need to know before starting a classic car restoration project! Know What To Look For When it comes…
The car enthusiast community is one of the most popular and widely known communities in the world, which means that it is a wonderful community for new enthusiasts to try and join. After all, there are so many incredible elements within this community that already exist, which means there are plenty of fantastic things that you can get involved with right away. So, if you are looking to get involved…
Spraying a car may sound very easy, unfortunately this is disappointing in reality. The spraying itself is already a profession in its own right, but the spraying is not even the most difficult, for when you want to put the car neatly in the paint. The preparation for spraying takes much more time, especially if you are spraying a classic car, and is perhaps even more important than the spraying…
The Lombard Rally Festival is gearing for a summer of historic motorsport with a series of special demonstrations taking place at Grimsthorpe Castle in Lincolnshire on the July 10th, as part of the Baston Car and Bike Show. The special addition to the show brings a fantastic selection of historic rally cars that are set to be demonstrated on the tarmac roads around the Castle. Joining the action will be…
The 24th June is a very special date for Alfisti around the world, as it marks the foundation of Anonima Lombarda Fabbrica Automobili in Milan in 1910. Today Alfa Romeo celebrates its 112th anniversary with a series of special events planned over the weekend at its Arese Museum and in Milan. From Friday 24 to Sunday 26 June, the Alfa Romeo Museum will be holding a weekend of events for…
A wonderful selection of rare and one-off coachbuilt cars are set to grace the lawns of the London Concours, which takes place next week from June 28th – 30th June. The special class, called Coachbuilt & Concepts will bring together a stunning line-up of classic and collector machinery. The Coachbuilt & Concepts class is focused on the unique projects – either by design or by circumstance – that continue to…
The Classic 2022, which takes place from the 26th – 28th August is set to mark the anniversaries of the AC Cobra and Lotus Elan. The two famous models will join a host of other automotive milestone celebrations at the Silverstone Grand Prix Circuit. Over the August Bank Holiday weekend (26-28 August) this summer, The Classic will be honouring yet more major landmarks with AC and Lotus high up on the…
Mazda Motor Corporation has confirmed that its iconic 1991 Le Mans winning Mazda 787B is set to demo at the 2022 Le Mans Classic. This year’s Le Mans Classic takes place from the 30th June to 3rd July, with the Japanese rotary engine legend taking part in demonstration laps at the historic circuit. The ultimate example of Mazda’s ‘Never Stop Challenging’ spirit, the four-rotor Mazda 787B became the first Japanese…
Tickets are now on sale for Bicester Heritage’s autumn Scramble date, which takes place on the 9th of October 2022. The autumnal event will follow on from June’s highly successful Scramble at the historic former RAF airfield. A little piece of Le Mans came to Bicester Heritage on Sunday the 19th of June, as around five thousand attendees wandered through the Tanker Sheds and into the June Scramble. The RML…