Classic and Collector Car News, Features and Interviews.
The highly anticipated automotive event of the year, the Spring Autojumble at Beaulieu, opens to the public in less than 2 weeks time. An annual pilgrimage for thousands of classic car fans, this years show takes place on 14th and 15th May 2022. The UK’s most popular classic car buying and selling event will once again bring together many hundreds of stands, with bargains galore and rare gems waiting to…
An impressive display of American classics are set to star at London Concours 2022, with the the grounds of the Honourable Artillery Company providing the backdrop for pristine examples of the gargantuan ‘jukeboxes on wheels’. Taking place from the 28th to 30th of June, the three day event will gather together a glittering array of classics and collector cars. Among the specially curated exhibits is the Fins and Chrome class,…
Mazda Motor Corporation is set to reopen its Museum in Hiroshima in May after undergoing a full renovation. The museum showcases historic vehicles and exhibits of the company’s history since its foundation more than a century ago. The museum will open to the public on the 23rd of May, and visitors will be treated to a spatial design and displays that have been given a complete makeover. The museum’s refurbishment…
Jeremy Clarkson’s Diddly Squat Farm Shop is heading to The Classic at Silverstone, which is taking place from 26th – 28th August. Set-up in 2020 by star of The Grand Tour, Clarkson’s farm shop is one of the many highlights on Amazon Prime’s widely-acclaimed show Clarkson’s Farm. The shop has achieved cult status drawing huge crowds to the Cotswolds. As well as selling products such as eggs, potatoes, flour and bee…
The countdown has begun to the Donington Historic Festival 2022, which is taking place this weekend at Donington Park. The circuit will welcome back motorsport fans on Saturday April 30th and Sunday 1st May for an exciting weekend of high octane action. Historic motorsport fans are in for a treat this weekend, with Touring Cars spanning four decades, two thundering races for original factory Group C cars, the glorious pre-‘56…
Thousands of classic car fans descended on Bicester Heritage for the April Scramble, which took place on Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th of April. Approximately 11,000 attended the two-day Spring Scramble, which was the first weekend-long event with a capacity crowd since 2019 The time-warp base was a veritable hive of activity, welcoming in an array of pre- and post-1990 cars, displayed around the Bicester Heritage technical site. Hagerty commandeered…
If you are looking to buy a new car then look no further, especially if that car is a cool and retro classic. You may be a huge fan of classic cars and you are looking to purchase your very first one, which can be really exciting. Here are some things you should think about before you get that classic car on your driveway. Budget First of all, how much…
Cars are not the cheapest thing to own, run, and maintain. Sometimes, we can spend more than we had hoped for when we need to service our car or pay the insurance bill. And that’s because there are a lot of expenses that come with owning a car. Hence, they can hinder your financial comfort and freedom, especially when you get an unexpected maintenance bill. If you find yourself constantly…
Thornley Kelham has unveiled its new project, the Jaguar XK European. Building on the success of the firms Lancia Aurelia Outlaw, the exciting new project takes a derelict donor Jaguar XK as its base, the bespoke 5,000 hour programme allows customers to transform their car into ‘European’ specification, featuring an all-alloy lightweight body penned by McLaren P1 designer, Paul Howse, and a full range of performance and comfort upgrades and…
Beaulieu is gearing up for the Hot Rod & Custom Show which is taking place on Sunday 19th June. The event conveniently falls on Father’s Day, making it the ideal day out for custom car loving Dads. Celebrating the truly individual creations of the motoring world, a colourful line-up of customised cars and hot rods, American motors, awesome motorbikes and trikes and pre-1980 classics will gather in the grounds of…