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The Alvis Car Company has announced it has completed the first of its Continuation Series Graber Super Coupé cars. The two-year build, which was delayed by the pandemic, will see the new Graber delivered to a customer in Japan. This represents a major milestone for the company, as it is set to ship at least five cars to customers there via Meiji Sangyo, Alvis’ Japanese distributor. The Warwickshire based firm’s…
Bespoke Rallies has announced a one off event, Rally the Wolds, which will take place in the Cotswolds on Saturday 16th October. The adventurous classic car tour specialist is offering classic car owners the chance to enjoy a unique day’s driving on the highways and byways of the incomparable Cotswolds. The day will not only include breakfast and lunch, but a private tour of the British Motor Heritage (BMH) factory…
Are classic cars your passion? If so, you will be looking for different ways to fuel your interest. We would all love to be able to purchase a new classic vehicle every month but this simply isn’t possible for most of us. However, this does not mean you cannot fuel your passion in different ways. There are a number of different options for people who are interested in classic vehicles….
Kent based Jaguar E-type specialist E-Type UK has restored a 1964 Jaguar E-type Series 1 FHC back to its original factory specification. The extensive and highly detailed rebuild focused on originality and included significant performance upgrades that bring the 1960s sportscar roaring into the 21st century. This particular left-hand drive Series 1 fixed-head coupe was first ordered by its original owner in a stunning Pearl Grey exterior paint finish with Dark…
Historic Motorsport made a glorious return at the Goodwood Revival 2021, which took place last weekend. It seemed like a eternity since the last event was held in 2019, with the hallowed grounds once again filled with the buzz of excited spectators, eager to put on their vintage outfits and soak up some good old fashioned nostalgia. The atmosphere for the 78th Revival was carnival like with the glorious late…
Radford’s new John Player Special Lotus Type 62-2 made its global public debut at the Goodwood Revival over the weekend. The car shown at the Revival event was the iconic and distinctive John Player Special (JPS) specification, which was launched by Radford in California earlier this month. The Lotus Type 62-2 coachbuilt by Radford (The Type 62-2), is limited to 62 examples worldwide, with each model built to the owner’s…
The Little Car Company, Aston Martin and EON Productions has announced the launch of a No Time To Die special edition version of the two-thirds scale Aston Martin DB5 Junior. The fully electric, gadget-laden DB5 is inspired by the 25th installment in the Bond series, 25th James Bond film, No Time To Die, which will released in cinemas on the September 30. The Aston Martin DB5 Junior was first unveiled…
MOKE International has announced that full production of its MOKE vehicles has officially returned home to the United Kingdom. All MOKEs are to be built at a state-of-the-art facility operated by the British automotive manufacturing services company, Fablink Group. Since the marque was revived in 2017 and order books for the reborn MOKE opened in September last year, MOKE International’s production operations have been based between the Midlands and France,…
The not-for-profit historic rally club Rally the Globe returned to Scotland for the Highland Thistle Rally, which took place from 2-7 September. The rally was the clubs first major event since the curtain came down on the epic Southern Cross Safari in East Africa 18 months ago. Starting and finishing in the Scottish seaside resort town of St Andrews, the rescheduled Highland Thistle attracted a full-capacity, 35-car entry including teams…
Whether it be a classic car rally or a traditional sealed track race event, perhaps one of the least considered vehicles is the humble safety car. While all eyes are naturally upon the main performers at any motorsport gathering, the safety vehicle plays a vital and intrinsic role. In many cases, the track safety vehicle is in itself a stylish performer in its own right. For those maintaining, modifying or…