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The London Concours 2021 has announced it latest display category, the Kustom Class, which is set to celebrate modified cars from the 1940s to the 1960s. Curated by the Vintage Hot Rod Association (VHRA) and sponsored by Ace Cafe London, this collection of eight Kustoms contains some of the finest traditionally modified vehicles in the world. These fantastic creations pay homage to the wonderful mid-century era of car customising in…
Simply Vauxhall is set to return to Beaulieu on Saturday 17th July, with a large array of Luton’s finest motors gathering in the parkland that surrounds the National Motor Museum. It promises to be a grand day out for all and the family. Returning to Beaulieu’s busy events calendar for 2021 due to popular demand, the Simply Vauxhall rally is always a favourite with fans of the cars and vans that…
Bentley Motors is marking the 75 year anniversary of car production at its factory in Crewe, England. The Bentley Mk VI was the first model to roll off the Crewe production line in 1946, which succeeded the Mk V, which was built in Derby and today stands proudly on display on Pyms Lane. During this 75 year period, 197,086 luxury cars – 97 per cent of Bentley’s entire production –…
The Great British Car Journey, the brand-new Derbyshire based classic car visitor attraction, has opened its doors to the public. Born from an idea spawned by a 32-year-old Austin Maestro, the new automotive attraction was four years in the making and was originally scheduled to open in 2020. Located at the former Wire Works site in Ambergate, Derbyshire, the Great British Car Journey is packed with British marques and models…
While cleaning the car is a chore for many people, detailing a classic car is an entirely different experience and a point of pride for owners of historic vehicles. While most car owners will only clean their car once every 11 weeks because they just can’t find the time, classic car owners make the time to give their vehicle the care and attention it deserves. While this may be a…
Opel has unveiled a fully electric Restomod Opel Manta GSe, a one-off special created to both mark 50 years of the Manta, showcase Opel’s heritage and the new electric direction for the firm. Created by Vauxhall’s sister brand, the new Opel Manta GSe ElektroMOD reflects the growing trend of transforming classic cars like the Manta into so-called “RestoMods” with modern components and powertrains. The all-electric Manta GSe is the first…
The Morgan Motor Company has announced the opening of its all-new interactive museum experience, The Archive Room. The new visitor attraction is part of the redevelopment of the Morgan Experience Centre, which will be open to all visitors to Morgan, both throughout the week and every Saturday. The Archive Room is home to the full company archives, containing more than a century of artefacts, documents, photographs and footage that chart…
Salon Privé has confirmed it is to host the UK debut of the ground-breaking Automobili Estrema Fulminea hypercar. It is set to be part of an exciting new Concepts & Prototypes class in the event’s prestigious Concours d’Elégance, which returns to Blenheim Palace from 1-5 September 2021. The sensational Fulminea is a fully electric hypercar built by Automobili Estrema, which was founded in 2020 by entrepreneur Gianfranco Pizzuto. Based in…
A 1977 Citroen Mehari that was once owned by Dave Davies, founding member and vocalist of legendary British rock band The Kinks, is currently up for auction with Car and Classic. Often regarded as one of the most influential rocks bands of their era, The Kinks was founded by brothers Dave and Ray Davies in 1963 in north London. The band achieved much success and were part of what was…
Radford has announced that its first model, codenamed ‘Project 62’ will be limited to only 62 examples worldwide. The luxury coachbuilding brand has also confirmed that each exclusive model will be totally bespoke and crafted to customer requirements. The company is now officially accepting applications for the 62 cars from potential owners – and a select few of the 62 cars have already been allocated to future owners. Project 62…