Classic and Collector Car News, Features and Interviews.
In today’s world, we are constantly ensuring that we are fully charged, from our phones to our laptops, even our power banks to charge the previous two devices and, for some of us, our electric vehicles. When it comes to classic cars of course, for many the thought of EV hasn’t really crossed their minds. But with classic car electric conversions becoming more and more popular, there are tips to…
Everyone’s favourite spanner expert, the presenter, engineer and inventor Edd China is back with the announcement of the launch of his new Edd China’s Workshop Diaries, a brand new weekly show that will be broadcast on YouTube. Known for his own eccentric engineering inventions and of course co-presenting TV show Wheeler Dealers, China is extremely passionate about engineering, understanding what makes things work and finding clever ways to fix things when…
This years Silverstone Classic is set to host a unique Jaguar E-Type catwalk display as part of its weekend long celebrations to mark the 60th birthday of the legendary British sports car. The Classic at Silverstone will once again spring in action this summer and will take place from 30 July – 1 August. Already announced is the chart-topping ‘Greatest Hits’ racecard, will see the return of two spectacular E-Type…
HELM Motorcars has unveiled the Jaguar E-type re-imagined, a special limited production run of carefully selected and hand crafted examples of the iconic British sports car. Born out of a love for the Series 1 Jaguar E-type, HELM’s is bringing uncompromising production standards, which are combined with advanced modern technology. Only 20 cars will be produced, all to the exact specification of the owners, to create unique works of automotive…
The trend setting Mini Cooper will celebrate its 60th Anniversary at E-type 60 Shelsley Walsh, which is to take place 12-13 June 2021. The Mini, in all its forms, will feature throughout the fun-packed weekend. Petrolheads can look forward to exciting racing action, star cars, demonstrations and movie-scene reenactments to music, op art, films, fashion and more! First launched in 1959, the ground-breaking Mini not only revolutionised small car design…
Hagerty UK has confirmed the date for the highly anticipated 2021 Festival of the Unexceptional, which will take place on Saturday 31st July. The Concours de l’Ordinaire is quite literally a show dedicated to sharing some of the greatest everyday classic cars on our roads. It has everything from Datsuns, to Peugeots, and Reliants and many many more mundane motors. Originally staged by Hagerty in 2014, the Festival of the…
German tuning and motorsport specialists ABT Sportsline is celebrating its 125th anniversary this year. The family business has enjoyed a rich history and can trace its roots back to April 1896, when a small article appeared in a local Bavarian newspaper. The article, barely a few centimetres high read: “Johann Baptist Abt takes over blacksmiths and coachworks in Burgstraße, Kempten.” The blacksmith of yesteryear has since developed in ABT Sportsline,…
The ways in which you can customise a car are constantly changing with the times. If you look at pictures of cars from even five years ago, you’ll notice modifications and attachments that are already out of date, or simply haven’t aged well. Especially with racing cars. It doesn’t matter if it’s rally, F1 or even drag racing, cars are constantly updating their looks to fit in with current trends…
The Castle Combe Circuit team have announced that TV star and acclaimed racing driver, Tiff Needell, will be the special guest on the venue’s upcoming Combe TV one-year anniversary show, set to air at 7pm on Thursday, 25 March. Needell will speak to commentator Chris Dawes and Sales & Marketing Director, Tom Davis, about his colourful motorsport and media careers so far, as the popular lockdown-conceived live show celebrates its…
Rally the Globe has announced it is gearing up for a restart of its vintage and classic car rallies, with a revised calendar of much-needed, inspirational events which have been confirmed from today. The action returns in the UK after the lifting of national lockdown protocols, before the reintroduction of international fixtures in the autumn. Initially these overseas events will be based in Europe before once again venturing further afield…