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A special Bugatti Brescia display is set to star at this year’s The London Classic Car Show. While it was in 1909 that the Italian-born, French design genius founded Bugatti, in then German town of Molsheim, it was in 1921 that the famous name really came of age. That centenary milestone will be celebrated with a special display at Syon Park from 25-27 June. When it comes to automotive legends…
Great British Car Journey, a brand-new classic car visitor attraction is set to open in Derbyshire later this year. The exciting automotive attraction will open in summer 2021, following the announcement of the signing of a lease on the former Wire Works site in Ambergate, Derbyshire. The site, which is located just off the A6 in between Derby and Matlock, is currently undergoing an extensive refurbishment ahead of Great British…
Burlen, the world’s sole manufacturer of genuine Skinners Union (SU), Amal, and Zenith Carburettor brands, is celebrating 110 years since the first SU carburettor was fitted as original equipment to a production vehicle. The Rover Company Limited became the first motor manufacturer to fit an SU carburettor as original equipment to their Rover 12hp in 1911. Rover manufactured the carburettor in-house, under licence, to SU specifications and patents, fitting it…
Two of the worlds most celebrated car designers, Peter Brock & Ian Callum have come together to collaborate on an exciting new EV Hypercar. The new car, which is being dubbed the first “Hyperclassic”, will be built by AVA in Wicklow, Ireland. Peter Brock is one of the most influential designers in American automotive history and has been lauded for his work on the legendary Corvette Stingray. Ian Callum is…
Here at Take To The Road, we know exactly what it is that makes people love classic cars so much. Classic cars certainly provide a unique and quirky style like no other, and the cool aesthetics of these vehicles is enough to catch anyone’s attention. That’s why most classic car owners like to show off their cars at roadshows and exhibitions. Not only that, but they also allow you to…
As we begin a new year in the automotive world, our attention naturally turns to the biggest new models arriving in the next 12 months. While there are plenty of exciting “staple” cars on their way this year in the form of the Citroen e-C4, Toyota Yaris Cross and other everyday names, there’s also plenty to be excited about at the higher end of the buying spectrum. In terms of…
This year marks the end of an era for Lotus Cars, with the recent announcement that production of the iconic Elise and the Exige is drawing to a close, after 25 and 21 years respectively. In honour of these two legendary models, Lotus has announced the Elise and Exige Final Edition, an exciting range of five new special run out models cars which will have higher power, greater standard specification…
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars is celebrating 110 years of its official emblem, the Spirit of Ecstasy. The British marque’s most famous emblem was registered on 6 February 1911, establishing a defining feature of the Rolls-Royce brand and one of the most famous, iconic and desirable symbols of luxury in the world. Almost unaltered throughout her long and storied life, the Spirit of Ecstasy graces the bonnet of every Rolls-Royce motor car…
The London Concours presented by Montres Breguet, has revealed the first of the extraordinary cars set to appear at the Honourable Artillery Company HQ from 8-10 June: ‘The Italian Berlinettas’. A celebration of the golden era of sports car design from the country that was simply untouchable for creating masterpieces, this class is a collection of the finest Italian designs of the ‘60s. Among them will be models like the…
The Museo Alfa Romeo has announced it will run a new Virtual Experience series, or virtual conferences, which will celebrate 12 crucial moments in the brand’s history throughout 2021. To celebrate this, a calendar highlighting these 12 important pages in the Biscione’s long and glorious history can be downloaded from the museum’s website. From the men to the victories, from the cars to the facilities, these monthly conferences will provide…