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E-Type UK and DM Historics first Coffee Cake and Classics Event a success

on 19th March 2020

E-Type UK and DM Historics hosted their first Coffee, Cakes & Classic Cars meet of 2020 at their workshops in Hadlow, Kent. Despite the weather, over 200 proud owners, enthusiasts and collectors gathered at the North Frith Farm facility on Sunday 14th March to celebrate their passion for all things automotive. The E-Type UK team took the opportunity to showcase its latest ‘Ultimate Specification Series 3’ E-Type to the gathered…

Street Cars of Istanbul

on 12th March 2020

Take to the Road recently spent a long weekend in the city of Istanbul. Know as the city that fuses western and eastern cultures, the automotive scene in the ancient Byzantine capital has a few gems to share with visitors who appreciate things of a petrol persuasion. While the vast majority of tourists won’t be able to tear their eyes away from the magnificent Hagia Sophia, the equally stunning Blue…

Behind the scenes look at the Mercedes from the Confused.com adverts

on 12th March 2020

Niall from Take to the Road is kindly letting us at Confused.com delve into what it’s like using a classic car in a production for TV. And as you can imagine, that throws up a fair few challenges. Especially as the countries we’ve filmed tend to be pretty hot countries. In 2015 Confused.com swapped out Brian the Robot for a beautiful 1968 Mercedes 280s. You could say they traded one…

1927 Bentley takes top honours on epic East African adventure

on 12th March 2020

Rally the Globe’s spectacular Southern Cross Safari delivered not only an epic 2,000-mile (3,600km) driving adventure through East Africa but also a surprise, last-gasp winner. After 19 days of highly challenging driving through the magnificent mountains, game reserves and private estates of Kenya and Tanzania, it was the 1927 Bentley 4 ½ Le Mans – crewed by British husband and wife team Keith and Norah Ashworth – that took overall…

Woodham Mortimer unveils ultimate WM Sport GT Jaguar E-Type

on 12th March 2020

Woodham Mortimer, one of the UK’s leading restoration, racing and trading companies, and world-leading expert on classic Jaguars, is delighted to unveil the first of its new era of WM Sport E-Types – the ‘WM Sport GT’. The car is the product of thousands of hours of development and skilled craftsmanship, combining to create a car that is the ultimate enthusiast’s classic for modern driving, delivering unrivaled power and performance,…

Ex Works Aston Martin DB6 with Royal connection at H&H Sale

on 12th March 2020

H and H Auctioneers have lined up a very interesting 1969 Aston Martin DB6 Mark 2 Vantage for its sale on the 18th March. Carrying the registration LBH 100H, this particular DB6 was used as a Works demonstrator by Aston Martin and was one of just 46 built with the AE Brico fuel injection system. It is also believed to have been loaned to Prince Charles when his DB6 MK2 Volante…

Alfa Romeo Anniversary to be celebrated at 2020 Silverstone Classic

on 12th March 2020

Alfa Romeo’s 110th Anniversary will be celebrated at this years Silverstone Classic, which is also marking its own 30th Anniversary. A pair of Alfa races will feature as part of the Greatest Hits racecard, which already boasts an incredible line-up of 22 retro races. These will include the cream of Europe’s premier historic championships for F1, GT, prototype, touring and sportscars from past golden eras. Marking the much-loved Milanese company’s…

New Series of Wheeler Dealers with Mike Brewer Exclusive Chat

on 2nd March 2020

Mike Brewer and Ant Anstead are back with another series of Wheeler Dealers. Once again the lads have lined up a superb mix of classics to fix up and sell on. Take to the Road sat down with Mike to have a nice natter about the cars in this latest series. Here’s what Mike had to share… The wheels keep on turning as they say and you and Ant have…

Entries now Open for Shere Hill Climb 2020

on 2nd March 2020

Shere Hill Climb, one of the UKs most popular charity hill climb events is accepting entries for its 2020 event. Applications officially opened yesterday and will close on the 30th April. Motoring enthusiasts who are eager to take part with their vehicle are urged to apply as soon as possible to be in with a chance of being selected. This years hill climb will take place on Sunday 6th September….

Record breaking weekend for the sixth London Classic Car Show

on 2nd March 2020

The 2020 London Classic Car Show was a record-breaking edition at its new home of Olympia London, with over £9.5million worth of classic cars sold across the four-day event, which took place between 20-23 February 2020. Some of the notable cars that were sold at this year’s show included: A 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage Zagato, sold by Aston Engineering; a 1964 Lotus 26R Shapecraft that has raced at Goodwood,…