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Chevettes and Shell Suits take centre stage at Great Western Classic Car Show

on 6th January 2020

Travel back in time at the Great Western Classic Car Show on February 8-9, 2020, which will feature a unique 1980s marquee brimming with iconic motors from this nostalgic era. The 1980s treated us to some memorable and magnificent motors, including the spine-tingling Lamborghini Countach, entertaining rally cars such as the Audi Quattro, hot hatchbacks like the Peugeot 205 GTI, the famous VW Campervan and monstrous 4x4s. Join us as…

Wheeler Dealers Dream Car Exclusive Interview with Mike Brewer and Marc Priestly

on 6th January 2020

A new year has arrived and with it comes the exciting news of a brand new series from the Wheeler Dealers crew. This time Mike Brewer is embarking on a new spin off show Wheeler Dealers Dream Car with former F1 mechanic Marc “Elvis” Priestley. In this new series on Discovery both Mike and Marc help passionate petrolheads achieve the goal of owning their dream car. Starting off with not…

Vauxhall Viceroy Two Year Anniversary

on 31st December 2019

With a new decade just around the corner, there is a sense of heightened reflection and nostalgia as we prepare to leave the 2010’s and welcome in the 2020’s. That moment of reflection suddenly reminded me that it is exactly two years this month since I bought my 1982 Vauxhall Viceroy. Time sure has flown by for the German built slab of British badge engineered steel. It certainly hasn’t been…

2020 Celtic Challenge to Honour 1950s TT Racer

on 19th December 2019

Many old cars have rich histories and plenty of stories to tell but few more poignant than the Frazer Nash entered into next spring’s Celtic Challenge – during the event it will be returning to the scene of its fatal racing accident dating back to the infamous RAC Tourist Trophy of 1951. Rally the Globe’s demanding five-day Celtic Challenge (21-26 April) driving adventure starts in England and runs through Wales,…

Preventative maintenance for a classic car

on 19th December 2019

Something that so many people overlook when it comes to their daily drivers, let alone their classic cars is basic maintenance. You can also call it preventative maintenance and it is one of the best ways to keep your car running well and living longer. Unfortunately, there are some owners that will take short cuts and neglect to keep on top of things. When it comes to classic cars it…

Get your Classic Car on Today’s Roads: Audi Quattro Tyre Alternatives

on 19th December 2019

– This is a promotional post from Take to the Road – Branded the supercar of the 1980’s, Audi’s original Quattro boasted an impressive 200bhp combined with the, at-the-time, innovative four-wheel drive system that is now renowned among Audi enthusiasts. The introduction of four-wheel drive was so monumental that it has become the company’s unique selling point and the Quattro tag lives on in every four-wheel drive Audi produced. Over…

Seasons Greetings from Take to the Road

on 19th December 2019

The holiday season is in full swing which means most of us classic car fans now have our motors tucked up for the winter. In this part of the world the classic car scene winds down as we all wait for spring and the promise of salt free roads, though there will be a few brave souls who will continue to use their classics in all weather. You’ve got to…

Future classic cars to invest in now

on 12th December 2019

Classic cars are a great investment. All it comes down to is predicting the cars that are going to be worth 2, 3, 4 or even 5 times their original value. It might seem easy but it’s actually quite tricky to pick the right car. So, to help you out, we’ve gone ahead and put together a list of future classic cars that we think are likely to go up…

Date confirmed for landmark 30th Silverstone Classic

on 12th December 2019

Next summer’s Silverstone Classic is now confirmed for the weekend of Friday 31 July to Sunday 2 August. The date had already been announced but remained ‘provisional’ until Formula One’s governing body, the FIA, formally ratified its 2020 calendar at the meeting of its World Motor Sport Council in Paris. With the British Grand Prix at Silverstone now rubber stamped for Sunday 19 July, the Silverstone Classic can officially take…

The Unorthodox French Racer – 1923 Voisin Type C6 Laboratoire

on 4th December 2019

The Unorthodox French Racer - 1923 Voisin Type 23

In the early half of the 20th century the French automotive industry saw the emergence of some legendary marques. The likes of Delage, Delahaye and Salmson, to name just a few, were at the forefront of the French car design. One other iconic French marque that excelled at both luxury, speed and innovation was Avions Voisin. Their rather unorthodox 1923 Voisin Type C6 Laboratoire was one wonderful example of revolutionary French…