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One of Europe’s premier car events, the Best of Italy Race and Tour kicked off on the 14th of September. Set in the town of Castell’Arquato, in the heart of the province of Emilia Romagna, a picturesque region just an hour north west of Parma. Know for its tranquil beauty, sleepy towns and winding hill roads, Castell’Arquato is the perfect venue for a race involving some of the rarest super…
Selling a classic car is always a tough decision to make. For us petrolheads, we usual buy with the heart and not the head. So when the time comes to move your pride and joy on, it can be a hard pill to swallow. Which is how I felt when I decided to sell my Alfa Romeo Spider S3. In the film I mentioned the phrase “If you are a…
When it comes to buying your first classic car, you will want to make sure you get the best possible one for your money. You won’t always want to spend too much, but you also don’t want to spend too little. That’s because you could buy an old car that may end up costing you a lot more down the road. Here are some tips that could help you save…
Italy is the spiritual home of the automobile. It is the one country in the world that has managed to combine automotive passion, design, beauty and ingenuity, creating some of the finest cars of all time. And when it comes to historic car shows, the romantic views of the Italian countryside provide the perfect backdrop. One such event is the Circuito Citta di Collecchio, or Track of Collecchio’s Village. The…
As the curtain fell on the 2018 Goodwood Revival Meeting, the gentle hum, resounding from the blend of roaring engines, brass bands and laughter from the crowds, gradually dissipated and a hush descended on the 20th anniversary celebrations at the hallowed Goodwood Motor Circuit. Every year, the Revival continues to grow in stature, with historic automobiles and glamorous spectators in period dress making the journey to the world’s most revered…
Watch Take to the Roads Goodwood Revival 2018 Highlights video They say there is a first time for everything. It is a saying in the classic car world that carries a lot of meaning. For many of us petrolheads there is a long list of firsts. For me one of them was attending the Goodwood Revival. So when I was offered a ticket to attend the opening day of the…
At the weekend Take to the Road took part at Shere Hill Climb 2018 in the Bertone x19 Gran Finale. This was my first time taking part in a hill climb event as a driver. Having been to many hill climbs over the years, I’ve always want to try it out. And after spectating at last years Shere Hill Climb, this time I was was able to get behind the…
Tomorrow Take to the Road’s Bertone x19 Gran Finale will be taking part in the Shere Hill Climb. This is my first time taking the little wedge to a hill climb event and I can’t wait! Shere Hill Climb takes place on Sunday 2nd September on Staple Lane, just off the A246 near Guildford. It is one of the UKs fastest growing hill climb events and last year I was…
Take to the Road was recently contacted by Armor All to see if I would be interested in testing their Armor All Waterless Wash and Wax series of products. With the Shere Hill Climb coming up I needed to get my Bertone x19 Gran Finale looking clean and tidy. Plus with the recent heat wave I was very conscious about using lots of water to wash my classic cars. So…
RM Sotheby’s celebrated an historic weekend in Monterey (24-25 August) with a new record for the most valuable car ever sold at auction, selling a 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO for $48,405,000. The 250 GTO championed RM Sotheby’s most historic Monterey offering to date. Which resulted in an overall total of $157,931,940 – one of the company’s all-time top performances, the highest grossing auction of Monterey Car Week, and a near…