Classic and Collector Car News, Features and Interviews.
Every car building nation has its own car styles and specific characteristics. For the Italians, it’s high RPM V8 or V12 engines, flare and incredible racing pedigree. For the Germans, it’s reliability, strong build quality and attention to detail. For the French, it’s lightweight turbo engines in small frame cars, with a splash of Gallic flair. For Americans, it’s V8 grunt made for the quickest drag strip times possible. For…
Are you planning on moving overseas in the future? If so, you will be feeling incredibly excited. However, there is no doubt that there is a lot that needs to be planned and organised. From sorting out where you are going to stay to organising your furniture to be shipped. The list is endless. And if you are a classic car owner then there will certainly be one item that…
Passing your driving test is an incredible feeling. Which is quickly followed by the excitement of looking for your very first car. Having overcome one of the biggest tests of your life, the hunt for a new car can be a difficult one. Which is why some new drivers opt for a cool old classic car as their first set of wheels. Not everyone likes the idea of tricking out…
Whether you’ve just bought the car of your dreams or you’ve had a classic in the family for a while, you’re going to need to know how to put it away for the winter. Yes it is that sad time of year once again when we have to put our old cars away into storage, away from the damp British weather and all that winter road salt. Before you lock…
A pride of prowling Jaguars will be one of the many highlights at next month’s Illinois Route 66 Regent Street Motor Show in central London on Saturday 3 November. The presence of iconic models from one of Britain’s most loved automotive marques is sure to be a huge crowd-pleaser at the country’s most popular free-to-view motor show, a Royal Automobile Club event which last year drew more than half a…
The introduction of self driving cars is one of the biggest innovations in driving history. Added to that are increasing concerns about the impact of petrol and diesel cars on the environment. The general consensus is that we should move toward electric and reduce the number of cars on the road. This will reduce pollution in the air which is good for our health and the environment. But what does…
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…