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2018 Goodwood Revival Honours Two Decades of Motoring Heritage and Culture

on 12th September 2018

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…

The Goodwood Revival 2018 – Relentless and Glorious

on 10th September 2018

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…

Shere Hill Climb 2018 in a Bertone x19 Gran Finale

on 7th September 2018

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…

Take to the Road’s Bertone x19 Gran Finale set for Sundays Shere Hill Climb

on 1st September 2018

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 Armor All Waterless Wash and Wax Product Test

on 31st August 2018

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…

1962 Ferrari 250 GTO breaks world record with RM Sotheby’s in Monterey

on 29th August 2018

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…

One of a kind Simca 8 Gordini heads French sale

on 29th August 2018

French auction house Leclere Motorcars is offering for sale on Sunday 16th September 2018, a unique and one of a kind 1937 Simca 8 Gordini. Conceived by Amédée Gordini, this historic racer will be sold at an event represented by the Aventure Peugeot Citroen DS (Citroën, Matra, Panhard, Peugeot, Simca, Talbot). This special auction will be held at the PSA Group Archives in Hérimoncourt, France. The 1937 Simca 8 Gordini, from…

Two-Time Le Mans Winning 1963 Ferrari 275 P offered for Private Sale

on 17th August 2018

RM Sotheby’s has revealed that it will present one of the most historically important Scuderia Ferrari sports racing cars, a 1963 Ferrari 275 P. This unique racing Ferrari, , chassis no. 0816, will be presented on RM Sotheby’s Monterey Private Sales stand from 22-25 August. One of just four Scuderia Ferrari works cars built to contest the World Sports Car Championship in 1963, the Ferrari 275 P, saw incredible success for…

5 Things You Should Know Before Restoring A Classic Car

on 17th August 2018

When you’re a classic car enthusiast, there are few things more exciting or fulfilling than restoring one yourself. That being said, you shouldn’t dive head first into a project of your own without thinking things through properly. Restoring a classic car can be an amazing experience, but only if you’ve planned it properly and have the tools, knowledge, and willpower to get the results you want. Keeping that in mind,…

Take to the Road offers summer driving tips to Foray Motor Group

on 17th August 2018

Take to the Road was recently contacted by Foray Motor Group who asked us to offer some summer driving tips to their readers. Of course being into classic cars, we gave them some tips that would be helpful to classic car enthusiasts during the hot summer months. We all wish we could be driving the lovely Countach above on a warm sunny day, but for the majority of us, a…