Classic and Collector Car News, Features and Interviews.
I am delighted to announce that Take to the Road has been chosen by car finance experts CarMoney for its Best UK Car Blogs 2018 list! This is the first time my site has made CarMoney’s Best UK Car Blogs list and to come in at number one is just fantastic. A massive thank you to the team at CarMoney for picking Take to the Road. It is humbling for…
Take to the Road attended the second Belgravia Classic Car Show which took place on Sunday 24th June. Set in the heart of London’s embassy quarter, the show was held in the leafy grounds of Belgrave Square Garden. A fantastic selection of classic cars of all types gathered on what was a perfect sunny Sunday. The streets were filled with the sounds of old engines and owners gathered for what…
It is exactly 70 years since Silverstone hosted its very first Grand Prix. A magical milestone that will be celebrated in style at next month’s magnificent Silverstone Classic (20-22 July). The festival promises a programme of 21 captivating retro races that will feature more than 80 iconic Grand Prix cars. The Silverstone Classic will also include a special collection of cars that contested the inaugural Royal Automobile Club International Grand Prix…
On Sunday 17 June, St John’s Wood High Street will host its hugely popular Classic and Super Car Pageant for its sixth year, from 10am to 5pm. The event, sponsored by Knight Frank, will be held in the heart of St John’s Wood, among the vibrant line-up of independent shops, cafes and restaurants. This Father’s Day, St John’s Wood High Street will see a remarkable collection of relatively unseen Classic…
The London Concours once again graced the lawns of the Honorable Artillery Company in the heart of the capital. This years event took place over two days and provided a wonderful taster for the upcoming Concours of Elegance at Hampton Court Palace in September. Even though the London Concours is only in its second year (see last years highlights here), the quality of the cars on the display was exceptional….
Going on holiday is often a great way to discover classic cars. Given my level of interest, or shall we say obsession with classics, whenever I go away I am always on the lookout for old cars. In a way classic car spotting is a bit of a sport for me. I always keep my eye open just in case I spot something. Recently I went on a trip to…
Classic cars are fantastic! Many modern car owners find it amusing and a bit strange that classic car enthusiasts love their old cars so much. So why buy an old car when you can have a brand new one that’s bristling full of the latest technology and modern driver comforts? The truth is, there are a pletheroa of reasons you should purchase an old classic car. In fact, there are…
The iconic Maserati A6G hails from the golden era of coach built Italian thoroughbreds. It is a name that evokes images of a by gone age of motoring. A time when style, grace and blistering performance took Maserati to the pinnicle of sports car design. This 1956 A6G/2000 Zagato has the honour of having competed in the worlds most prestegious racing event, the 1956 Mille Miglia. And it will be…
Take to the Road is delighted to announce that it recently got the opportunity to interview Mike Brewer of Wheeler Dealers! A couple of weeks ago I was contacted by Discovery UK to see if I would be interested in chatting to Mike about the brand new 15th series of Wheeler Dealers. I actually interviewed both Mike Brewer and his co star Ant Anstead back in December for Series 14…
I am very pleased to announce that Take to the Road has been asked to take part in a trial with Redex. The purpose of this project is to test some of the companies products over a three month period and report back on how it performs. When I thought about which car to use for the trial I settled on my recently acquired 1998 Jaguar XJ8. It was an…