Classic and Collector Car News, Features and Interviews.
Welcome to Take to the Road’s very first Enthusiasts Garage feature! Over the coming months I will be sharing the stories sent in by classic car owners around the world. It is therefore very appropriate that the first feature focuses on a brand that is very close to my heart. That of course is Volkswagen. Ashley Baker hails from South Africa and he recently dropped me an email after watching…
The Ford RS200 is a rally car that needs no introduction really, especially for fans of the crazy Group Rally days of the 1980s. The RS200 was Ford’s attempt to take on the other manufacturers on the rally stage. With the aging MKIII Escort needing replacing, Ford Motorsport set about designing a new Group B challenger. The end result was the Ford RS200 and I was very lucky to get…
Looking after your classic car can sometimes feel like a full time job. There is always something that needs doing from keeping the engine and gear box oil topped up, to keeping the dreaded tin worm at bay. But there is one area that can sometimes be overlooked. And that is looking after the cars fuel system. Because there is nothing worse that carbs or injectors getting gummed up with…
Just over a month has passed since my Jaguar XJ8 started it’s Redex trial. In that time the big saloon has covered just over 516 miles. That isn’t a huge amount I know, but you see I don’t do big miles in my cars. Which is one reason why a thirsty car like an XJ8 isn’t too much of a concern. However that doesn’t mean I don’t want to improve…
This video and article is sponsored by Duckhams On Friday 22nd June I ventured north from my base in the south east of England to the secluded Curborough Sprint Course just north of Birmingham. The 6r4.net Club were holding their annual private track day for club members and invited guests. My invite very kindly came from club co-founder Dan Ellmore. You may remember Dan took me for a spin in…
Plenty of films become famous specifically for the vehicles they showcase. But if there’s one relatively recent example that’s flown mysteriously under the radar, it’s Baz Luhrmann’s spirited 2013 adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby. Perhaps the closest thing there is to a definitive “Great American Novel”, The Great Gatsby has been re-imagined for the silver screen a few times. And always with some of the classic perks…
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…