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Aston Martin Show

A brief history of Aston Martin

  • 29th March, 2021

A brand synonymous with style and class, Aston Martin has produced some of the most luxurious and sophisticated sports cars ever to grace our roads.

Honda NSX

All about the Honda NSX

  • 29th March, 2021

Stunning the motoring world when it debuted over 30 years ago, the iconic Honda NSX rivalled anything the European car makers had to offer at the time. But what started out as an experiment by the Honda team, turned out to be the making of a Japanese automotive legend.

Line of classic Fiat 500's

20 fascinating facts about the Fiat 500

  • 29th March, 2021

Oozing Italian Dolce Vita charm, the diminutive Fiat 500 was a big hit throughout Europe when it first launched in 1957. And that popularity has endured until the present today.

Classic Car Show Field

10 classic automatics

  • 29th March, 2021

For a time, you couldn’t go for a drive without seeing a Lotus Elise – never a bad thing.

Austin Allegro

MEET THE OWNER – IAN COLE AND HIS AUSTIN ALLEGRO 1300 SUPER

  • Andrew Roberts |
  • 29th March, 2021

‘I absolutely love this particular car which took me over 20 years to secure, so it’s going nowhere’. Ian’s 1975 Austin Allegro 1300 Super is certainly an eye-catching machine, not least the paint finish – ‘“Citron Yellow”; a rare survivor and a colour that is seen on MGs of the same period and the Jubilee Marinas’.

Mondeo

FAREWELL TO MONDEO MAN

  • Andrew Roberts |
  • 26th March, 2021

Yesterday Ford announced the end to production in 2022 of the Mondeo - bringing to end a nearly thirty-year tradition. It is quite bizarre to think that little over 11 years separates the launch of the first models from the last of the Cortinas, and some readers will remember how in 1982, the debut of the Sierra caused shock-waves amongst Ford traditionalists. Indeed, some had not yet recovered when they heard rumours of an FWD replacement.

An older man cleaning the bonnet of his classic car on his driveway

What to do with your classic when you die

  • 24th March, 2021

As classic car owners, we’re really just temporary custodians of vehicles that have seen many previous owners and will hopefully see many more in the future. So, what are the options for finding a new home for your precious classic car after your death?

AUSTIN ALLEGRO

MISUNDERSTOOD? – THE AUSTIN ALLEGRO SERIES 3

  • Andrew Roberts |
  • 24th March, 2021

For many years the Austin Allegro was the subject of myth, folklore, received wisdom and downright abuse. Fortunately, the once-familiar “British Leyland Jokes” appear to have largely vanished, and any surviving model is now an object of fascination.

Classic Car Advert

How to write a classic car advert

  • 23rd March, 2021

If you’ve decided it’s time to sell your classic car, you’ll likely want two things: the best possible price for your vehicle and a quick sale.

Morris Minor

6 of the best classics from the 1950s

  • 23rd March, 2021

The 1950s were a good time to be alive. The Second World War had ended and people were optimistic about the future.

Royal Family Car

The royal family and their classic cars

  • 23rd March, 2021

It’s no secret that the world is obsessed with the British royal family. We can’t get enough of talking about what they do, what they wear and where they go.

South of France

How to plan a campervan trip to the South of France

  • 23rd March, 2021

If you’re looking for the perfect country for campervan travel, you’ll be hard-pressed to find one better than France. From the stunning countryside to the vibrant cities, there are plenty of places to explore. Plus, with a host of campervan and motorhome campsites, Aires and stopovers to choose from, you can plan your route (and your budget) with ease.

Pushing the car

How to jump start a classic car

  • 23rd March, 2021

Classic cars aren’t always reliable starters, as any experienced owner will know. In fact, sometimes you can find that a car will start one day without any problem and then a week later you turn the key and… nothing. However, before you reach for the jump leads, as you would do on a more modern car, just hold on – or you could potentially have a fire on your hands.

Austin Maestro

MEET THE OWNER – PATRICK BRADLEY AND HIS AUSTIN MAESTRO HLS

  • Andrew Roberts |
  • 22nd March, 2021

We recently featured Lucy Worsley’s Bulgarian-built Maestros, but Patrick owns an even rarer version. His 1986 Moonraker Blue HLS is believed to be the only example on the road in the UK and ‘This car has only done 19,000 miles and has been sat in a garage for three years’.