BMC Farina Cars In Detail – Book Review Reviewed by Kim Henson Author: Anders Ditlev Clausager Published by: Herridge & Sons Ltd. https://www.herridgeandsons.com/ 192 pages (hardback), large format (270 x 210mm), and including 360 illustrations UK Price: £45 (but currently on offer from the publishers at £32.50, with free shipping on all UK … [Read more...]
Classics
Sunbeam 1000hp World Land Speed Record Breaker car to be displayed at the Peterson Automotive Museum, Los Angeles
World Land Speed Sunbeam 1000hp to go on display at the Los Angeles’ Peterson Automotive Museum (Photograph and all words from The National Motor Museum, Beaulieu). On loan from England’s National Motor Museum, the first vehicle to ever break 200 mph in 1927 will debut this fall at the Petersen Automotive Museum after a complete restoration. The National Motor Museum at Beaulieu, England is … [Read more...]
Simply Rallies return to Beaulieu for the 2026 season
Beaulieu tell us... (All words and photographs from Beaulieu). Beaulieu’s much-loved calendar of Simply Rallies is nearly here, much to the delight of petrol-head enthusiasts. Among the returning favourites are the hugely popular Simply Ford, Simply Japanese, Simply Audi and Simply BMW, with many more in between. Plus, a brand-new rally brings a diverse range of classic cars, spanning … [Read more...]
Young mechanics presented with award certificates for VW Beetle restoration
The National Motor Museum, Beaulieu, tells us... (Photograph and all words from The Museum). Lord Montagu of Beaulieu has presented award certificates at the National Motor Museum to students who successfully participated in the Mechanix course and restored a classic yellow 1973 Volkswagen Beetle. Jon Murden, Chief Executive of the National Motor Museum says, “Every year a local church … [Read more...]
Celebration day for Standard Triumph Aficionados – Tuesday 10th February 2026
CELEBRATION DAY FOR STANDARD TRIUMPH AFICIONADOS - TUESDAY 10th FEBRUARY 2026 Fans of the once-mighty Standard and Triumph marques are celebrating the 131st birthday of Sir John Black today – Tuesday 10th February 2026. Sir John was the former chairman of the Standard Motor Company who orchestrated the acquisition of Triumph. Each year owners of Standard Triumph cars worldwide are encouraged to … [Read more...]
TV chef Nick Nairn describes automotive adventures in his youth
Petrolhead TV Chef reveals lucky escape after botched DIY car repairs... TV chef Nick Nairn has told of his youthful car adventures which began as a 13-year-old doing handbrake turns in his brother's Minivan on the family farm in Stirlingshire. Speaking on the motoring podcast, Scotland the Drive, Nick admits to being a petrolhead who has had a host of cars during his driving career. They … [Read more...]
High Standards for the 2026 NEC Restoration Show
The Standard Motor Club will be back in force with a fine display of historic British cars at this year’s Practical Classics Classic Car and Restoration Show, due to take place between 20 and 22 March 2026 at the National Exhibition Centre. The Club tells us: (All words and photographs from The Standard Motor Club). The Club will have four cars on its stand in Hall 5: XD 9979 - Standard SLO, … [Read more...]
Trans-Atlantic partnership announced by the National Motor Museum for the World Land Speed Record Sunbeam 1000hp tour
The Museum tells us... (All words and photographs from the National Motor Museum, Beaulieu). The National Motor Museum at Beaulieu, England is partnering with CARS (Classic Automotive Relocation Services) company which will become its ‘Exclusive Logistics Partner’ in the USA to transport and display the iconic Sunbeam 1000hp – the first vehicle to exceed 200 mph - when it arrives in America in … [Read more...]
South via Stirling – in the Monte Carlo Classique/Historique Rally
Stirling welcomed Rally participants on Thursday evening, 29th January... A red floodlit Stirling Castle provided the backdrop for a 'Monte Fest' to see off the competitors in this year's Monte Carlo Classique/Historique Rally as they called at the city on their way to the South of France. Lord Provost of Stirling Rosemary Fraser waved off the crews who'd already travelled down from the start on … [Read more...]
They are off… to Monte Carlo from the north of Scotland
From John O’Groats to Monte Carlo… The classics set off on their memorable journey. ALL PHOTOGRAPHS – BY SUSIE MACKENZIE/SDM PHOTOGRAPHY January 29th 2026: Almost 50 classic and historic cars have set off from the windswept northern tip of Scotland for a memorable 1500-mile drive to the South of France. The teams, from around the UK, Europe and the United States, are taking part in the Monte … [Read more...]
Restoration race is on after damage was discovered in the Sunbeam 1000HP Land Speed Record breaker’s front engine
The National Motor Museum tells us... (All words and photographs from The National Motor Museum). National Motor Museum engineers have discovered cracks in all four engine blocks, drop damage and camshafts glued by oil in the restoration of the second engine of World Land Speed Record breaker Sunbeam 1000hp. Dismantling the front engine has revealed more problems than expected in the … [Read more...]
Monte Carlo Historique Rally 2026 starts this Thursday, 29th January
This atmospheric and challenging event starts from John O'Groats on Thursday morning... One of the overseas crews competing in this year's Monte Carlo Historique Rally which starts this week in John O'Groats have suffered a major setback - their car is stuck on a ship in mid-ocean. Ko Nagai and Masataka Usami from Japan were planning to take part in the rally for the second time in a 1968 Datsun … [Read more...]
Fun at Beaulieu this February half-term
Beaulieu tells us... (All words and photographs from Beaulieu). Step through time this February half-term and get hands-on with historical activities at Beaulieu between the 14 - 22 February! Can you conquer the Beaulieu Card Challenge? Meet living history characters as you explore the attraction, and dive into their hands-on activities to earn your exclusive collectible cards. Plus, don’t … [Read more...]
Techtastic fun at The British Motor Museum this February half-term
Craft, Code and Create – at the British Motor Museum this February half-term. The Museum tells us... (All words and photographs from The British Motor Museum). This Half-Term from 14 – 22 February, the British Motor Museum offers families the chance to dive into a jam-packed week of fun activities. From coding to science shows and LEGO to techie tours, families can explore how design and … [Read more...]
Buckler’s Hard to feature on BBC Two’s ‘Digging For Britain’
The Buckler's Hard team tells us... (Photograph and all words from the Buckler’s Hard team). Buckler's Hard in the New Forest is set to take centre stage in an upcoming episode of Digging for Britain on BBC Two, airing on 21 January at 9pm. The programme will offer viewers a fascinating insight into the 18th-century shipbuilding village and the recent archaeological excavations carried out on … [Read more...]
Monte Carlo Classique/Historique Rally preview with Forth Rail Bridge as a backdrop
The Forth Rail Bridge provided the backdrop for a preview of the Monte Carlo Classique/Historique Rally which will be calling at Queensferry at the end of the month on its way to the South of France. Members of the Ecosse Rallye Drivers Club (ERDC) who'll be competing as a team in the event brought along their cars and dressed for the occasion in kilts and club polo shirts in spite of the biting … [Read more...]
Metropolitan shines brightest on Boxing Day at Lakeland Motor Museum event
Lakeland Motor Museum’s annual Boxing Day 'Classic Drive and Ride In' event proved as popular as ever, drawing in huge crowds from across the UK... The Lakeland Motor Museum tells us: (Words and photographs from The Lakeland Motor Museum). Owners meet annually for the event in a bid to win the museum’s prestigious “Best of Boxing Day” Trophy. The 2025 winning vehicle is a very … [Read more...]
Free exhibition about the Buckler’s Hard 2025 archaeological dig now open
The Buckler's Hard team tells us: (All words and photographs from the Buckler's Hard Shipyard Trust). The Buckler’s Hard Shipyard trust has opened a new free exhibition at the historic shipbuilding village of Buckler’s Hard telling the story and showing the finds of this summer’s archaeological dig of the largest slipway. Buckler’s Hard village is famous as the private shipyard where 55 … [Read more...]
National Motor Museum prepares a new look at Britain’s Motoring Story
The National Motor Museum tells us: (All words and photographs from The National Motor Museum). Work has started on a £600,000 project that will give the National Motor Museum at Beaulieu a new look to its entrance hall and upper-gallery and re-introduce visitors to the story of motoring in Britain. The work will create a new contemporary museum display interpreting the ages of the development … [Read more...]
Young classic car restorer and round-the-world motorcyclist scoop Beaulieu 100 Awards
Beaulieu tells us: (Photograph and all words from Beaulieu). A young classic car restorer who set up a film production company and TV channel to inspire the next generation and a motorcyclist who rode around the world were two winners of the Beaulieu 100 awards at the annual dinner. The awards were presented by Lord Montagu of Beaulieu Patron and Founder of Beaulieu 100. Ethan Blake-Jones … [Read more...]
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