Delayed celebrations for Range Rover's half-century (plus!) to be held at The British Motor Museum... They tell us... Gaydon Land Rover Show will celebrate the Range Rover 50th + 1 anniversary when it takes place on the 31 July & 1 August at the British Motor Museum. Now in its seventh year, the popular and dedicated weekend show will showcase hundreds of Land Rovers from 1948 to the present … [Read more...]
Classics Information
30 years of Vauxhall’s Frontera
Frontera still knows no boundaries 30 years on – by Dave Moss. (Images from Vauxhall Heritage). During the 1980s the so-called "world car" concept began to take hold. Vehicles were increasingly becoming truly international products, as technology, joint ventures and improving component supply allowed design, development, and manufacture in different places. This approach facilitated sales … [Read more...]
Higher doses of ethanol arriving – the reasons (we are told…), and the potential dangers
E10 petrol is coming soon – to filling stations near you... by Dave Moss. Why E10, and why now? The British government's ambition to drive down carbon emissions to net-zero by 2050 involves ever-tightening targets, which last December stood at a 68% reduction by 2030 compared to 1990... However, in April, days before the US climate summit, rumours began circulating that yet another emissions … [Read more...]
BMC and Leyland Show celebrates best of British motor industry…
BMC and BL vehicles galore... and celebrating 50 years since the launch of the Morris Marina... Visitors can celebrate and pay tribute to the best of the British motor industry when the British Motor Museum hosts the ‘BMC & Leyland Show’ on Sunday 11 July. A huge range of British marques will be on display that were produced by the British Motor Corporation, British Leyland and The Rover … [Read more...]
For Your Bookshelf – “Mud or Dust – The Birth of UK Rallycross”
Reviewed by Kim Henson Author: Jeremy Walton and Peter Osborne Published by: ‘From The Driving Seat’: www.fromthedrivingseat.com 90 pages (paperback) UK Price: £9.99 direct from www.fromthedrivingseat.com ISBN: 978 1 5272 8817 1 Back in the late 1960s/early 70s, Saturday afternoon television sports coverage often included motoring competition, notably Rallycross, and yours truly … [Read more...]
Porter Press offers discount to Wheels-Alive readers
Do you love motoring-related books? If so it’s well worth exploring the wide range of titles published by Porter Press – especially now that they are offering a discount for our readers, advises Kim Henson. As mentioned in my very recent review of their excellent Model T book, Porter Press International has sent up a discount code for all their titles for Wheels-Alive readers, who are entitled to … [Read more...]
For Your Bookshelf – “Ford Model T – An Enthusiast’s Guide” (1908 to 1927, all models and variants)
Reviewed by Kim Henson Author: Chas Parker (with contributions from Chris Barker and Neil Tuckett) Published by: Porter Publishing: https://porterpress.co.uk/ 160 pages (Jacketed hardback), incorporating more than 220 images UK Price: £30.00 BUT good news… the publishers have sent up a discount code for all Porter Press titles for Wheels-Alive readers, who are entitled to 10% off … [Read more...]
British Motor Museum considers future motoring
British Motor Museum exhibition “The Car. The Future. Me” goes on tour! The Museum tells us... An exciting topical exhibition from the British Motor Museum “The Car. The Future. Me” is to be showcased by the Dundee Museum of Transport at the United Nations Climate Change Conference, COP-26 to be held in Glasgow later this year. The exhibition, which explores the future of the car, was … [Read more...]
National Metro and Mini Show first such event this year at the British Motor Museum
The British Motor Museum is delighted to welcome back the ‘National Metro & Mini Show’ as its first event of the 2021 show season. The popular family show, which returns in line with government guidelines on Sunday 6 June, is the main event of the year for Metros, classic Minis and modern MINIs to celebrate a great day out. Hundreds of models will be on display including ‘621 AOK’, the … [Read more...]
British Motor Museum ready to welcome visitors from 17th May
British Motor Museum eagerly awaits to welcome visitors back on 17 May! The British Motor Museum is all set to reopen its doors on 17 May in line with Stage 3 of the Government’s roadmap. Having been awarded the ‘We’re Good to Go’ industry charter mark by VisitEngland, the Museum is confident that everything is in place to ensure a safe and enjoyable visit. The Museum will be open 7 days a … [Read more...]
For Your Bookshelf – Allard – The Complete Story
Reviewed by Kieron Fennelly. Title: Allard – The Complete Story Author: Allan Allard and Lance Cole Published by: Crowood Press 240 pages; paperback Price: £40/$60 BUT current price on Crowood’s website (at 15th April 2021) £32 (and e-book version also £32, including vAT). https://www.crowood.com ISBN: 978-1-7850-0559-6 Most enthusiasts will have at least a vague knowledge of … [Read more...]
Bargain Basement Bimmer: End Game
In his final part of a three part series, Jeremy Walton tells how he worked through £1000 BMW’s job list to a successful trade in… Kim adds: Jeremy will be well-known to many readers for his numerous well-respected articles and books covering a vast range of vehicles. He has a wealth of experience in driving sporting machinery on the road and track, and his enthusiasm is second to none. If you … [Read more...]
Culture Recovery Fund helps British Motor Museum
British Motor Museum awarded £261,500 from Government’s Culture Recovery Fund... The British Motor Museum says that it is delighted to announce it has been awarded an additional £261,500 from the second round of the Government’s Culture Recovery Fund. The Museum is among more than 2,700 recipients to benefit from the latest round of awards. This is in addition to the £707,000 which was … [Read more...]
Shows and activities all summer at the British Motor Museum…
A full schedule is planned for the British Motor Museum this coming summer... The British Motor Museum is gearing up to run a full schedule of motoring shows and events this year. Following the Government’s road map announcement the Museum is planning to reopen on 17 May and is delighted to say that its popular show season will also return in line with all government guidelines. Over 14 shows … [Read more...]
Visit the British Motor Museum from your own home (or wherever you are) this Easter!
Bringing the British Motor Museum to you this Easter... Like all indoor British/UK attractions the British Motor Museum will not be allowed to open its doors and welcome visitors this Easter, but they have not let this deter them! Instead they have put together a programme of activities and events that everyone can enjoy – bringing the Museum to people’s homes. Throughout April families can … [Read more...]
Bargain Basement Bimmer – Part Two of our three part series about enjoying and improving a modern classic Z3
Can a £1,000 BMW be a winner? Jeremy Walton thought so – and sorted through extensive ‘to do’ jobs list… In his second instalment of a three part series, Jeremy explains how he set about improving his BMW Z3, tackling some of the work himself… Kim adds: Jeremy will be well-known to many readers for his numerous well-respected articles and books covering a vast range of vehicles. He has a wealth … [Read more...]
Kim’s Tips – Renew those filters, to keep your car running at its best
Air, oil and fuel filters are often overlooked, but all play essential roles. Kim Henson advises checking when they were last renewed on your vehicle. Car manufacturers fit a variety of important filters on their vehicles, typically including air, engine oil, fuel and pollen filters. Recent diesel engines also have Diesel Particulate Filters (DPFs). The function of each is to remove … [Read more...]
Increase in percentage of ethanol in standard grade UK petrol further threatens older vehicle fuel systems
Ethanol percentage hike means more bad news for owners of older cars... Kim Henson advises... As has been widely forecast during the last few years – including on Wheels-Alive – the imminent introduction (now confirmed by the U.K.'s Department of Transport) of 'standard grade' 95 octane fuel containing up to 10 per cent ethanol is very bad news indeed for the owners of older vehicles, and not … [Read more...]
Bargain Basement Bimmer – Part One of a three part series about enjoying a modern classic Z3
In this first part of a three part series, Jeremy Walton describes how he met and fell in love with an ageing BMW Z3, after initial hesitation about its cosmetics... Kim adds: Jeremy will be well-known to many readers for his numerous well-respected articles and books covering a vast range of vehicles. He has a wealth of experience in driving sporting machinery on the road and track, and his … [Read more...]
Classic Clubs Series – No. 4 – The MG Owners Club
Are you an MG enthusiast? Chris Adamson explains that membership of the MG Owners Club offers many benefits and can enhance the fun of ownership... The MG Owners Club is acknowledged as the World's largest single marque car club and it covers all ages of MG although the emphasis is mainly on 1950s models through to the present day. Formed in 1973, which means it is younger than the MG Car Club … [Read more...]
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