MONTE MINI MISSES ITS SPARK... A graphic example of the challenges facing the crews in next year’s classic Monte Carlo rally was highlighted today in the centre of Glasgow. A Monte Carlo Mini from the Sixties – identical to the ones which scored success in the 1967 Monte Carlo Rally – should have been squeezed into Glasgow City Chambers to launch the start of the historic re-run of the event … [Read more...]
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Flying Standards – A Transformative Range
Kim Henson sheds light on a seldom-told pre-War success story for the Standard Motor Company… (Words and all photographs by Kim). Complex and very wide-ranging, the 'Flying' Standard line-up found buyers galore keen to own the boldly styled models. This is what happened... Since the last Standard-badged car for the UK was produced well over half a century ago, it is perhaps unsurprising that … [Read more...]
Beaulieu International Autojumble 2019
It’s the ‘big one’; time once more for the Beaulieu International Autojumble. Kim Henson was there again, and asks himself why… (Photographs by Kim, with many more, individually acknowledged with thanks, provided by Chris Adamson). Why do people attend the Beaulieu Autojumble, and what is it that keeps them coming back, year after year? Well, for starters of course there are the vintage and … [Read more...]
The 2019 Great Dorset Steam Fair – the hottest in its history
This year’s Great Dorset Steam Fair, the largest event of its type in the world, was sun-bathed and VERY hot throughout, but enthusiasm was undiminished by the heat, as Kim Henson explains… It is unsurprising that with exceedingly high temperatures each day (well into the 90s Fahrenheit/30s Celsius), some would-be visitors chose to take their families to the Dorset beaches rather than to this … [Read more...]
Early Standard Vanguards brought together…
A variety of Standard Vanguard Phase I and II models, and their owners, took part in a recent event celebrating these enjoyable and competent vehicles… Kim Henson was there... (All words and photos by Kim). During the late 1930s the Standard Motor Company produced a very wide range of ‘Flying Standard’ models that proved to be popular with buyers and it is no exaggeration to say that these … [Read more...]
Mini Happy Returns – 60 Years since BMC’s baby was introduced
Small Wonder... Britain's favourite small car of the 1960s and 70s, celebrated by Dave Moss. It was exactly 60 years ago this week, on 26th August 1959, that the Mini was introduced to the world. In this first instalment of a series about the BMC/British Leyland/Rover Minis, Dave describes the background to, and development of, this small but revolutionary car, dubbed 'Wizardry on Wheels' in … [Read more...]
Summer activities at the British Motor Museum
Plenty of fun this summer at the British Motor Museum! The British Motor Museum is laying on plenty of fun for all the family this summer from 20 July – 2 September, and they say... Explore the new exhibition entitled ‘The Car. The Future. Me.’ and take part in a number of futuristic themed activities including family tours and trails, Summer Science Shows and STEM Activities with MOD … [Read more...]
Standard Motor Club Diamond Jubilee Rally – Event Report
KEEPING UP STANDARDS AT THE CLUB'S SPARKLING DIAMOND JUBILEE RALLY IN OXFORDSHIRE... Kim Henson was there… (Words and Photographs by Kim). The Standard Motor Company produced a huge variety of models from 1903 until 1963. (It is also worth noting that with Standard having taken over the Triumph company at the end of World War II, from 1963 models built by the concern, in the Standard … [Read more...]
Beaulieu’s Spring Autojumble celebrates 25 years…
Beaulieu’s 2019 Spring Autojumble is just the job to start the summer… Kim Henson and Chris Adamson were both there. (Photos by Kim, Chris, and the National Motor Museum, Beaulieu – all as individually credited). This year Beaulieu’s Spring Autojumble, which took place on Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th May, celebrated 25 years of this event, which is very comprehensive but a little less huge … [Read more...]
Electric Classic Cars – really!
Electric classic cars... a reality now! By Robin Roberts. Classic cars are being given a new life for the 21st century with a “heart” transplant and an electric powertrain by a Welsh enthusiast and engineer. Richard Morgan set up Electric Classic Cars in Newtown to give much-loved classics and popular cars a new lease of life with a modern twist. “I use to compete in the British Historic … [Read more...]
Flipping Bangers – Series 2 starts soon…
More bangers galore... Robin Roberts reports... In the second series of the hit BLAZE UK commission of Flipping Bangers, petrol-head pals Will Trickett and Gus Gregory fix and ‘flip’ neglected old cars for a profit. Having ditched their day-jobs to trade in the cars that people avoid, the duo are risking it all once more, as any losses will come out of their own pockets. To cover … [Read more...]
Duckhams encourages young enthusiasts of classic cars
Helping young people to become enthusiastic about, and look after, classic cars... Robin Roberts reports. Duckhams Classic Oils were on hand to help launch this year’s Classic Car Loan Project, designed to encourage the next generation into the classic car movement. The project gives a new enthusiast the opportunity to have a classic car in their care for a whole year! The present … [Read more...]
Entries now invited for this year’s annual car show at The Donkey Sanctuary, Sidmouth, Devon
Entries open for this year's car show at The Donkey Sanctuary, Sidmouth... Entries are being invited for The Donkey Sanctuary’s popular annual car show on 7 July. From Astons to Alfas and Minis to Mercs, the show is a must for all motoring enthusiasts and a chance to show off your motor. Held at the charity’s main international headquarters in Sidmouth, the show promises an … [Read more...]
Attracting young people to the classic car movement…
LEARNING FROM INDIA TO ATTRACT YOUNGSTERS TO THE CLASSIC VEHICLE MOVEMENT... By Robin Roberts. “We can learn a great deal from what’s happening in India right now, when it comes to attracting young people into the historic vehicle movement,” says FIVA President Patrick Rollet. In March, FIVA (the Fédération Internationale des Véhicules Anciens or international federation of historic … [Read more...]
Bringing a vehicle (or caravan or trailer…) out of hibernation? For safety’s sake check those tyres!
TyreSafe’s warning for all vehicles coming out of storage: Perform essential tyre safety checks before taking to the road. Bringing vehicles out of storage in the spring months should prompt owners to perform essential tyre checks, urges UK charity TyreSafe. Tyres of vehicles parked or stored for any extended period of time may suffer more rapid deterioration when not in use, especially … [Read more...]
Post-War ‘Baby’ Austin A30/A35s galore to visit Dorset…
The ‘Jurassic Rally’ in Wareham is the destination for A30/A35 enthusiasts from around Britain and Europe (and beyond) to get together in May… Kim Henson reports. Each year the Austin A30/A35 Owners’ Club holds its annual International Rally in a different part of the UK. This coming May, over the late Bank Holiday weekend (Friday 24th to Sunday 26th, with the main rally day being the Sunday), … [Read more...]
Stolen Ford Anglia recovered….
Delighted to say that the Ford Anglia 123E 1200 Super stolen last night near Exeter has now been recovered... Further to our feature on Wheels-Alive earlier today about the prized possession Ford Anglia 1200 Super stolen last night from near Exeter, thankfully the car has now been traced and recovered... The widespread and immediate power of social media came into play, and incredibly, a friend … [Read more...]
Have you seen this Ford Anglia, stolen last night 31st January (near Exeter)?
STOLEN! THIS LOVELY FORD ANGLIA 1200 SUPER Just in case any Wheels-Alive readers spot this car, I am very sad (and even more angry) to report that this excellent condition, and much-loved, Ford Anglia 1200 Super, belonging to a friend, was stolen last night between 7pm and 8pm from his driveway near Exeter in Devon. If you spot this vehicle, anywhere, or if you hear anyone talking about it in … [Read more...]
‘Hand-built’ Mercedes SL sports car – created in Wales!
Top quality classic Mercedes SL has pride of place at Mercedes-Benz World, Brooklands. Robin Roberts reports... A remanufactured Mercedes-Benz sports car created in Wales is now taking pride of place in the German manufacturer’s leading UK centre. The hand-built SL sports car dates from 1968 and is owned by former racing driver Paul Rees who had it completely stripped, renovated, and rebuilt … [Read more...]
They’re off… on a classic winter’s drive to Monte Carlo
Classic cars and their intrepid crews head south from Clydebank this evening (30th January)... A hardy group of 17 cars and crews are heading south on wintry roads following the start this evening in Clydebank in West Dunbartonshire of the UK leg of the classic Monte Carlo Rally. The Clydeside town is the only British start point of six European cities for a range of classic cars to make the … [Read more...]
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