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Beaulieu International Autojumble 2024 will see some familiar faces…

15th August 2024

Familiar faces set to appear at this year's Beaulieu International Autojumble, on 14th/15th September... Beaulieu tells us: (All words and photographs from Beaulieu). With just over four weeks to go until Beaulieu International Autojumble, motoring enthusiasts from far and wide are gearing up for a weekend of automotive treasure-hunting on the south coast. Hundreds of stands will be … [Read more...]

National Motor Museum volunteer to take on 800 mile motorcycle tour in aid of charity

15th August 2024

National Motor Museum volunteer Peter Driver will soon set off on an around Nbritain motorcycle ride in aid of the charity 'Mind'... The National Motor Museum tells us: (All words and photographs from Peter Driver/The National Motor Museum). Peter Driver, a volunteer with the National Motor Museum workshop, will be heading off from Beaulieu on September 4th on an 800-mile ride … [Read more...]

Vaux ALL Show returns to The British Motor Museum on 18th August

8th August 2024

The 2024 Vaux ALL show is to take place at The British Motor Museum on Sunday 18th August, with a special guest appearance of the legendary Lotus Carlton,  '40RA'... The Museum tells us: Photograph and all words from The British Motor Museum. Vaux ALL, a celebration of all Vauxhall, Opel and Bedford models, returns to the British Motor Museum, home to the Vauxhall Heritage Collection, for a … [Read more...]

Stolen Escort’s owner still determined to find where his car went…

7th August 2024

Yes, we realise that this car has been missing for more than two years, but rightful owner Graham King is not giving up on his Escort, and he has asked for details about his car to be shared again among enthusiasts and the wider public.  If you have any news regarding its whereabouts, please ontact the police or Graham direct… Graham King’s bronze-coloured Ford Escort Mark I two door saloon, … [Read more...]

Beaulieu Supercar Weekend 2024 draws enthusiastic crowds

7th August 2024

Special guests and spectacular displays at this year's Beaulieu Supercar Weekend... Beaulieu tells us: (All words and photographs from Beaulieu). On 3rd and 4th August, over 20,000 supercar enthusiasts headed to Beaulieu Supercar Weekend to see some of the world’s most exclusive and powerful vehicles on show. With live demonstrations, awesome displays and a special guest appearance from BBC … [Read more...]

British premiere of new feature documentary ‘Vincenzo Lancia and the Birth of Modern Motoring’

7th August 2024

British premiere of a new feature documentary 'Vincenzo Lancia and the Birth of Modern Motoring' takes place in  Leamington Spa... The British premiere of the new feature documentary ‘Vincenzo Lancia & the Birth of Modern Motoring’ took place on Saturday 20th July at the Royal Spa Centre Cinema in Leamington Spa. Hosted by the Lancia Motor Club, Motul and the Federation of British … [Read more...]

DR1VR show coming soon at The British Motor Museum

6th August 2024

DR1VR show returns to The British Motor Museum, by popular demand... They tell us: (All words and photographs from The British Motor Museum). The DR1VR show returns to the British Motor Museum on Sunday 15 September for its second year. Visitors can once again enjoy a relaxed day out with live music whilst admiring hundreds of modified cars including modern and classic stance, track builds, … [Read more...]

Lord Montagu welcomes the Wombles back to Beaulieu

5th August 2024

Lord Montagu welcomes The Wombles back to Beaulieu for the 50th anniversary of the Monorail there... Beaulieu tells us: (Image and all words from Beaulieu). Lord Montagu marked the 50th anniversary of the Monorail in style with a feast of celebrations and special guests to mark 50 years of the oldest monorail in England. Opened in July 1974, the Monorail has been a family … [Read more...]

Supercars Galore at Beaulieu on 3rd and 4th August 2024

24th July 2024

A fantastic line-up of high performance sporting/luxury vehicles awaits attendees at this year's Beaulieu Supercar Weekend... They tell us: (All words and photographs from Beaulieu). Beaulieu Supercar Weekend returns on 3rd and 4th August for another action-packed weekend of automotive excellence. This year, the highly-anticipated event is set to display more high-performance vehicles than … [Read more...]

Classic Car Loan Project Reaches 100 Drivers!

23rd July 2024

100 Not Out! The Classic Car Loan Project (CCLP), which gives younger enthusiasts a classic car for a whole year, has just reached the 100 driver mark. Kim writes, "This is a magnificent achievement for the Classic Car Loan Project, set up to encourage young people into the world of classic cars and thus helping to preserve interest for the future". They tell us: (All words and photographs … [Read more...]

Jeremy Walton’s Audi TT quattro Sport – giving great service after five years (so far) of fun!

19th July 2024

Five years and counting... Jeremy Walton reports on his Audi TT quattro Sport, which seems to be a 'keeper'! In the eighth part of his series on owning and living with his TT quattro Sport, Jeremy confirms that the car is still going strong... and is still very much fun to own and use. (All words and images by, and copyright, Jeremy Walton). Closing in on 100,000 miles, our 5-years … [Read more...]

First Welsh Motorsport & Supercar Festival

18th July 2024

Robin Roberts (WheelsWithinWales) reports on a new event to take place in September 2024…   Pembrey Circuit will host the inaugural Welsh Motorsport & Supercar Festival on Sunday 22 September, exactly 31 years to the day since the late Brazilian F1 racing driver Ayrton Senna set the fastest lap around the home of Welsh motorsport. It was widely reported at the time that Senna broke the … [Read more...]

Sad true story about trying to bring TVR to Wales…

17th July 2024

Robin Roberts (WheelsWithinWales) reports… An attempt to bring TVR sports cars to Wales ended in failure and a bill of £14M, according to official documents released Wednesday. Legendary two-seater high performance TVRs were to be built at Rassau Industrial Estate close to Ebbw Vale after the manufacturer was bought by a business from the previous owners who saw it collapse in its native … [Read more...]

Four Mazda MX-5s are the first cars to drive from Land’s End to John o’ Groats on sustainable fuel

17th July 2024

One thousand miles, covered in each of four Mazdas – all on sustainable, carbon-neutral fuel... and celebrating 35 years of the MX-5. Mazda tells us: (Image and all words from Mazda). To celebrate 35 years of MX-5, one of each generation drove from Land’s End to John O’Groats. All cars on the trip were powered by SUSTAIN 100 per cent biofuel with zero fossil fuel content. The … [Read more...]

A new dedicated ‘Access Day’ being hosted by The British Motor Museum this summer

16th July 2024

Friday 16th August 2024 is the date of the British Motor Museum's second dedicated 'Access Day'... They tell us: (Image and all words from The British Motor Museum). The British Motor Museum is to host its second dedicated Access Day of 2024 on Friday 16 August. The Museum, which is committed to being accessible to all, will showcase its range of accessible activities and will be open until … [Read more...]

Visitors to Buckler’s Hard this coming weekend can enjoy free tours aboard the pilot cutter Amelie Rose

15th July 2024

A warm welcome is promised for visitors to Buckler's Hard (near Beaulieu) this weekend (20th and 21st July 2024) with free tours aboard the pilot cutter Amelie Rose... Buckler's Hard tells us... (All words and images from Buckler's Hard). Step on board the beautiful pilot cutter Amelie Rose for a tour and chat with her crew as part of your visit to Buckler’s Hard on Saturday 20th and Sunday … [Read more...]

For Your Bookshelf: “Fast Fords” – 50 years up close and personal with Ford’s finest

12th July 2024

Book Review: Fast Fords Reviewed by Kim Henson Author: Jeremy Walton Published by: Evro Publishing www.evropublishing.com 408 pages (hardback), large format (270 x 210mm), and including 300 photographs UK Price: £60 (or £75 for copies signed by the author, Jeremy Walton) ISBN: 978-1-910505-83-0 Over the years there have been many books written about classic Fords, including … [Read more...]

Veterans set to sparkle on RM Sotheby’s Summer Veteran Car Run

12th July 2024

Royal Automobile Club hosts warm-up for the 2024 RM Sotheby's Summer Veteran Car Run... RM Sotheby's tells us: (All words and photographs from RM Sotheby). A packed entry of enthusiastic participants are preparing themselves – and their wonderful pre-1905 cars – for the third running of the Royal Automobile Club’s much-loved Summer Veteran Car Run (Thursday 18 July). The … [Read more...]

For Your Bookshelf: “Oiling The Cogs” – Reg Bishop’s role in the British Motor Industry’s Golden Age

11th July 2024

Book Review – 'Oiling the Cogs' Reviewed by Kim Henson Author: Jim and Guy Loveridge Published by: Douglas Loveridge Publications, Moss View, 85 Warburton, Emley, Yorkshire, HD8 9QP. On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/automobiliaauctions/  Important Note: Limited print run of just 200 signed copies. 216 pages (paperback) UK Price: £30 plus postage ISBN: … [Read more...]

Three special anniversaries to be celebrated at the Aston Martin Heritage Festival at The British Motor Museum

10th July 2024

Celebrations for Aston Martin enthusiasts at the British Motor Museum. The Museum tells us... (Photographs and all words from The British Motor Museum). The British Motor Museum, along with The Aston Martin Heritage Trust, is to host the Aston Martin Heritage Festival for the second year running on 31 August.  All Aston Martin owners are welcome to attend, no matter what age or model.  This … [Read more...]

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