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...]
Classics
Veterans set to sparkle on RM Sotheby’s Summer Veteran Car Run
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
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
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...]
Beaulieu International Autojumble – coming very soon!
Hundreds of motoring and vintage stands to explore at this year's Beaulieu International Autojumble, on 14th/15th September... Beaulieu tells us: (All words and images from Beaulieu). Beaulieu’s International Autojumble returns for another jam-packed weekend of automotive treasure-hunting. From crucial spare parts and tools for historic car projects to automobilia, model cars and … [Read more...]
Car Design fun at The British Motor Museum this summer
Explore Car Design at the British Motor Museum during this summer's holidays... They tell us: (All words and images from The British Motor Museum). Children can dive into the wonderful world of Car Design at the British Motor Museum with a range of fun activities this summer from 19 July to 2 September. The world of cars is full of great designs, from the elegant Jaguar E-type to … [Read more...]
New groundbreaking exhibition. ‘Sketch to Street’, opening in July at The British Motor Museum
'Sketch to Street' exhibition about vehicle creation to open at The British Motor Museum on 19th July... They tell us: (Images and all words from The British Motor Museum). The British Motor Museum is to open a new, groundbreaking exhibition. ‘From Sketch to Street’ will open to the public on 19 July and will run until April 2025. This unique feature exhibition explores the art and … [Read more...]
A terrific Custom and American Show at Beaulieu
A great time was enjoyed by visitors to Beaulieu's 2024 Custom and American Show... They tell us: (Image and all words from Beaulieu). Over 500 jaw-dropping custom and American vehicles headed to Beaulieu for The Custom and American Show on Father’s Day (Sunday 16th June). The family-friendly show, which is always a favourite on the Beaulieu events calendar, brought together … [Read more...]
British Motor Museum campaigns to fix OWL’s wings!
Campaign launched by The British Motor Museum to restore the leather-covered wings on their 1899 Wolseley... They tell us: (All words and images from The British Motor Museum). The British Motor Museum has launched a campaign to fix the leather-covered wings of their 1899 Wolseley 3.5hp Voiturette to allow it to participate at the London to Brighton Veteran Car Run in November. The … [Read more...]
Bikers to Beaulieu…
Motorcyclists invited to attend the first ever Beaulieu Bikers' Day event... Beaulieu tells us: (All words and images from Beaulieu). Owners of all motorbikes are invited to ride through the New Forest to attend Beaulieu’s first ever Bikers’ Day on Saturday 6th July. Attendees will be able to park their pride and joy in the grounds of the National Motor Museum where they can catch up … [Read more...]
BBC Top Gear’s ‘The Stig’ confirmed as special guest at Beaulieu Supercar Weekend
Who's in that driving seat? The Stig confirmed as special guest for the Beaulieu Supercar Weekend... Beaulieu tells us: (Image and all words from Beaulieu). The mysterious, helmet-wearing figure, The Stig from BBC’s Top Gear, is set to make an appearance at Beaulieu Supercar Weekend on 3rd and 4th August and returns to the Demonstration Run to show off some impressive driving skills. The … [Read more...]
Iconic dragster powered up at National Motor Museum, ahead of anniversary build-up
In the build-up to the 60th anniversary of the British National Drag Racing Festival, The National Museum powers up an iconic machine... They tell us: (All words and images from The National Motor Museum). In preparation for the 60th Anniversary of British International Drag Racing Festival this year, the National Motor Museum have been preparing an iconic Allard Chrysler Dragster … [Read more...]
Father’s Day at The British Motor Museum
Plenty on offer for Father's Day at The British Motor Museum... They tell us: (All words and images from The British Motor Museum). Celebrate Father’s Day with a visit to the British Motor Museum when it hosts the Vintage Motor Cycle Club's Banbury Run on Sunday 16 June. Visitors can enjoy seeing the spectacle of 500 vintage and veteran motorcycles at this annual event. The Run is the … [Read more...]
National Motor Museum engineers restore record-breaking Sunbeam 1000hp’s gearbox
Another step along the restoration road for the Sunbeam 1000hp record breaker, taken by engineers at the National Motor Museum... They tell us: (All words and images from the National Motor Museum). The three-speed gearbox built nearly a century ago for Sunbeam 1000hp to break the 200mph Land Speed Record barrier is being sympathetically cleaned and restored by National Motor Museum … [Read more...]
Four nostalgic motoring shows to take place at the British Motor Museum in July 2024
Enjoy four heritage shows at The British Motor Museum this July... They tell us: (All words and images from the British Motor Museum). The British Motor Museum will host four nostalgic motoring shows in July. These will include the Wythall Busfest on 6 July, the BMC & Leyland Show supported by Peter James Insurance on 14 July and the Old Ford Rally supported by Peter James Insurance and … [Read more...]
What future for classics? Views are sought on the way ahead…
Government consultation under way on DVLA/DVSA rules for classic vehicles - by Dave Moss Speaking at a recent Historic and Classic Vehicles Alliance (HCVA) event, Secretary of State for Transport, Mark Harper, asked the classic car community and industry to help future-proof historic vehicles by responding to a current Government consultation into how best to support Britain’s classic car sector … [Read more...]
Classic and vintage commercials galore at The British Motor Museum
Travel backwards in time on the road at the 'Classic & Vintage Commercials Show' at The British Motor Museum... They tell us: (All words and images from The British Motor Museum). The British Motor Museum is inviting visitors to step back in time when it hosts the ‘Classic and Vintage Commercial Show’ on 8 and 9 June. The show offers visitors a rare opportunity to reminisce about days … [Read more...]
Beaulieu’s Spring Autojumble 2024
Kim Henson reports on this year’s Beaulieu Spring Autojumble: Here’s his own story of the event… (All words and some photographs by, and copyright, Kim Henson; remaining photographs by, and copyright, Chris Adamson, as individually credited. Grateful thanks to Chris for providing his photographs). Once again I attended the Spring Autojumble, held within the grounds of the National Motor … [Read more...]
Minis and Metros to be celebrated at The British Motor Museum
Minis and Metros galore at The British Motor Museum on Sunday 2nd June... They tell us: (Image and all words from The British Motor Museum). Visitors and enthusiasts can see hundreds of these beloved British cars when the British Motor Museum hosts the National Metro & Mini Show supported by Peter James Insurance on Sunday 2 June. This popular show is regarded as the favourite event of … [Read more...]
Custom and American Show at Beaulieu on Father’s Day, 16th June
If you like colourful custom cars and American vehicles, make your way to Beaulieu on Father's Day, Sunday 16th April (2024)... Beaulieu tells us: (All images and words from Beaulieu). For the chance to admire a unique range of vehicles and enjoy some great entertainment, Beaulieu’s Custom and American Show is the place to be this Father’s Day (16th June). There’s something for … [Read more...]
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