Hasn't the world got enough SUVs already? – asks Dave Moss. Though long-targeted over weight, fuel consumption, aerodynamics and emissions, Sport Utility Vehicles and their crossover cousins have become a surprising success story. Morphing out of practical 1980's 4x4 estate-car type "dual purpose" workhorses like early Landcruisers, Range Rovers and Patrols, the 1988 Land-Rover Discovery (like … [Read more...]
Classics
Fun with trucks – at the British Motor Museum
The Retro Truck Show takes place at Gaydon in September... The British Motor Museum is gearing up for plenty of truck fun when it hosts the Retro Truck Show on Saturday 10 & Sunday 11 September. Around 300 modern and classic trucks will descend on Gaydon for this popular show which is now in its twelfth year. The Retro Truck Show features some of the best modern trucks produced between 1971 … [Read more...]
Event Report – Firle Beacon: Rally, Sprint, and Supercar Festival 30th – 31st July 2022
A new event (in fact a 'returning' one) for the 2022 season and looking ahead... By George Loveridge, ©Driving Around (All words and photographs by, and copyright, George Loveridge). Back in 1949, the Bentley Drivers Club established a Hill Climb in Lewes, East Sussex near to the Firle Estate. This ‘Bopeep’ hill climb ran for almost 30-years and unfortunately lapsed. However, now in 2022, … [Read more...]
For Your Bookshelf – and a Competition Prize; you can win a copy – ‘Hand Wash Only – A Beginner’s Guide to Detailing and Car Care’
YOU could win one of two copies of this top class book; please see below for details of our Wheels-Alive competition… So what is the book all about? We review the book, but first the publishers of ‘Hand Wash Only’ tell us… Car enthusiasts all over the world know that washing their vehicle by hand is the best way to keep it looking its best. In recent times 'detailing' has become the … [Read more...]
Wheels-Alive Competition, starting at 9am Tuesday 2nd August; you can win a copy – ‘Hand Wash Only – A Beginner’s Guide to Detailing and Car Care’
This comprehensive new book on vehicle 'detailing' will be reviewed at 9am tomorrow, Tuesday 2nd August 2022 on Wheels-Alive, with the chance to win a copy in a free to enter competition which closes at 8.59am on Friday, 12th August. … [Read more...]
Supercar Weekend at Beaulieu 6th and 7th August 2022
Beaulieu gears up for its 2022 Supercar Weekend... They tell us: (All photographs from Beaulieu). Families and supercar enthusiasts alike will be in their element at Beaulieu Supercar Weekend on 6th and 7th August, with special displays bringing jaw-dropping cars together for a packed weekend show that everyone will enjoy. From McLarens, Aston Martins, Ferraris and more, to all manner of … [Read more...]
J40 Motor Company prepares to delight at the 2022 Goodwood Revival
J40s Galore at Goodwood... J40 Motor Company to create a large J40 display and racetrack at 2022 Revival, situated in a special location at Woodcote Paddock within the Motor Circuit World first - Brand new J40 Continuation concept car to be launched Demonstration track offers children a chance to experience the Settrington Cup Development area will showcase innovative J40 upgrades … [Read more...]
Classic Car Loan Project – ‘A’ Success Story
'From loaning to owning'... A heartening story, thanks to the Classic Car Loan Project. The excellent, highly respected Classic Car Loan Project (CCLP) exists to introduce young newcomers to the world of classic car motoring, and to encourage them in this by loaning a vehicle to them for a year, as an extended driving experience. Here’s the happy true story of how the scheme has changed the … [Read more...]
Queen’s Baton Relay reaches The British Motor Museum
An exciting morning at The British Motor Museum as the Birmingham 2022 Queen's Baton Relay arrived today, 22nd July 2022... They tell us: Over 500 spectators lined the Museum’s main driveway to watch the baton arrive. It was accompanied by the Queen's 1953 Royal Ceremonial Land Rover from the museum’s collection. This vehicle was part of fleet used by the Queen and Prince Philip on … [Read more...]
‘The Legendary Daytona Motorcycle’ exhibition opens on 22nd July 2022 at The British Motor Museum
The British Motor Museum opens its first ever motorcycle exhibition on 22nd July 2022... They tell us: As a departure from its normally car-based exhibitions, the British Motor Museum is expanding its visitor appeal and diving into the world of motorcycles! A new collaboration with Triumph Motorcycles will see two temporary exhibitions delivered over the next six months. The first is a … [Read more...]
Austin Seven Exhibition opens at The British Motor Museum
Celebrating 100 years since the Austin Seven arrived, The British Motor Museum is hosting a new exhibition about this truly iconic model... They tell us: The British Motor Museum is to host a brand-new exhibition entitled ‘Small car. Big history: 100 years of the Austin Seven’ which will open on 22 July to mark a century of the small car that made such a big impact. From its launch in 1922, … [Read more...]
Beaulieu International Autojumble 2022 promises to be a great event
Back to the 1950s for this year's themed display 'Nifty Fifties' at the 2022 Beaulieu International Autojumble... (All photographs from Beaulieu). They tell us... Beaulieu will be celebrating a golden era of motoring with a brand new Nifty Fifties display, as part of International Autojumble, returning on Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th September for a packed weekend of buying, selling and … [Read more...]
BMC and Leyland Show attracted classics galore on a very hot summer weekend
Enthusiasts flock to the BMC and Leyland Show… …Kim Henson reports. (All text and all photographs – except one as individually credited – by, and copyright, Kim Henson). The British Motor Museum at Gaydon played host to this year’s BMC and Leyland Show (held annually, Covid-apart) on Sunday 10th July. On a blistering hot day, more than 800 classic vehicles produced by BMC BL, Leyland and … [Read more...]
Classic Car Loan Project hands over Morris Ital to new young custodian for a year
Morris Ital saloon goes to a young driver as part of the much-respected Classic Car Loan Project... Yesterday Dan Tompkinson became the recipient of the 1980 Morris Ital at the BMC/BL Show at The British Motor Museum, Gaydon. The one owner car, which had been bequeathed to the Morris Marina & Ital Owners' Club, had been under preparation by members starting at the NEC Restoration Show in … [Read more...]
Classic cars galore travel to Le Mans via Brittany Ferries
"Le Mans Classic here we come..." Classics in quantity from Britain headed south for the much-loved event; this year's was the first to be held post-pandemic. All photographs copyright and courtesy of Barry Hayden. Brittany Ferries tells us: Hundreds of beautiful and valuable classic cars were heading to France with Brittany Ferries last weekend. They belong to Brits and other nationals … [Read more...]
The National Motor Museum celebrates half a century… plus ‘The Story of Motoring in 50 Objects’ unveiled
The National Motor Museum at Beaulieu reaches its 50th anniversary – and 'The Story of Motoring in 50 Objects' is launched... Kim says, "I have been visiting the 'Beaulieu' motor museum since I was eight years old and still enjoy the sheer 'motoring magic' of the place. In 1971/2, when the then-new National Motoring Museum was being built, I was a frequent visitor to the area and watched the … [Read more...]
Audi TT quattro sport – just so much fun
Further improvements and fixes while enjoying the ownership journey… In the fifth instalment of this series, Jeremy Walton updates us with news of his quattro sport’s repairs, continuing improvements and use. (Kim adds: If you are interested in reading the four previous instalments of Jeremy’s story of his ownership so far of this car, please enter ‘Audi TT quattro sport’ into the search box on … [Read more...]
Austin Seven Centenary celebrated this summer at The British Motor Museum
A much-loved small British car with a great history and wonderful legacy... The British Motor Museum is inviting families to help celebrate the 100th birthday of the Austin Seven with 7 marvellous activities from the 22 July – 5 September. Visitors can uncover this great little car’s history and look at some of its exciting adventures with the chance to explore the new exhibition ‘Small car. Big … [Read more...]
Splendid Standards at Cranfield
This year’s Standard Motor Club International Rally attracted a wide variety of models and was enjoyed by participants from far and wide. Kim Henson reports… The worldwide curse of Covid meant a gap of three years since the Standard Motor Club was last able to hold its International Rally, so that there was even more than usual eager anticipation for rally-goers ahead of the 2022 event. Over … [Read more...]
Ford Escort Mark I – Stolen; has anyone seen it?
STOLEN: PLEASE CAN ANYONE HELP? This car was stolen in April but still no trace of it; does it ring any bells with anyone? Ford Escort Mark I two door saloon, registration UFX 365L, stolen on April 12, 2022 from a private driveway in Mossley Avenue, Wallisdown, Poole, Dorset. It is believed that it was taken in the early hours of the morning. At the time it was stolen, it had a car cover … [Read more...]
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