New Lotus Emira 'unboxed' and introduced at re-born Hethel HQ... Sensational Emira debut staged at Lotus’ historic home, significantly upgraded with new facilities and all-new sports car factory Emira ‘unboxed’ live in front of more than 300 guests Jenson Button, F1 World Champion and Lotus customer, was surprise special guest with world-exclusive first Emira test drive … [Read more...]
Classics
Historic and Classic Vehicles Alliance seeks to help classic scene survive
New organisation set up to help ensure that classic car use and the industry surrounding it continues to thrive amidst increasing bureaucracy and ill-informed legislation... Kim writes, "For some time I, together with many classic car enthusiasts and those in the classic vehicle trade, have become increasingly concerned about the multiple threats to continuing to enjoy the cherished vehicles that … [Read more...]
For Your Bookshelf – “BMW M3 & M4 – The Complete History of These Ultimate Driving Machines”
Reviewed by Kieron Fennelly Author: Graham Robson Published by: Veloce: https://veloce.co.uk/ 253 pages (hardback) UK Price: £40.00 BUT check Veloce’s website – currently they advise “Get 35% off until further notice when quoting ‘STAY-INDOORS-AND-READ’!” ISBN: 978-1-787115-79-8 Originally compiled in 2013 to celebrate 25 years of the BMW M3, this new edition brings the story to … [Read more...]
Free ‘Gaydon Gathering’ at the British Motor Museum on Tuesday 13th July
Get to Gaydon for a free evening event NEXT Tuesday, 13th July 2021... ...BUT please note that you need to pre-book... The British Motor Museum advises that is to host its next FREE ‘Gaydon Gathering’ evening on Tuesday 13 July from 5pm – 8:30pm. The event, which was re-launched in April this year, is an informal evening aimed at motoring enthusiasts and is completely free to attend. These … [Read more...]
‘Nature’ trail at the British Motor Museum
Explore nature at The British Motor Museum... They tell us... The British Motor Museum is inviting families to explore nature in their car collection this summer from 22 July – 2 September. Many car designers and engineers have taken inspiration from nature. Families can explore these fun facts with a 'nature trail' to seek out all that blooms, squawks and roars in the Museum. Along the way … [Read more...]
For Your Bookshelf – “VW Type 4 411 and 412”
Reviewed by Kieron Fennelly. Author: Marc Cranswick Published by: Veloce: https://veloce.co.uk/ 184 pages (hardback) UK Price: £35/$60 BUT check Veloce’s website for special offers on their books – currently they advise “Get 35% off until further notice when quoting ‘STAY-INDOORS-AND-READ’!” ISBN: 978-1-787151-22-4 This book’s subtitle is ‘the final rear-engined cars,’ the 411 and … [Read more...]
Lord Austin’s office preserved and moved to the British Motor Museum
Lord Austin's office is on the move... The British Motor Museum and MG Motor UK have entered into an agreement which will ensure the long-term future of Lord Austin’s Office. Known by the workforce as ‘The Old Man’s Office’ it was the place where many of Austin’s important decisions were made. The Office had been preserved after Austin’s death, although not in its original position on the … [Read more...]
British Motor Museum announces new ‘Factor Us In’ exhibition
New exhibition at the British Motor Museum looks at how the motor industry in the West Midlands has affected life there for more than 100 years... This new exhibition from the British Motor Museum 'Factor Us In' will open on 22 July and is the culmination of a two year-project to uncover the fascinating stories behind the motor industry and of the people who worked and lived around it. In a year … [Read more...]
Audi TT quattro sport – modern classic ownership adventure latest
Restricted year—time to tamper! In the third instalment of this series, Jeremy Walton explains the latest improvements carried out on his modern classic Audi TT quattro sport – the car is fun to own and is getting better and better! (Kim adds: If you are interested in reading the two previous instalments of Jeremy's story of his ownership so far of this car, please enter 'Audi TT quattro sport' … [Read more...]
Mustang Marvel looks for new home…
Low mileage 1973 Mustang comes to market. Chris Adamson reports... A time warp 1973 Ford Mustang Coupe with one owner from new and less than 11,500 miles on the clock is set to go under the hammer at South Western Vehicle Auctions in Poole, Dorset on Friday 30 July. The gold Mustang was ordered new from Bristol Street Motors to the specification of the recently deceased owner which included a … [Read more...]
Land Rover show to celebrate Range Rover’s 50th + 1 anniversary
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...]
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...]
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