Reviewed by Kim Henson. Title: quattro – The Race and Rally Story 1980 – 2004 Author: Jeremy Walton (Note: Former Autocar editor and eminent international authority Ray Hutton edited the title). Published by: Evro Publishing; https://www.evropublishing.com 304 pages, including more than 334 photos, mostly colour; hardback Price: £50.00 (but please go to Evro’s website for any current … [Read more...]
Classics
STOLEN! Please keep a look out for these two beauties…
TWO much-loved modern classics stolen – have you seen either or both? Kim Henson appeals... These two much cherished modern classics have both been stolen from Chatteris in Cambridgeshire, a red Rover 214 G899 UYP (it disappeared on Sunday 22nd), and a dark blue Volvo 760 estate, F723 FEC (which was taken yesterday, Monday 23rd). If you see either of these vehicles, or have any information … [Read more...]
Esso launches Synergy Supreme+ 99 premium petrol (and currently it’s ethanol-free)
Esso ups the game in the field of higher grade unleaded petrol... Kim Henson reports... Kim writes, "I have long been a believer in using the 'premium' or superior grades of fuel produced by the main players in the forecourt industry, both petrol and diesel, in my own vehicles. I use these fuels where available because, quite simply, I find that typically performance is noticeably and … [Read more...]
For Your Bookshelf: Superfinds (previously unseen 1960s and 70s photographs of exceptional cars)
Reviewed by Kieron Fennelly. Title: Superfinds (previously unseen 1960s and 70s photographs of exceptional cars) Author: Michael Kliebenstein Published by: Porter Press International 420 pages (with 900+ photographs); hardback ISBN: ISBN 978-1-907085-89-5 Price: £90.00 This sumptuous book is a compilation of the roving photography of Corrado Cupellini, a pioneering classic car … [Read more...]
British Motor Museum shortlisted in the Royal Automobile Club Historic Awards
Recognition for Museum's exhibitions arranged during a difficult year... The British Motor Museum has been selected as one of three finalists in the Collection category in this year’s Royal Automobile Club Historic Awards. The annual Awards recognise outstanding achievements within the British historic motoring and motorsport world. The judges had an impressive and diverse list of candidates … [Read more...]
Last Morris Minor (1000) returns to its place of manufacture, after half a century
Last Morris Minor Built returns to Cowley after 50 years... Today's date of 12th November 2020 is an important one in the classic car world, and especially for enthusiasts of the much-loved Morris Minors. Here's a heartwarming story... A historically significant Morris Minor has returned to the place where it rolled off the production line on the 12th November 1970. 50 … [Read more...]
Classic 21st Century version of the Baby Bugatti
BUGATTI BABY II GETS THE BUGATTI OWNERS’ CLUB STAMP OF APPROVAL… The oldest Bugatti car club in the world has signed an official partnership with The Little Car Company. In 2019, The Little Car Company launched the Bugatti Baby II, a modern tribute to Ettore Bugatti’s original masterpiece, the Bugatti Baby Together, they celebrate the marque and inspire a new generation of enthusiasts to … [Read more...]
Christmas present ideas from the British Motor Museum
Plenty of novel Christmas gift ideas from the British Motor Museum... They tell us... Looking for inspiration for novel Christmas gifts for friends and family, then the British Motor Museum has plenty of ideas! Home to over 300 classic and vintage cars, the Museum offers a great day out or a unique motoring gift perfect for petrolheads, culture seekers and lovers of all things … [Read more...]
Standard’s Vanguard Story
Standard’s Vanguard Story First World Car to final swansong in under 20 years. Dave Moss describes the history of this boldly-conceived model... Kim adds: Please note, this feature is intended to provide a general outline of the history of all the Vanguards produced, to help those who may be unfamiliar with Standards bearing the name, rather than a detailed description of each version. (All … [Read more...]
British Motor Museum awarded £707,000 from Government’s Culture Recovery Fund
Good news indeed for the British Motor Museum... The British Motor Museum has announced that it is delighted that it has been awarded £707,000 as part of the Government’s £1.57 billion Culture Recovery Fund (CRF) to help face the challenges of the coronavirus pandemic and to ensure it has a sustainable future. The British Motor Museum is one of 588 cultural and creative organisations across … [Read more...]
Metro-spective – 40 years since the launch of the Austin miniMetro
40 years on – a Metro-spective. Dave Moss reflects on the life and times of BL's biggest selling car... It’s 40 years this Autumn since the most important new car to appear during the British Leyland years first broke cover at the press presentation ahead of its official launch on October 8th 1980 (exactly 40 years ago to the day) – a date carefully chosen to avoid being "one of a crowd" at the … [Read more...]
When Jaguar Bought Daimler – new exhibition at the British Motor Museum
British Motor Museum to host brand new ‘When Jaguar Bought Daimler’ exhibition ‘When Jaguar Bought Daimler’ is a new exhibition at the British Motor Museum, from the Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust (JDHT), telling the story of when Jaguar bought the Daimler Company from BSA in 1960. Most people know very little about the early history of the Daimler Company in the UK, or when it … [Read more...]
Kim’s (Classic) Tips – Check your S.U. petrol pump for leaks
S.U. electric petrol pumps, used on many classic vehicles, usually survive and operate for many years, but potentially dangerous fuel leaks can develop… Kim Henson advises making frequent, regular inspections – for safety and reliability. S.U. petrol pumps have been giving sterling service for many decades on a wide variety of classic cars and light commercials, including Morris Minors, MGs … [Read more...]
40 years since the Metro was launched – celebrated online by the British Motor Museum
British Motor Museum to host brand new ‘Metro at 40’ online exhibition. The British Motor Museum is to host a brand new exhibition to celebrate one of Britain’s best-selling small cars – entitled “Metro at 40”. For the first time the Museum will be hosting the exhibition online as part of its drive to have more online and accessible insights into their collection. The exhibition, which went … [Read more...]
Audi TT quattro sport – modern classic ownership adventure update
Paying for a bargain... ...Jeremy Walton updates us on running progress with his Audi TT quatro sport. (If you would like to read the previous, first instalment of Jeremy's saga about buying and running his quattro sport, published on Wheels-Alive on 1st November 2019, please go here... https://www.wheels-alive.co.uk/audi-tt-quattro-sport-a-modern-classic-much-enjoyed/). Over 13 months, under … [Read more...]
Tuesday nights at the British Motor Museum…
British Motor Museum to host free ‘Tuesday Night Gaydon Gatherings’! The British Motor Museum says it is delighted to announce it is to host a series of brand new monthly evening gatherings aimed at motoring enthusiasts. The first ‘Gaydon Gathering’ will take place on Tuesday 15 September from 5:30pm to 8pm and the next on Tuesday 13 October. The Gaydon Gathering will then be a regular feature of … [Read more...]
More about the British Motor Museum playing host to a live musical theatre performance in September
Earl Carpenter visits the British Motor Museum ahead of September's live musical performances... As mentioned on this website on 4th August (please go to: https://www.wheels-alive.co.uk/british-motor-museum-to-play-host-to-a-live-musical-theatre-performance/) the Britsh Motor Museum will play host to a new innovative production ‘Voices of the West End’ which will be performed live in … [Read more...]
Mini More Facts (Mini Happy Returns – 60+ years on)
A dozen things you (probably) didn't know about the Mini – looking back at more than 60 years of one of Britain's best loved diminutive classics... ...by Dave Moss. It took three years to produce half a million Minis – the 500,000th rolled off the production line on 12th December 1962. The Mini was the first car to win the European Rally Championship. The Mini … [Read more...]
The Bristol Bullet – it could be yours!
Bristol Cars liquidation sale includes the first Bristol Bullet… …writes Robin Roberts. Car enthusiasts are getting a once-in-a-lifetime chance to buy a unique one-off four-year-old British sports car, and it could cost them hundreds of thousands of pounds. The Bristol Bullet roadster is among items being disposed of by joint liquidators of Bristol Cars, which folded earlier this … [Read more...]
Gordon Murray’s T50 Supercar makes its debut
Gordon Murray’s T50 Supercar has been revealed... Robin Roberts reports. Just 100 versions of the £2.36 Million ex-works three-seater with gull-wing doors will be available from January 2022 and they are expected to be snapped up by owners who will have the cockpit made to measure for them. The model celebrates Gordon Murray’s 50 years in the motor sport and road car design and engineering … [Read more...]
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