Fuel – be careful what you use in your classic... Our motor technician has had many decades of motor car experience and always tries to help car owners keep their vehicles on the road and running well… This time he offers a few words of advice about petrol… He writes: "I have always advised my classic car customers to use the best quality fuel they can find, and ideally these days to avoid … [Read more...]
The future for classic vehicles may not be as grim as some predict…
An industry report by Footman James suggests that modern technologies and innovations will help to keep the classic sector relevant, and older vehicles on the road... Footman James’ Indicator Report (dated July 2022) on the automotive sector suggests the key to securing the classic car industry’s future is making sustainable solutions and technologies accessible Data states that 47 per … [Read more...]
Classic car owners prefer their vehicles to be powered by synthetic fuels/e-fuels, rather than electricity
'No thanks' to electric power for our classics, say 76 per cent of owners asked... Synthetic fuel development is crucial for classic and collector car industry, as 76 per cent of owners favour e-fuels (synthetic fuels) over electric conversion in net-zero future... Specialist insurer Footman James polled classic car owners during recent Coffee & Chrome event to gain insight into what … [Read more...]
Ditch your modern car for a more cost-effective classic?
Mini-mise your motoring costs with a classic car... 'The Great British Car Journey' tells us: With petrol prices continuing to soar, could swapping your modern motor for a classic car be the answer to bringing your motoring costs down? The Derbyshire-based classic car visitor attraction Great British Car Journey has done the sums and believes an original 1970s 1000cc classic Mini could … [Read more...]
A rare and unusual Morgan 4-4, now ready to be enjoyed again after a four decade rest…
Kim Henson and Nick Riley tell the story of Nick’s 1947 Morgan 4-4 and the fascinating history its bodywork was hiding. First, Kim sets the scene with a few words about the famous firm of Morgan and the revered models that the company produced in the early years (and of course the firm is still building its much-in-demand unique sports cars today, more than 110 years down the line). Morgan … [Read more...]
How to upgrade your classic car to improve everyday use
These suggested improvements are worth considering to make it better still... While a classic car should spend most of its life in the garage or on show on your driveway, it is completely reasonable to want to show it off to the world once in a while by taking it out on the road. As long as the weather conditions are good, there is no harm in doing so. However, there are some classic car owners … [Read more...]
Book Review: No Speed Limit – Sixty Years of Road Testing Classic Cars
A ‘Must read’ title for all motoring enthusiasts, reviewed by Kim Henson Author: Stuart Bladon Published by: The History Press (www.thehistorypress.co.uk) 272 pages (paperback) UK Price: £14.99 ISBN: 978-0-7509-6491-3 I was very much looking forward to reading this book, not least because Stuart Bladon is one of the most accomplished, knowledgeable and … [Read more...]
Finding Future Classics
When do the first indications appear that a car is turning into a classic and its value could start rising? The only real answer is eventually - maybe... but there are certain clues that, intelligently interpreted, can point thoughtful buyers in the right direction. Much depends here on your definition of a "classic," for many regard any car of a certain age in that light; others might give more … [Read more...]