On Monday 1st May, 21 Vintage Bentleys lined up at the Castle Combe Circuit to fight for the spoils over two 20-minute races. Both race victories were taken by William Medcalf, founder of Vintage Bentley, in a 3 4 ½ Litre consignment car. After setting the fastest time of theRead More…
Governments around the world are starting to change their attitude in recognition of the importance of preserving historic vehicles. But enthusiasts must work hard to ensure motoring heritage is protected without undue restrictions. That’s the message to emerge from this year’s international symposium staged by FIVA (the Fédération Internationale desRead More…
Bicester Motion has appointed leading property consultancy Bidwells as joint agents on the latest delivery as part of its 1,000,000 sq/ft Bicester Motion masterplan: Bicester Motion Innovation. The former 444-acre RAF site will comprise four zones: Bicester Motion Heritage, Experience, Innovation and Wilderness, all connected by a central grass airfield,Read More…
The Duke of Richmond and Gordon, founder of the Goodwood Festival of Speed, Revival and the modern Members’ Meeting has been honoured with the prestigious Issigonis Trophy at the Autocar Awards at Silverstone – the top prize at the ceremony. The honour sees The Duke join an esteemed group ofRead More…
Aston Martin Works is announcing the availability for the first time in decades of new major components, including gearboxes and engine blocks, for some of the brand’s most iconic sports cars. Working with trusted suppliers the team at the heritage home of the world-renowned British car maker has developed entirelyRead More…
The sole surviving Alvis Grand Prix racing car, once abandoned in a scrapyard in Coventry, is being revived by The Alvis Car Company, its original creator. It is set to mark its first public appearance in Chiba City, Japan at Automobile Council 2023, 96 years after its race debut atRead More…
Caterham has announced it will open a brand new manufacturing facility and headquarters later this year as it celebrates its 50th anniversary. Still located in Dartford, Kent, the new state-of-the-art building will be home to Caterham’s production, engineering, motorsport and commercial teams. The multi million poundinvestment from owners VT HoldingsRead More…
The latest update of the UK Hagerty Price Guide shows that the world’s most valuable cars continue to become more valuable, and that the young drivers of the ‘80s and ‘90s are reliving their youth and snapping up hot hatchbacks. Launched in 2012, the Hagerty Price Guide tracks the valuesRead More…
A revolution for the automotive community is launching, streamlining the way cars will be sold and marketed online. An easy-to-use, secure, and transparent platform, offering users access to classified adverts, auctions and a trade-focused bidding feature all in one place. Creating a community of buyers and sellers, whilst working withRead More…
FIVA (the Fédération Internationale des Véhicules Anciens or international federation of historic vehicles) is welcoming news that the use of carbon-neutral e-fuels is now officially recognised in Europe as an important factor in tackling climate change. In recent years, FIVA member organisations have been actively studying the use of e-fuelsRead More…
The very last MGB Roadster made, which rolled off the MG Car Company’s Abingdon production line on 23rd October 1980, made a dramatic return to its home town on 1st December 2011. The property of the Heritage Motor Centre, Gaydon, it has been placed on indefinite loan to the 17thRead More…
