Yearly Archives: 2012
Classic Ford Car Stars In Hollywood Movie
When Alan Davis, who is a classic car enthusiast, decided to advertise one of his favourite cars for sale there was absolutely no way he thought it could star in a Hollywood movie. Mr Davis has been an enthusiast of Ford Escorts for many years. However, he needed to create more space on his drive so decided to sell a … Continue reading
1960 Mini Coming Under The Hammer
Do you remember the 1959 Mini that was found under a barn and recently sold at auction for a record £40,000? Well, if you missed the opportunity then to buy it do not despair as there is another fine example coming up for sale at the next Silverstone auction. It is a 1960 Austin Se7en and has a staggeringly low … Continue reading
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Brands Hatch Mini Festival
This coming weekend, 16 to 17 June the inaugural Mini festival takes place at the famous Brands Hatch racetrack. James Martin, famous TV chef and “Strictly Come Dancing” participant who made it to the semi-finals will be their driving a vintage Mini in two of the twelve races dedicated to Minis. James owns two Mini John Cooper original 1960s works … Continue reading
Classic Car Auction – Festival of Speed
On the 29 June 2012, at Goodwood, there are five private collections of classic cars coming up for auction making it one of the best auctions ever to take place bearing in mind the quality of the cars falling under the hammer. George Daniels CBE is one of the globe’s top watchmakers and he has one of the biggest collections. … Continue reading
Classic Cars as Alternative Investments
Owners of classic cars have bought them for a number of reasons whether it is to restore, drive, admire or sell and hopefully make some money. So, let’s look at classic cars as an investment- a little different to your bank or building society savings account! Between the periods 1980 to 2008 US Shares raised by five times their 1980 … Continue reading
Classic Cars To Be MOT Exempt
One less expense if you are the proud owner of a classic car or motorbike! From 18 November 2012 you will no longer need to have your classic car put through the MOT test. This amendment will cover around 162,000 cars built before 1960 that are presently on the roads. Ministers feel that classic cars are better looked after than … Continue reading
Classic and Vintage Car Motor Club Help Disabled Riding Group
As we all know horses and cars prefer to avoid each other but for one well deserving group of people it has proved to be a most rewarding combination. The Burcott Riding Centre that is situated near Wells in Somerset holds weekly riding lessons for the Burcott and District Riding for the Disabled Association. The lessons are a huge support … Continue reading
The Silverstone Classic 2012
Silverstone Circuit, Northamptonshire are hosting the Silverstone Classic from the 20-22 July. It is firmly established as the largest classic motor racing festival in the world with a record attendance in 2011 of 80,000. The paddock and pits complexes at both the new International Wing and the National are to be utilised to hold over 800 world-renowned historic racing cars … Continue reading
Collectible Classics Up For Auction
In Mallusk, an auctioning company will be selling a large collection of classic cars that used to belong to the ex-President of the East Antrim Old Vehicle Club. Donald Davies, past president of the club and a classic car aficionado from Glengormley, passed away in November last year. Davies, 72, left behind him a large collection of collectible vintage cars. … Continue reading
Ethanol Spike In Petrol Gives Shivers To Classic Car Owners
The current fuel problem is no stranger to anyone in the world. But did you know that the fuel type running in car and bike engines at present may severely harm your classic car? Due to the Renewable Transport Fuels Obligation that was announced by the Government in 2005, petrol now comes mixed with up till five per cent ethyl … Continue reading
