Yearly Archives: 2013
Classic Car Rally To Take Place In Northamptonshire
The 21st April 2013 promises to be a fantastic day out for classic car enthusiasts as they flock to Towcester Racecourse in Northamptonshire to witness the start of a classic car rally that ends at Silverstone. Don’t miss it! The rally will comprise 90 classic cars of all shapes and sizes with a lot of money hopefully being raised for … Continue reading
Why not shop around for your car insurance
March is a very busy month for car insurance renewals so it is a good opportunity to look at what your renewal premium is going to be and then start shopping around to see if you can get a better deal. Interestingly, around a third of motorists, that equates to about 8.7 million policyholders, don’t even bother to look for … Continue reading
The 2013 Silverstone Classic
Here are some dates for your diary – running from the 26th to 28 July 2013 the Silverstone Classic is scheduled to run again with a fantastic range of events for all you classic car enthusiasts. Records are no doubt likely to be broken with 24 races scheduled to take place covering 80 years of motorsport. The event will include … Continue reading
Have You Thought Of Restoring A Classic Car
If you have an interest in tinkering with cars have you ever given any thought to getting hold of an “old banger” and restoring it during the short winter days, weeks and months. It will certainly keep you occupied, provide a great deal of satisfaction, it doesn’t have to cost the earth but you may end up with a classic … Continue reading
Teacher Transforms Classic Car
Douglas Hague is a teacher at Barlby High School near Selby in North Yorkshire that is a specialist sports college but has always had an interest in cars. He has spent a considerable period of time and thousands of pounds in restoring a classic Ford Capri 1600 XL (MK1) dating back to 1972. The classic car has even appeared on … Continue reading
Classic Car Race Planned For United Arab Emirates
It has been named: “ The Ageless Mythical Cars Tour UAE 2013” and is due to take place from the 9th to 13th December 2013 in the United Arab Emirates. It is open to cars built before 31st December 1970 but the drivers will have to be very knowledgeable about their vehicles. One hundred and fifty classic cars are scheduled … Continue reading
Man Suffers Burns Whilst Working On Classic Car
We thought this would be an interesting news article to share with you bearing in mind that it is something that could happen to anyone working on his or her classic car. A few days ago fire fighters were called out to someone’s property in Redditch, Worcestershire to deal with a fire. Although the firemen had to attend the blaze … Continue reading
NEC’s Classic Motor Show Staff To Be Made Redundant
Having had bad news on the job front in recent weeks within the retail sector there is now similar news within the classic car sector. It has been announced that the team that is made up of 12 members who have had responsibility for the Classic Motor Show at the NEC that has proved most popular are to lose their … Continue reading
Brooklands Classic Breakfasts
They are now in their third year for Brooklands Classic Breakfasts which are being served between 8 am to 9 45 am giving you plenty of time to get ready for the first run of the day in your classic or vintage car starting at 10 30 am. Classic car owners will be able to attempt to get up Test … Continue reading
Classic Car Insurance – Laid Up Cover
There may be an occasion at sometime during the time you own a classic car that you will need to take it off the road to have it restored. So, what is the situation as far as insuring the vehicle is concerned? One of the considerations is how long you anticipate the restoration work taking. If it is only for … Continue reading
