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Classic Car Charity Starter Motor Resolve To Teach The Next Generation Of Restoration Specialists
It could be said that classic car restoration is a niche business, despite the historic vehicle industry having grown in the UK. It’s estimated the number of restoration staff has risen to 34,900, with the average age being 42. Reports suggest the sector...
Appreciating The Practicality Of The Renault Espace
Renault have a history of designing practical, efficient vehicles. A car that signified that approach was the Renault Espace. Lightweight and spacious, the Espace had a pragmatic design that made it one of the stand out cars of the 1980s. We’re looking...
Paul McCartney’s Mini Sells For £182,000 At Auction
The Beatles will be remembered as one of the greatest bands of all time, entertaining millions of people around the world. Their cars have also earned a reputation and Paul McCartney’s Mini recently sold for a tidy £182,000. It sold at the Auburn Auction...
The Fiat 132 Is One Of The Rarest Cars In The UK
Certain cars have become a rare sight on UK roads, with the Fiat 132 being among them. Introduced as a replacement to the Fiat 125 in 1972, the 132 was a large family car that featured a twin overhead cam engine. It also had a five-speed gear box that was...
5 Impressive Rally Cars From Prodrive
The car world is filled with all kinds of special vehicles, from classics to concepts. Rally cars are some of the most impressive when it comes to speed and performance, with Prodrive having built some of the most successful competition vehicles. The...
Maserati Collection Going On Sale In September Auction
Maseratis are among the rarest classic vehicles in the world, so when one appears at an auction you know there’s going to be a buzz. But what happens when an entire collection goes up for auction? You get the RM Sotheby London auction, which features six...
5 Fantastic Cars Featured In The Lamborghini Museum’s ‘Film Emotions’ Exhibition
If you’re a Lamborghini fan, one of the best places to visit is the Lamborghini Museum in Sant’Agata Bolognese, Bologna. The museum has an eclectic mix of motors and a new exhibition has introduced some fantastic models. The ‘Film Emotions’ exhibition...
A Brief History Of The SAIL Badal
In the car industry, it’s a common technique for manufacturers to borrow ideas from each other. The Reliant Robin became a striking three-wheeled car that served as an inspiration for other models. Reliant was invested in helping set up other car makers...
Unusual Vehicles: Mazda EX-005
Unusual vehicles takes a closer look at convention busting concept cars that push the boundaries of design and technology. This time we’re focusing on the rotary-powered Japanese nostalgic hybrid, that was the Mazda EX-005, a quirky little car that...
Original James Bond Aston Martin DB5 To Be Continued With Special Editions
The Aston Martin DB5 will be forever linked to James Bond and the partnership goes all the way back to 1964’s Goldfinger. Since then it’s featured in Thunderball, GoldenEye, Tomorrow Never Dies, Casino Royale, Skyfall and Spectre. Having appeared in many...
A Brief History Of Elva Cars
Over the years, car brands have come and gone in their quest to invent the next winning model. Competition has always been fierce in the sports car division, and Bexhill-based company Elva were eager to prove their worth. Founded in 1955 by Frank Nichols,...
The Fiat 132 Is One Of The Rarest Cars In The UK
Certain cars have become a rare sight on UK roads, with the Fiat 132 being among them. Introduced as a replacement to the Fiat 125 in 1972, the 132 was a large family car that featured a twin overhead cam engine. It also had a five-speed gear box that was...