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Should You Consider Scrapping Your Classic Car?

For many enthusiasts, collectors and owners the idea of scrapping a classic car would be understandably unthinkable. However, it is something worth considering, because sometimes you might have no choice but to send a beloved classic to the scrap yard. ...

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13 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Classic Cars

There are a number of definitive classics out there, but opinions can still vary significantly in the motoring world, when it comes to what actually makes a car a classic. Generally though, it’s safe to say an older car that has a significant status,...

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Tips for your first classic car auction

Getting your hands on a classic car is such a joyful experience and one of the most popular ways to purchase a vintage vehicle is through a classic car auction. There are a variety of classic car auctions that happen across the country every year where...

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Your Classic Car Has Broken Down: What Do You Do?

If you’re the owner of a classic car, then you’ll know that little issues and niggling problems come with the territory.   Like with any other car, things can sometimes go wrong and you need to prepare yourself for the unfortunate event of a breakdown....

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Two Classic Ruston Cars Are Being Restored In Lincoln

Lincoln has a strong connection to the car industry, with manufacturers Ruston developing vehicles from 1918 to 1966. In the company’s heyday, the cars that were produced cost almost as much as a Rolls-Royce. Ruston’s downfall came because it didn’t...

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Unusual Vehicles: The Aurora

Unusual Vehicles is a segment that looks into the history of an unorthodox motor. All kinds of people have invented cars and one of the most unique designers has to be Father Alfred Juliano, a Catholic priest. Juliano was responsible for developing the...

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Cooper Car Company Honoured With Plaque For Contribution To British Car History

British cars are some of the most historical vehicles in the world and a small factory in Surbiton has been honoured for contributing to history. The Cooper Car Company (CCC) has been awarded the English Heritage blue plaque. The company is responsible...

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Rolls Royce Bring Out A Limited Run Of The Silver Ghost

Rolls Royce have produced some amazing motors, with one of the most famous being the Silver Ghost. The company have decided to honour the memory of the car by bringing out a new array of vehicles called the ‘Silver Ghost Collection.’ The limited run of 35...

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A Triumph In Engineering: The Triumph Vitesse

As a car manufacturer, Triumph have been responsible for creating some high-quality machines, such as the Spitfire and Herald. Another popular model was the Triumph Vitesse because of its performance and design. It was created by legendary Italian...

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Philanthropist Aims to Turn Airfield into Classic Car Museum

Millionaire US philanthropist, Peter Mullin, has once again submitted updated plans to turn an airfield in Oxfordshire into a large classic car museum. The businessman had been forced to amend his previous plans after drawing criticism and objections from...

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Two Of The World’s Smallest Cars To Be Auctioned Off In September

Small cars have some of the quirkiest designs in the industry and two of the smallest are going to be auctioned off on September 5th. The Zele 1000 and ACOMA Mini Comtesse are going on sale at the RM Sotheby auction in London.  The Zele 1000, a tiny...

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Gio Ponti Diamond Line To Finally Be Revealed At Grand Basel

Within the car industry, motors have been designed, only to never be seen by the public. An example is the Linea Diamante, also known as the Diamond Line, created by Italian industrial designer Gio Ponti. But after 65 years the car will finally be...

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Rare 1939 Delage To Appear At Salon Prive In The UK

Classic car events have a habit of attracting stunning vehicles and that is the case with the 1939 Delage D8-120 Cabriolet appearing at Salon Prive on the 30th August. The car will be a part of the pre-war luxury tourers class and it certainly has an...

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Remembering The Triumph Stag

Triumph have been responsible for designing some important cars over the years, such as the Herald and Vitesse. One of the company’s most popular models was the Triumph Stag, which started off as an experimental machine. Designed by Giovanni Michelotti,...

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Elon Musk’s Tesla claims

Elon Musk has declared that by 2020, Tesla will have a million self-driving taxis on the road. It’s a very bold claim but then would we really expect anything less from Mr Musk? He recently shared a video of himself with his hands off the wheel and...

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The Tokyo Garage That Specialises In British Classic Cars

Japan is known for its love of classic cars, having developed some of the most memorable vehicles in history. British cars have a place in Japanese culture, as reported by the team from Top Gear. The team discovered a dealership on the outskirts of Tokyo...

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Mini Cooper Found In Barn Believed To Be The World’s Oldest

Barn finds make for some of the most intriguing classic cars, which is something Bob Lang can relate to. The 65-year-old stumbled across the earliest known Mini Cooper in a Suffolk barn. After putting out an ad to try and find a Mini Cooper S Mark 1, he...

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4 of The Best Fictional Cars of all Time

Many films, television shows and even video games have featured fantastical dream cars, which have captured our petrol-head imaginations. Throughout the years there have been many amazing fabulous fictional cars, which have managed to grab the attention...

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Rare Porsche 356A To Be Auctioned At UK Concours In August

Porsche has a history of developing some incredible cars and a rare model is going to be auctioned at the Salon Prive that’s celebrating the 70th anniversary of the company. A Porsche 356A Carrera Speedster will be sold on Saturday 31st August at the...

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Government Advisor Suggests UK Road Systems Need To Be Changed To Lower Phone Related Casualties

When you’re out on the street, it’s common to see people scrolling through their phone. Phone use on the go can be distracting, which is why government advisor Shaun Helman is proposing a radical way to redesign the UK’s streets. Helman believes road...

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Before you take the plunge and buy a motorhome, it’s probably worth checking if you’re actually eligible to drive one on your current driving licence.  For the most part, the year you passed your driving test determines whether or not you’re legally...

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