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8 fast facts about the VW Beetle
- 21st April, 2021
The VW Beetle has claims to be one of the best cars to ever go into production. Designed to be the ‘people’s car’, its appeal spanned cultures and generations, going on to become one of the best-selling cars of all time. It remained in production for more than 80 years, with Volkswagen eventually calling time in 2019.
Best UK distilleries to visit by campervan
- 16th April, 2021
Did you know that the UK boasts more than 300 distilleries, producing gin, vodka and whisky? A trip to one of these can make for a very nice day out – you just need to find somewhere safe to leave the campervan so you can properly enjoy your tipple!
MEET THE OWNER – MARTIN HUGHES AND HIS VAUXHALL CAVALIER SR
- Andrew Roberts |
- 16th April, 2021
It is hard to believe that the Vauxhall Cavalier Mk. II is fast approaching its 40th birthday, and even more difficult to appreciate how rare they now are. There are just two examples of the SR on the road and Martin Hughes’ 1982 four-door is believed to be the last Jamaica Yellow model in the UK.
ONE FAMILY FROM NEW – A MORRIS OXFORD TAXI IN GREECE
- Andrew Roberts |
- 16th April, 2021
Any Morris Oxford Series VI is a car worthy of great respect – especially this 1969 example owned by Costas Georgopoulos. His father acquired it new, and the Farina served the family and the Peloponnese seaport town Nafplio as a taxi for many years.
THE FIAT 127 AT 50
- Andrew Roberts |
- 16th April, 2021
To celebrate 50 years of the 127 – 27 facts about this ground-breaking Fiat:
20 FACTS ABOUT THE MORRIS MARINA
- Andrew Roberts |
- 16th April, 2021
The Morris Marina will celebrate its 50th birthday later this month, and we plan to feature an exceptional example on the actual date. For now, here are twenty fascinating facts about a much-misunderstood car:
RARER THAN RARE – THE RENAULT 20 TX
- Andrew Roberts |
- 15th April, 2021
According to How Many Are Left?, just 15 examples of the Renault 20 TX Automatic remain on the road in the UK. Forty years ago, they were regarded as desirable transport – well-appointed, versatile, extremely comfortable and with a certain degree of panache. More importantly, this example, co-owned by Chris Salter and Reg Duffett, was once the daily driver of a great friend to the classic community.
THE FIAT 130 COUPE AT 50
- Andrew Roberts |
- 15th April, 2021
50 years ago, Fiat unveiled one of their most beautiful cars: the 10 Coupe. It was not just a belated heir to the 2300S and the Lance Flaminia Coupe but a car fit to rival the BMW 3.0CS and the Mercedes-Benz 280CE. Famous owners included (but of course) Sophia Loren and Marcello Mastroianni.
THE WORLD’S FINEST BUS? – THE CITROEN U55 ‘CITYRAMA’
- Andrew Roberts |
- 15th April, 2021
In 1956, the French travel firm Groupe Cityrama commissioned the famed coachbuilder Currus to build transport suitable for a new generation of tourists.
THE AUSTIN A30/A35 COUNTRYMAN – A CELEBRATION
- Andrew Roberts |
- 15th April, 2021
In 1954, the motorist in search of a small estate-car had four options. The recently launched Morris Minor Traveller looked most appealing, while the new Hillman Husky was essentially a modified Commer Cob van.
CARRY ON CAMPING – IN A 1961 COMMER ‘MAIDSTONE’
- Andrew Roberts |
- 15th April, 2021
The year is 1961 and, somewhere in Hampshire, a family is en route to their summer holiday near Swanage. Dad is ranting about those Ton-up boys, Mum dreams of Laurence Harvey, their daughter reads about John Leyton in Mirabelle magazine, while son plots his way to owning a Corgi model of the Citroën DS19.
Best car shows of 2021
- 15th April, 2021
For classic car owners and enthusiasts, nothing beats the excitement of a classic car show. This is especially true in the UK, which is home to a glittering array of world-leading classic car events. These shows provide the opportunity to see some of the best and rarest vehicles in the world up close, maybe even purchasing one of your own.
12 of the best car movies of all time
- 15th April, 2021
Cars make movies. Movies make cars. The two go together as well as just about anything. We can’t imagine a time that car movies go out of fashion. At lease, we hope not.
Best VW owners clubs in the UK
- 14th April, 2021
Volkswagen has enjoyed the best of times of late. The German manufacturer has famously been involved in an emissions scandal which dates back to 2008 has so far cost the company €30bn (£25bn) – and it’s rising. But VW still has a strong fanbase – especially among classic car owners.
