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Why I Crave a Fiat 2300
- 13th December, 2022
It is the mid-1980s, and the BBC is screening a not particularly distinguished 1966 Peter Sellers film titled After the Fox. Much of the film was shot on location in Italy, and for the final reel chase, the police favoured a handsome saloon with tailfins and quad headlamps. From that moment onwards, I craved a Fiat 2300.
50 YEARS OF THE OUTSPAN MINI
- 2nd December, 2022
Picture the scene. It is 1973, and you are attending a village fete with your family. Just as you think that a second-hand copy of Crackerjack Annual 1969 marks the day's high point, you spot a Mini like none other.
1955 – Britain’s Second Greatest Motor Show
- 2nd December, 2022
Our blogs celebrating motor shows of the past conclude with 1955 – the year of so many automotive innovations:
RARER THAN RARE – THE MORRIS ISIS
- 2nd December, 2022
As many of us know, eBay is a haven of temptation. One starts with the modest aim of obtaining a copy of Motor Road Test Annual 1977, but within thirty minutes, there is the temptation to buy another classic car. But this is wholly understandable when the vehicle in question is one of the few surviving examples of the Morris Isis.
THE ROUTEMASTER RETURNS TO LONDON
- 2nd December, 2022
On the 12th October Time Out published some welcome news for all classic vehicle enthusiasts. Particularly those who appreciated double-deckers of quality: A company called ‘Londoner Buses’ is starting a new regular bus route in central London entirely equipped with vintage Routemasters.
Meet The Owner– Siôn Hudson and his Vauxhall Astra 1200S Four-Door
- 2nd December, 2022
“I was passed by a modern Discovery a couple of days ago, and you could see the driver pointing and lecturing his family as to exactly what it was!” And no wonder that Land-Rover driver was amazed, as Siôn Hudson owns one of the very few Vauxhall Astra 1200S on the road.
GENEVIEVE - THE ULTIMATE MOTORING FILM?
- 2nd December, 2022
Here are 20 facts about Genevieve, the film that nearly every classic enthusiast owes a vast debt:
A VERY SPECIAL MOTOR CAR – THE ROVER 105S
- 2nd December, 2022
Many of us have encountered cars that embody the over-used word "integrity". The dictionary definition reads "the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles", and in terms of vehicles, it means one that more than fulfils its remit.
THE LAST MOSKVITCH 434 IN THE UK
- 2nd December, 2022
In the distant past, when The Goodies was the highlight of the BBC2 schedule and a Wimpy 'Shanty Grill’ represented the pinnacle of fine dining, some Eastern European cars were more frequently sighted than others. Volgas were mainly glimpsed in Cold War dramas, but Wartburg Knights and Skoda S110s were sometimes found outside the local Wavy Line store.
We loved being part of the family at the Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show 2022!
- 30th November, 2022
The event, which took place on 11th – 13th November, was attended by around 69,324 enthusiasts over the three days and it was fantastic to once again see the classic car community come together and celebrate heritage vehicles.
Introducing our November Bright Young Spark – Oliver Cliff!
- Andrew Roberts |
- 30th November, 2022
Introducing our November Bright Young Spark – Oliver Cliff. Still at school and besotted with classics. In lockdown at the age of 15 Oliver was bought a ‘1967 Triumph Herald estate’, with the vision of this being his first car.
The oldest car at the 2022 Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show
- Andrew Roberts |
- 30th November, 2022
2022 marks the celebrations of many anniversaries at the Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show – including the Fiat Motor Club, which marks its centenary this year. On the 4th of October 1922, the UK concessionaires proudly announced the marque's victories in the French, Italian and Italian Light Car Grand Prix and issued a stern warning.
Ten Model Cars for Christmas by Andrew Roberts
- Andrew Roberts |
- 30th November, 2022
Your totally subjective guide to Corgi, Dinky and Matchbox toys that this writer hopes for on the 25th December…
THE AUSTIN A95/A105 WESTMINSTER – A CELEBRATION
- 29th November, 2022
The year is 1956, and you want four doors and an engine between 2 and 2.6 litres, which instantly rules out the MG Magnette ZB and the Sunbeam Rapier. Nor can you really afford to spend more than £1,250, which instantly rules out the last of the Riley Pathfinders, the Jaguar 2.4 and the Rover P4 105S.
