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Two Rare British Classic Cars Auctioned At Thomas Watson Fine Art Sale

When classic cars go up for auction it’s always a big deal, especially when they are of the British variety. Two British classics, a 1929 Daimler 20/70 Type M Saloon and 1950 Jowett Javelin, are going to be auctioned at the Thomas Watson Fine Art Sale on...

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What Is There To See At The Grampian Transport Museum?

The UK is renowned for having some of the greatest classic car museums in the world. One that’s worth visiting is the Grampian Transport Museum. Found in the village of Alford near Aberdeen, the museum has an interactive collection of motors. The museum...

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Specialist Manufacturers Thornley Kelham Develop Lancia Aurelia Outlaw

Lancia are responsible for developing some beautiful classic cars, ranging from the Integrale to the Stratos. Marque specialist Thornley Kelham decided to create their own take on the rare Lancia Aurelia. The Aurelia Outlaw is a modified version of a...

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Last Chance To Celebrate The Life Of Enzo Ferrari

Ferrari founder Enzo Ferrari is one of the greatest personalities in the history of the car industry. His determination and sheer love for what he did made him seem larger than life. To mark the 120th anniversary of his birth, two new exhibitions have...

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Why Was The Citroen Hydropneumatic Suspension System An Innovative Design?

Within the car industry there are certain motors that have an unmatched ride quality. The ‘magic carpet ride’ is the feeling of absolute comfort of driving a car that’s travelling at a high speed. Citroen cars have a history of providing this kind of ride...

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New Car Show Modern Wheels Or Classic Steals To Air On Dave

Over the years there’s been a number of memorable car programmes, such as Car SOS and Top Gear. UKTV recently commissioned a new car-buying series called Modern Wheels or Classic Steals. Set to air on Dave, the show is presented by Rebecca Jackson and...

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Aston Martin is relaunching some of its vintage cars as EVs

Aston Martin announced recently that they were “to future-proof” their classic cars by “creating the world’s first reversible EV powertrain conversion.” The objective, Aston Martin says, is to mitigate any future legislation to restrict the use of classic...

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Ferrari 250 GTO Parts Found Among Classic Car Component Trove

Recently, Coys auction house unearthed a treasure trove of classic car parts. After a lot of investigating, a full kit for building a Ferrari 250 GTO has been discovered. The parts include the chassis frame for a 1962 Ferrari 250, original Ferrari Tipo...

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Lotus Calls For Public Search To Help Find The Original Mark I

2018 has been a year of several car milestones and Lotus is joining the festivities by celebrating its 70th anniversary. To commemorate the occasion, Lotus wants to track down the car that started it all and the company needs your help. The Lotus Mark I,...

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Nissan Survey Shows That Many British Drivers Feel Nervous On The Road

Driving can be a stressful experience and a recent survey carried out by Nissan looked into the driving behaviours of UK motorists. The research revealed a number of interesting factors, which included many British people feeling anxious when driving on...

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Celebrating The Beauty Of The Lancia Aprilia Pininfarina Convertible

At the recent Silverstone Classic 2018, a number of brilliant classic cars were sold. One of the finest was the Lancia Aprilia Pininfarina Convertible, which sold for £151,875. The work of Battista Farina, only 10 Lancia Type 439 chassis received his...

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Vertical Aerospace Goes For A More Realistic Approach To Flying Cars

In 2018, there’s been a lot of talk about flying cars being a future method of transport. A lot of companies are experimenting with the technology, but one British startup claims to be taking a more realistic approach. Vertical Aerospace have built and...

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Recognising The Appeal Of The Toyota Corolla AE86

The Japanese car industry has emerged as one of the most dominant automotive industries in the world. Many exciting models have been produced, with the Toyota AE86 being one of the most impressive. Such was its design that it gained international fame,...

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Rare Premier Car To Be On Display At London To Brighton Run

The London to Brighton Veteran Car Run is one of the most prestigious classic car events in the world. Every year, hundreds of vintage motors are proudly displayed, and a rare American vehicle made its debut at the 2018 event. The Premier is a beautiful...

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UK Joins Initiative For Autonomous Car Platform To Find Potholes

Potholes are among the biggest challenges that motorists face on the road, which is why several manufacturers are investing in technology that can deal with them. Jaguar Land Rover, Transport Scotland and Transport for West Midlands are three UK companies...

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James Bond May Not Drive An Aston Martin In The Next Film

The relationship between Aston Martin and James Bond has been well established. It’s been rumoured Bond won’t drive an Aston Martin in the next film, as Lotus Cars have thrown their hat into the ring. The newly appointed CEO of Lotus voiced interest in...

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5 Myths About Classic Cars

Myths are just as prevalent when it comes to classic cars as any other walk of life, ranging from the outright absurd to the somewhat plausible. Many classic car myths are out there and some may even be true in certain circumstances. However, we’re taking...

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Phone Detection Signs Are Being Trialled On UK Roads

Many road accidents are caused by people using their phones while driving. In Norfolk, new technology is being trialled to prevent drivers from texting when behind the wheel. Norfolk-based Westcotec have developed a system that allows phone usage to be...

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UK Driving Licences Could Be Invalidated On EU Roads With No-Deal Brexit

With Brexit drawing nearer, government officials are preparing for every possible scenario, including a no-deal situation. According to the Department For Transport (DFT), British driving licences may no longer be valid in the European Union in the event...

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Survey Shows There’s Confusion About What An Autonomous Car Is

Autonomous vehicles are being hyped as the future of the car industry, though it’s been revealed that many people are confused as to what the term actually means. A survey carried out by Avis Budget Group highlighted consumers find it difficult to tell...

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