Category Archives: Classic car show

By Classic Yorkshire contributor Tony Lofthouse If ever a car of yesteryear felt ideal for today’s hot summer days it’s the British-made Mini Moke. Launched in 1964, this little Mini was the vision of auto designer Alec Issigonis – the man behind the original Mini launched five years earlier. The Moke was originally pitched forContinue reading “The Mini Moke – from Cowley to the Caribbean”

One of the more unusual events I attend is the Holme Moss 100. Originally held to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the first hillclimb up Holme Moss. It has now become an annual event and it has grown steadily every year. What is great about the event is the variety of the cars. From anContinue reading “Holme Moss 100”

DRIVING TOUR…In all 23 cars took part in the two-day driving tour, taking in the North Yorkshire Dales and the North Pennines. It proved to be a lot of fun with a bunch of great people, spectacular roads and stunning scenery.  A wonderful mix of cars from a 1923 Bentley 3.0 litre, a 1934 LagondaContinue reading “Yorkshire Elegance results.”

By Classic Yorkshire contributor Tony Lofthouse Gear stick design is one of those often overlooked accessories in cars today (manual ones anyway!) but there’s been some amazing examples over the years. Going back 120 years, the first gear levers were fitted on the driver’s right along with the handbrake stick. Often positioned outside, by theContinue reading “Classic gear knobs – five of the best”

The other day I was browsing the adverts in Autotrader and came across a convertible Aston Vanquish. I am due to change my everyday classic this year and an Aston Martin is on the fantasy end of that list. I went through all the details and just for fun I asked for an insurance quote.Continue reading “Exclusive new Vanquish 25 celebrates 25 years.”

Over the years I have attended many different types of car shows, from your local club show in a park to Goodwood and other prestigious events. It has surprised me that attending these elite shows has generated some negative on line comments. My view is that there is room for all these events and youContinue reading “Surprise at an elite concours”

Classic Yorkshire contributor Tony Lofthouse I love hearing about interesting barn finds and when it’s a classic French motor it’s extra special. Earlier this year, Citroen restoration specialists CQS Classics were called in to recover a 1971 DS21 Pallas that had been gathering dust for over 20 years. It seems that following the death ofContinue reading “‘Barn find’ Citroen gets long overdue clean-up!”

You would have to be blind not to have noticed the number of Chinese cars flooding the roads of Britain. I think many car enthusiasts will instantly dismiss them as cheap versions of the Range Rover or targeting the bottom end of the market. That is a view that those of us with a fewContinue reading “BYD launches the Z supercar”

Just a quick reminder about the Holme Moss hill climb next Sunday.

Drivers of modern cars are being advised to make preparations for driving in the summer heat. But this advice is double for owners of classic cars. Whilst many classic cars are well maintained they can be uncomfortable in the heat. So it is a good idea to pack some simple essentials to keep cool inContinue reading “Keep your cool in heatwave traffic jams”

By Classic Yorkshire contributor, Tony Lofthouse There has always been a mystique about Eastern-bloc cars from the 60s and 70s – think the likes of Trabant, and Skoda and Lada models. In the 70s and 80s many became the butt of comedians jokes. But, some brave drivers would buy one of these State-made motors –Continue reading “Looking back at some Eastern European classics”

Zenvo Automotive unveiled two new VP prototype Aurora’s marking a significant milestone for the Danish hypercar manufacturer as it prepares for the first customer deliveries due in Summer 2027. Aurora is the most significant car in Zenvo’s 19-year history. Created to define a new era for the Danish hypercar manufacturer, it has been developed fromContinue reading “Zenvo Aurora Tur revealed.”