When it comes to historic racing the two most popular events are the Silverstone Classic and the Donington Historic. For Yorkshire enthusiasts Donington isn’t too far to treck and it provides excellent racing with a wide variety of cars and era’s. If you are new to historic racing then this is a great event. Easy to getContinue reading “Donington Historic – May 3,4 &5”
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Leading UK car selling site say black is back
By Classic Yorkshire contributor Tony Lofthouse Figures from Auto Trader show buyers have put the brakes on buying grey, according to their latest online searches. Over the last decade, grey motors have been the top UK sellers but now the old favourite black is back. Auto Trader reveal over 550 million search clicks were madeContinue reading “Leading UK car selling site say black is back”
Race for Glory: Film review
Race for Glory, the story of Audi V Lancia for the 1983 World Rally Championship finally dropped on Prime this weekend. Without a cinema release the streaming platforms are the only way you can get to see this film, though it was a week late. Billed as Audi V Lancia it would be more accurate toContinue reading “Race for Glory: Film review”
The one and only Jaguar XJ13
There’s only one Jaguar XJ13 in the world and I had the privilege of sitting in it. In the days when Jaguar Heritage allowed even their most valuable cars out to events we had the XJ 13 on display in Bradford City Centre. Built as a potential Le Mans contender, it never competed in any race.Continue reading “The one and only Jaguar XJ13”
XJ13 Recreation
It was announced this week that JD Classics were to display their tribute to the XJ13 in the form of a meticulous recreation and associated book detailing the journey. One of the great moments in my life was to spend a weekend in the company of Norman Dewis and the original XJ13. Norman was a delightfulContinue reading “XJ13 Recreation”
Is time up for the rear window?
By Classic Yorkshire contributor Tony Lofthouse In a groundbreaking move a Swedish car company has ditched the rear window in its latest electric model in favour of a roof-mounted digital camera. The makers of Polestar 4 say the new technology, beamed to a dashboard screen, gives the driver a far wider field of view andContinue reading “Is time up for the rear window?”
Events Calendar
Just a quick note to let you know that our events calendar is now available. From local shows to national events you can plan your days out from here. If you are an event organiser and your event isn’t here then drop us an email at yorkshirepublications@gmail.com with details. You can see the calendar here.
An All Terrain 911!
There seems to be a growing trend for car buyers to invest in Restomods, often of quite modern cars but with retro features. This is a trend that I can fully understand as it provides a car with modern comforts and safety features in a distinctive package. Its not cheap but given that your base car willContinue reading “An All Terrain 911!”
Follow Peter on the Monte Carlo Historique and support Race against Dementia.
The Monte Carlo Historique is one of the most prestigious historic motorsport events and also one of the toughest. Peter Scott and Paul Mankin, in their 1970 Porsche 914/6 will be supporting Jackie Stewarts Race Against Dementia charity. Dementia is something that most of us will be affected by during our lifetime whether as a sufferer,Continue reading “Follow Peter on the Monte Carlo Historique and support Race against Dementia.”
The Fiat 600 returns – but not in grey!
By Classic Yorkshire contributor Tony Lofthouse The growing trend to reinvent a classic brand in electric form continues with Fiat’s latest compact SUV. The launch of the 600e has given the Italian makers the opportunity to resurrect the 600 name badge from a car first launched nearly 70 years ago. It also gives me theContinue reading “The Fiat 600 returns – but not in grey!”
More about the Beetle in motorsport.
Last weeks article about the Beetle in motorsport certainly generated some interest. There is no doubt that there is a lot of love for the Beetle in all its forms today. My Beetle memory was being driven around in a very lumpy sounding Beetle owned by a friend of my older brother. I didn’t realise the significanceContinue reading “More about the Beetle in motorsport.”
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Classic Yorkshire is brought to you by a group of classic car enthusiasts. We don’t charge and we don’t get paid. In fact it costs us to bring these stories to you. In order to get into major shows we apply for press passes and these are issued based on our readership statistics. We get about 20 000 websiteContinue reading “Please support Classic Yorkshire”