Entries are now officially being accepted for Sorrento Roads 2024, an event that takes the Red Arrow to areas other than the classic historic race route from Brescia to Rome and back. Vehicles produced before 1990 will be given priority. Cars registerd after that and not certified by the Registro 1000 Miglia will also be able to enter. TheContinue reading “Sorrento Roads 2024”
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Special Citroen celebrates 50th birthday
By Classic Yorkshire contributor Tony Lofthouse Among a ‘clutch’ of cars celebrating big milestones in 2024 are the Saab 9000, Jaguar D-Type, the VW Golf (see Mike’s birthday story, posted 15 Jan) and an amazing French classic. The curvy front-wheel-drive Citroen CX was launched in 1974 with the unenviable task of replacing the legendary DSContinue reading “Special Citroen celebrates 50th birthday”
Developing the Beetle for Motorsport.
The Beetle is not a natural choice as a motorsport and required considerable development to take it from a production saloon car to a motorsport warrior. “Pauli” Schwarz initially identified engine lubrication as the Achilles’ heel for the Beetle. At high cornering speeds and load changes, the oil in the shallow oil pan sloshed pastContinue reading “Developing the Beetle for Motorsport.”
The Beetle in Motorsport
Despite being one of the most popular cars in the world the Beetle is not a common sight on the motorsport scene. There have been successes in drag racing, a UK Beetle challenge series, rallying and rallycross but these were private efforts. Beetles were also popular as Baja racers. Fans of historic motorsport will know of theContinue reading “The Beetle in Motorsport”
Book your FREE place for Leeds-based classic show
By Classic Yorkshire contributor Tony Lofthouse Entries are being invited for this summer’s Royal Armouries Classic Car Show, organised by the Chevin Motor Club and the Royal Armouries. Owners of classic cars and vans of all ages are welcome to take part in the second running of this free to enter event. The show takesContinue reading “Book your FREE place for Leeds-based classic show”
Race for Glory: Release date
We recently reported on the new film Race for Glory – Audi V Lancia. At the time there was no release date for the UK. We have now been informed that Signature Films have secured the UK distribution rights and the film will be released on February 5th 2024. Again we would advise that you see it asContinue reading “Race for Glory: Release date”
Volkswagen Golfs 50th birthday.
In 1974, the Golf succeeded the Volkswagen Beetle and quickly became a pioneer in its class – another seven Golf generations followed selling more than 37 million vehicles. Volkswagen is celebrating its 50th birthday in 2024. It was an automotive revolution when Volkswagen presented the first Golf and successor to the legendary Beetle in 1974:Continue reading “Volkswagen Golfs 50th birthday.”
Zagato Fulvia Sport
At the end of the 1960s, the director of the Lancia Racing Department, Cesare Fiorio, ordered special examples of the Fulvia from Zagato. Based on the 1300 version of the Lancia Fulvia Sport, which was already a success for the famous Italian coachbuilder, these were to feature lightened bodywork. Thus was born one of theContinue reading “Zagato Fulvia Sport”
Rare Granada up for sale
By Classic Yorkshire contributor Tony Lofthouse When did you last see a once fashionable Ford Granada on the road? Chances are a while ago! How about a Granada Ghia V6 4×4? Pistonheads are advertising what is believed to be the only Mark 3 4×4 manual transmission model left on the road and at a reasonableContinue reading “Rare Granada up for sale”
Ferrari: Film review
I was looking forward to seeing Ferrari as it combines many of my interests, beautiful cars, Italian countryside and an against the odds story of a man trying to save his company. The film is well constructed and nicely acted by the main stars, Adam Driver as Enzo Ferrari, Penélope Cruz as Ferrari’s wife Laura,Continue reading “Ferrari: Film review”
2024 LOMBARD RALLY FESTIVAL GRIMSTHORPE CASTLE
2024 LOMBARD RALLY FESTIVAL GRIMSTHORPE CASTLE, 29th and 30th JUNE. OK, its not in Yorkshire but it does have quite a few participants from Yorkshire and it is an opportunity to fulfill your rallying dreams without massive expense or impact on your car. It is also a good opportunity to road test your competition car beforeContinue reading “2024 LOMBARD RALLY FESTIVAL GRIMSTHORPE CASTLE”
Love bug. German city celebrating a car giant
By Classic Yorkshire contributor Tony Lofthouse As a one time VW owner one of my ‘bucket list’ destinations is the amazing Autostadt in Wolfsburg. The Autostadt covers a 28-hectare site next to the company’s car factory and doubles as the delivery centre for VW motors as well as a stunning celebration of the 86-year-old carContinue reading “Love bug. German city celebrating a car giant”