Category Archives: Classic car show

With long hot summers becoming the norm we may have to adapt the cars we drive and the way we look after them. The good news is that convertibles are now more practical than ever, even though manufacturers are turning away from them. Obviously air conditioning will be increasingly essential and maybe improved wipers andContinue reading “Practical tips for cleaning cars in a heatwave”

By Classic Yorkshire contributor Tony Lofthouse A big thank you to Classic Yorkshire subscriber, John, who sent me pictures of a rare 1968-registered Vauxhall Viva spotted in Norfolk, but with West Yorkshire connections. The Viva HB SL90 convertible was based on Vauxhall’s sporty SL90 which delivered 20% more power than the standard HB models. TheContinue reading “Remembering a rare Vauxhall convertible”

Once again the team at The Fast Lane Club have done an amazing job of curating their Yorkshire Elegance event. With a range of special vehicles from the dawn of the motoring era to current day super cars the team have produced an event that easily stands alongside the events at Hampton Court (concourse deContinue reading “Yorkshire Elegance 2026.”

Let me start by saying up front that I am not an expert in AI. I have however been messing about with it and it is becoming an increasingly useful too. It might be usefuf or you too so here’s the story of my AI journey. Lets start with the basics. What is the differenceContinue reading “AI and classic cars”

By Classic Yorkshire contributor Tony Lofthouse As a long-standing Rover owner I couldn’t let the 40th anniversary of the 800 series go unannounced. The Rover 800 was launched on 10th July 1986 with Rover Group shipping out 1000 new cars, mainly the top-spec Sterling model, to its dealer network. The 800 series grew out of a collaborationContinue reading “The Rover 800 – an overlooked classic?”

Every year reports are published that attach a monetary value to the classic car world. If you think about it the industry embraces not just the cars, repairs and servicing, restoration, retail, events, auction houses and much more. It is estimated that the total value of the industry is £18.3 billion and generates £2.9 billionContinue reading “The real value of classic cars”

Boreham Motorworks has unveiled the first production prototype Ford Escort Mk1 RS at the public at London Concours 2026, marking a major milestone in the development of one of the most focused lightweight performance cars of the modern era.  First announced at the end of 2024, the Boreham Motorworks Ford Escort Mk1 RS programme now enters a new phase — one defined byContinue reading “The brand-new Boreham Motorworks Ford Escort Mk1 RS.”

By Classic Yorkshire contributor Tony Lofthouse The understated Mercedes-Benz W123 series rightly earns its ‘classic’ tag after clocking up 2.7 million sales since its roll-out in 1976. This mid-range classic – known internally as the W123 – took the Mercedes brand a step further, following in the footsteps of the popular W114 introduced in theContinue reading “Timeless Mercedes celebrates 50 years on the road”

It is just two weeks to go the next edition of Yorkshire Elegance with a move into the Aero industry with the Aerolite Spitfire. In my view this is the most prestigious car event in Yorkshire, the North and it gives those posh events down South a run for their money. A few tickets remainContinue reading “THE SPITFIRE RETURNS”

Goodwood Revival will take place Friday 18 – Sunday 20 September. Goodwood Revival has announced the drivers and riders set to attend in September, as the 2026 event assembles a remarkable line‑up of competitors from across the global motorsport community. Among the Formula 1 names joining this year’s Revival are Sir Jackie Stewart, Jacques Villeneuve,Continue reading “Goodwood Revival reveals line‑up of racing legends for 2026”

The Concours of Elegance have confirmed that a 1936 Bugatti Type 57 Atalante, a car used personally by Ettore Bugatti himself, will take its place on the lawns of Hampton Court Palace this September. The Type 57 was the last great touring Bugatti of the pre-war era, developed under the direction of Jean Bugatti fromContinue reading “The Bugatti Ettore Drove Himself: A 1936 Type 57 Atalante.”

By Classic Yorkshire contributor Tony Lofthouse If you think of some of the key design features in cars – old and new – a front grille like a bonnet, boot and headlights – is an important part of its styling. The arrival of EVs, led by the likes of Tesla, has certainly made manufacturers re-evaluateContinue reading “Celebrating cars without grilles (before EVs)”