About ten years ago I had the opportunity to buy a nice Ferrari Dino, in red for £40 000. It seemed a ludicrous price to me but it turns out it would have been a good investment. Car & Classic is set to auction a RHD 1971 Ferrari Dino 246 GT. ‘Tiny, brilliant, safe … almost a Ferrari’Continue reading “Dino”
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Classic Market 2023
Throughout 2023, Hagerty has tracked a correcting market where sellers’ expectations were not, in many cases, being met by potential buyers’ willingness to part with cash that had become more expensive to borrow. The demographic needle has also shifted rapidly to point towards Millennials as being the new driving force behind the classic car market, fuelling theContinue reading “Classic Market 2023”
Classic car names make a comeback!
By Classic Yorkshire contributor Tony Lofthouse Have you noticed how more and more car makers are bringing back their historic brand names to push a new generation of cars? Ford and Fiat are just two of the latest companies to turn back the clock with new electric models badged with old familiar names. In 2024Continue reading “Classic car names make a comeback!”
Modified or standard.
I have nothing against modified cars provided that they are done well and safely. In fact two of my classics are modified in ways that I consider appropriate and in keeping with the car as originally launched. Of course I have exceptions based mainly on the quality and rarity of the car being modified. Urban Automotive, theContinue reading “Modified or standard.”
1974 Mini reaches new heights
To mark the 60th anniversary of the Mini Cooper Detourist Ben Coombs has begun a massive journey. The automotive adventurer’s Mini 6000 Expedition will take the little car to new heights – 6,000 metres above sea level, to be precise! Detour-roadtrips.com – the online destination for road trip inspiration and information – is the expedition’s exclusiveContinue reading “1974 Mini reaches new heights”
2024 Events Calendar
By far the most popular page on our website is the classic car events calendar. We list as many events as we can from the local and national scene. If your favourite event isn’t listed then drop us an email. You can view the events page here. https://classicyorkshire.live/events-calendar-2024/
Back to the future! Celebrating a nineties Nissan
By Classic Yorkshire correspondent Tony Lofthouse One of the most intriguing Japanese cars to reach our shores over the last 30 years is surely the Nissan Figaro. It’s an odd looking car combining retro-styling from the fifties with an array of modern day features. On the outside, the car’s round headlamps, chrome front grill, foldingContinue reading “Back to the future! Celebrating a nineties Nissan”
Goodwood is proud to announce…
There is a bit of concern about the future of classic cars, given the climate crisis and the need to save the planet. A lot of classic car enthusiasts don’t see electric conversions as a satisfactory option and it seems unlikely that in the future petrol will remain an easily accessible fuel in the national fuelContinue reading “Goodwood is proud to announce…”
Classic car security – some top tips
By Classic Yorkshire correspondent Tony Lofthouse We might be looking forward to the festive season, but one things certain car thieves will show no such seasonal cheer! Unfortunately, at this time of year cars are popular targets. Classic Yorkshire has prepared some handy tips to keeping your car safe and secure. It’s a fact thatContinue reading “Classic car security – some top tips”
Mazda MX-5 named Used Sports Car of the Year
I am a big fan of the MX5 and whilst it is a current production car, it is old enough that the early models are legitimate classics. I know that some enthusiasts consider it a hair dressers car, but just consider the specification. I have owned two of them and my current car is nowContinue reading “Mazda MX-5 named Used Sports Car of the Year”
Brawn: The impossible Formula One story
Disney+ has launched their unscripted documentary series, “Brawn: The Impossible Formula 1© Story,” following the story of Brawn GP and their remarkable Formula 1© Championship Season. All four episodes are available now to stream in the UK & Ireland. The series stars Keanu Reeves as host and executive producer, in addition to Formula 1© legends Ross Brawn,Continue reading “Brawn: The impossible Formula One story”
REIS RACE RETRO CELEBRATES 20TH SHOW .
If you are into classic cars that compete in the world of historic motorsport then REIS Race Retro is the show for you. Whether you are an experienced competitor looking for a new competition car or a novice looking to start out on your first event, there will be something of interest. Don’t miss theContinue reading “REIS RACE RETRO CELEBRATES 20TH SHOW .”