Delve into our Coffee & Chrome community hub and learn more about Coffee & Chrome, our attendees and their stories. read more>>
Whether you've had your vehicle(s) tucked away in the garage during lockdown or used short term storage over the winter. These DIY tips will help you prepare your pride and joy for use in the coming months. read more>>
Who doesn’t want a touch of luxury and decadence in their driving life? Welcome to the world of luxury cars on a budget. read more>>
Here are some of our favourite first classic bikes guaranteed to get you into the groove as a beginner. read more>>
The Ferrari 308 GT4 was the first V8 mid-engined Ferrari. Designed by Marcello Gandini at Bertone, it had 2+2 seating and arrived in 1973. Initially known as the Dino 308 GT4, it was renamed the Ferrari 308 GT4 after initial sales were slower than expected.
One of the great joys of owning a classic car or motorcycle is there’s no shortage of places and events to take your gleaming pride and joy. Take a look at our shortlist for 2024. read more>>
Road trip special: chasing the February sunshine in a Lamborghini Countach QV, classic 911 & the Jaguar Project 7 on some of the best driver's roads in both mainland Spain and Mallorca with the help of the CaliMoto App.
With Spring around the corner, it’s about time we started planning what the first ride will be after we get our bikes out of the garage. read more>>
At this year’s Practical Classics Classic Car & Restoration Show, the Footman James Barn Find display will showcase twenty increditble rusting wrecks. view>>
There are several iconic taxis from around the world but out in the suburbs another breed of transport formed in the postwar years: the minicab. read more>>
After the Lotus Elite's successful trip to Cars & Coffee on the Liverpool docks, Gary is inspired to keep working through the car's list of jobs. So after changing the oil, filter and belts he's back to Lotus specialist Chris Foulds to discover what problems might be lurking underneath the car.
The classic Fiat 500 is down at R Proietti Ltd for an engine upgrade but are there any horrors inside the engine that need dealing with first?
60 years ago we had what can only be described as a landmark year in the classic world, delivering some true performance icons. Let's delve into 1964 to see what it brought us... read more>>
Back in the UK and back to work on the Lotus Elite. New spark plugs, tuned carbs and the car runs sweet! A trip to Lotus specialist Chris Foulds garage provides some inspiration and replacement parts including rare body trim...
The new 992 Porsche 911 Dakar was built to celebrate Porsche's 1984 outright Paris -Dakar win but does this limited edition, £173,000 Porsche make any sense today?
From making solid, dependable bikes in the 50's, how did Suzuki suddenly transform into the wild child of the motorcycle world? read more>>
With modern classics spanning from 1970 all the way up to 2010, what actually defines a 'modern classic'? read more>>
Whether you’re looking at resell value or just want to make sure your classic will last as long as possible, here are 5 top tops for maintaining your vehicle. read more>>
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