The life and career of Sir Stirling Moss is to be celebrated as part of Goodwood’s headline motorsport events in 2021. read more>>
A former GP Motorcycle racer and engineer on The 52 Express project is selling his private collection of BMW motorcycles through Silverstone Auctions to help fund the project. read more>>
There’s a big difference between washing your car and detailing it. A full detail not only makes it look its absolute best, but can help protect the paint, rubbers and chrome from the elements during a typically inclement UK show season. And let’s face it, after the past 12 months we’ll be looking for the slightest excuse to get back behind the wheel of our classics. read more>>
We recently asked enthusiasts to complete a survey on the effects of the pandemic. We asked about a few topics, one of them being how they feel about the return of classic events and shows this summer. read more>>
The Volkswagen Golf R Mk.8 has just been launched and with more power than ever and a trick new 4WD system, I was keen to see how it compares to my GR Yaris.
The Honda RD03 650 was the first of Honda's iconic Africa Twin series of Adventure bikes and Honda won the Paris Dakar Rally four times with it's competition cousin, the RX750. Here I give you a guided tour around both the regular RD03 and also the Marathon Edition, which was created by Honda France for private enthusiasts who also wanted to enter the Paris Dakar Rally on a Honda Africa Twin.
With the news that the Goodwood Revival is re-launching for 2021 hot off the press, our attention has turned to a unique genre of two-wheeled transport – say hello the iconic ‘pit bike’. read more>>
My Jaguar XJC V12 5-speed manual is undergoing full restoration and I need to decide on colour. After lots of research, I've settled on Minotaur Green, which is an Aston Martin Q division colour but when I saw an Aston painted in this colour, we decided to tweak the colour, as you'll find out in the video..
The Honda XL500R won Paris Dakar in 1982 and to celebrate, Honda created this limited run version of this iconic Enduro bike. In this video, I take it around my test route on the farm and explain what it's like to ride off road.
Over the years there have been some fantastic racing films, featuring some of the best cars and motorbikes tearing up the track (or even street) seeking new fame and fortune. Today we have put together some of the best classic racing films for you to enjoy. read more>>
The prestigious event, London Concours has revealed the collection of cars that will be displayed at the event from 8-10 June. read more>>
Limited 100 has announced their commission of a one-off bespoke print for Vicki Butler-Henderson. The print is of Vicki’s favourite car, titled ‘Lamborghini Diablo GT’ read more>>
Many consider Mike Hailwood’s TT comeback in 1978 as the greatest achievement by a rider in the entire history of motorcycle racing. read more>>
McLaren introduced the 720S in 2017 and they can now be bought for half the price they cost new secondhand. In this video I look at why they depreciated so quickly, how they drive and why I think they are now looking like very good value.
The BMW GS first arrived in the eighties and BMW thought the Paris Dakar race would be the perfect event to prove its toughness and reliability. They proved to be correct and the GS went on to win Dakar in 1981, 1983, 1984 and 1985. To celebrate its 4 wins, BMW produced this special edition and 200 examples had their tank signed by their star rider Gaston Rahier, making them highly collectable today.
While the Citroen Traction Avant tends to dominate any conversation on pre-war French motoring, the often-overlooked Peugeot 402 shouldn’t be dismissed. read more>>
The British Motor Museum is delighted to announce it has been awarded an additional £261,500 from the second round of the Government’s Culture Recovery Fund. The Museum is among more than 2,700 recipients to benefit from the latest round of awards. read more>>
The Fiat 500 is Italy’s entry to the people’s car hall of fame. First seen in ’57 and produced until ’75, nearly 4,000,000 were eventually sold. read more>>
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