The Classic Hub

Why Bother With E10 Fuel? Surely E5 Is Enough?

As a classic car owner, chances are you’ve already had your fair share of pub chats, forum debates, and petrol station head-scratching over E10 fuel. read more>>

Classic Italian Hot Hatches

When it comes to classic hot hatches, French and German makes often steal the spotlight. read more>>

Yamaha Motorcycles – 1955 (70 years)

Few manufacturers have shaped the motorcycle world quite like Yamaha. From its humble beginnings in post-war Japan to the global powerhouse it is today, read more>>

How to source hard-to-find classic car parts

One of the joys – and occasional frustrations –One of the joys – and occasional frustrations – of classic car ownership is the hunt for those elusive parts read more>>

Rachel Reeves might axe the VED exemption for classic cars in the budget

For decades, classic car owners in the UK have enjoyed certain privileges that recognise the cultural and historical importance of preserving older vehicles. read more>>

Family Matters: The Dynasties that Drove the Automotive World

The car world might be driven by pistons and petrol, but behind many of the most recognisable marques are families whose names have become just as legendary read more>>

The Joy of V8: Why do eight cylinders still make our hearts race?

Just what is it about a V8 engine that makes hearts beat a little bit faster? It’s not just about horsepower or speed. read more>>

Badge of honour: how car makers’ logos came about

Few things in motoring stir emotion quite like a badge. Whether it’s the galloping horse on a Ferrari, the winged “B” of a Bentley, or the blue oval of a Ford read more>>

Rolls-Royce Phantom – 1925 (100 years)

Rolls-Royce launched the first Phantom in 1925, and that nameplate epitomises pure luxury. read more>>

De Tomaso Pantera – 1970 (55 years)

The De Tomaso Pantera – even the name just exudes cool and, as monikers go, there’s little to rival it, not only in the automotive world, but the world itself. read more>>

Great touring motorcycles

Big engines, plush seats, wind protection, luggage space and rider-friendly ergonomics – it’s armchair-in-front-of-the-TV time read more>>

How owning a classic car can save you money

For many, a classic car represents passion, nostalgia, and a slice of motoring history. But here’s something that often surprises new owners read more>>

SORN, tax, and insurance: clearing up the confusion for classic car owners

For many classic car enthusiasts, there comes a time when your classic spends more time off the road than on it. read more>>

Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow – 1965 (60 years)

The Silver Shadow broke the mould – it allowed people to dream big, thanks to endorsement of celebrity and a design that had innate ‘approachability’ read more>>

A Morris Traveller’s journey to the perfect restoration

Famous car enthusiasts and their classic car collections

Cars have always attracted passionate followers, from engineers and collectors to celebrities who see them not just as transport but as expressions of identity. read more>>

Class-defining cars

What do we mean by that? Well, ‘class-defining’ cars do more than just succeed, they influence. These are the models that stand out and reshape our expectations read more>>

Former glories: why provenance is king

In the world of classic cars, condition, rarity, and originality are the holy trinity of value. But there’s a fourth factor that can send prices soaring read more>>

Cars with strange design quirks: from talking dashboards to square steering wheels

Classic cars have always been more than just transport. They’re rolling testbeds for bold design, daring experiments, and sometimes, gloriously odd ideas read more>>

Autumn may still be a great time to sell your classic

When it comes to selling a classic car, timing can be everything. A well-chosen moment can help secure the best possible return, while listing at the wrong time read more>>

The secret collection of amazing classics that may or may not be for sale

There's no address on the website, satnav doesn't take you to the exact location, and when you do find it, there's no visible signage until you're feet read more>>

Fiat Panda – 1980 (45 years)

For classic car lovers, few experiences match the thrill of an auction. The smell of the leather, the echo of the gavel, the rush as the bid climbs higher read more>>

Online auctions vs. live auctions: the classic car buyer’s dilemma

For classic car lovers, few experiences match the thrill of an auction. The smell of the leather, the echo of the gavel, the rush as the bid climbs higher read more>>

Why do we overlook our bike's most crucial component, its tyres?

Hold your hand up if you've ever just pulled your bike out of the garage or shed, and set off without checking all's well. read more>>