Retro
Porsche Lovers Clubbing for 60 Years
Porsche owners clubs have now been in existence for Sixty years. Their common goal was to “unite all Porsche drivers in friendship and comradeship”. Now there are 181k Members worldwide. On 26 May 1952, seven passionate Porsche drivers founded the Porsche Club Hohensyburg in Westphalia. The creation of this first Porsche club has now grown into a global phenomenon...
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VW Camper Van Tent – Party On
As those warm summer days very move closer, Firebox have announced a Über Cool addition to their range of products.. The Peppermint Green VW CamperVan Tent. After trying to become enthusiastic about camping with my children perhaps this is the best thing to have for you children while you inhabit the...
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British Motor Heritage Completes its 100th E-Type Bonnet
As the 50th anniversary of the Britains Favourite sportscar the Jaguar E-Type draws to a close, British Motor Heritage -BMH has been celebrating an E-Type milestone of its own – the production of the 100th replacement bonnet.
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At Last the Beach Buggy may be coming back – The VW Buggy UP!
The buggy up! is inspired by the Californian beach buggies of the 1960s. These buggies, pioneered by people such as American Bruce Meyers, took the simple, reliable Beetle chassis and engine and replaced the steel bodies with glassfibre, creating agile, fun vehicles...
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Phantasmagorical fully-licensed replica comes up for auction
It is one of the 20th century’s most iconic automobiles and has been an inspiration to generations of automobile designers and enthusiasts; legendary movie car Chitty Chitty Bang Bang has fueled childhood dreams for more than four decades.
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Chelsea Autolegends – the biggest show on wheels
Le Mans cars and supercars, E-types and Mini Coopers, stars of track and stage, rare cars and rally cars… Chelsea AutoLegends has them all London’s biggest show on wheels is almost here. On Sunday 4 September, the Royal Hospital in Chelsea will host Chelsea AutoLegends, a showcase of automotive...
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Citroen Revolte Concept Car
Citroën is once more proving its credentials as a bold forward-looking brand with the concept car REVOLTE, an ultra-chic city car combining luxury with a touch of cheek. A compact city car, REVOLTE sidesteps the difficulties of dense urban traffic with a totally new approach to small car design.
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The Lego VW Camper Van – A must have this Christmas
Loved by Hippies, Surfers and Cooler types all cover the Globe - The Freakin' Awesome Iconic Camper has been recreated as a LEGO® Exclusive model.
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Monkeemobile 2011 Tour Car Auctioned at Brooklands Circuit
Monkeying around at the old Brooklands Circuit in Surrey. In a tribute to the Monkees, a brilliant custom car.’the Monkeemobile’ was being auctioned by Historics at Brooklands. The iconic 60′s muscle car was featured in much of the Monkees TV series from 1966 – 1968. The zany vehicle was sold to its new owner by Historics for £75,900. The ‘Monkeemobile’ created and built by designer Dean Jeffries starred in the TV show and many stage tours. The car featured a...
read moreThe Cholmondeley Pageant of Power, more stunning cars, bikes, boats – the action packed weekend event
An event not to be missed.
read moreA Special Peugeot RCZ Asphalt Limited Edition
Coming Soon from Peugeot the Ultra Cool Limited Edition RCZ ‘Asphalt’. 200bhp Bespoke interior and only 75 RHD. This is a car I really like, takes me back so much to the special looks of the VW Karmann Ghia of which I had a beautiful 1962 model. This new Limited edition Peugeot RCZ Asphalt is characterised by the great looking special matt Telluric grey paintwork. Only 75 are making it here in RHD. The RCZ Asphalt LEs being produced for the UK all feature a bespoke high specification over the top-of-the-range GT trim and powered by...
read moreThe All-New MINI Coupé 2 seater an Instant Classic
The Next Chapter from Mini the first Two-Seater MINI Coupé. An exciting and striking new MINI hits the drive streets. On sale from the 1st October this year and priced from £16,640 on the road. Selling alongside the hatch the MINI Convertible, Clubman and Countryman – The All New MINI Coupé. With a simple mission to maximise the driving thrill behind the wheel. The Next Chapter from Mini their first...
read moreJuan Manuel Fangio Honoured by Maserati and by the Goodwood Revival
Maserati honoured one of its favourite ‘sons’ with a reminder of what would have been the 100th birthday of Juan Manuel Fangio Celebrations are to continue here in the UK at the Goodwood Revival 2011, for me still the best event on the calendar 16-18 September 2011, Maserati a proud sponsor of the Goodwood Revival 2011 will have a feature tribute to Juan Manuel Fangio, on the centenary of his birth and 60th anniversary of the legend winning the first of his five world championships. Fangio, nicknamed El Maestro or El Chueco (“knock-...
read moreHot Cars, Hot Ladies, Cool Men – Salon Privé 2011
Supercars everywhere, Salon Privé one of the most prestigious events in the Automobile Calendar next week at Syon Park. On the 22nd – 24th June Salon Privé has been re-located from the Hurlingham Club and will be gracing the 200 acres and delicately manicured lawns of the Spectacular Syon Park one of the UK most beautiful stately homes. At the hight of the English Summer Season Automotive Royalty will be in attendance along with the world most impressive and valuable supercar metal staged for Salon Privé on the supercar...
read moreGoodwood Festival of Speed 2011 – Another exceptionally Good Year
Goodwood is proud to support the 2011 National Motorsport Week. It will culminate at the Goodwood Festival of Speed 2011. A wealth of British drivers and riders in action at Goodwood, including the last four British Formula One Champions.
read moreHow great was that! – James May Toy Stories
James May still on a mission to celebrate Britain’s best loved toys Following on from the really watchable BBC series In 2009 when James went on a quest to show what was possible to achieve with old-fashioned toys. Out of all the toys in the first series, Five proved successful, but one failed – model trains. This time James and the team return to the challenge and have another go at building the longest ever model railway track – At just a shade under ten miles. The track is to link two Devon towns, Barnstaple and Bideford,...
read moreThe Fiat 500 by Gucci
Certainly a car to spot on the roads. Fiat and Gucci have joined to build a super stylish – 500 by Gucci. The advertising push has just begun. The Fiat 500 by Gucci was customised by Gucci Creative Director Frida Giannini working in conjunction with Fiat’s Centro Stile. “When the Fiat 500 first hit the road in the 1950s, it created a style revolution,” said Gucci Creative Director Frida Gianinni. “Gucci’s history has always been about traveling in style so when this collaboration came up, it struck me as...
read moreRoyal Mail stamps to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the E-Type Jaguar
A special commemorative sheet of stamps was issued by the Royal Mail today featuring the iconic Jaguar E-Type, everyones favourite from the sixties. In March 1961 the E-Type made its debut at the Geneva Motor Show...
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