Modern Classics insurance crisis
Glenn Rowswell on 14th December 2016
A growing number of ‘modern classics’ – cars on the cusp of historic vehicle status – are being refused cover by classic insurers.
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Classic cars to be priced out of London?
Glenn Rowswell on 10th December 2016
Owners of historic vehicles are set to suffer under new London Ultra Low Emissions Zone (ULEZ) charges unless exemptions are secured soon.
Classic MoT Extension?
Glenn Rowswell on 10th December 2016
Historic vehicles over 40 years old could soon be exempt from annual MoT testing, dependent on the outcome of a Department for Transport (DfT) consultation...
Land Rover Reborn Experience
Glenn Rowswell on 7th December 2016
Land Rover Classic has decided to open its doors, allowing visitors to go behind the scenes and see the restoration of an early Land Rover live...
Are Lotus for sale?
Glenn Rowswell on 5th December 2016
Rumours persist that Lotus will soon be up for sale as its parent company Proton struggles to pay the bills.
Bicester Heritage plans for the future
Glenn Rowswell on 2nd December 2016
Bicester Heritage has been cleared to start a round of improvements on its historic listed buildings and test track...
Longbridge assembly comes to an end
Glenn Rowswell on 1st December 2016
Car assembly at the historic Longbridge factory – home of Austin and adopted plant of MG – finished on Friday, September 23, ending a 110-year chapter of British automotive history. BBC News has confirmed there will be 25 redundancies.
Salon Privé 2016 Gallery
Glenn Rowswell on 15th November 2016
Blenheim Palace is the ideal venue for top-drawer supercar event. Salon Privé hosts machinery from the world’s most exclusive brands...
Austin Museum for sale
Glenn Rowswell on 1st November 2016
The Samsø Austin Museum is auctioning off its entire collection as one lot then donating the proceeds to charity...
QUEEN’S 90th MARKED BY £19m CLASSIC CAR PARADE
Glenn Rowswell on 16th October 2016
Saturday, October 15 saw British classic vehicles with a combined valuation of £19,033,150 line up on the forecourt of Buckingham Palace to help commemorate the 90th birthday of Her Majesty The Queen. Each car was inspected on her behalf by…