From the gently rolling hills of the Cotswolds to the rugged beauty of the Scottish Highlands, Britain's scenic country roads beckon for exploration, and there's no better way to savour them than from the seat of a classic car. Imagine navigating those winding lanes in a piece of automotive history, each mile revealing a new picturesque village or majestic view that could easily be a landscape painting. In this blog post, we explore the top 10 classic cars that will add a timeless charm to your British road trip. Factors to Consider Before embarking on your classic car adventure, it's

Classic cars hold a special place in the hearts of automotive enthusiasts and popular culture alike. Their timeless designs, mechanical ingenuity, and evocative presence continue to captivate us. Each decade of automotive design has cars that are synonymous with the era. The Swinging Sixties are no different. We've decided to take a look back at 10 classic cars that defined the 60s; what's more, they're all British Classics! These ten cars defined the era and left an indelible mark on automotive history in the 1960s and beyond. Unlike today, back in the Sixties, Britain was at the forefront of automotive

As petrol and diesel prices hit a record high, many motorists are feeling the pinch. It's been reported that 89 per cent of British car owners are concerned about being able to afford petrol, 39% are driving less, and 1% have already switched to a hybrid or EV. For classic owners, there is concern that these rising fuel costs are the beginning of the end of their hobby. The introduction of E10 fuel, which could cause damage to the components in older engines, was already a blow, meaning classic owners had to pay more for standard fuel now labelled 'premium'.

Many car lovers have dreamed of stumbling upon a barn find. Opening the doors to a barn or building that’s been shut up for years to find a classic, or even better, collection of classics covered in layers of dust and dirt. We won’t all find a time capsule car, but we can live through the eyes of those that do like this abandoned BMW dealership find.   YouTubers from the channel M539 Restorations took cameras along for the journey and shared the video to their channel so we can explore with them. The warehouse, located in Tarragon, Spain, was

The original MINI seems to be the perfect candidate for a powertrain transplant. Back in November 2020, we reported on Swindon releasing a Mini conversion kit, allowing owners to swap out their combustion engine for an electric powertrain. Now, engineer’s at MINI in Oxford have developed an official EV conversion for classic MINI’s – MINI Recharged.   The new drivetrain, which is fully electric, is capable of producing 121bhp, significantly more than the standard classic MINI engine. MINI Recharged will replace the engine with an electric motor and battery. Interestingly, they will store the vehicle’s original running gear for the

You might think you are sick to death of thinking about the dreaded C-Word! But this time, we're not talking about the one that halted our lives for 18 months but rather the merry old land of Christmas! Buying gifts can be a labour of love for some of us, never knowing what to buy for our loved ones—trawling through hours of online stores or miles of the high street trying to find the perfect gift. This year, we've taken some of the guesswork out of buying the ideal gift for the classic car enthusiast in your life. Take a look

As the UK marches towards its goal of a net-zero carbon future, millions of car owners face the prospect of scrapping their cars in favour of new electric vehicles. The production of new diesel and even petrol cars are set to be outlawed in the next decade. The taxes and other charges for driving non-electric cars are rising and will get even more prohibitive in upcoming years. It's easy to say just trade your car in for its eco-friendly electric counterpart, but what happens if you really like your old car? Several companies, such as Electric Classic Cars, have found