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10 Classic Car Features That Are Now Redundant

Car manufacturers are always looking to be ahead of the curve, offering feature-packed cars that attract buyers to them over the competition. Technology is ever advancing, which means that some things which were once for the elite are now viewed as basic or even wholly redundant. We take a look at ten classic car features that are no longer desirable or find demand. The Choke The choke was a once necessary feature on vehicles that isn't even known by most younger drivers today. Back when cars had carburettors, the driver needed to manually adjust the fuel-to-air mixture for the car

By |2022-04-10T12:16:43+00:00April 10th, 2022|Uncategorized|0 Comments

Texino Atrium Camper Concept Brings You Closer To Nature

While the warmth and sunshine may have tantalised and teased our senses before the snow blew in and left us believing Spring was miles away, things will be warming up soon. As Spring arrives, we naturally all begin making the most of the weather and take to the roads for day trips, weekends away or even holidays this Easter break. The humble campervan is the perfect way to get away, but have you ever felt like the van didn’t allow you to take in the view? The Atrium Camper concept aims to address that problem.   LA-based Texino builds thoughtful,

By |2022-04-01T19:52:23+00:00April 1st, 2022|Uncategorized|0 Comments

Are Rising Fuel Costs the Beginning of the End for Classic Cars?

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'.

By |2022-03-20T11:12:46+00:00March 20th, 2022|Classic Cars|0 Comments

Wander Round An Abandoned BMW Dealership Bodyshop

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

By |2022-03-12T22:14:28+00:00March 12th, 2022|Classic Cars|0 Comments

Five Modern Classics Worth Watching

*Featured Image - Jeep Cherokee XJ The price of used cars across the board seems to have increased lately, with Auto Trader reporting that used car prices have risen 31% on average compared with last year. A shortage of chips seems to be the main factor of these price rises, with delays in new car availability. It’s not just modern used cars seeing an increase either. Some modern classics are now worth watching. We've put together this list of five modern classics worth watching.   BMW Alpina E39 B10 BMWs are always a worthy investment, especially the faster M sport

By |2022-03-05T20:05:42+00:00March 5th, 2022|Uncategorized|0 Comments

Storms Destroy Classic Car Collection

The recent barrage of storms has brought destruction and inconvenience across the country lately. For one classic car enthusiast, though, they have also brought devastation. Ewen Sergison has been left distraught after his classic car collection worth almost half a million pounds was destroyed. Sergison's passion for cars seeps into every aspect of his life. He runs AVIT motorsport works as an F1 engineer and a high-speed driving instructor. This is a devastating blow for Sergison and his fiancé, who only moved into the building a year ago. The winds of storms Eunice and Franklin reached up to 100mph, battering

By |2022-02-23T10:35:41+00:00February 23rd, 2022|Uncategorized|0 Comments

How to Enjoy Your Camper Van in Winter

While winter may almost be over, February is typically one of the coldest months of the year. That doesn't stop die-hard 'vanlifers' from exploring in their camper vans, though, proving that camper vans aren't just for summer. So, with that being said, are our tips on how to enjoy your camper van in winter. What are the benefits of winter camping? Camping in summer is great, don't get us wrong, but soaring temperatures can be uncomfortable, and the insects can be a menace. While it may be chilly, winter camping has its upsides. The biggest of which is avoiding the

By |2022-02-15T22:49:59+00:00February 15th, 2022|Uncategorized|0 Comments

How to Restore a Classic Car: A Guide for the First-Time Restorer

A classic car is a beautiful thing. There's something special about driving around in a vehicle that's been lovingly restored to its former glory. If you're thinking of restoring a classic car for the first time, this guide will tell you everything you need to know. We'll talk about the different stages of restoration and how to choose the right company to do the work for you. We'll also give you some tips on staying on budget and making sure the job is completed on time. So read on, and get ready to restore your very own classic car!  

By |2022-02-08T12:54:23+00:00February 8th, 2022|How-To's|0 Comments

MINI Recharged – An Official Classic MINI EV Conversion

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

By |2022-02-02T13:06:46+00:00February 2nd, 2022|Classic Cars|0 Comments

Our Top 5 Electric Restomod Concepts

There's no doubt that electric vehicles are the future. We're gradually moving away from petrol and diesel cars, and more and more people are opting for EVs. This is great news for the environment and car designers who are no longer constrained by the technicalities of things like engine placement and air intakes. Could the past hold the key to the future of car design, though? We've found some pretty cool EV restomod designs online, so we created this post to list them all.   Restomodding is the practice of restoring a classic car while modernising it. While some have

By |2022-01-24T15:19:54+00:00January 24th, 2022|Uncategorized|0 Comments
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