Tag: Classic Cars
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Celebrating 50 Years of the Jaguar XJ-S
A personal view of the Jaguar XJ-S which was developed to rival luxury cars like Aston Martin and Mercedes, with a production span of over 21 years, totaling 115,413 units. It featured various engines, notably the V12 and later straight sixes, and faced challenges such as design criticism and market…
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Showtime!
The Lancaster Insurance Classic Car and Bike Restoration Show 8 to 10 November 2024 “Everytime I drive it, it makes me smile” Celebrating its Twentieth birthday this year, the Honda S2000 is one of the newer classics. It seems to have an enthusiastic following in the form of the UK…
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Upcoming Classic Car Events – November 2024
First weekend of November sees the two day Walter Hayes Trophy meeting at Silverstone. A celebration of the original 1600cc Formula Ford series which first appeared in 1967 (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Formula_Ford). For me, there’s the monthly Cars and Coffee meet at the Jackson and Phillips garage in Leighton Buzzard on Sunday 2nd…
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Dear Diary
Planned Events January to February 2024 A quiet January is coming to an end. It started with the Bicester Scramble on 07 January and looks like ending with a trip, for me, to the VSCC New Year Driving Tests at Brooklands on 28th January. February kicks off with the Aylesbury MG…
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Back In Time
Before my life became complicated by building pipelines and Energy facilities, I would often be found at a race circuit; Brands Hatch; Donington; Silverstone etc. In fact anywhere where cars were being put through their paces, I would be there, cameras in hand. Bruno Giacomelli GP De Europe 1983 – Photo:…
Peter Mallett Racing 