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MOTORMART AUTOJUMBLE ROUNDUP

eagle6 — Wed, 19 May 2010 10:50:10 +0000

Exhibitors and visitors to the May Motormart AutoJumble have become accustomed to rather stormy weather in recent years so to have a favourable forecast and be greeted with fine balmy weather for the start of the show was a most welcome change. Sunday did see the return of a chill wind but the rain held off and the sun even made an appearance at the end of the day. Attendance figures of 13,914 were a little down on last year’s bumper total of 14,275 but still made it the third best figures since the show’s inception in 1994. Given the current economic climate it was a very pleasing result.

Stand spaces also matched last years numbers with 862 stands and 194 vehicles in the MotorMart, giving a grand total of 1056, one more than 2009. Although not as well known for overseas visitors as the September AutoJumble there were lots of Irish and European voices to be heard, possibly taking advantage of the strong Euro against the pound.

Trading over the weekend was good with plenty of sales for exhibitors and buyers finding the prices very reasonable on the vast majority of stands. The free service offering delivery of large items to the visitor car parks was also in high demand.

The show’s MotorMarque feature this year celebrated the 40^th anniversary of the Triumph Stag. Members of the Stag Owners Club put on a display of their vehicles to showcase the marque. At the close of the show each of the owners was presented with a commemorative gift by Lord Montagu.

There was a good mix of vehicles for sale in the MotorMart, with sellers reporting lots of interest and several vehicles sold by the close of the show. Side by side were an attractive 1930s Model A Ford for £18,000, a red 1960 Buick Electra 225 4-door pillarless saloon and a 1956 Oldsmobile Holiday in cream and turquiose. A Dunsmore ‘Jaguar’ Racing Special had an asking price of £26,995. Just 13-15 were originally built, all to individual specifications, with only 8/9 now remaining in the UK. One owner, Steve Pike, had driven his 1967 left-hand drive Ford Cortina to the show from Sweden and was planning to buy something else to get home in if his reached its asking price of £2,575.

Among other classics on offer were a 1959 Austin Healy 100/6 looking for offers over £22,000, a Series ll E-Type Jaguar for £28,500, a Noble M12 GT03 in Lamborghini Gold for £21,950 and an 1955 Alvis TC100 Grey Lady in 2-tone blue for £8,500. Smaller cars were represented by a 1937 Morris 8, fully restored, for £4,500, a 1954 split-screen Morris Minor for £3,999 and for someone looking for a restoration project, an Austin 7 RP Box with an asking price of £4,250.

Sunday trading was given a boost with the addition of the Sodbury Sortout with over 100 Land Rover stand holders arriving for their one day event. It was the Sortout’s second visit to Beaulieu and was declared by Sortout organiser, Jim Wilkieto be another great success. Stand numbers for the other popular Sunday feature, Trunk Traders, were a little down this year but still brought a welcome injection of new stock to the field.

For the first time at this event, a Best Stand trophy was awarded. The trophy was donated by Lolly Starnes in memory of her father, Terry Lee, a man dedicated to automobilia who spent his life searching for rare items of interest. He owned several vintage vehicles and also restored a Foden steam lorry. The Best Stand, chosen by show sponsors, Classics Monthly, went to Gary Chapman and Keith Robinson for their fine collection of mascots. The pair have been coming to both the Spring and September Autojumbles for the past fifteen years and were both surprised and delighted to receive their award from Lord Montagu on Sunday afternoon. They will also receive a free stand at the next Spring event.

Show sponsors, Classics Monthly hosted a variety of activities in their ‘RestorationVillage’ with experts demonstrating their expertise in restoration skills including soda blasting and metal shaping. Among the Readers’ cars on display, one in particular, one of the first diesel Land Rovers from 1957 towing a classic caravan, drew lots of interest.

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MotorMart Autojumble 15th & 16th May 2010

eagle6 — Wed, 05 May 2010 13:53:38 +0000

Beaulieu’s popular MotorMart AutoJumble takes place on the 15^th & 16^th May in the grounds of the world-famous Beaulieu attraction. Events Manager Judith Maddox said: “Stand bookings are well advanced for this year’s show with lots of new stand-holders in addition to our regulars and over 30 cars clubs attending. We are also delighted to be welcoming back the Sodbury Sortout which adds an extra dimension to Sunday.

The 1,000 Autojumble spaces will be selling motoring parts, automobilia, literature and accessories while the MotorMart, on the Beaulieu Arena, will have up to 200 vehicles for sale, ranging from concours classics to restorable relics and the DealerMart, a selection of classic cars for sale.

MotorMarque, which celebrates a significant anniversary in the history of a model that went on to become a legend or started an iconic design trend, is showcasing the Triumph Stag, which this year is celebrating its 40^th anniversary. The Stag Owners Club will put on a display to showcase their marque.

Classics Monthly Magazine continues its support of MotorMart returning for 2010 with the hugely popular ‘Restoration Village’ with professional demonstrations of techniques useful for restoring and repairing classics. Visit the team to watch the demonstrations and pick up a copy of the magazine’s latest issue which doubles as the MotorMart showguide.

Sunday highlights include Old Sodbury’s Land Rover Sortout with hundreds of stands selling Land Rover parts and accessories. Also on Sunday, the popular Trunk Traders will feature ‘boot bounty’ from amateur autojumblers selling their surplus car bits from the back of their vehicles.

Visitors to the event will be able to enjoy all the Beaulieu attractions, including the National Motor Museum’s latest exhibition ‘ ProMotion’ showcasing a number of vehicles that illustrate the imaginative and fun techniques companies have used to promote their products over the years, plus World of Top Gear, Palace House and Abbey.

There is a special on-the-day, inclusive price of £8.70 for adults and £6.70 for children even less if booked in advance on the ticket hotline: 01590 612888, or online at www.beaulieu.co.uk/tickets

There is still time to book Autojumble stand spaces with prices starting at £58, £37 for MotorMart spaces and £35 for Trunk Trader (Sun only). Just contact the Events Department on 01590 614614 or email: events@beaulieu.co.uk

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GOODWOOD LAUNCHES A MANUFACTURER PREVIEW DAY, THE ‘MOVING MOTOR SHOW’ AT THE 2010 FESTIVAL OF SPEED

eagle6 — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 15:59:48 +0000

Further to The Earl of March’s confirmation last month that Goodwood will be introducing a dedicated Manufacturer Preview Day, more details can now be revealed about this one-day extension – dubbed the ‘Moving Motor Show’ – to the hugely successful Goodwood Festival of Speed. The ‘Moving Motor Show’ will be held within the grounds of Goodwood Park as a significant addition to the annual Festival, which takes place from 2-4 July.

On Thursday 1 July 2010 new cars buyers and enthusiasts will be able to enjoy an exclusive motor show preview day, where they will not only be able to see the very latest new car models on display, but in many cases also climb aboard and experience the vehicles first-hand strictly at the invitation of the attending manufacturers. The cars will undertake hundreds of runs on a special evaluation route that includes the world famous Goodwood hillclimb, following in the wheel tracks of many celebrated racing drivers, including Lewis Hamilton, Jenson Button and Sir Stirling Moss.

Car manufacturers repeatedly report strong enquiry levels and actual sales as a direct result of participating at Goodwood. All sectors of the new car market will be represented at the Moving Motor Show, from economy hatchbacks to MPVs, family saloons to SUVs and prestige limousines to supercars, with manufacturers having their own stands to display their products and interact with customers. Vehicle manufacturers already confirmed to be in attendance at Goodwood include Ferrari, Alfa Romeo, Porsche, Mercedes-Benz, Honda, Jaguar, BMW, Abarth, Morgan, Volvo, Mazda, Rolls-Royce, Ford, Nissan and Alpina, with to be announced shortly.

In recent years the Festival of Speed has grown to become Britain’s largest annual automotive exhibition, consistently attracting over 150,000+ visitors over three days. The Supercar Run has become a key attraction at the Festival, enabling manufacturers to showcase their latest products in action. Building on this, the Festival has increasingly been used by vehicle companies to debut important new models – with over 30 appearing for the very first time in the UK in 2009. Additionally, the FoS-TECH technology pavilion offers manufacturers an opportunity to present their latest environmentally-considerate concepts, with the Moving Motor Show enabling the very latest road cars to be presented.

Commenting on this latest Goodwood motoring initiative, Festival of Speed founder Lord March says, “The Moving Motor Show is a direct response to the continued enthusiasm and demand from vehicle manufacturers and the general car-buying public alike for an annual motor show in Britain. In recent years the British Motor Show has been bi-annual, and has now been cancelled altogether for 2010.”

Lord March continues: “My hope is that the Goodwood Moving Motor Show will become a ‘must attend’ annual event, enabling car buyers to see and experience the latest models, and giving vehicle producers the opportunity to showcase their products in a stunning setting and a relaxed environment.”

Tickets to the 1^st July Moving Motor Show preview day are available to advance order only at £20 per person, with children 12 and under entering for free. Vehicle parking is also free of charge. As well as offering the chance to see the very latest cars on the market, some Moving Motor Show visitors will be able to drive the cars at the invitation of many of the attending manufacturers. Visitors will also be able to enjoy a host of other attractions, including an off-road driving course, live music, a mouth-watering supercar paddock, Cartier ‘Style et Luxe’ concours d’elegance, air displays and a stunning ‘central display’ automotive art installation.

Goodwood has firmly established itself as the best place to see the latest motoring marvels and best supercars in action, and more details about the exciting Moving Motor Show, as well as the 2010 Goodwood Festival of Speed, will be announced over the coming weeks.

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THE ‘LORMARINS 1200’ UNVEILED TO THE WORLD IN LONDON’S MAYFAIR

eagle6 — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 15:03:11 +0000

Part of London’s Mayfair came to a standstill today as South African motor racing legend and former F1 World Champion Jody Schecter took his Excellency Dr Zola Skweyiya, the South African High Commissioner, on a high speed run to launch a major new motoring event.

The ‘Lormarins 1200’ is to be staged in South Africa in October this year and is ultimately set to rival the Italian Mille Miglia.

Celebrities from the world of cars and sport gathered at the Home of Alfred Dunhill in Mayfair to witness in excess of £10 million worth of historic cars promoting the new non-competitive road rally which is to take place in South Africa’s Western Cape.

The cars, including a 1932 Alfa 8c Monza, a 1957 Ferrari Tour de France one of only seven made and a 1952 Jaguar -C type took members of the press and television on a series high speed runs.

Event organiser Chris Routledge said: “We want this new event to rival the Mille Miglia and the Tour Auto. Initial plans are for five years and already we have received prospective entries from all over the World.”

Between 40 and 50 cars are due to take part in this years ‘Lormarins 1200’ which has been born of the passion for both historic motor cars and the Western Cape wine region, long fostered by Mr Johann Rupert.

His many business interests have allowed him the basic framework from which to mount the ‘Lormarins 1200’, which is unique in terms of the country of South Africa. It will afford enthusiasts of historic motoring the opportunity of taking part in the very first running of a meticulously planned, and sumptuously executed week of top-notch experiences which will remain with them eternally.

The event is designed to showcase the rich variety of South Africa’s world-renowned wine region, the breathtaking beauty of the Western Cape flora and fauna and the warmth and hospitality of its people.

Centred around the Franschhoek Motor Museum the event will be a 5-day “experience” for all those taking part and the organiser’s avowed intention is that everyone leaves South Africa with an unforgettable experience, lasting memories and newly formed friendships.

Highlights will include opportunities for whale watching off the spectacular coast; driving through the world famous Franschhoek Pass; a variety of routes taking in Betty’s Bay, Stellenbosch, Paarl, Cape Town, Chapman’s Peak and Du Toitskloof – the very best of the peninsula’s scenery and most challenging of its roads.

The participants will also be treated to an exclusive “race day” at the historic Killarney race circuit with an exclusive hospitality area dedicated to ‘Lormarins 1200’ participants and invited VIP Guests. Interspersed with this unparalleled access to the track will be demonstration runs by cars from the Franschhoek Motor Museum including such iconic marques as Tyrell, Maserati and Bugatti.

The ‘Lormarins 1200’ rally entrants are restricted to motor vehicles built between 1940 and 1970. The event this year is restricted to a maximum of 50 entrants. The ‘Lormarins 1200’ will be Uniquely South African, with an African flare!

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TRUCKS & TROOPS – 29TH– 31ST MAY 2010 CELEBRATING THE 65TH ANNIVERSARY OF VE DAY

eagle6 — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 11:42:05 +0000

From the 29^th – 31^st May 2010, the National Motor Museum, Beaulieu is playing host to Trucks & Troops. Staged by the South Hampshire Area of the Military Vehicle Trust the show is a celebration of the development of military transport, combat vehicles and soldiering through the ages.

Over 250 military vehicles will be on display, everything from push-bikes to armoured and tracked vehicles, ranging from pre WWll to the Gulf War. These include a multitude of types such as Jeeps, Dodges, Bedfords, GMCs, Austin Champs and, of course, Land Rovers. Re-enactment groups, including the Vietnam war group, Rolling Thunder, will be wearing uniforms and equipment corresponding to the vehicles on display. They will be talking to visitors about life as a soldier and re-creating camps and situations in which they would have lived and served.

On the Beaulieu Arena, visitors can watch a range of activities including parades of vehicles, displays from Rolling Thunder and bands providing musical entertainment. Take time to walk around the militaria stalls with a variety of goods for sale from a gas mask to a Jeep!

Activities for younger visitors include a Commando Assault Course, a Model Boat Pond and Model Tank Village. There will also be an opportunity to dress up in Army camouflage, including camo face paint, and take part in a patrol with real soldiers from the modern British Army.

Visitors to the show can also see all the other Beaulieu attractions including the National Motor Museum’s latest exhibition ‘ProMotion’ and World of Top Gear, Palace House and 13^th century Beaulieu Abbey. Not to be missed is the Secret Army Exhibition which tells the story of wartime Beaulieu and the training of secret agents to work with the Resistance in occupied Europe during WWll.

The show is open from 10am each day with plenty of free parking. For more information telephone 01590 612345, or visit: www.beaulieuevents.co.uk

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BIKER GOES HOPPING MAD AT GOODWOOD

eagle6 — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 09:42:06 +0000

In anticipation of the welcome return of British trials bike legend Dougie Lampkin to the Festival of Speed from 2-4 July, Goodwood has filmed an ‘Episode 2’ video for viral distribution of Lampkin running amok around the 12,500 acre Goodwood Estate in West Sussex.

Dougie Lampkin made a memorable impact on the Festival of Speed in 2008 when he first visited the annual celebration of motor sport. His initial visit two years ago was captured on an entertaining video, with Lampkin riding through Goodwood House, riding within inches of priceless antiques and artworks on his trials motorcycle. This first episode of the ‘Dougie Lampkin vs. Goodwood’ video has now been viewed by millions around the world.

Two years on, Lampkin has returned to Goodwood to showcase his considerable talents in a second episode expansion of the original 2008 viral. In the latest video, 12-time World Trails Champion Lampkin searches for fellow British World motor sport champions, Formula One aces Jenson Button and Lewis Hamilton.

Lampkin’s search takes him across the Goodwood Estate, ranging from the House, The Kennels Goodwood sporting members club, golf course, and the famous race course, Hotel, Health Club and Spa, Motor Circuit and Aerodrome, in his quest to find the two most recent F1 World Champion drivers. Look out for some other familiar faces too.

To order advance Festival of Speed tickets, please contact the Ticket Hotline:

Telephone: +44 1243 755055

Fax: +44 1243 755058

Email: ticket.office@goodwood.com

Book on-line: www.goodwood.com

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GOODWOOD TO LAUNCH A MANUFACTURER PREVIEW DAY

eagle6 — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 17:21:16 +0000

The Earl of March is proud to announce today the introduction of a dedicated Manufacturer Preview Day, dubbed the ‘Moving Motor Show,’ as a one-day extension to the hugely successful Goodwood Festival of Speed.

The ‘Moving Motor Show’ will be held within the grounds of Goodwood Park as a significant addition to the annual Festival of Speed, which takes place from 2-4 July. On Thursday 1 July 2010 new cars buyers will be able to enjoy an exclusive motor show preview day, where they will not only be able to see the very latest new car models on display, but in many cases also climb aboard and experience the vehicles first-hand at each manufacturer’s invitation. The cars will undertake hundreds of runs on a special evaluation route that includes the world famous Goodwood hillclimb, following in the wheel tracks of many celebrated racing drivers, including Lewis Hamilton, Jenson Button and Sir Stirling Moss.

The Festival of Speed has grown to become Britain’s largest annual automotive exhibition, consistently attracting over 150,000+ visitors over three days. The Supercar Run has become a key attraction at the Festival, enabling manufacturers to showcase their latest products in action. Building on this, the Festival has increasingly been used by vehicle companies to debut important new models – with over 30 appearing for the very first time in the UK in 2009. Additionally, the FoS-TECH technology pavilion offers manufacturers an opportunity to present their latest environmentally-considerate concepts.

To order advance Festival of Speed tickets, please contact the Ticket Hotline:

Telephone: +44 1243 755055

Fax: +44 1243 755058

Email: ticket.office@goodwood.com

Book on-line: www.goodwood.com

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FIRST GOODWOOD BREAKFAST CLUB OF THE 2010 SEASON

eagle6 — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 20:29:00 +0000

The first of this year’s ten Goodwood Breakfast Club meetings got off to a classic start on Sunday 7 March when an impressive selection of (mostly pre-1973) tax-exempt vehicles gathered at the legendary Goodwood Motor Circuit for the themed ‘Tax-free Sunday’ meeting.

Thanks to the fine crisp spring day, the first 2010-season Breakfast Club meeting tempted many classic car and motorcycle enthusiasts out of their long winter hibernation.

The owners and enthusiasts of the huge variety of tax-exempt vehicles took to the picturesque West Sussex roads for an enjoyable Sunday morning drive, before displaying their machines at the celebrated Goodwood circuit; home to many famous races when a lot of the classic cars on display were brand new! Indeed, the only taxing issue of the day was choosing what to have for breakfast from the tempting selection of Goodwood’s own organic fayre.

Amongst the various cherished Jaguars, MGs, Alfa Romeos and Austins, a special Goodwood display of interesting tax-free cars included a classic ex-Le Mans 1956 Jaguar D-Type, a 1964 Ferrari 250 GT, 1972 Chevrolet Corvette and numerous Hillman Imps. One very enterprising motorist arrived in a brand new Ford Focus ECOnetic, which emits such low emission levels that the car is tax-exempt. Goodwood applauds this sort of lateral thinking and duly positioned the Ford on the main grid display alongside an older Corsair cousin and hundreds of other tax-exempt pre-1973 classics. A tax-free, zero emission Tesla Roadster also made the trip from London

Many visitors enjoyed a hearty breakfast, made with Goodwood’s delicious home-reared organic ingredients. Some visitors also took advantage to slowly tour the Goodwood track by tractor and trailer.

Most Goodwood Breakfast Club meeting are held on the first Sunday of the month, with the next event, on 4th April, set to attract family favourite saloons and estates, from Cortinas and Morris Minors, to the more recent Sierra Cosworth and pioneering Renault Espace.

All Breakfast Club meetings are free to attend, and are staged from 8:30hrs to midday. Goodwood encourages Breakfast Club visitors to pre-register their intention to visit the monthly event to gauge numbers and vehicle types, by visiting www.goodwood.com/breakfastclub.

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SIMPLY FORD – SUNDAY, 2ND MAY 2010

eagle6 — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 12:50:53 +0000

The first Beaulieu ‘Simply Ford’ event takes place on Sunday 2nd May and promises to be a great day out for all Ford enthusiasts. All Ford owners are invited to come to Beaulieu in their vehicle and become part of the event. Any model is welcome, from the new Focus RS to the old MK 1 or 2 Escort RS or even a Model T!

All Ford owners taking part have an opportunity to enter the Pride of Ownership competition with the winner receiving a £100 cash prize and a Beaulieu trophy. The winner will be one of twenty vehicles chosen by the judging panel to go on display in the Main Arena and take part in a cavalcade.

For entrants arriving on the day in their Ford and joining the event on the Beaulieu Parkland, individual prices are adult £10 and child £5. To book in advance or for more information about group or club entry and concession prices telephone 01590 612888. All other entries will be via Beaulieu main reception at normal admission prices.

For all enquires on Ford related trade stands, telephone 01590 614614.

Entry into the Beaulieu Parkland with your Ford is from 8.30am – the Brabazon Restaurant will be open for bacon rolls, cakes, teas and coffees.

Admission to the event includes entry to the whole Beaulieu attraction; the National Motor Museum and World of Top Gear, Palace House and gardens and Beaulieu Abbey.

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MOTORCYCLE ENTHUSIASTS START THE COUNTDOWN FOR RACE RETRO 2010

eagle6 — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 15:43:28 +0000

The Race Retro 2010 countdown has already started, and motorcycle enthusiasts have plenty to see at this year’s show, held at Stoneleigh Park, Coventry from 12th to 14th March, including a new British contender for the motorcycle Land Speed Record.

This August the Angelic Bulldog team travels to Bonneville, where it is hoping to smash the 400mph barrier and bring the motorcycle Land Speed Record back to the UK for the first time since 1937. The current record of 360.913mph over a kilometre was set in 2008 by American Rocky Robinson riding his machine, named Ack-Attack.

Using a six and a half-metre long ‘streamliner’ powered by a 2.3-litre supercharged 700-horsepower engine, Angelic Bulldog project boss and rider Gabriel Uttley is hoping to bring the crown back to these shores. It’ll be displayed at Race Retro, giving enthusiasts a chance to get a glance of this rapid two-wheeler.

For rapid racing bikes the International Historic Racing Organisation is serving up four treats from its recently-created IHRO Class 2, which targets pre-1972 multi-cylinder Grand Prix machines and replicas. Four bikes are on display including a Yamaha 350 and a Konig 500, which used a two-stroke motorboat engine!

The internationally-acclaimed Sammy Miller Museum is showing two Nortons – a 1956 Model F 350 and a 1960 350cc Lowboy. Both demonstrate Norton’s technical foresight, the Model F featuring a five-speed gearbox while the frame carried the engine oil. The Lowboy features a lowered-frame design, which aimed to minimalise wind drag, but wasn’t the success it was hoped to be.

Race Retro will also pay tribute to 60 years of Norton with a stunning display of motorcycles as well as having famous racers from the past fifty years on hand to talk about the bikes’ finest hour with Race Retro motorcycle MC Steve Parrish.

And if you are looking to buy, H&H Auctions will have a private collection of 50 motorcycles up for grabs including rare Nortons and an early Harley Davidson.

Also making a more than welcome return is the Ken Fox Troupe Wall of Death, who brings another side of motorcycling to Race Retro. Using Indian and early Honda twins, Ken and his riders continue to defy the force of gravity.

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AMAZING DRAGSTERS HEAD TO RACE RETRO

eagle6 — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 15:41:18 +0000

Two amazing dragsters – including the first one built in the UK – are appearing at this year’s Race Retro, held at Stoneleigh Park from 12th to 14th March.

The Allard dragster was the brainchild of South London car-maker Sydney Allard, who had made his name building sports cars powered by American Ford and Cadillac V8 engines during the 1950s. By the early ‘60s drag racing had a massive following in the USA and it was inevitable the sport would cross the pond.

Allard recognized this and started planning the car that’s on show in 1960. He used a Chrysler Hemi V8 fitted with a GMC supercharger, clothed in a lightweight, streamlined body.

The car, currently on display at the National Motor Museum in Beaulieu, Hampshire, is being restored, and the Allard Chrysler Action Group chairman Brian Taylor, who recently penned the book ‘Crazy Horses: The History of British Drag Racing’ will be on hand to talk about the car’s progress.

Making its debut at Race Retro is a Fiat Topolino-bodied competition altered dragster, fresh from its winter rebuild. It updates the competition altered ‘wars’ of the 1960s, which were the biggest crowd-pleasers at dragstrips across the USA, and now in the UK too.

First pounding the quarter mile in 1979 the car, now named ‘Go Hard or Go Home’, uses a 360 cubic inch (5900cc) engine that has been rebuilt by Team Gridlock, and runs with the Wild Bunch nostalgia drag racing club.

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TOKYO AUTO SALON FOR AUTO TUNEUP/CUSTOM PARTS

eagle6 — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 00:48:40 +0000

TOKYO AUTO SALON 2010 with NAPAC is the world’s largest auto exhibition with more than 600 vehicles on display as well as some 300 companies, associations and schools including after-market parts manufacturers, custom shops, car manufacturers, automotive businesses, and automotive vocational schools, etc.

Exhibits will include not only custom cars and car tuning products but also every topic for those who love cars including intros to customizing technology and custom car product sales. Moreover live entertainment by top musicians and talk shows hosting famous drivers and celebrities will make this more than an event for automotive and motor sports fans.

We’ll be bringing you as much as possible from the show.

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RETRO AND CAFÉ RACERS INVITED TO ENTER

eagle6 — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 16:50:13 +0000

Race Retro is inviting private owners of Retro and Café Racer motorcycles to compete in a concours competition at this year’s show held at Stoneleigh Park, Coventry from 12th to 14th March. Supported by Classic Bike, Ace Cafe London and Meguiars, the entrants will be judged by an expert panel with the winners receiving trophies, rosettes, and product packs.

Prize winners will be presented with their awards at the show by former Norton development engineer and racing legend Peter Williams, and eight times GP World Champion Phil Read MBE.

Entry numbers are limited to a total of fifty bikes covering all categories and entries will be accepted on a strictly ‘first come first served basis’ so don’t delay. An entry form can be found on the show’s website www.raceretro.com.

The categories are:

Best Pre-1946 Race bike
Best 1946 – 1959 Race bike
Best 1960 – 1969 Race bike
Best 1970 – on Race bike
Best British Race bike
Best European Race bike
Best Japanese Race bike
Best Café Racer

Entries are free and entitle the entrant to two show entry passes per bike displayed and a parking pass. All bikes must be presented to the exhibition halls on Thursday 11th March 2010 between 8am and 9pm and must be removed on Sunday 14th November 2010 from one hour after the show closes to the public at 4.30pm. The halls will be security guarded at all times and locked down overnight for the duration of the show.

Race Retro will be paying tribute to 60 years of Norton with a stunning display of motorcycles as well as having Norton racers will be on hand to talk about the bikes’ finest hour such as John ‘Mooneyes’ Cooper, Trevor Nation and Keith Heckles, who will be talking with Race Retro motorcycle MC Steve Parrish.

And if you are looking to buy, H&H Auctions will have a private collection of 50 motorcycles up for grabs including rare Nortons and an early Harley Davidson.

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Honda – Tokyo Show

eagle6 — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 11:47:02 +0000

For a full view of Honda’s Tokyo Show news go to the Honda – Tokyo Show page from HERE

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AUTOMOTIVE EXOTICA TO GET YOUR PULSE RACING AT THE 2009 CLASSIC MOTOR SHOW

eagle6 — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 08:58:21 +0000

There’s nothing like a touch of automotive exotica to get a car enthusiast’s pulse racing, and this year’s Classic Motor Show, held at Birmingham’s NEC from 13-15 November, is promising a wide selection of cars par-excellence. From stately Rolls-Royces to a display of Bugattis down the generations, and through to jet-set Maseratis, the finest in luxury and performance will be star attractions.

The Ferrari Owners’ Club is promising the ex-Steve McQueen Lusso as well as a 250 Europa, and another superlative model is promised. With interest in American actor McQueen as great as ever, the beautifully-understated Lusso has the added attraction of its famous previous owner.

Staying with an Italian theme, the Maserati Owners’ Club is serving up an array of Grand Tourers from the ‘60s and ‘70s. Regarded by many enthusiasts as the epitome of jet-set coolness, the club is showing a Ghibli, Indy, Khamsin, Mistral, Sebring, as well as a 3500GT and one of the world’s greatest-ever supercars, a 5000GT.

Meanwhile the Bugatti Owners Club is celebrating the marque’s 100th anniversary and promising a selection of six models, ranging from a Brescia model and Type 35B to the later-generation EB110 – with something even more powerful expected!

Fans of Porsches won’t be disappointed either – look out for a 928 S4, a 1980s 911SC and a 993 C4S on the Independent Porsche Enthusiasts’ Club stand.

But for those who want something haling a little closer to home, the Rolls-Royce Enthusiasts’ Club is marking the 85th anniversary of the Phantom 11 Continental and 20/25, and the 50th anniversary of its V8 engine. There’s an experimental early V8 Cloud and continuing the technical theme, a cut-away Silver Shadow that’s used for training purposes. Several engines are also being showed, including a very early Royce unit.

So for anyone who likes their cars at the top of the luxury and performance game, a trip to this year’s Classic Motor Show is a must. The show is packed with over 1,400 of Britain’s best classic cars and motorcycles as well as many other live events and attractions, including the Live Stage, Restoration Theatre and hundreds of trade stands selling more parts, spares and motoring paraphernalia than you could imagine.

For more information, the latest show updates and to book tickets, visit www.necclassicmotorshow.com.

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