Innholdsfortegnelse for 12/27/2023 i Classic Car Buyer

We see many examples of defiance and determination in the classic car world, whether it’s restoring a car many would write-off, a club preserving a rare model, or parts suppliers and specialists recreating and supplying unobtainable components. On a recent trip into London, I found myself within the infamous, recently expanded Ultra-Low Emission Zone (ULEZ), where I saw several examples of determined classic owners. Despite the supposed deterrent of the £12.50 daily charge for older cars within the ULEZ, I was pleased to spot enthusiast-owned examples of a Porsche 928, Mercedes R129 SL, Nissan Figaro and Lancia Delta 16V, all going against the grain to keep examples of rare cars on the road. We won’t get into the politics of the ULEZ, but numerous individuals and groups on social media…

The British Motor Museum has launched a brand-new scheme which allows members of the public to ‘adopt’ one of the cars in its collections. Anyone interested in adopting a car just needs to head to britishmotormuseum.co.uk/online-collections and choose the ‘adoptable’ filter. Adoptions cost between £25-£100 and adopters get a digital adoption certificate and their name added to the car’s listing in the Online Collections. The museum’s curator, Cat Boxall, said: “By sponsoring one of the iconic vehicles in the collection, people can play a vital role in preserving this important collection for the next generation to discover and enjoy. These adoptions make the perfect gift for anyone who worked in the British motor industry or has always loved a particular British classic”. The museum says the new scheme will help…

When it comes to Fords, the 1990s might not immediately stand out as a golden era. After all, the decade gave birth to no rear-wheel-drive RS monsters; there were no working class hero cars chasing crooks on TV detective shows; there was no Roger Clark sliding to rally victory with a Blue Oval on the bootlid. Yet the 1990s was phenomenally successful the firm. It was a period that witnessed the introduction of world-beating models; a decade of building Britain’s best-sellers; a time when Ford’s class-leading cars could make every journey a dynamic, thrilling ride. But the ’90s didn’t start out with such pizzazz. Indeed, when 1989 gave way to 1990, Ford’s line-up was mediocre in many ways, albeit with a few superstars waiting in the wings. The nation’s number…

1953 -Standard 8 launched, with 803cc 26bhp engine, direct-action gearchange and basic standard specification. 1954 - Standard 10 is introduced in March with 948cc 33bhp engine and plusher spec, plus chrome radiator grille. The Companion five-door estate car is introduced in October, based on the engine and trim of the 10, and 6cwt Vans and Pickups are available from September. 1956 - Introduction of the Super 8 and Super 10 models. The Super 8 is essentially a Standard 10 with the engine from an 8, while the Super 10 features a proper boot lid and more brightwork. Shortly afterwards the Family 10 is launched, which combines the engine of the 10 with the basic body and interior of the 8. 1957 -What are now known as ‘Phase 2’ models are…

Some cars just ooze charm and character, making everyone smile whether they’re driving or seeing one. The Morris Minor is one such car, and this gorgeous 1952 MM variant at RFH Classics is a prime example. Owned by the previous owner since 1960, it presents beautifully in unusual Birch Grey. The bodywork is extremely smart, with no signs of parking dings or any rust. The chromework appears original, yet remains tidy and is complemented by various extras including a badge bar on the front grille, auxiliary driving lights and indicators, as well as an aftermarket reverse light. Classics of this era are increasingly hard to be seen in, so it’s refreshing to see so much attention paid to illumination. The interior is as smart as the bodywork, with RFH reporting…

BMW Behind The Scenes book series Author Steve Saxty’s premium three-book set provides deep insight into 80 years of BMW design. The large-format books contain a huge amount of unseen content, and are the result of two-and-a-half years’ research and writing. How much? £244.95  Where? stevesaxty.com Boxster suspension GAZ Shocks can now offer coilover kits for both the Mk1 and Mk2 Porsche Boxsters. The kits offer up to 60mm of ride height adjustment and adjustable damper rates, as well as including uprated lowered springs. How much? £1987.87 Where? gazshocks.com Mini radiator Finished in black to look like the factory part, Mini Spares’ new lightweight alloy radiator features an original-shaped header and comes with a fan sensor hole and new switch for post-1991 classic Minis.  How much? £74.89  Where? minispares.com /…

The first trailer for Race For Glory, the movie adaptation of the iconic Audi vs Lancia battle during the 1983 World Rally Championship season, has been released. Starring Daniel Brühl (who also starred as Nikki Lauda in the 2013 movie, Rush), the film covers the fight between the Audi Quattro and Lancia O37 competition during the first year of the infamous Group B era. The trailer showcases Gianmaria Martini as Hannu Mikkola and looks to feature original WRC footage, as well as new shots of both cars on numerous stages. Set for release in the UK on January 5, 2024, Race For Glory follows hot on the heels of Ferrari, a documentary-movie on the life of Enzo Ferrari.…

Despite an insistence from Standard Motor Company chairman Sir John Black that it had to be sold for less than either the Morris Minor or the Austin A30, the Standard 8 was remarkably forward-thinking for the early 1950s. It used Standard’s first unitary-built design (with bolt-on wings), and a subframe supported the engine, gearbox, front suspension and front bumper. Independent front suspension was by coil springs, double wishbones and telescopic dampers, while at the rear was a banjo-type live axle with leaf springs with lever arm dampers. Brakes were hydraulic-actuated drums all-round, while the steering was the only part that seen as dated, being a Burman worm-and-nut arrangement as used in the 1930s. To achieve that low sale price, the specification had to be limited. As presented at its launch,…

If you wanted a stylish grand tourer in the 1970s and ’80s, you were spoilt for choice – options included the Jaguar XJ-S, Triumph Stag, Porsche 928 and even the Rolls-Royce Corniche. But arguably the king of the hill was the Mercedes R107 SL. Based on the W114 saloon, the R107 SL was bigger than its predecessor due to having the American market in mind, but in its humblest 280 guise, like this 1984 car at Classic & Sportscar Centre, it’s every inch the European GT. The 2.8-litre M110 straight-six is hardly a powerhouse on paper, but 185bhp is still plenty, and with just 72,000 miles on the odometer of this particular example, the power delivery will surely be as smooth and refined as it was 40 years ago. Indeed,…

SUBSCRIBE AND READ ONLINE AT: SHOP.KELSEY.CO.UK JANUARY REVS RESTORE PROJECT LAUNCHED REVS-Limiter, the non-profit classic car group led by Reverend Adam Gompertz, announced its first community restoration project – a 1975 Land Rover Series 3. The idea was that people could work on the vehicle together during REVS Restore restoration weekends, but that such gatherings could be also used as a platform to highlight the importance of talking about mental health and wellbeing. “For a lot of people, especially blokes, it’s easier to start talking when you’re working on something with somebody else,” Adam explained to CCB. “Sometimes, trying to talk to someone face-to-face can be quite hard, but when you’re beside them working on something, it’s easier.” By July the engine was running for the first time in years,…

Classic Nostalgia, the popular historic motorsport event, will return to Shelsley Walsh on the weekend of July 20-21, 2024. Shelsley’s Classic Nostalgia weekend is a real highlight in the UK calendar, playing host to race and rally cars, vintage specials and track action amid a garden party atmosphere at one of the world’s oldest motorsport venues. You can expect to see historic car demonstrations, a stellar line-up of Group A, Group B and WRC rally cars, car clubs, a concours, a busy main stage, trade stands and much more, including a vintage fashion competition. Early bird tickets are priced at £20 per adult, with under 16s free, and are available until April 30. For more details, head to classicnostalgia.co.uk.…

Having replaced the iconic TX4 taxi six years ago, the LEVC TX plug-in hybrid cab now represents half of all black cabs in London. More than 50 per cent of London’s 14,700 black taxis are now the electric model, and have covered a combined 700 million miles since 2017. Following the expansion of London’s Ultra-Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) earlier this year, older model diesels are now forced to pay the £12.50 daily charge to enter the Greater London Area, including the ubiquitous TX4 unless it was built after 2016.…

JAGUAR E-TYPE SERIES 3 (1971-1974) Following the popularity of the E-Type – or XK-E as it was known – in America, Jaguar decided to gear the Series 3 car heavily towards the US market to maximise sales. A bigger engine for more power was a given, as the company felt the 4.2 XK couldn’t reasonably produce much more power without compromising useability. A V8 was initially the plan, but ultimately thought not right for the E-Type so, seeing the success of Ferrari on road and at Le Mans with V12 engines, Jaguar decided to double down on its straight-six and do the same. Initially a quad-cam configuration was the plan, but the E-Type’s low bonnet line simply couldn’t accommodate it. Engineer Walter Hassan had four main parameters in mind when…

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Join in the CCB social scene by sending us your photos and emails, sharing your thoughts and opinions. Write to: ccb.ed@kelsey.co.uk. CAN I GET A BIG ‘YESS’? Joe Burgess got in touch with us regarding our story on fake social media profiles purporting to be linked to top classic car TV show presenters such as Edd China and Fuzz Townshend. “I too was a little sucked in by the ‘Fans of Edd China’ Facebook page,” he admitted. “However, I have noticed that the ‘can I get a big yess (sic) from my fans’ post seemed to have stopped. Perhaps the perpetrators saw your article, or maybe people started getting wise to it? However, I did have to laugh when my wife was scrolling through Facebook and happened to chance upon…