Background to the car The Birkin single-seater Bentley was, in effect, the Concorde of its time, the fastest car around the high Brooklands bankings. It was driven by a great British Baronet hero in Sir Henry ‘Tim’ Birkin and was the most glamorous racing car of the era. The ex-Sir Henry ‘Tim’ Birkin 1929 4½ […]
Things you should know about… This is the first of the more detailed articles we have created for you to use. Head v’s Heart… After you have fallen in love with the car or motorcycle you have seen, (Heart), there needs to be some rationalisation (Head) to ensure you are making an informed decision. This […]
The Hampton Court Palace Concours of Elegance is one of the most prestigious classic car events in Europe. Held annually since 2013, it has grown to become a highly anticipated event for both enthusiasts and professionals alike. At this year’s show, attendees were offered a variety of different activities including an exhibition showcasing classic cars […]
The sun was shining on the opening day of the event this year enhancing the already stunning display of cars and motorcycles. Motorcycle have been at the show for a few years, but this was the first time that show organiser David Bagley introduced them to the concours to display and speak with their founders. […]
Casmin at the British Motor Show in Farnborough Nick Campolucci and Ian Smith of Casmin Group attended the British Motor Show on its opening day (Thursday 17th August). Last year the show attracted more than 60,000 visitors over its four days and this years event had even more features to entertain customers and for specialist […]
RML Group to deliver car ‘1’ of 30 to a proud US customer Following the detailed build of this beautiful RML Short Wheelbase car with its all carbon bodyshell and fully restored V12 Ferrari engine, it will shortly be heading out the US to its new home and eagerly awaiting new owner. The car has […]
Bizzarrini is one of the most influential and important names in Italian sports cars, founded by the racing driver, engineer and innovator Giotto Bizzarrini in 1964. As the man responsible for bringing the iconic Ferrari 250 GTO into the world and for designing the very first Lamborghini V12 engine, Bizzarrini is one of the all-time […]
JIA specialise in extending the life of iconic Classic vehicles, not just restoration to exacting standards but also selective modernisation by redesigning key elements and replacing old fashioned parts with modern equivalents. This usually entails extensive work under the skin whilst retaining the spirit and feel of the original and the Interceptor R is the […]