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Some Barn-Finds Are More Equal…
13/05/2012 – 8:38 pm | No Comment
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Anyone with a single fluid ounce of five-star in their veins hopes that one day they too will stumble across a gold-plated barn-find. A bona fide classic just sitting there, in time-warp condition and nestling …

Mille Miglia Alfa Romeo Entry
12/05/2012 – 10:55 pm | No Comment
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The Alfa Romeo Historic Motoring team will be lining up four official Museum vehicles For the 2012 Mille Miglia tribute. Two pre-war – the 1500 SS and the 1750 GS – and two models from …

Silverstone Classic Update
09/05/2012 – 10:52 pm | One Comment
Silverstone Classic Update

After a damp media preview day at Britain’s foremost motor racing circuit, more details are now available on the world’s biggest classic motor racing festival: the Silverstone Classic.

Classics & Sports Car Action Day
08/05/2012 – 12:27 pm | No Comment
Classics & Sports Car Action Day

Being Her Maj’s diamond jubilee year, Castle Combe Circuit is gearing up for its own quintessentially British Royal Salute with the Classics & Sports Car Action Day on Saturday 30th June.

Beaulieu Spring Autojumble Latest
04/05/2012 – 5:22 pm | No Comment
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On the 19th and 20th May, motoring enthusiasts will be back in force for Beaulieu’s popular Spring Autojumble, when the grounds of the world-famous National Motor Museum will be filled with trade stands and gleaming motors.

Review – My Cool Classic Car
27/04/2012 – 12:16 am | No Comment
My Cool Classic Car: An Inspirational Guide to Classic Cars

My Cool Classic Car celebrates our love affair with the car, from the humble Citroën 2CV to the sleek Mercedes 300SL Roadster, appealing beyong the car enthusiast to the retro style enthusiasts and all those who share a passion for quirky and iconic design.

Unhinged: MG, Beware Of False Icons
24/04/2012 – 3:24 pm | No Comment
Unhinged: MG, Beware Of False Icons

I know it’s neither hip nor trendy to admit to being an MG enthusiast, but then that’s probably part of the reason why I am one.
So you’d think that I’d be happy about SAIC keeping …

Beaulieu Custom And Hot Rod Festival
23/04/2012 – 4:39 pm | No Comment
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Taking place from the 15th to the 17th June, 2012, yes, it’s Beaulieu’s eagerly anticipated Custom and Hot Rod Festival – which will be held in the grounds of the National Motor Museum.

A Grand Transit Club
23/04/2012 – 2:52 pm | No Comment
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Founded in 2005 to mark the 40th anniversary of the panel-van institution that is the Ford Transit, the Transit Van Club has just signed up its 1000th member.

Pride Of Longbridge 2012
20/04/2012 – 5:42 pm | No Comment
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We have a problem. It’s called The Illness. You may have seen we mention it quite a lot here at Dep-O. We’re not looking for a cure…
The Illness leaves us unable to walk past any …

Rover V8 Cross Ram Weber Manifold
20/04/2012 – 10:58 am | No Comment
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Webcon has launched a lip-smacking Rover V8 manifold which is capable of taking four Weber 45DCOE carburettors.

205GTI Goes From Strength To Strength
19/04/2012 – 11:01 am | One Comment
205GTI Goes From Strength To Strength

Peculiarly named Peugeot specialists, PUG1OFF, has unveiled its vision of a 205GTI for 2012. (Yep, it made us sit up and pay attention, too!)