Goodwood Revival attendees ’snap up tickets to new event’
Fans of the kind of autos that require classic car insurance may well be among the people planning to attend a new event at Goodwood next year.
Vintage will be held for the first time in August and will feature fashion, music, film, design and entertainment from Britain’s cultural history.
Ticket numbers for the 2010 gathering have been limited to 25,000 and organisers reported last weekend saw Goodwood Revival attendees happily snapping up places some 11 months before the festival is due to take place.
Lord March and designers Wayne and Geraldine Hemingway are the brains behind the new event.
People keen to attend the show will need to ensure their diaries are clear between August 13th and 15th.
Meanwhile, visitors to last weekend’s Goodwood Revival witnessed actor Rowan Atkinson – in character as Mr Bean – drive around the famous motor circuit while perched on top of a pea green and black Mini.
Rare autos may tempt classic car insurance customers to visit motor show
Vintage vehicle enthusiasts who attend this year’s Classic Motor Show will have the opportunity to see some cars never before seen on British soil, it has been announced.
Organisers have revealed there will be four prototype Citroen models exhibited at the event – three of which have never previously been displayed in the UK.
The antique autos will be shipped in from Paris, where they are housed at the manufacturer’s Conservatoire.
Various Citroen car clubs and the vehicle producer itself organised the exhibition to celebrate the marque’s 90th anniversary.
The autos in question are a 1971 Projet L, a 1960s C-60, a 1956 C-10 and a 1936 TPV or 2CV.
Motoring enthusiasts keen to attend the show will need to clear a day in their diaries between November 13th and 15th.
The event is being held at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham.
In related news, the organisers previously announced visitors may see some cars that are younger than they were expecting at this year’s gathering.
Beaulieu event may tempt classic car insurance customers
Classic car insurance customers may want to clear their diaries on May 16th and 17th.
Beaulieu has announced it will be holding its MotorMart AutoJumble on that particular weekend.
The group said people are already snapping up the 1,000 AutoJumble spaces, which will sell accessories, motoring parts, literature and automobilia.
Meanwhile, the MotorMart will be displaying up to 200 vintage vehicles for visitors to buy.
Auto artist Ian Cook will also be attending the show in order to paint a 1987 TWR Jaguar XJR-8 and a 1959 Austin Mini Seven from the National Motor Museum’s collection.
The event will take place in the grounds of the Beaulieu attraction and tickets bought on the day cost £8.50 for adults and £6.50 for children.
AutoJumble stand spaces are priced from £58, while MotorMart pitches begin at £37.
In other news, H&H recently announced it was holding its 100th vintage vehicle auction in April.
Mr Bean meets Lord Mandelson
Classic car insurance customers who attended the Goodwood Revival over the weekend may have been witness to a rather unlikely conversation.
The event saw Mr Bean exchange words with Lord Peter Mandelson.
Rowan Atkinson, in character as one of his most famous comedy creations, greeted the first secretary of state by saying, "Ah, prime minister".
Lord Mandelson quipped: "Not yet."
Mr Bean also took part in the parade of 50 Minis – organised to celebrate the British car’s half century.
Rowan Atkinson drove his green and black motor while sitting on a roof-mounted armchair.
Organisers revealed the event attracted record numbers of auto enthusiasts this year, adding the show has now established itself as a must-attend gathering for fans of historic motoring.
More than 134,000 people turned up for the 2009 festival.
In related news, Maserati reported some 18 examples of its cars took to the Goodwood circuit over the course of the Revival weekend.
Classic cars may benefit from a spring clean
Vintage vehicle owners who make every effort to protect their antique autos – by taking them for regular servicing and ensuring they are covered by a good classic car insurance policy – may want to follow advice from Autoglym.
The company – which produces auto care products – has urged drivers to think about giving their motors a good spring clean in the coming weeks.
It explained the particularly severe weather over the winter could cause problems for vehicles if they are not looked after properly.
Paul Caller, Autoglym’s chief executive officer, stated: "Road salt, ice and constantly damp conditions make the winter months a very tough time for cars."
Drivers were encouraged to ensure all contaminants are removed in order to reduce the risk of corrosion and deterioration of paintwork.
Taking cars to have their internal workings checked over could also help lessen the likelihood of accidents, thereby allowing motorists to protect the no-claims bonus on their classic car insurance policies.
Classic car insurance customers may do well to tread carefully
Vintage vehicle owners keen to avoid a classic car insurance claim may be well advised to ensure their autos offer enough grip, if comments from one industry group are anything to go by.
According to TyreSafe, this is particularly important as the weather starts to get wetter and the chances of skidding increase.
The organisation explained there is a simple way for motorists to test if their cars are in a fit state to tackle potentially treacherous conditions.
It claimed by placing a 20 pence piece into the main grooves of a tyre, drivers will be able to see if they have sufficient tread depth.
Auto owners were advised if they can see the outer band of the coin, they may need to replace these crucial car parts.
Chairman Stuart Jackson said: "Tyres are the only part of the vehicle in contact with the road surface so it is essential that they are in a condition that allows them to perform properly."
Meanwhile, the Institute of Advanced Motorists recently issued similar advice.
Powerful British luxury saloons ‘to be displayed at Classic Motor Show’
Vintage vehicle fans planning a trip to this year’s Classic Motor Show will be treated to the sight of a range of powerful British luxury saloons, it has been reported.
Organisers have revealed there will be a 4.5-litre Daimler Majestic Major on display.
They described the model as once being the number one luxury muscle-car of choice.
According to the team behind the historic vehicle show: "The Majestic Major was renowned for its tarmac-rippling power, discreetly clad in a voluminous, traditional saloon body – which proved popular with company chairman and mayors of large cities."
Visitors to the antique auto event will also have the opportunity to see a Humber Imperial.
The event is due to take place at the Birmingham NEC from November 13th to 15th.
Meanwhile, motorists inspired to start their own vehicle vintage collection after the show may find a high-quality classic car insurance policy provides valuable peace of mind.
Antique auto owners may welcome new report
Vintage vehicle owners in Wales keen to avoid a claim on their classic car insurance policy may welcome a new report.
A series of recommendations have been put forward to the country’s leaders advising how the current number of traffic accidents could be reduced.
Compiled by the National Assembly for Wales’ Enterprise and Learning Committee, the report may receive support from antique auto owners interested in protecting the no-claims bonus they have built up over the years.
The Freight Transport Association (FTA) voiced its backing for the suggestions included in the study.
Head of policy for Wales Stephen Kelly said: "The Assembly’s desire to improve our road safety, despite the UK already having the best record in Europe, is laudable and supports our view that just one road casualty is one too many."
Meanwhile, FTA recently called on the UK government to come up with a long-term investment plan in order to improve Britain’s highways and byways.
Looking out for deer may help prevent a classic car insurance claim
Motorists keen to avoid a classic car insurance claim may be well advised to heed a new warning from the Highways Agency.
The government department has urged motorists to be aware that deer are liable run into the road in certain parts of the country.
It added collisions involving the animals often prove fatal for the creatures and occasionally for occupants of the vehicle as well.
Figures provided by the organisation show there are approximately 74,000 accidents involving deer in the UK annually.
Motorists were advised this is one of the times of the year when there is a higher chance of collisions.
Wildlife scientist professor David Macdonald explained: "We really need drivers to slow down and watch out, particularly when deer are more active – in autumn and spring and at dawn and dusk."
Meanwhile, the Highways Agency previously claimed too many people are running out of fuel on Britain’s motorways – putting themselves and other road users at risk.
Paris auction may tempt classic car insurance customers
Classic car insurance customers may be tempted to add to their collection of vintage vehicles after hearing about one of the antique autos on offer at an upcoming auction.
The Retromobile sale – being held on January 23rd 2010 in Paris – is set to see a 1926/27 1.5-litre supercharged straight-eight Talbot-Darracq go under the hammer.
Bonhams – the company organising the auction – explained the grand prix model set new standards when it first came on the scene.
The car was able to produce 160 bhp from 1,488 cc capacity.
Valued at between €400,000 (£360,417) and €600,000, Bonhams predicted the antique auto will attract a lot of attention.
It stated: "One of the most charismatic, exciting and advanced grand prix cars of the so-called roaring twenties, this immaculately restored Talbot-Darracq is sure to turn heads."
Meanwhile, vintage vehicle enthusiasts up and down the country may currently be preparing for a big weekend, as the Goodwood Revival gets underway today (September 18th).