Lectures on Old and New
Every year, to coincide with the London to Brighton Veteran Car Run, the Royal Automobile Club hold a day of lectures at their headquarters on Pall Mall, in London.
This year, things were slightly different as the morning sessions were...
Classic Auction in London
Coinciding with the recent London to Brighton Veteran Car run to Brighton, RM Sothebys held one of their regular sales of rare and classic cars.
Cars from all eras were represented at the auction, which took place in the centre...
Concours Marks 10 Years
This year, the Concours of Elegance, which started in 2012 at Windsor Castle, celebrated its 10th anniversary on the lawns of Hampton Court Palace, its home for the last few years.
To mark the date, all 10 previous winners of...
Savile Row Concours
Classic cars came to London city last week with a display of rare and valuable cars on show in the heart of the tailoring district of the capital.
On hand too was racing legend Jackie Ickx, who talked about his...
Salon Privé in the City
Salon Privé is a wonderful mix of car show and garden party but this year, there was a twist. Instead of the usual Concours d’Elégance with beautiful cars, old and new, there was a Concours de Vente, with beautiful...
London to Brighton or bust
Every year I try to get across to London to witness the spectacle of the London to Brighton Run for Veteran Cars.
It marks a week of motoring themed events and none better than the series of lectures on various...
Classics on the Common
It’s amazing where you sometimes find Classic Cars on display. Just last week it was Harpenden, a small town north of London, which saw the annual Classics on the Common taking over the village green with classic cars from...
Audience with a Style Genius – Aston Martin’s Marek Reichman
A while back, before Covid-19 was even heard of, I had the chance to hear Aston Martin’s Chief Creative Officer, Marek Reichman, give a talk at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. It was part of a major...
Montreux Grand Prix
The Montreux Grand Prix may not be as well known as the more famous race held in Monaco, but in some ways, they are quite similar.
It’s not a race, as such, but the streets of the town are barricaded...
