33rd Annual British Car Day – Charleston, SC

May 1, 2017 Staff Comments Off

The British Car Club of Charleston invites you to Join in the festivities of our 33rd Annual British Car Day at Memorial Waterfront Park, Mt. Pleasant, SC. FRIDAY, October 27th Welcome Reception – 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm The Reception will be held at the host hotel, Quality Inn/Suites at 196 Patriots Point Rd in Mt. Pleasant. Enjoy heavy hors d’oeuvres and camaraderie. If you are pre-registered, you may pick up you Car Show material. If not, you may register at the reception. SATURDAY, October 28th British Car Show – Let’s show off those British Beauties we’ve acquired and love to share. Guaranteed to have enthusiastic admirers! Enjoying all Brit beauties, not just “show” quality cars, but also “Diamonds in the Rough”. Grounds open for registration at 9:00 am. Registration closes at 11:00am. Judging from 11:00 until 1:30 pm. (participants’ choice […]

MOG 47 – Morgan Owners Group

May 1, 2017 Staff Comments Off

Morgan car owners and fans from both coasts make the annual trek to the MOG event each year. This year’s setting is Williamsburg, VA, from June 16-18. Activities include the Concours, Rallye, Autocross, and car badge competition, with socializing throughout. An Awards Banquet with prizes awarded concludes this not to be missed Morgan weekend.

18th Annual GOBMC All British Car & Cycle Show

May 1, 2017 Staff Comments Off

The Greater Ozarks British Motoring Club is pleased to welcome everyone back to historic Carthage, MO for our 18th annual All British Car and Cycle show! GOBMC’s signature event is once again bringing motoring history to life on the square in historic downtown Carthage, MO. Join us for a weekend of relaxation, fun, food, friends and of course numerous British cars and motorcycles. Enjoy a relaxing event held in the heart of the Midwest in a town that welcomes everyone! There are classes for every British car and trophies for 1st – 3rd in each class. The theme this year is ‘GOBMC Pajama Party’! Costumes are not required but encouraged so be creative, let loose and have a little fun! Browse through the site, check out the cars, people, events, and come join us in Carthage!

Triumph Register of America – National Meet

May 1, 2017 Staff Comments Off

TRA Board of Directors is pleased to announce that Columbus, Indiana, has been selected as the location for the TRA National Meet, June 21-24, 2017. While Columbus might not be the first city you think of when Indiana is mentioned, the Columbus area combines a small town feel with an abundance of big city amenities and scenic driving opportunities on winding country roads, all of which make it a perfect location for a TRA National Meet. Those of us who attend TRA every year are already excited about the fun to be had at the 2017 National Meet, and we can’t wait for June to share it with our TRA family. For folks who have not attended for awhile, 2017 is the year that you will want to return. Those who have never attended a TRA National Meet, 2017 is […]

33rd Annual Louisville, KY British Bash

May 1, 2017 Staff Comments Off

The 33rd annual British Bash will be held on the beautiful grounds of St. Josephs Children’s home from 9:00 to 3:30. There will be approximately 200 British cars in attendance.

NEOAHC British Swap Meet & Car Show

May 1, 2017 Staff Comments Off

Northeast Ohio Austin Healey Club NEOAHC is holding their 40th annual British Swapmeet and Car Show in Solon, Ohio. The British Cars are the main attraction and the sports car vendors will be there. Vendor registration is $25. Early registration for cars is $15.00, or at the gate just $20. All British makes Healeys, Jags, MG’s Lotus, Mini, Morris, Triumph, all are welcome

Britfest 2017 – Succasunna, NJ

May 1, 2017 Staff Comments Off

Join us for the first major British car show and vendor flea market of the new driving season in the northeast. Celebrating the Mini and MINI Door prizes • Vendors Food Catered by Tastefully British, Pompton Plains, NJ A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Interfaith Food Pantry of Morris County. Please support this worthy cause by bringing a non-perishable food item from their current needs list found at www.mcifp.org. Thank you.

Land Rover Launches Marketing Campaign for the New Discovery

May 1, 2017 Staff Comments Off

This week, Land Rover North America launched its marketing campaign to introduce the new 2017 Land Rover Discovery, the brand’s most versatile and capable SUV. Led by the 30-second television commercial featuring the Land Rover Ben Ainslie Racing (BAR) sailing team, the U.S. campaign includes interactive media partnerships with The New York Times, Travel Channel and CNN’s “Anthony Bourdain Parts Unknown,” as well as experiential and influencer activities.

Donald Healey, CBE – Hall of Fame Inductee

May 1, 2017 Michael Carnell Comments Off

Donald Healey was a man with many talents – pilot, mechanic and rally driver. Most notable to the majority of British car fans, Donald Healey was the driving force behind the Austin Healey sports cars such as the Austin Healey 3000 and the bugeye (or frogeye) Sprite. Donald Healey, CBE will be inducted into the British Sports Car Hall of Fame this June.

Bonhams Announces 18th Annual Aston Martin Sale

April 27, 2017 Staff Comments Off

The 18th annual Aston Martin Sale will be held by International auction house Bonhams on Saturday, May 13, 2017. The sale will take place at the spiritual home of Aston Martin’s heritage, Aston Martin Works in Newport Pagnell, where many of this year’s lots were originally built. The 2017 sale is a celebration of old and new Aston Martins, with cars ranging from 1953 through to 2016.

Peter Egan – British Sports Car Prophet and Hall of Fame Inductee

April 27, 2017 Michael Carnell Comments Off

Peter Egan is one of the people who is near legendary to many car folk, especially those of us even slightly involved in the writing or publishing end of things. As a longtime columnist and writer for Road & Track magazine, he represented the thoughts, aspirations, and tribulations of so many British car enthusiasts that he might as well be given prophet status. He will be inducted into the British Sports Car Hall of Fame on June 2, 2017. Peter Egan was born in Wisconsin in 1948. He became a sports car fan early on through magazines and the by attending races at Elkhart Lake. After a short stint in the Army, Egan married and began work at Foreign Car Specialists in Madison, Wisconsin. His love of all things motorized has propelled him from that point onward. Although he never graduated college, […]

1960 Bentley S2 - The Property of Sir Ray Davies of The Kinks

The Kink’s Ray Davies 1960 Bentley to be Auctioned

April 27, 2017 Staff Comments Off

A 1960 Bentley S2, owned by legendary rhythm guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter for The Kinks, Sir Ray Davies, will go under the hammer at Silverstone Auctions’ May Sale, taking place at Silverstone circuit on 13th May. The car was bought by Sir Ray Davies in 1966 after the Kinks’ single Lola went to Number 1 in the charts around the world. He was persuaded by his family to invest in a big car, unusual for him as he didn’t actually drive at the time, in fact, he didn’t start driving until he was 44 years old.

VotW – A Triumph TR3A to Warm Up a Cold Morning

April 26, 2017 Michael Carnell 2

Instead of using caffeine to wake you up, how about a nice brisk morning drive in a beautiful Triumph TR3A? Via the fine folks at Petrolicious, our Video of the Week the go rounds is titled “A Triumph TR3A to Warm Up a Cold Morning“. Another soft spot for me since I once owned a small-mouth TR3, although admittedly I sold it before the was put back together enough to see road time.

Valley Biritsh Auto Club - Clovis British Car Roundup

Clovis British Car Roundup – Clovis, CA

April 25, 2017 Site Admin Comments Off

This, our 15th annual show, has a great blend of things to do and see! We kick off the show weekend on Saturday morning with a short tour on some twisty foothill roads. Following the run we invite you to attend a benefit luncheon for Fresno Wildlife Rescue & Rehabilitation. Sunday morning brings a great display of British cars and exploring vibrant Old Town Clovis. The autumn “Clovis Antique and Collectibles Fair” will be just north of our car show. Explore the antique shops and get lunch at an Old Town restaurant. Check out the”Birds of Prey” display by Fresno Wildlife Rescue. “Entrants Choice” show winners will receive very nice awards and any entrant can drive away with some super raffle prizes. Enter today! The Clovis British Car Roundup is held once a year on the last weekend in September. […]

All British Car Motorcycle Show Port Perry Ontario

BRITS ON THE LAKE Classic Motoring Revival – Port Perry, Ontario

April 25, 2017 Staff Comments Off

Be our guests in Port Perry on the weekend of August 12 & 13th, 2017 for the fabulous Brits on the Lake Classic Motoring Revival. It is the British motor event with a heart! This year BRITS ON THE LAKE Classic Motoring Revival provides special recognition to three great British marques, Jaguar, Lotus and Triumph. These companies have supplied enthusiasts with exhilarating cars, the stuff of which both dreams and fond memories are made. Sadly, Triumph cars are no longer produced but Jaguar and Lotus Cars continue to sell in markets around the world. Check out the Facebook Page BRITS on the Lake Classic Motoring Revival goes ahead rain or shine! We have had both types of weather. Mostly it has been SUNNY!. If it does rain, the shop keepers will be more than happy to shelter you until the […]

Norman Dewis, OBE – Jaguar Driver and Developer – Hall of Fame Inductee

April 25, 2017 Michael Carnell 1

Norman Dewis, OBE was the chief test driver and development engineer for Jaguar Cars from 1952 to 1985. During his time at Jaguar, he helped develop one of the greatest-ever upgrades in automotive braking, the disc brake, which has probably saved tens of thousands of lives over the years. Dewis, along with 23 other outstanding individuals, will be inducted into the British Sports Car Hall of Fame in June.

NEW JAGUAR XF SPORTBRAKE TEASED ON CENTRE COURT AT WIMBLEDON

Jaguar XF Sportbrake Teased at Wimbledon

April 25, 2017 Staff 1

Jaguar has revealed the first glimpse of the desirable new XF Sportbrake over Wimbledon’s iconic Centre Court. With less than 70 days to go until The Championships, Wimbledon 2017, the famously manicured surface of the All England Lawn Tennis Club served as the canvas for a large-scale outline of the dynamic sports estate.

McLaren Toronto Named North American Retailer of the Year 2016

April 25, 2017 Staff Comments Off

McLaren Toronto has been named the North American Retailer of the Year 2016 in recognition of its sales performance and highest standards of business operation.

Michael Dale - International Jaguar Festival

Michael Dale, OBE – Hall of Fame Inductee

April 23, 2017 Michael Carnell 1

Michael Dale is the retired President of Jaguar North America where he was responsible for the company’s activities in the US, Canada, and Mexico. Prior to being named President, he had been responsible for all U.S. Jaguar sales and marketing activities, including advertising and sales promotion. Michael Dale will be inducted into the British Sports Car Hall of Fame on June 2, 2017.

Jimmy Cox being giving the honor of driving record-breaking car EX-181

Jimmy Cox – MG Guru and Hall of Fame Inductee

April 20, 2017 Michael Carnell Comments Off

Jimmy Cox is a former engine guru and works mechanic at the MG Development Department responsible for many of the company’s racing and record-breaking successes. He was with the successful MG record breaking team at the Bonneville Salt Flats in 1959 and was also part of the MG team who went to Le Mans in 1955. Jimmy Cox will be inducted into the British Sports Car Hall of Fame on June 2, 2017. In 1945, at the young age of just 14, Jimmy Cox started work at MG’s Abingdon factory as a mere messenger boy. That eventually led to work on the MG TC production line, but in 1949 Cox entered the military for his two-year duties. Upon returning to MG in 1951 he again was working on standard production cars but soon had the opportunity to take over responsibility […]