Over 80 British Car enthusiasts made their way to Abingdon Spares in Deep River for a tech session with internationally known British Carburetor authority Joe Curto. It was a tight fit but we managed to squeeze everyone in, with only a few standing! We even managed to get a few sports cars out of hibernation and into our parking lot! Joe provided a very interesting, informative and sometimes humorous two and a half hours of discussion on the famous SU carburetor. Joe began by describing the various types of SUs, starting with the H type (T-series) through the HIF (MGB) carbs.

Our video this week features a car you rarely see anymore, especially in the US, the Hillman Imp. The video takes a look at the production of the Hillman Imp at the plant in Linwood, Renfrewshire, Scotland. The program includes interviews with past members of the Linwood workforce. It also examines the wider workforce, trade union, management and government relationships which existed throughout much of UK manufacturing in the 1960’s and 70’s. The Hillman Imp was a small economy car made by the Rootes Group and its successor Chrysler Europe from 1963 until 1976. It was made in many different forms and in addition to the Hillman marque was also marketed as both Sunbeam and Singer. Unveiled in 1963 after much advance publicity, it was the first British mass-produced car with the engine block and cylinder head cast in aluminum.

Without equal and a class apart: the new Lotus Exige Cup 430 Type 25 is a collector’s piece like no other and a fitting tribute to one of the most successful and influential Formula 1 cars of all time. Based on the celebrated Exige Cup 430, unveiled at the end of last year, the two-seat Type 25 is a unique opportunity to relish a universally acclaimed sports car named in partnership with Classic Team Lotus. Referencing the Type 25, the single seat Lotus racing car that dominated the 1963 season, the new car features a raft of exotic and unique features as well as specially commissioned heritage documentation. Powered by Lotus’ formidable 3.5-litre supercharged and charge cooled V6, producing 430 hp and 440 Nm, the Lotus Exige Cup 430 Type 25 is not only the fastest in its class, sprinting […]

Future owners of the still-to-be unveiled McLaren Hyper-GT, codenamed BP23, will this week receive a sculpture of the car’s evocative and luxurious yet sporting interior. The BP23 ‘Speed Form’ also features a hint of the bodywork design that will make the next Ultimate Series McLaren the most aerodynamic car ever from the marque and help it to achieve the highest top speed of any McLaren, at more than 243mph. The BP23 ‘Speed Form’ provides an early hint of the luxury and imagination that extends under the skin of the vehicle to its icon-eclipsing interior, which is arranged in the same three-seat, central driving position layout as the McLaren F1 that inspired it. As befits a gift associated with such a rare car, examples of the BP23 Speed Form – which are individually numbered – will not be available to buy.

At the Geneva Motor Show, Morgan Motor Company revealed its most extreme road-going model to date, the Aero GT – and the first edition has now rolled off the production line, destined for Revolutions Morgan in Scotland. Morgan Motor Company will produce just eight of the special Aero GT variants – all vehicles individually built bespoke to customer specification. The Aero GT represents the end of Aero 8 production, guaranteeing that every Aero 8 owner will be the custodian of a very significant piece of Morgan history.

On November 16-18, 2018 the Florida Suncoast MG Car Club will host MG Jamboree 21 at the beautiful Safety Harbor Resort and Spa overlooking Tampa Bay. The Safety Harbor Resort and Spa is a one-of-a-kind destination rich in history and hailed for exquisite hospitality…offering 175 spacious, well-appointed guestrooms and suites, stunning Swarovski crystal chandelier-lit ballrooms embellished with rich fabrics, a cozy lobby lounge along with casual and fine dining. Tucked away in the quaint town of Safety Harbor, Florida, the “Spa” has remained a highly revered refuge for rest and relaxation for nearly 100 years. Central to the resort’s storied past and today’s international popularity is the acclaimed spa built on the ancient natural mineral springs that run beneath the resort. In 1539, Spanish explorer Hernando De Soto reached the shores of this very site and discovered the natural mineral springs, believing […]

Auto Class Cars, authorized distributor of MG in Qatar, has announced that the MG RX5 compact SUV will be available in the Qatari market by the end of April. MG Motor’s new ‘Hero SUV’ will be available at the MG showroom on Salwa Road, with prices starting at around QR54,000 (approximately $15K USD). The new MG RX5 will appeal to a range of customers, especially younger buyers looking for value for money in a stylish, technologically-advanced package that allows them to stand out from the crowd, according to a statement.

What was once just a gathering of a few local members for a picnic is now one of the premier annual events for all British car owners in the Mid Atlantic Region. Low pressure, popular vote event attracts 200 British cars. A beautiful country setting in Rocks State Park. Large British vendor area. Dash plaque to first 200 cars. Entertainment and music provided all day long. Bring the family, but please, no pets. Food and refreshments available.

Twenty-one-year-old McLaren Automotive Factory Driver Ben Barnicoat got off to a perfect start in the opening British GT Championship weekend at Oulton Park, winning the first race of the season in the 570S GT4 of customer team track-club, in turn scoring the track-only Sports Series model its first victory of 2018 in global competition. Barnicoat drove perfectly in the treacherous conditions on Bank Holiday Monday morning, as heavy rain prior to the race made it a particularly intense affair for the drivers, negotiating the tight, twisty Cheshire circuit.

Three years after the beginning of a grueling testing program that has seen it conquer every corner of the globe from freezing snowfields to searing deserts, the Rolls-Royce Cullinan will undertake The Final Challenge to prove itself “Effortless Everywhere” in the public eye. In an unprecedented partnership, Rolls-Royce and National Geographic will work together to publish daily film and photograph updates as Cullinan undertakes trials in Northern Europe, the Middle East, and the United States for a final time ahead of its world debut later this year. The Rolls-Royce Cullinan will embody all the values and capabilities that drove Rolls-Royce’s two founding fathers, the Honorable Charles Rolls and Sir Henry Royce, to secure the marque’s reputation early last century, as they took top honours in rigorous public adventures such as the Scottish Reliability Trials, the London to Edinburgh event and […]

One day show historically features 250+ pre-war through current European cars and motorcycles on lovely Cazenovia Lake. Food, music, and vendors available from 9am to 3pm. Free admission for spectators. Show vehicles $10.00 for preregistration,$15.00 day of show.

Please save the date for the 17th (!) annual Brits in the Ozarks. We’ll be back at our regular location in beautiful Agri Park. Here’s the lowdown on this year’s show: Sept. 6th  – A driving tour through Arkansas wine country with tasting and lunch stops. 9:30 departure from the hotel. Sept. 7th – Driving tour including stops at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art. 9:30 departure from the hotel. – Registration (4:00 – 6:30 P.M.), cookout and parking lot party (6:30 PM or later if the chicken is not ready) at the Holiday Inn Convention Center of Northwest Arkansas, until…. Sept. 8th  – Car and cycle display and popular choice judging at Agri Park, 10 AM – 2 PM.    Lunch and concessions available on site. Silent Auction (donations welcomed)  – Catered Awards Dinner at the hotel 6 PM SPECIAL GUEST: Bill Warner, founder of the Amelia Island Concours only 210 tickets will be sold for this event, […]

The British Car Club of Charleston invites you to join in the festivities of our 34th Annual British Car Day at Palmetto Islands County Park, Mt. Pleasant, SC.  The event is open to the public for admission cost to the park ($2pp).  We invite all British cars, whether a member of the British Car Club of Charleston or not, to register for the event. We typically have a host of MG’s, Triumph’s, Austin Healey’s, Morgan’s, Aston Martins, Lotus’, Jaguars, Mini’s, Rolls Royce’s, Bentley’s and more.  Registration includes admission to the park for two and an invitation to the Welcome Reception on the USS Yorktown.  Register before October 11th and receive a BCD 2018 Tee shirt and be included in a $200 Moss Motors gift certificate drawing. It costs $2 per person to enter the facility. For British Car Day, entrants will receive […]

Caterham is crossing the pond to one of the USA’s most famous circuits, Laguna Seca, for the inaugural Caterham Challenge Cup (CCC), 1st – 2nd December 2018. New to Caterham this year, the one-off race weekend is being billed as the ultimate climax to the Caterham Motorsport racing calendar. The celebrated British car brand is blazing a trail with this announcement, proudly becoming the first manufacturer to offer drivers from a club championship in the UK the chance to compete in an exclusive event on American soil. As such, Caterham will have drivers’ cars packed and transported over to America for the racing extravaganza as entrants go wheel-to-wheel against friends and foes from the Caterham racing fraternity.

Participants choice car show, 30 classes for awards, vendors & swap meet, full-service concession stand, dash plaques to first 300 entrants, and as always, spectators are admitted for free. Registration: $15 in advance includes free BCD t-shirt if received before July 20, 2018; $15 day of the show, Vendors; $25 or door prize of equal value. Registration open 9 am until Noon. The show runs rain or shine! Special Awards: Longest Drive, Ranger’s Choice & Best of Show Feature: 50 years of the Triumph TR250 Sponsored by the MG Car Club SW Ohio Chapter and the Miami Valley Triumphs

Join us for our 34th Annual Exhibition of fine British and European motoring on Sunday, May 6th. Bring any British or European car, microcar, or bike, driver or show, new or old, to compete for trophies. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in each of 16 classes and Best of Show Classic, Best of Show Modern, and Preservation Award winners are determined by popular voting. Held at Dallas’ crown jewel park, White Rock Lake Park, this venue offers grassy fields, paved parking, and stunning views of Dallas’ downtown skyline perfect for spending a day in the park visiting with other car aficionados. This is a fun, family- and dog- friendly event so bring your picnic basket or purchase goodies from several of the metroplex’s popular food trucks – The Dapper Donut, Texas Burrito, Eggstand (vegan), and What’s Da Scoop. High school […]

Jaguar Land Rover North America today announced the official opening of its new state-of-the-art North American Headquarters in Mahwah, New Jersey. Ahead of the 2018 New York International Auto Show, the opening was celebrated by three days of events, engaging employees, VIP guests, customers, retailers, students and local government officials. Activities included an Employee Open House for family and friends and an official Building Dedication Ceremony where Joe Eberhardt, President & CEO, Jaguar Land Rover North America, announced the official renaming of the street to Jaguar Land Rover Way—placing the new headquarters at 100 Jaguar Land Rover Way. Guests included Prof. Dr. Ralf Speth, CEO, Jaguar Land Rover, Olympic Gold Medalist Meghan Duggan and Mayor Bill Laforet of Mahwah, New Jersey, who presented Jaguar Land Rover with a key to the city.

The Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix is 10 days of automotive enthusiasm and racing that features the best of vintage cars and best of Pittsburgh. What started as a single day race in 1983 has grown into a motorsport festival with two full race weekends and 10 days of parties, parades and car shows. There is something at the Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix for anyone who has any kind of fondness for things that go “vroom.”