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  • Hellingly Festival of Transport 2024
    August 30, 2024

    Hellingly Festival of Transport 2024

    Highlights from the 2024 Hellingly Festival of Transport, run by Eastbourne Historic Vehicle Club. The three-day event takes place every August bank holiday weekend and has been running since 1976. This year's edition saw many British classic cars in attendance, in addition...

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  • The difference between the Mini Cooper Sport and a Mini Cooper Sportspack
    August 20, 2024

    Mini Cooper Sport v's Mini Cooper Sportspack

    What’s the difference between a Mini Cooper Sport and a Mini Cooper Sportspack? In short, the ‘Sports pack’ was a just optional extra available on Mk7 Minis, whereas a Cooper Sport is a completely separate Mini model. The Mini Cooper Sport, released in...

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  • Phil Mires Classic Cars at Cranleigh Classic Car Show 2024
    August 11, 2024

    Cranleigh Classic Car Show 2024

    Highlights from the 2024 Cranleigh Classic Car Show, run by the Cranleigh Lions. The renowned event hosts over 1,000 vehicles from all eras and manufacturers, including decommissioned emergency service vehicles right though to supercars - plenty of classic Minis in attendance too!...

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  • Phil Mires Classic Cars at Brooklands French Car Day 2024
    August 11, 2024

    Brooklands French Car Day 2024

    Highlights from Brooklands' annual French car gathering. A vast array of French marques from all eras, including Citroens, Peugeots, Renaults and an impressive turnout of Alpines.

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  • Paul Smith Buyers Guide
    August 5, 2024

    Paul Smith Buyers Guide

    The Paul Smith Mini is best known for its signature blue hue paintwork and lime green accents in the boot, glove box, and grill. Built in 1998, only 1,800 Limited Edition cars were produced to celebrate the collaboration between renowned...

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  • Brooklands Summer Classic Car Day 2024
    July 28, 2024

    Brooklands Summer Classic Car Day 2024

    Highlights from the annual summer classic car gathering held at Brooklands Museum. An eclectic display of classic, iconic and prestigious cars from classic Minis through to Italian supercars.   

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