Howden Classic

03/06/2026

Ever wondered what a Discovery 2 chassis looks like after it’s been sat in a field for 6 years? No me neither…..but if you did, it looks like this.

03/06/2026

On this day in 1935. The first Reliant car was delivered. Powered by a single cylinder air cooled 600cc J.A.P. engine, the driver sat centrally in the three-wheeled vehicle astride the engine, much like a motorcyclist.

I will let you decide if this is a car…..as it only has 3 wheels.

02/06/2026

Looking for a day out on Sunday? Come join us Vintage Stony / Classic Stony vehicle festivals in Stony Stratford. The market town fills with hundreds of classic cars from around the UK and help raise thousands for Willen Hospice Milton Keynes. MKFM

02/06/2026

Can you guess……the engine?

01/06/2026

Passionate about Minis and hands on? The Real Mini Company have just posted this role…..

🛠️ WE NEED YOU! 🛠️
Do you love working on classic cars? Are you fan of the classic Mini? If you have a passion for bringing vintage icons back to life, The Real Mini Company wants to talk to you!

We are expanding our experienced, vibrant team and are looking for skilled, passionate people to join us! Whether your expertise is in:
• Engine Building 🏎️
• Fabrication & Welding 👨‍🏭
• Bodywork & Paint 🎨
• Mechanical and Shell Builds 🔧..or just an all-around mastery of the classic Mini!

If you have the skills, the drive, and a genuine love for keeping these British icons on the road, you’ll fit right in!

📬 How to apply: Send your CV over to our team by email or find us on Indeed.
📧 info@therealminicompany

Let’s build something great together! 🩷



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01/06/2026

Our Tim was at Simply Porsche this weekend at Beaulieu, National Motor Museum. Porsche fan? Check out his YouTube video

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31/05/2026

Week today we will all be in Stony Stratford for Vintage Stony / Classic Stony vehicle festivals. One of the best market town classic events of the year.

With just over a week to go, we are now able to release the Classic Stony 2026 Programme! See below and also on our website https://classicstony.co.uk/
As usual we will be well underway by 9:30 am, with live music from Ant King and Andy Fenton from 10:00 am, loads of Stony Live events (see https://www.stonylive.info/whats-on) through out the day, plus of course the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Flypast (time to be announced).
If the weather is as good as it has been recently then it will be a fabulous day!

30/05/2026

Are you out in your classic this weekend? Let’s see them in the comments.

I’m enjoying 43 year old air con that’s still ice cold.