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News Hagerty becomes VSCC insurance partner Tuesday, 2 August 2022 at 8:00:00 UTC By Al Suttie Three-year deal for Hagerty as VSCC insurance partner Hagerty and the Vintage Sports-Car Club have announced a three-year partnership to provide insurance to the club’s members. As well as providing insurance for VSCC members, the deal will also offer those in the club additional benefits such as exclusive editorial features for the VSCC. Hagerty will also help the club look at how it can attract newcomers to vintage cars and motorsport. Tania Brown, Club Secretary of the VSCC, said: ‘We are delighted to partner with Hagerty, we have worked with them for a number of years and are delighted to extend our partnership. This latest exclusive deal will see us working together even closer for the benefit of our respective members, particularly promoting the use of vintage and classic cars and working on key challenges together, such as helping youngsters access insurance.’ Mark Roper, Managing Director of Hagerty International added, “Partnering with a brand as important to the industry as the VSCC creates a great opportunity to promote vintage cars to a new audience and we are excited to work together over the next three years.’ http://www.hagerty.co.uk www.vscc.co.uk

News Bruce Meyer donates famous ’32 Ford to Petersen museum Friday, 17 March 2023 at 11:30:00 UTC By Al Suttie McGee Roadster donated to Petersen Automotive Museum Car collector Bruce Meyer has donated his 1932 Ford hot rod, the McGee Roadster, to the Petersen Automotive Museum. Reckoned to be the world’s most famous hot rod, the McGee Roadster was built by Bob McGee and quickly became the car that many others took inspiration from. The McGee Roadster also helped seal the success of Hot Rod Magazine in the US when it appeared on the cover. Published by Robert E Petersen, the magazine’s success helped to found the Petersen Automotive Museum. Based on a 1932 Ford, the McGee Roadster has competed on the Bonneville Salt Flats and been used as a daily driver. Bruce Meyer said: ‘Hot rods are vital to the entire automotive industry, and Robert Petersen is the man who really brought hot rodding to the people. This car is an important piece of automotive history, and there is no more worthy destination than the Petersen Automotive Museum.’ Accepting the car on behalf of the museum, executive director Terry L Karges said: ‘The McGee Roadster is so much more than just a car. It is the symbol of an entire era and generation of innovative hot rodders. We are honored by Bruce’s donation and proud to preserve this piece of history.’ http://www.petersen.org

News ‘Uneconomic’ Ferrari restored Wednesday, 16 February 2022 at 0:00:00 UTC By Al Suttie Ferrari Dino brought back to perfect condition The Ferrari Dino 246 that appeared on the company’s stand at the 1969 Frankfurt Motor Show has undergone a meticulous restoration despite being described as ‘it just didn’t look economically viable to attempt to return it to its former glory.’ However, Bell Sport and Classic took on the job and has restored the 53,400-mile Dino to what it says is a concours-level standard and arguably the best Dino in the world right now. Project leader Paul Ensor said: ‘The car had been restored twice before in its life already, but lacked real care and precision. It was painted Rosso Corsa red instead of the original Rosso Dino, which has a more ‘orangey’ hue, the leather trim was incorrect too – it was black and red as opposed to the black with orange seat towelling interior fitted at the factory. And that was just for starters. When we delved deeper, we realised that there were plenty of other problems to address too.’ The firm’s Elliot East added: ‘Rust plagued the inner wings and the misshapen front and rear valances. The ‘scoops’ on the door panels did not align with those on the body, neither in terms of height nor angle, the wheel arch heights didn’t match from one side of the car to the other and the rear roofline was off-kilter. And those were just the things we could see. We also found that at some stage replacement front wing panels had been welded on top of the original items. The same ‘technique’ had been used on the sills and rocker panels, which meant the seam lines had been lost and rust had been locked in underneath.” Tim Kearns, Managing Director of Bell Sport and Classic, said: ‘Like every project we undertake, bringing the Dino 246 GT back to be life has been a true labour of love and most definitely not a clock-watching exercise. No amount of time, expense or attention to detail has been spared in ensuring the car is now in even better condition than when it left the factory.’ https://www.bellsportandclassic.co.uk/

Job opportunities Trainee Classic Car Technician/ Mechanic/ Restoration/ Service Bishop's Stortford CM23 Job description Hilton & Moss (www.hiltonandmoss.com ) is founded on a pure passion for classic cars and is based at our brand new 10,000 sq ft workshop facility in Bishop’s Stortford where comprehensive classic car restorations are carried out along with sportscar servicing for Lotus and other sport cars brands. We are currently recruiting a Trainee Mechanic Technician to join our Restoration and Service team. You will be trained in every aspect of the restoration process, from mechanical engine works to panels and the painting process, along with Adhoc duties. It's a fantastic opportunity for young car enthusiasts looking for their first steps into the classic car industry. Candidates will ideally have a genuine passion for historic sports and classic cars (Mercedes Benz 1950 - 1975, Jaguar, Aston Martin) No experience necessary but any vehicle works an experience of any kind would be an advantage Please apply with your CV, covering letter, and if possible, examples of the vehicle you have worked on. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Salary: £17,837.00-£22,000.00 per year Schedule: Monday to Friday Licence/Certification: Driving Licence (preferred) Apply

News CTL buys Paul Matty Sports Cars Monday, 2 May 2022 at 10:00:00 UTC By Al Suttie Specialist bought by Classic Team Lotus Classic Team Lotus (CTL) has bought leading marque specialist Paul Matty Sports Cars. The deal has been confirmed as company boss Paul Matty and his wife June are retiring to concentrate on the hillclimb series they have established. Matty founded the company in 1976, building it up to be a leading independent specialist in Lotus cars for sales, service and restoration. CTL will continue to supply spare parts that are part of the deal. https://paulmattysportscars.co.uk/ https://classicteamlotus.co.uk/en/home/

News Electrogenic plugs in at Bicester Monday, 27 September 2021 at 21:00:00 UTC By Alisdair Suttie Classic car EV conversion specialist Electrogenic is the latest company to set up shop at Bicester Heritage, based at Building 118. Steve Drummond, Founder and Director of Electrogenic, comments: ‘We are delighted to bring our electric conversion technology to be part of the Bicester Heritage specialist hub. Electrogenic’s aim is always to preserve the spirit of the original vehicle, retaining gear-changes and the original instrument clusters, while adapting the drive train to the modern environment. Our classic vehicle-centred technology continuously evolves, which is why Bicester provides the perfect setting for our business to grow in.’ Dan Geoghegan, CEO, Bicester Heritage adds: ‘The motoring industry is changing at a rapid rate, and Electrogenic are a firm that very much have their finger on the pulse when it comes to super-charging the future of our much-loved classic car industry.’ Recent conversions carried out by Electrogenic include a Porsche 356, Land Rover SII, and Citroen DS. http://www.electrogenic.co.uk

News H&H sale makes more than £3 million Friday, 17 March 2023 at 10:45:00 UTC By Al Suttie Rolls-Royces star at H&H Duxford sale H&H Classics sold more than £3 million of cars at its Imperial War Museum, Duxford sale. Among the strong sellers were two Rolls-Royces, one of them a 1968 Silver Shadow Drophead Coupe formerly owned by Sir Michael Caine that sold for £135,000. The other Rolls-Royce was a 1975 Phantom VI that made £84,375, with £75,000 going to the Royal National Lifeboats Institute. A 1923 Bentley 3 Litre Tourer that had been a race winner at Brooklands in period sold for £157,500, while a Porsche 911 Carrera Supersport Targa went for an over-estimate £72,565. Damian Jones, senior motorcar specialist at H&H Classics, said: ‘We’re very pleased with the overall results. There were some real head-turning cars up for grabs.’ Also included in this sale was the Fast Road collection of modern classics that fetched a combined value of more than £800,000. Biggest seller from the collection was a 1988 Ford RS200 that made £160,000, while an Ultima GTR sold at £43,875. http://www.handh.co.uk

News GTO Engineering launches Spyder Revival Friday, 1 October 2021 at 21:00:00 UTC By Alisdair Suttie GTO Engineering has added a new Spyder model to its Revival series of cars that reincarnate models from the 250 line-up. The California Spyder Revival is, as the name suggests, an open-top model that can be ordered with GTO Engineering’s 3.0-, 3.5- or 4.0-litre V12 engines with a four- or five-speed manual gearbox. It takes 1500 hours to build each California Spyder Revival and the price starts from £750,000-£850,000 depending on the donor car chosen for the customer’s build. Mark Lyon, Founder and Managing Director of GTO Engineering, said: ‘It’s very exciting to be able to start talking about our latest addition to the Revival series: the California Spyder Revival. It is one of the most iconic Ferrari road cars from the 1960s and something we’ve worked hard over recent years to develop, following on from the success of the 250 SWB Revival and 250 TR Revival models. The feedback from both previous and new Revival-series customers is encouraging and we’re looking forward to work with more owners to create their dream car.’ http://www. www.gtoengineering.com

News Tolman Edition 205 GTI revealed Monday, 21 November 2022 at 16:45:00 UTC By Al Suttie Uprated 205 GTI supplied to first customer Tolman Engineering has supplied the first of its Edition 205 GTI uprated cars. The first customer model has been supplied with a 200bhp 1.9-litre engine to show what is possible on the Peugeot’s platform. The Tolman Edition 205 GTI costs from £55,000 and customers can choose how many modifications and options they want to include in the build. All of the updates made to the car are completely reversible, with the aim to offer a car that offers the definitive iteration of the GTI. All of the Edition cars are built using a full prepared bare metal shell that is then subject to a 700-hour build process. Customers have a choice of 1.6- and 1.9-litre engines for the Tolman Edition car, and the company uprates the original 1.9 motor rather than swapping to the Mi16 motor that was a common upgrade in period. As well as uprating the engine, Tolman uses a Motec ECU with fly-by-wire throttle to help realise the 200bhp maximum from the 1.9-litre engine. There is also the option of adding a Quaife limited slip differential to help harness the power. Managing Director Chris Tolman said: ‘The overriding impression from those experiencing our development car was the emotions it invoked. Drivers stepped out of the car grinning, having rekindled that feeling that’s so hard to find when driving today’s sports cars on the road. ‘We wanted to recreate that feeling of being at one with the road, a car you can just jump in and simply enjoy driving hard. Current hot hatches surpass these cars in so many areas but despite having loads of power and incredible dynamics, they fail to rekindle that emotional involvement that made us feel special with the 205.’ Further Tolman Edition cars are planned based on hot hatches from the 1980s and 1990s, and all will come with a 12-month parts and labour warranty, and 12-month service and inspection at Tolman Engineering included in the price. http://www.tolmanengineering.co.uk

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News HSA celebrates first Ofsted report Monday, 6 June 2022 at 16:00:00 UTC By Al Suttie Heritage Skills Academy receives two Outstanding awards The Heritage Skills Academy has received its first Ofsted Report and was awarded two Outstanding scores and two Good, with an Overall Effectiveness of Good. The HSA was given Outstanding marks for Behaviour and Attitude, and Personal Development. It was also deemed Good in the quality of its education, and Leadership and Management. In its report, Ofsted noted: ‘Apprentices are exceptionally motivated and display very positive attitudes to both their training and their job roles. ‘Leaders and managers have a clear and purposeful rationale for the apprenticeship they offer, which is to provide high quality training to replace the ageing workforce in the classic, vintage and heritage vehicle industry. They have established strong links with employers and organisations in the industry to plan and teach a curriculum which is relevant to their needs.’ There are 141 apprentices currently being trained, 112 on the mechanical option and 29 apprentices on the coachworks course. https://www.heritageskillsacademy.co.uk/

News Thornley Kelham reveal Jaguar XK European Thursday, 14 April 2022 at 10:00:00 UTC By Al Suttie First of Thornley Kelham’s European programme unveiled A Jaguar XK coupe is the first of the European programme cars from Thornley Kelham. The car has been reinterpreted by former McLaren designer Paul Howse and comes with a lightweight alloy body and 340bhp 3.8-litre engine. The bespoke European project by Thornley Kelham sets out to update and improve European sports cars on a similar theme and then build the car to a concours level. The XK has been given more curvature to the sides of its body, wider wheelarches, and a lower roofline, echoing the company’s Lancia Outlaw builds. Inside, the XK European mixes classic with modern design, and the cabin now features electric windows, air conditioning, power steering, Bluetooth connectivity, and a roll cage. Each European project takes Thornley Kelham 5000 hours to complete. Simon Thornley, co-founder of Thornley Kelham, said: ‘With our concours-winning restoration heritage and our years of experience in perfecting our bespoke Lancia Aurelia ‘Outlaw’ project, we have developed a team perfectly placed to design and engineer a car that reimagines automotive icons authentically, in intricate detail and with a fastidious attention to quality. ‘The Jaguar XK European is, to our eyes, the most beautiful car yet in the restomod sector, backed up with expertise and experience in developing cars that aren’t just perfect in their finish, but thrilling to own and drive.’ https://www.thornleykelham.com/