Land Rover Classic has opened its doors to the new Reborn Tour giving visitors the chance to experience the restoration of an early Land Rover live at the brand’s bespoke workshop and facility at Solihull – the ‘Home of the Legend’. The Reborn Tour and Driving Experience begins with refreshments and welcome from an experienced and knowledgeable Land Rover … [Read more...]
Classic cars now highly sort after – by thieves
Thieves are turning back to the 1980s. Car crime in Britain has jumped up by eight per cent in just a year, with 81,000 vehicles stolen from their owners last year. Proving that classic cars are just as much a target for thieves, 40 classic Fords were stolen in the first 4 months of this year. Rising values and a shortage of parts, make classics … [Read more...]
Modern classics face early extinction
So-called modern classics are facing extinction. Cars built from the mid 1980s are fitted with electronic control units which are generally becoming harder to source. If an ECU breaks and cannot be repaired the car is undriveable as full units are sometimes unobtainable. The International Federation of Historic Vehicles is moving to ensure these … [Read more...]
