Autocar Review—Car Magazine Review Author Elise | 23rd November 2020 By Chris Williams It is very difficult to write a review of a car magazine/website as a petrolhead for one overarching reason: a visit to their website for an intel-gathering mission stays on course for all of thirty seconds before falling down an inescapable rabbit warren of distracting reviews and videos. There is nothing to be done but indulge until the appetite is satisfied some hours ... View
The Best Automotive Art in 2020 – Classic Car Art Author Elise | 11th November 2020 By Charlotte Iggulden Since the arrival of the first automobiles, automotive design has become an art form and an indelible part of culture and history. Through the decades, visual artists and art collectors across the world have been inspired by their pleasing lines and curvature, as both machines and works of art. Nowadays, automotive art is everywhere. Think of those nameless engineers in the mid-twentieth century who ... View
How to Increase The Value of Modified Muscle Cars Author Elise | 5th November 2020 By Charlotte Iggulden Restomods and Number-Matching: How much should you modify a classic American muscle car? To restore or modify is the heated and eternal debate to many muscle car enthusiasts. Sixties muscle cars were bought based on their performance. They were built to spec for hot rods and professionals alike; their raison d’être was work during the week and drag-strip in the weekend. It was all about ... View
The Best Aussie Muscle Cars Ever Produced Author Elise | 2nd November 2020 By Chris Williams Having recently arrived in the UK from New Zealand, I have been taken aback at the popularity of muscle cars here. The classic muscle car scene is healthy in seemingly every county; those who do not own any American muscle still drool over them; one can even buy the new Mustang with a medium-rare, T-bone V8 no less. I shouldn’t be surprised. Muscle cars ... View
Overview of Goodwood SpeedWeek 2020 Author Elise | 27th October 2020 By Chris Williams The way I prefer to watch motorsport is contrary to the way I prefer to watch rugby. My sofa, craft beer of my choice, superb camerawork, and some mates to argue the rules with makes for a tremendous rugby experience. However, thunderous engines demonstrating the Doppler Effect and giving headaches to earthworms is something I usually elect to experience in-person. Thus, it was unfortunate ... View
10 Best Classic and Muscle Cars Driven by Celebrities Author Elise | 14th October 2020 By Owen Pham Although the definitions of classic cars vary, the majority of the car enthusiast community agree that older cars with 20 years or older lifespan can be considered classic. The main factors in valuing classic vehicles are their historical significance, popularity, uniqueness, and collectability. These factors represent whether an older car is worthy of maintaining and restoration, or if it’s better off for crushing ... View
Ford UK MD Visits Leading Mustang Dealership – We’re Still Reeling Author Elise | 24th August 2020 Hi guys, Paul Bennett here. What a week! As the MD of both Muscle Car UK and Pilgrim Motorsports, there are never two days alike in the factory. One day last week, however, was worth circling in the calendar. In red, green, glitter and stickers. On Thursday, we were delighted to receive Andy Barratt, the Managing Director of Ford Motor Company UK. He honoured us by visiting ... View
New Record – 1968 Ford Mustang Sells For $3.85 Million Author Elise | 30th July 2020 Last year, the title of World’s Most Expensive Mustang belonged to Steve McQueen’s original Mustang used in the film Bullitt. The car was sold at Mecum auctions for $3.4 million. However, the crown belongs to the new girl in town. The very first prototype in a line of competitive cars, and the first 1968 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350R to win a race, set a new record by ... View
Take Our American Muscle Car Personality Test! Author Elise | 23rd July 2020 What Kind of Muscle Car Enthusiast Are You? Does it take a ‘type’ of person to enjoy classic American muscle cars? Find out what kind of muscle car enthusiast you are in our personality test by having a read of our 5 main types of personalities. We won’t patronisingly give you little letters and numbers to add up. You can decide for yourself. You might recognise yourself ... View
Ladies With Drive – Charlotte Vowden Author Elise | 13th July 2020 While male-dominated, the classic car world is by no means exclusive to men. Among celebrities, figures like Dita von Teese, Kendall Jenner, Jodie Kidd and Amber Heard are regularly seen out and about in their vintage vehicles. Supermodel Kendall Jenner is often seen zooming around in her 1956 aqua and white Corvette. And notoriously enamoured with retro and vintage style, picturesque Dita drives a burgundy ... View