What is the Mille Miglia and How to Enter the Event

Entering the Mille Miglia, one of the most prestigious historic car races in the world, involves a multi-step process with specific requirements. Here’s a detailed breakdown of how to find a car and apply: ​Origins: The Birth of a Legend (1927) In 1927, four Italian visionaries—Aymo Maggi, Franco Mazzotti, Giovanni Canestrini, and Renzo Castagneto—founded the Mille Miglia. Disappointed that Brescia …

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Changes to classic car registrations for the first time since 1980 after years of campaigning to the DVLA

The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) has confirmed major updates to the way classic and historic vehicles are registered, after years of campaigning by the classic car industry against an outdated process with deep, ‘systemic’ issues. Two huge changes include like-for-like repairs and restorations no longer requiring notification to the DVLA, and vehicles that …

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M5 E39 Silver for sale

Friends M5 for sale, currently in the Essex area. 2000 BMW E39 M5 98k miles. Current owner 9 years, used for maybe a year prior to going into dry storage due to health reasons. Soon after having the car I had the ABS unit, Alternator, battery and both MAF units replaced. It was then dry …

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London to Mexico Rally 1995

Ian James and Dick French competed in the London to Mexico Rally 1995 (hope to have more soon) but for now here is a reminder of that incredible rally in a 2002 Ti. The Start; Below, lake Titikaka Bolivia; Results; 40th Overall, well done guys  

Le Mans Classic 2025

Where do I begin? It’s the best Classic/Historic event in the World! Imagine Goodwood FoS times a thousand. Below; All aboard, on the Shuttle to Calais The amount, the quality, the friendships and more is incredible and you lucky people they’ve now decided to host it every year before you had to wait every other …

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Classics at Prescott 2025: Bavarian Soul Meets Cotswold Curves (Thomas Perkins)

There’s something deeply satisfying about waking up early, turning the key on a vintage straight-four, and knowing the day ahead involves great roads, great cars, and great people. Classics at Prescott 2025 delivered all of that and more. This was a weekend of proper driving, picturesque scenery, and giving my 1975 BMW 2002tii the chance to do …

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Webcon BMW 2002 (M10) 48DCOE Carb Kit

Following the success of the Webcon 45DCOE classic power performance kit for the BMW M10 2.0 for road and fast road use, Webcon is now pleased to announce the launch of a twin 48DCO/SP kit to suit highly modified engines and race use. The kit features a pair of authentic, Spanish Weber 48DCO/SP carburettors, plus …

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BMW SA 2000

BMW SA 2000 “The Unicorn” Recently found on a UK car auction site was this 1970 BMW 2000 SA is a real rarity, and you’d be forgiven for never having seen one before. Originally designed by Piedmontese Carrozzeria Frua for Bavarian automaker Hans Glas GmbH, this intriguing four-door saloon borrowed styling cues from BMW, including …

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