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Gordon England: The Coachbuilder Who Brought Aviation...

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2025/08/13

In the ever-evolving story of early British motoring, few figures stand out quite like E.C. Gordon England. Known today primarily for his lightweight, sporting Austin Seven specials, Gordon England brought a distinctly aviation-inspired mindset to coachbuilding at a time when most car bodies still resembled Edwardian carriages. His brief but bright presence in the coachbuilding […] The post Gordon England: The Coachbuilder Who Brought Aviation to the Austin Seven appeared first on Automotive

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Newbury Retrofestival 2025

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2025/08/11

The popular Retrofestival returned to the Newbury Showground, but under new ownership this year. The festival is now owned by Warners Shows who are very much a Camping, Caravan, Campervan and Motorhome focused organisation. We attended on the Sunday and the numbers appeared to up on previous years. The level of the musical entertainment was […] The post Newbury Retrofestival 2025 appeared first on Automotive American.

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The Changing Landscape of the UK Classic and Vintage...

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2025/08/09

The UK’s classic car scene has always been a rich tapestry of eras, marques, and enthusiasts. But in recent years, a quiet shift has been reshaping the market—a move away from pre-war cars in favour of more modern classics, and a broader softening of the vintage end of the sector. A Once-Glorious Segment Fading? For […] The post The Changing Landscape of the UK Classic and Vintage Car Market: A Decline in Pre-War Popularity appeared first on Automotive American.

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The End of Racing at Brooklands: How Vickers Closed...

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2025/08/07

Brooklands holds a unique place in motoring history — the world’s first purpose-built motor racing circuit, opened in 1907. For decades, it was a hub of innovation, speed, and spectacle. But by the end of World War II, its engines fell silent — and in 1946, racing at Brooklands came to a permanent halt. The […] The post The End of Racing at Brooklands: How Vickers Closed the Track for Good in 1946 appeared first on Automotive American.

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A Look at Life, The Spirit of Brooklands 1965 and its...

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2025/08/05

As promised, here’s the start of some looks at the history of Brooklands. Part of the Look at Life documentary series produced by the Rank Organisation, this February 1965 short film (approx. 8–10 minutes) faithfully captures the past and present of Brooklands, the legendary Surrey motor-racing circuit and aircraft site Some of the main points to […] The post A Look at Life, The Spirit of Brooklands 1965 and its New Life appeared first on Automotive American.

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Everything Changes but Remains the Same!

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2025/08/03

The video above is part of the Rank “Look at Life” series of videos from here in the UK. The “films” as they were back then were made to be shown at the chain of cinemas owned by Rank. “Living with Cars” (November 1964, directed by Tim Turner) is a short documentary film that explores […] The post Everything Changes but Remains the Same! appeared first on Automotive American.

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Formula Drift vs. Drift Masters: The Battle for the...

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2025/08/01

If drifting is the last pure motorsport, the next logical debate is: Which series best represents it today — Formula Drift (FD) or Drift Masters European Championship (DMEC)? Formula Drift – The Established Giant Drift Masters – The Rising European Challenger So Who’s Winning the Culture War? It depends on what you value. In 2024 […] The post Formula Drift vs. Drift Masters: The Battle for the Soul of the Sport? appeared first on Automotive American.

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Why Drifting Still Feels Real in a Plastic Motorsport...

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2025/07/30

In a motorsport world increasingly obsessed with data, telemetry, and digital control, drifting still feels wild — mechanical, visceral, and human. Where many racing series now resemble laboratories on wheels, drifting is about emotion, aggression, and connection. But here’s the big question: Is drifting the last pure motorsport left? What Do We Mean by “Pure”? […] The post Why Drifting Still Feels Real in a Plastic Motorsport World appeared first on Automotive American.

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Getting the Sport Coupe Back Together

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2025/07/26

Nicely repaired radiator thanks to Austen at Ozcraft cracking job! Radiator on it’s way back into the Sport Coupe Original bolts with new springs, may look as if the bolts are a little too far through, but the springs are a fair bit longer and there is still some movement. Radiator shell having the starting […]The post Getting the Sport Coupe Back Together appeared first on Automotive American.

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Getting there, Preparation for the Radiator Refit!

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2025/07/24

Now the radiator is out and the hoses are disconnected it’s time to tidy up a few items in preparation for refitting. Water neck gets a tidy up and a new gasket. A few new parts, big difference between the original radiator bolts and the repop versions. I think we’ll just use the springs as […] The post Getting there, Preparation for the Radiator Refit! appeared first on Automotive American.

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And There’s More!

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2025/07/18

If you read my last post I mentioned that more was to come problem wise…. If you look closely you can see the bottom radiator neck just in front and below the alternator. The neck had started to leak, now whether the alternator work caused the issue is a job to say, however either way […]The post And There’s More! appeared first on Automotive American.

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A few problems!

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2025/07/16

Had been having a few running problems with the Model A, this began on the way back from the VE Day Event and reoccurred at the Pangbourne College Car Show. After a bit of diagnostics and parts swapping it would that the alternator was at fault. As it only turns at around 2500rpm it was […] The post A few problems! appeared first on Automotive American.

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Yank Power: American Engines in British Cars

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2025/07/07

British Cars with American Engines: The Iconic V8-Powered Classics You Need to Know Introduction The marriage of American engines and British cars is a love story built on torque, innovation, and a dash of rebellion. From the post-war era through to the golden age of hot rodding and specialist manufacturing, British chassis and American V8s […]The post Yank Power: American Engines in British Cars appeared first on Automotive American.

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Yattendon Classic Car Day 2005

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2025/06/30

It was time for the yearly visit to the classic car day at the lovely village of Yattendon in West Berkshire. This event has become more and more popular over the last few years. This year there were 550 cars booked into the display field. As the Model A is currently undergoing some repairs we […]The post Yattendon Classic Car Day 2005 appeared first on Automotive American.

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1948 F1 Pickup For Sale!

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2025/06/25

A friend of a friend has this cool old 1948 F1 Pickup for sale, great project for someone! If interested, let me know and I’ll pass on your details.The post 1948 F1 Pickup For Sale! appeared first on Automotive American.

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Class And Cargo Are No Issue With This 1976 Cadillac...

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2025/06/24

In the world of the American pickup truck, there are two forms. First and foremost is the work truck, that beaten, rugged tool with an engine that is dinged-up, dirty and ready to go every time there is a task to accomplish. Then there is the opposite side of the coin: the “cowboy Cadillac”, which […] The post Class And Cargo Are No Issue With This 1976 Cadillac “Cadimino” – Brian McTaggart @Hemmings appeared first on Automotive American.

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🚗 Update How Trump’s Tariffs Are Reshaping the U.S....

Automotive American ·

2025/06/22

Since former President Donald Trump reintroduced sweeping tariffs on automotive imports and materials in 2025, the U.S. motor industry has been feeling the heat—and fast. From rising vehicle prices to bankrupt suppliers and shifting production lines, the impact has rippled through every level of the auto supply chain. So what’s really happening behind the headlines? […]The post 🚗 Update How Trump’s Tariffs Are Reshaping the U.S. Auto Industry appeared first on Automotive American.

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Book of the Dead — GEO – Bruno V @DriventoWrite

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2025/06/20

Compact cars: General Motors, with all the engineering and design facilities at its disposal, could never really master the concept. From the interesting but flawed Corvair, followed by the oil-burning and rust-attracting Vega to the recall plagued X-Cars, they all ended up failures — if not commercially((The Corvair actually sold very well in its first […] The post Book of the Dead — GEO – Bruno V @DriventoWrite appeared first on Automotive American.

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This Lincoln Continental Mark V Diamond Jubilee...

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2025/06/18

When Ford Motor Company celebrated its 75th anniversary as an automaker in 1978, it was Lincoln that got to wear the party hat. The Continental Mark V, Lincoln’s personal luxury coupe, was offered in a one-year-only, ultra-luxe Diamond Jubilee Edition that included a long list of special touches for only the most discerning of buyers. ven in the […] The post This Lincoln Continental Mark V Diamond Jubilee Edition Was the Last Word in Luxury for 1978 – David LaChance @Hemmings appeared

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Missing the Marque: 2007 Chrysler Sebring – Daniel...

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2025/06/16

A barely adequate car that was an insult to the marque. The Chrysler US website makes grim reading today for anyone who has fond memories of the historic and once revered US automaker. Under the heading ‘Vehicles’ are three virtually indistinguishable minivans, the Pacifica, Pacifica Hybrid and Voyager. The former pair look identical and the […] The post Missing the Marque: 2007 Chrysler Sebring – Daniel O’Callaghan @DriventoWrite appeared first on Automotive American.

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