by gaukcars.com | Oct 2, 2024 | Blog
Getting kids into the classics: Classic Car Driving Experiences launch for under 17s (and parents can have a go too…)
- 10 to 17-year olds can drive a Vauxhall VX490, Morris Minor or Austin 7
- Young Driver’s classic experiences will be launched at the British Motor Museum on 22 May by Quentin Willson
For the first time youngsters up to seven years under the legal driving age will be able to take to the wheel of three iconic British-made classic cars.
Thanks to the UK’s largest pre-17 driving school, Young Driver, youngsters aged 10 and over can take a spin in a Vauxhall VX490, Morris Minor or Austin 7 with a fully qualified driving instructor. Adults will also be welcome to sample the driving dynamics of three of Britain’s most famous cars, one of which dates back almost 90 years.
Young Driver, which more typically offers lessons to 10-17 year olds in brand new Vauxhall Corsa SE Premiums at 70 venues across the UK, prepared to launch the classic car experience in Autumn 2020 – just as lockdown hit and events had to be put on hold.
Having spent the last few months fine-tuning the engines, the classic cars will be available to drive at the British Motor Museum in Gaydon, Warwickshire, from 22nd May and will be officially launched by motoring expert and TV presenter Quentin Willson. Events will then take place regularly throughout the year. The driving experiences last 15-minutes and those booking a lesson also get discounted entry into the museum.
The 1963 VX490 HB is one of only 10 currently registered with the DVLA. Having driven just 21,000 miles, it’s a remarkably well-preserved example of Vauxhall’s top sporting saloon of the 60s complete with wood dash, sports gearbox and six ancillary gauges.
The 1934 Austin 7 Ulster Replica is cute, lively and amazingly fun to drive with cycle wings, fish tail exhaust, fold down windscreen and boat tail alloy body. Just like the real thing, it’s deceptively brisk and guaranteed to make any driver – young or old – beam with delight!
The 1959 Morris Minor convertible is a classic British icon that radiates fun, charm and 50s period loveliness. Finished in Old English White with red trim and hood it’s easy to drive with light controls and a sweet gearbox.
Sue Waterfield, head of marketing at Young Driver, said: “Since 1903 drivers have needed to be 17 to get behind the wheel – so our pupils will be the youngest to take control of these three classics! Lockdown has meant the cars have had to be rested for a few months, but we’re delighted to now be able to properly launch our classic experience. We’ve given more than 900,000 lessons in new cars over the last 12 years, but the Vauxhall VX490, Morris Minor and Austin 7 will give a completely different experience. We’re happy to let both youngsters and grown ups have a go behind the wheel and take a step (or drive) back in time! The nostalgia factor will be huge for anyone over a certain age, but these cars appeal to everyone, they’re absolutely stunning and great fun to drive.”
Jeff Coope, Managing Director at the British Motor Museum, said: “The Museum is delighted that Young Driver have chosen the British Motor Museum as the venue for its new classic experiences. The mission of the Museum as an Educational charity is to inform and inspire future generations and the addition of these experiences helps to bring the history we share to life. Anyone who books with Young Driver gets discounted admission to the Museum on the day of their experience and can see for themselves how the car they were driving fits into the history of British motoring. Amongst its extensive collections the Museum holds, for example, the first Morris Minor ever produced!”
Car expert and enthusiast Quentin Willson, who is a patron of Young Driver, added: “Kids driving classics isn’t just fun, it will teach young drivers special skills. Being extra delicate with steering, clutch and brakes, listening to the rise and fall of the engine and getting used to large turning circles will make them more patient and mechanically sympathetic. I think it’s a great idea.”
Driving experiences in Young Driver’s Classic Car range will be available from 22nd May and will cost £25.
Young Driver was established in 2009 with the aim of revolutionising the learning to drive journey, helping to reduce the high accident rate for newly qualified drivers by extending the learning period. For more information or to book a lesson visit www.youngdriver.com or call 0333 577 9010.
by gaukcars.com | Oct 2, 2024 | Blog
- Zenvo Automotive’s flagship, track-focused TSR-S limited edition hypercar arrives in the UK
- Programme of events planned for customers and brand followers throughout the summer
- 1,177bhp TSR-S features a 5.8-litre twin-supercharged flat-plane V8, class-leading aerodynamics and lightweight carbon body, all produced by Zenvo in-house
- Arrival coincides with the brand’s global expansion, including recent appointment of official German dealer MOHR GROUP
Zenvo Automotive’s TSR-S has landed on UK tarmac ahead of a comprehensive events programme that will allow customers and brand aficionados across the UK to experience the limited edition hypercar throughout the summer, both dynamically and in static displays.
The soon-to-be-announced event calendar will give onlookers the opportunity to witness one of the world’s fastest accelerating rear-wheel drive cars in action. The TSR-S features an in-house developed 1,177bhp 5.8-litre twin-supercharged flat-plane V8 engine, which is coupled with a motorsport-derived gearbox, to propel it from standstill to 100km/h in just 2.8 seconds. It takes less than 6.8 seconds for it to reach 200km/h, with its top speed is electronically limited to 325km/h.
With a full carbon body – honed to exceptionally high-quality standards in-house – it weighs in at 1,495kg (dry weight). All that power is transferred to the road via Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tyres, and is kept under control by a patented active Centripetal wing. This distinctive Zenvo innovation has the ability to change the angle of attack in two different axis. Under braking, it creates additional drag and acts as an air brake, while in cornering it distributes downforce to the inner side of the car to minimise vehicle roll. The lateral angle of attack can change by up to 20 degrees, giving the Centripetal wing a significant advantage over other market solutions.
A dual gearbox set up allows drivers to switch between a standard road gearbox configuration and a brutal mechanical direct power-shift race set-up, again all developed in-house by Zenvo’s expert team of engineers.
UK event goers will see the TSR-S crouch on the road like a lion primed to attack; this naturally powerful image having inspired the Zenvo design team. Its dramatic and sinister looks are striking, yet rooted in the Danish design tradition of form following function. Smooth curves contrast against motorsport-inspired angles that denote its phenomenal power, with customers able to tailor each model to their exacting specification.
The expertly crafted TSR-S sits at the pinnacle of the hypercar segment. Hand built at Zenvo’s headquarters in Præstø, Denmark, just five of the brand’s models are manufactured by the specialist team each year, utilising its comprehensive in-house manufacturing capabilities.
Zenvo Automotive is currently establishing a global dealer and service network for the TSR-S and its line-up of limited edition hypercars, and in April 2021 appointed the MOHR GROUP as its official dealer in Germany. It will offer the brand’s full model range at its flagship 1,600m2 showroom in Motorworld München, and will also retail the brand’s upcoming all-new series when launched.
Angela Kashina, CEO of Zenvo Automotive, said: “The reception to Zenvo Automotive in the UK has been fantastic, and we’re very excited to share the TSR-S with those who have been so supportive of the brand. There are a lot of people eager to get behind the wheel of the car, as well as see it in action, and we will be revealing our UK event calendar in the coming weeks.”
About Zenvo Automotive:
Zenvo Automotive is a producer of limited edition hypercars based in Præstø, Denmark. Founded in 2007, Zenvo was started with the aim of combining the latest technologies and innovation with an analogue feel, offering the driver a true connection and astonishing performance.
The company began with the TS1 prototype, a twin-charged introduction to the brand, and has since gone on to develop the TS1 GT grand tourer, TSR track model and the flagship TSR-S. TSR-S utilises a lightweight carbon body produced in-house, a 1,177 bhp twin supercharged flat-plane V8 and class-leading aerodynamics including Zenvo’s patented Centripetal rear wing, which reacts to steering inputs to create high levels of downforce while cornering. Production of all Zenvo models is limited to just five cars per year, all manufactured in Denmark and available to collectors and enthusiasts worldwide.
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by gaukcars.com | Oct 2, 2024 | Blog
- Emerging artists of the Italian music scene talk about themselves at Scrambler Ducati Live, a 6-episode web series about life stories with live music
- The live sessions are held together with Fonoprint, a historic recording studio in Bologna of which Lucio Dalla was a partner, and which produced artists of the calibre of Vasco Rossi and Francesco Guccini
- For the launch plan of the format, Ducati Scrambler involved 24ORE Business School
Since its creation, Ducati Scrambler has been characterized by a non-conformist nature that enhances freedom of expression and the sharing of positive emotions.
Music is one of the founding values of the brand,the strong proximity to this world took shape immediately with the birth of Radio Ducati Scrambler and is renewed with Scrambler Ducati Live.
Scrambler Ducati Live is an unprecedented format of 6 live sessions and interviews with emerging musicians on the Italian scene. The project is carried out in collaboration with Fonoprint, the historic recording studio in Bologna (Italy) which hosted and contributed to the greatest hits of artists such as Zucchero, Vasco Rossi, Francesco Guccini, Andrea Bocelli and of which Lucio Dalla was one of the partners.
The first episode of the web series is available on Scramblerducati.com, on the YouTube page and on the Scrambler Ducati social channels. The protagonists of the first live session are Eugenia Post Meridiem who, in the setting of the recording and production facilities of Fonoprint’s Studio A and the Scrambler Ducati Food Factory restaurant, talk about themselves in music and words.
The bands involved in the 6 episodes of the format all have important international experience and represent a whole variety of musical genres, from rock to blues through folk and post-punk. Numerous different ways of expressing oneself musically, united by a joint decision to sing in English. The artists include some of the most interesting names of the current Italian music scene, such as Jennifer Gentle, Giungla, Bee Bee Sea, Black Snake Moan and Sunday Morning. The biographies of the artists and the schedule of the episodes is available on ScramblerDucati.com.
For the launch plan of the series, Ducati Scrambler decided to involve 24ORE Business School. Students of the master’s course in Digital Communication, Content & Social Media Marketing worked in groups on a project, which led the winners to collaborate directly with the Ducati digital team for the creation of a global communication plan.
The first Scrambler Ducati Live session is available on ScramblerDucati.com. So as not to miss the next episodes just follow the brand’s Instagram and YouTube channels.
by gaukcars.com | Oct 2, 2024 | Blog
- One of just 375 examples produced
- The very first to be registered to a customer, confirmed by a personal letter from P1 designer, Frank Stephenson
- Just 3,666 miles from new in the hands of its two owners
- Finished in Volcano Yellow with a black leather interior
The McLaren P1 was a game changer; with a monstrous power output and unique aerodynamics, including adjustable front and rear wings providing as much as 600kg of downforce at 160mph, performance is nothing short of electrifying.
On the 22nd May, Silverstone Auctions will be offering the very first P1 that was registered to a customer in their annual May Sale.
This car is the very first registered example of the 375 that were built. An original personal letter, dated 9th October 2013, is in the accompanying history file from Frank Stephenson, the McLaren P1 designer, to this P1’s first owner and states that “It was with great pleasure that I was there with our team to witness you driving our very first baby out into the big wide world”.
Gary Dunne, Silverstone Auctions Sales Controller commented “The McLaren P1 was an instant icon, and we are honoured to offer this very special example in our sale next weekend. Significantly, it is one of just 375 and the first to be registered to a customer – this really is an unrepeatable opportunity”.
The UK-delivered car has had just two owners, who are from the same family, and is finished in the striking colour of Volcano Yellow over black leather, it has covered just 3,666 miles from new. This special car has been exclusively looked after by McLaren main dealers, the most recent service was carried out by McLaren Birmingham in 2020 and the car had a replacement Hybrid battery in 2018.
Estimated at £885,000 – 985,000, it will be offered on Saturday 22nd May at Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire. This will be the first Silverstone Auctions sale where bidders can attend in person for over a year, alternatively, bidding will still be available online, by phone or via commission too.
To view the car in person, contact Silverstone Auctions on 01926 691141 where you can make an appointment from 12th – 21st May at Stoneleigh Park.
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2021 AUCTIONS
The May Sale: 22nd May
A Sale of Ferraris in association with Ferrari Owner’s Club GB: 5th June
The Classic Sale at Silverstone: 30th July – 1st August
The NEC Classic Motor Show Sale: 12th – 14th November
ABOUT SILVERSTONE AUCTIONS
Formed in 2011, Silverstone Auctions is a world-class, specialist auction house for the sale of classic cars, modern supercars, all types of competition cars, modern and historic motorcycles as well as automotive memorabilia.
We hold the exclusive automotive auction rights for Silverstone circuit and host sales as stand-alone events as well as an integrated element of some of Europe’s biggest motorsport events such as the Silverstone Classic Festival.
In addition to our sales at the circuit, we also host a number of auctions each year at other major classic car events including the NEC Classic Motor Show and Race Retro.
At Silverstone Auctions we take pride in selecting the very best of breed vehicles for our sales which not only attracts buyers from around the world, but has already helped us achieve a number of record-breaking auction prices on behalf of our vendors.
We are committed to providing the best possible service for both buyers and vendors alike, so if you’d like to know more about buying or selling a classic vehicle with Silverstone Auctions, call us today on +44(0)1926 691141.
by gaukcars.com | Oct 2, 2024 | Blog
- Visitors could win one of 20 amazing prizes if they buy advance tickets to The British Motor Show in May
- Driving experiences, supercar rides, ticket upgrades, celebrity experiences, goody bags and hoodies up for grabs
- Thousands of advance show tickets already sold
- Show takes place August 19-22, 2021, at Farnborough International Exhibition and Conference Centre, Hants.
- Tickets cost just £18.50, or £37 for a family, at www.thebritishmotorshow.live
Anyone buying advance tickets to The British Motor Show will be in with a chance of winning one of 20 amazing prizes as the 100-day countdown to the big show begins.
The Show has seen a massive increase in demand as consumer confidence returns and families start planning their summer activities – with The British Motor Show offering an incredible value fun-packed day out for all.
That makes buying an advance ticket – either individually or for the family – a great way of saving time and beating the queues. And if you buy yours before the end of May, the organisers are running a Big May Giveaway with 20 amazing prizes up for grabs.
Prizes include:
* An upgrade to VIP tickets
* Paul Swift Driving Experience
* Caterham Driving Experience
* Supercar ride with the Sporting Bears
* A 1:1 Mike Brewer Meet and Greet
* 1 of 5 Goodie Bags
* 1 of 5 Hoodies
Andy Entwistle, Show CEO, said: “Our data shows that the British public is getting ready for a summer like no other, with days out and family trips being planned well ahead. Our spike in ticket sales after the first relaxing of lockdown restrictions means we’ve sold thousands of advanced tickets already and it’s definitely the best way to beat the queues and help plan your day properly.
“And to make thing even more enticing than the great value family day out that’s already on offer, we’ve put together some amazing prize packages. Anyone who purchases advanced tickets in May will be entered into a draw to win one of 20 prizes, some of which money can’t buy.”
As well as a tantalising display of new cars, when the show – sponsored by innovative car buying platform cinch – opens its doors in August it will feature the Select Electric Motor Show, an action packed Live Arena, a Live Stage, motoring celebrities, Retro-Electric Live (dedicate to classic-based EVs), a Supercar Paddock, classic cars, the IMI Technology Theatre, test drives, a kidz zone and a dedicated marketplace area full of petrolhead gift ideas.
It will also feature live exciting driving experiences including The Caterham Experience, The Paul Swift Stunt Driving Experience and Under 17 Driving Lessons along with the Sporting Bears charity Dream Rides.
The Show will also host the National Automotive `industry Day and the Automotive Careers Expo, which will run throughout the event to support the automotive sector and its employees as the Covid-19 Pandemic comes to an end.
To find out more about the show, book tickets or keep up with the latest news, visit www.thebritishmotorshow.live
