Austin Founded in 1990 by Howard Pugh, Herefordshire, England-based H.J. Pugh & Co have been successfully providing auctioneering, valuation and estate agency services throughout the UK for almost 35 years. As well as regular sales of antique furniture, agricultural machinery and vintage tractors, they also provide a comprehensive service for those interested in the sale or valuation of all types of collectables. Now, the company is … Read more
Last year’s Miniature World Show was a resounding success, so much so that we here at Irish Vintage Scene have decided to move it to a new venue. As the organisers, we hated having to turn away exhibitors last year due to lack of space, and hearing that visitors to the show had parking problems, so a move to Galway Racecourse is just what the … Read more
This time of the year could be called autojumble season, as there aren’t too many shows on but are always a few autojumbles to enjoy. One that’s always worth the trip (and holds the title of being the very first event I personally reported on for Irish Vintage Scene, running the report in our first ever issue) is the Shrule Autojumble & Auction. This year … Read more
With all the hustle and bustle of Christmas, you might not have noticed that the January to March issue of Retro Classics hit the shelf just on time for Christmas. It’s still on the shop shelves, and better still, it’s available direct from ourselves, with free postage if you want the print version. However, if you’d prefer to receive it straight into your inbox, then … Read more
The Practical Classics Classic Car & Restoration Show at the NEC in Birmingham has become my favourite event of the year, and it’s time to start getting excited again – it’s just around the corner on the 22nd to 24th of March, so it is time to get the flights booked up and the tickets in the bag. This show is proof that bigger is … Read more
The cover of the December 2023 issue of Irish Vintage Scene marks a very special centenary from the year – Fiat’s 100 years in Ireland. To celebrate, we look at a selection of the Italian’s most famous models, showcased at the Classic Fiat Ireland anniversary bash earlier this year, as well as checking out a 100-year-old Fiat 501C that was shipped to Australia when new, … Read more
Last weekend saw many Irish flock to the Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show at the NEC, Birmingham. This show just gets better each year, and we will bring our readers a report on it in the magazine shortly. One of the highlights each year is the auction, which is always packed with amazing vehicles looking for new owners. This year Iconic Auctions (formally Silverstone Auctions) … Read more
With Christmas around the corner, what better present could you win yourself than a beautifully-restored 1952 Ferguson TED20 tractor? Coming complete with an impressive potato planter and fertiliser attachment, this immaculate machine has been very kindly donated to the Seaforde Working Vintage Club based in Co. Down, and will be raffled off in December to raise funds for the Diabetic Centre at the Ulster Hospital. … Read more
As most of our readers will know, our flagship event, Classic Fest was the largest vintage & classic vehicle show in Ireland again this year, and followed on from the huge success of the 2022 event. On the day there were well over 1,000 vintage and classic cars, tractors, commercials, army vehicles, tractors and steam engines on display on the grounds of Galway Racecourse, alongside … Read more
By Tom Heavey, Managing Editor Well the mornings might be getting dark as well as the evenings, and the weather is just not that favourable right now, but there’s still lots to do on the vintage and classic scene, and this weekend proves that. There are at least four events I’d love to be going to this weekend, but alas the family have other plans, … Read more
Don’t put away your vintage and classic machine just yet, as there are still a good number of excellent events in store around the country this coming weekend. The first piece of news we bring you is on a sad note, in regards to Mountbellew Vintage Club’s long-anticipated show on the grounds of Mountbellew Mart in Galway – this normally takes place in July, but … Read more
The summer holidays might be over and the kids might be back to school, but with a renewal of some fine weather and some fantastic events coming up this weekend, there’s still a lot to look forward to and amply opportunities to get out and about in your classic. The first one we should give a shout out to is the Shrule & District Vintage … Read more
It’s hard to believe that the summer holidays are drawing to an end already, but while the school kids mightn’t be too happy, thankfully there are still a good number of events for us vintage and classic fans to look forward to. Undoubtedly topping the bill for the coming weekend is the Kilkenny Motor Club Show at St James’ Park on the outskirts of the … Read more
Another weekend, another tempting selection of events to take in! This year’s August Bank Holiday Weekend runs quite late, from Saturday the 5th to Monday the 7th, but there are several events dotted around the country that are well worth considering if you’re taking your classic out for a spin, or even just heading out with the family! First off is the one and only … Read more
There are lots of runs to choose from this weekend, but the two shows below are definitely worth a visit;if you’re looking for a good show, either of these top the bill. Another thing happening this weekend is the online registration for Classic Fest closes on Sunday night, the 25th. The event itself is only days away now, and the interest shown has blown us … Read more
Last October (2022), for first time since 2018 due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the Auto Trade EXPO took place at the great new venue in Simmonscourt at the RDS in Dublin. Held alongside the new and equally successful CV Workshop EXPO, the RDS was packed with trade visitors over the two days. All the exhibitors were pleasantly surprised at how busy it was last October, … Read more
Well what can we say about this weekend its just jam packed with super events and the weather that’s promised is just superb, myself I won’t be going anywhere as my son Jack is competing in Round 3 of the Motorsport Ireland Karting Championship so that’s taking precedent this year. I would of course have been heading for the big one the Innishannon Steam Rally … Read more
Well another weekend is upon us, the sun is shining, and if Met Eireann are to be trusted then it’s set to stay around for the weekend. If so, it’s a perfect opportunity to get out to some great events. Here’s a look at what’s on offer for the weekend. For Irish Vintage Society members and lots of other vintage enthusiasts, all roads will lead … Read more
Well after last weekend’s mammoth list of mainly runs, this weekend is a little bit more manageable on the events front. We have eight listed – there may well be more, but these are the ones we were notified of. If you are holding an event, please do email us at diarydates@irishvintagescene.ie to get it listed in the magazine completely free, and be listed here … Read more
Well, what a weekend this May Bank Holiday promises to be. It’s going to be so busy, all over the island. Below are a few events we are attending ourselves or have been to in the past, as well as a full list of everything that’s happening over the weekend. By Tom Heavey, Managing Editor The Galway Classic Motorcycle Rally is based in the Clifden … Read more