The new issue of Retro Classics will be hitting the shelves on Friday the 1st of October, and is packed with fabulous feature cars once again. These range from a storied 1977 Toyota Celica RA28 GT Twin-Cam to a fearsome V8-converted MBG roadster to a very eye-catching Mk1 Fiesta, and more besides. There’s finally been a few events taking place so there are some event … Read more
The organisers of the ever-popular Gerard Murphy Memorial Classic Show & Run in Co. Wexford have announced that, due to the ongoing uncertainty surrounding the Covid-19 situation, they had decided not to hold their event on the 3rd of October as previously planned. “We are very sorry about this, but it is in everybody’s interest and safety,” they explained on their Facebook page. “The next … Read more
It is with a heavy heart that we at Irish Vintage Scene announce we have decided to postpone our autojumble event that was scheduled to take place at Athenry Mart in Galway on Sunday the 19th of September. The running of the autojumble had always been dependent on the easing of Covid restrictions as it would be expected to attract far more than the 200 … Read more
With the first collector’s sale of classic and vintage machinery hosted by Euro Auctions being hailed as a resounding success, the upcoming event on the 28th of August is being anticipated by many. Hosted once again at the stunning Castle Irvine Estate in County Fermanagh, this one-day auction will be held as a ‘physical sale’, with preview days prior to the auction. In addition, for … Read more
Irish Vintage Scene has received the following message from PJ Lawlor and his fellow committed members from the Carlow Vintage & Classic Motor Club in relation to their show at Duckett’s Grove, which was scheduled to take place on the 15th of August. “Following consultations with the local authorities in Carlow and considering the most up-to-date public health advice, we have been left with … Read more
The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is today Friday 23 July, advising drivers and motorcycle riders to take extra care using the roads as the recent dry weather spell breaks and rain is expected across parts the country over the coming days. During a prolonged dry spell a build-up of oil and rubber deposit develops on the road. When the weather breaks, this deposit mixes with … Read more
The last weekend in July is usually a great weekend for enthusiasts in the west of Ireland, with two of the country’s leading events taking place in Galway. The first is the Western Veteran & Vintage Motor Club’s West Run, and the second is the Mountbellew Vintage Club’s annual vintage show. The weekend traditionally kicks off on the Friday evening, when cars that are entered … Read more
Nestled in the countryside just north of Cork City, The Farm is a unique visitor experience that’s been welcoming families and agriculture enthusiasts alike through its gates for almost a decade now. Spread across its forty acres are a whole host of attractions, ranging from a petting zoo and playground to vintage tractor and machinery displays, plus a recreation of a 1960s village to show … Read more
Flash cars are as much a part of the rock & roll lifestyle as sex and drugs, stereotypically speaking at least, and this 1980 Mercedes 450 SEL both has the provenance and looks the part. The long-wheelbase W116 S-Class was the top of the Mercedes saloon range in the 1970s (aside from the rarely seen and outrageously expensive 600), with the 4.5-litre V8 450 the … Read more
Following in the vein of resto-mods like the Singer Porsche 911 and the Alfaholics Alfa-Romeo GTA-R, Jaguar’s iconic E-Type has now been put under the knife at specialists E-Type UK to create their vision of this big cat for the 21st century, under the new brand ‘Unleashed’. While the Series III E-Type is often bemoaned by purists for its extra size and weight, being more … Read more
Just in the last week or so, news has filtered through of the cancellation of another much-anticipated classic car event. The Kilkenny Motor Club are well-known for their very popular and well-organised annual car show in St. James’ Park in Kilkenny, which attracts massive turnouts of vintage and classic cars of all kinds. This year’s event was scheduled for the 29th of August, but due … Read more
‘Ireland Heads West for Emma’ Classic & Vintage Show Galway Racecourse, 28th & 29th June 2014 I’m not often stuck for something to say, or write, but how do you start to sum up an event like this? For those who mightn’t know, the ‘Ireland Heads West for Emma’ Classic & Vintage Show was held in Galway Racecourse in Ballybrit, Co. Galway on the 28th … Read more
• Introduction of On-Board Diagnostics (OBD), Testing • New NCT Manual • Escalation of Defects to Fail Dangerous where a combination of deficiencies is recorded From 21 June 2021, several changes to the National Car Test will come into effect. These changes will see Ireland be amongst the first EU Member States to commence the use of On-Board Diagnostics (OBD), testing under EU Roadworthiness Directive 2014/45. OBD testing … Read more
Open to all cars registered up to the end of December 1930, the Irish Veteran & Vintage Car Club’s annual Gordon Bennett Rally is probably the most famous old car event in the country, having been first run in 1975. Like most others, the event didn’t take place in 2020 due to Covid-19; however, with restrictions set to ease over the coming weeks and months, … Read more
The implications of increased ethanol levels in pump petrol for classic and vintage vehicles have been a source of much discussion in the last few years, as the standard fuel system of older models isn’t set up to cope with its effects for the most part. Specialist suppliers of lubricants, coolants and more, Wexford-based Liquid Technology Ltd are well up to speed on these issues, … Read more
I remember the absolute joy of getting my classic car, a 1967 Skoda 1000MB – one of a kind here in Ireland, and while in need of some TLC it still turned heads as it drove by. I had done all the usual homework before buying my Skoda, checking out out the parts availability, ease of use, maintenance and general upkeep, and it all looked … Read more
To mark the fiftieth anniversary of the Manta A, Opel has built a one-off electric example that combines modern tech with classic styling. The Manta GSe ElektroMOD reflects the growing trend of transforming classic cars into ‘Resto-mods’ with modern components and powertrains. The all-electric Manta GSe is the first electric resto-mod by Opel, who have replaced the original four-cylinder engine with an electric motor producing … Read more
With the UK and Northern Ireland raising restrictions on the 24th of May to allow up to 500 people to be present at an outdoor sports event, dates are starting to be confirmed for motoring events north of the border that are sure to be of interest to petrol-heads from all over the island. The first of these we’ve heard about is the Croft Hillclimb, … Read more
The 6th Annual UN Global Road Safety Week begins Monday 17 May and runs until Sunday 23 May. Supporting UN Global Road Safety Week the Road Safety Authority (RSA), An Garda Síochána, and the Department of Transport are calling on drivers to slow down especially in our cities, towns, and villages to protect vulnerable road users. The theme for UN Global Road Safety Week 2021 … Read more
With uncertainty currently surrounding the rate at which Covid-19 restrictions will be eased over the coming months, event organisers are having to think on their feet in order to predict the show season as best they can. While there are green shoots of hope, these are coming too late for many events that were scheduled for the next month or two, with two organising clubs … Read more
