In February, before the current shutdown due to the global Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Classic Motor Cars (CMC) based in Bridgnorth, Shropshire, started work on restoring one of the world’s most […]
The Austin Maxi ADO14 is one of few cars that received a substantial facelift before it went into production. In this case, the work followed the arrival of a new […]
Ian Nicholls, AROnline‘s historian-in-residence, tells the story of Austin-Morris, and their part in the downfall of the British motor industry. Here, in the third part, we track the creation of the […]
Featuring five-door supercar-aping styling, and one of the nicest engine notes ever to grace an executive car, the Rover SD1 has a place in the hearts of many car enthusiasts […]
Back in 1976, when the automotive world was deep into its origami phase, somewhere in the bowels of Longbridge and Solihull, a design competition was going on. Two design teams, […]
AROnline’s longer-standing readers might recall that, back in the day, then-MG6 owner, Martin Williamson, contributed articles about his experiences of the model. Martin has since switched to Jaguar Land Rover and […]
Nothing says 1960s more than a strip speedo, something all the rage at the start of that decade. Chris Cowin takes a look at some cars associated with BMC and […]
It’s 8 August 1974 and we’re in the ancient market town of Bury St Edmunds in the beautiful county of Suffolk. We’re standing in the first floor of the Athenaeum […]
It’s July 1985, and we’re walking along Leicester’s city centre Market Street. It’s a vibrant scene with cars squeezed into every available parking space. For shoppers, this is both a […]
The Clubman was developed through BMC’s want to expand the Mini concept, without spending too much money. It started out as a hatchback proposal penned by Roy Haynes, but then […]
We often blithely talk about design classics without actually pondering about their effect on society… Well, the Marina door handles are most certainly a classic in our times and, as […]
Ian Elliott joined ‘The Austin’ as a student Engineering Apprentice in the late 1960s and remained there until 1991. In his time, he has been involved in some amazing projects. […]
Any AROnline readers who have read returning Contributor Martin Williamson’s recent article on the fortunes of the MG marque will recall that he has switched his allegiance to Jaguar Land […]
It’s June 1970, and we’re walking up the High Street in Kettering, heading for the town centre, and the delights within. It’s a glorious day and, as can be seen […]
Updated development story with new testing images to paint a fuller picture of the conception and creation of this vitally-important car for BL. However, the Maestro failed to capitalise on […]
The Trident Clipper is one of the most attractive British GT cars of the 1960s that you’ve (probably) never heard of. With dramatic style and copious performance, it should have […]
We’re in the magically colourful world of vintage postcards, and find ourselves looking down at Southport’s promenade and King’s Gardens from the upper floors of one of the grand hotels […]
It’s October 1977 and we’re in the heart of the UK’s car-building country. Coventry’s newest branch of the J Sainsbury supermarket at Cannon Park is open for business, and the […]
We’re on Erdington High Street in Birmingham. It’s a grey day in the West Midlands, and it’s in the middle of October 1972. What we have is a brilliant snapshot […]
The Danes had an independent streak when it came to car names, never more so than with the Mini, which went by the name of ‘Morris Mascot’ until 1981. Chris […]
The Rover 200 (R3) started out as a Metro replacement, but was soon marketed into something far more grandiose. […]
Martyn Kelham chooses his Top Five great cars that changed the world. You’re going to be surprised by some of his choices! Enjoy the feature, read on for the list […]
It’s 1977, and Civil Service staff at the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Centre (DVLC) in Swansea are exiting the complex at the end of the working day. The drivers are […]
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