Gerry Coker 1922 – 2020
In tribute to Gerry Coker Many CarScene posts since 2017 have been dedicated to the history of the Donald Healey Motor Co., Warwick, […]
The “Virtual” Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show 14/11/20
We have received the following message from the Federation of British Historic Vehicle Clubs which we are delighted to share with you – “Whilst we can’t be together at the […]
The story of an AH 3000 MKIII with the same owner for 48 Years – Part Two
If you haven’ read the first part here is the link – The story of an AH 3000 MKIII with the same owner for 48 Years – Part One […]
MG Car Club 90th Anniversary
The MG Car Club was formed in 1930 by the MG Car Company Limited. The Company itself was incorporated in July 1930 having previously been a marketing brand (Morris Garages) […]
The story of an AH 3000 MKIII with the same owner for 48 Years – Part One
Introduction This is another transcript (revised) in the Warwickshire County Record Office’s Healey Archive “Oral History” series. As I have mentioned before, the process is for people with connections with […]
BMC & Leyland Show 6th September 2020
I attended this show as a guest of the Historic Marathon Rally Group. The BMC & Leyland Show, held in the grounds of the British Motor Museum at Gaydon, Warwickshire, […]
The Story of an Austin Healey 100 (BN1) “Le Mans” with Nassau Connections
Neil Bacon’s Austin Healy 100 (BN1) “Le Mans” URK 397 Initial Enquiry Neil first contacted me, via a speculative email, in April 2019. In the email, he told me that […]
The Jensen GT, Jensen’s Last Hope
I am on the mailing list of the Jensen Museum and in early 2019 I received an article featuring the Jensen GT. This model was a sports hatch version of […]
CarScene Classic Cars – Digital Images
Introduction Since 2012 I have been taking photos of classic and or rare cars wherever I have seen them. This has mainly been at car shows in the U.K. but […]
Race Car Designer
You know that you have always secretly wanted to be a sports racing car designer or hoped that it would be something that your children or grandchildren would aspire to. […]