Rootes Heritage Day at Gaydon – 20 July 2025

Rootes Heritage Day 2025

This will be the fourth time that the Rootes Archive Centre Trust (RACT) has organised this popular event at the British Motor Museum. It presents an excellent opportunity to celebrate […]

BMC Competitions Department 70th Anniversary

BMC Competition Department Transporter. Photo Credit - Bonhams

Photo source – ‘Bonhams’ 2025 sees the 70th anniversary of the of the establishment of the British Motor Corporation Competitions Department at Abingdon on Thames. This significant moment in the […]

Gaydon Gatherings 2024

Looking for a night out with like-minded people? Gaydon Gatherings is the place to be! Enjoy delicious food, refreshing drinks, and the ultimate car spotting experience. It’s the perfect opportunity […]

Old Ford Rally – Gaydon 2024 – Report

Old Ford Rally Gaydon 2024

As editor of Car Scene International and International Car Events I took the opportunity to visit the Old Ford Rally and the Rootes Heritage Day events held at in the […]

Rootes Heritage Day at Gaydon 2024 – Report

This was RACT‘s (Rootes Archive Centre Trust) third Rootes Heritage Day held in the grounds of the British Motor Museum at Gaydon, Warwickshire. Again the weather was kind with burst […]

Coffee & Chrome Events 2024

Coffee & Chrome Meets

Here is the Footman James Coffee & Chrome Calendar for 2024. The venues of previous years will be visited plus the British Motor Museum. – EVENT DATE        […]

The Rustival Show at the British Motor Museum

Rustival show at the British Motor Museum

The British Motor Museum will be hosting a brand-new family-friendly show for the 2024 season. Rustival, which will take place on Saturday, 9 March, is an all-new classic/young-timer car and vehicle […]