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Are you a traditional bride looking for a beautiful vintage car to complete your wedding picture? Then we can help as we have the largest fleet of unique vintage wedding cars for hire in the U.K. No need to search high and low to find that elusive car; chances are we’ll have exactly what you’re looking for.

Right now, vintage is hot. The coolest people don’t head to the high street to buy their clothes, instead they scour the second hand shops for classic items that no one else will have. It’s the same with your wedding car hire. The flashy modern vehicles have their place, but sometimes you want something just a little bit different. If you’re one of those individuals then let us introduce you to some of the quirkiest vehicles available. The Beauford wedding car is an excellent choice as it oozes old fashioned charm. All of our vehicles come with a complimentary bottle of bubbly and an experienced chauffeur who will also be dressed the part in a smart suit and hat.

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Owning an antique car and lovingly restoring it to its former glory is a dream of many. Keeping that car clean on the inside, however, is task that takes a very gentle touch. The materials used to construct the interior of an older car and the very passing of time combine to make for rather delicate surfaces.

If you want to keep your antique vehicle looking and smelling great, there are a number of tricks of the trade. The first rule is to always use the gentlest approach first. Gentle cleansers without abrasives, for example, are best to start with. Continue reading ‘Tips For Cleaning Antique Car Interiors’ »

The American love affair for the automobile began shortly after Henry Ford rolled out his legendary Model T in 1908. The passion has never died. While this is evident in the number of new makes and models produced each year, the proof is also found in the many classic and vintage car museums found throughout the United States.

Just about every region of the country has its own classic car museum where old models are put on display likes works of art for people to marvel at. The following is just a sampling of the places automobile lovers may want to consider visiting to see legendary machines of the past: Continue reading ‘Drive Into The Past Courtesy Of American Vintage Car Museums’ »

Ask a serious car buff what make of vehicle epitomizes the perfect marriage of engineering and artistry and the Bugatti name will no doubt rise to the top. The sleek models created in the early 1900s, in fact, took automotive design to a whole new level, blending beauty and extreme speed in a highly successful and exclusive racing line.

The story of the original Bugatti line is one deeply entwined with world events. The company itself was founded by Ettore Bugatti in 1909. Ettore, the son of renowned artist Carlo Bugatti, was born in Milan in 1881. He began what would become a journey to create one of the most successful race car lines ever by first studying at the Brera Art Academy. By the age of 17, however, the young Bugatti decided that engineering was more to his liking and he joined a firm as an apprentice. Though he broke with family tradition, Ettore did not leave his love of fine designs behind. Continue reading ‘Classic Profile: The Bugatti’ »

If you are one of the many people who wants to restore a classic vintage car, you can easily learn how to start this project, and not have to spend too much time researching the mountains of information and tips available to you I am going to give you a high level summary to get you started. Regardless of what model of vintage car you want to restore, the fundamental concept is the same. Once you gain knowledge of the necessary concepts and requirements for restoring your vintage car, you will be on the right path to restoring one of your most cherished possessions.

There are many components involved in restoring a vintage car. First consider that you want your car to run smoothly, all the parts working. Next you can continue restoring your vintage car according to the manufacturer’s recommendations. In certain cases, you may not be available to find what you require locally. Then you need to order from an external store or company that has the parts in stock. You can also seek a professional restoration company who can do a job for you, and if you are doing this for the first time it is important that you take some kind of professional advice. This will take save you time in the long run. Continue reading ‘How to Restore Your Vintage Car’ »