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Another Bank Holiday weekend, yay! Spoiler alert - the sun is going to grace us with its presence, yippee! There are tons of classic events happening across the UK this weekend, far too many to mention, so do get on t’interweb and search for what’s on near you. Here’s a few that might be of interest… We love an MG here at Evoke, who doesn’t! In celebration of MG’s 100th birthday the British Motor Museum at Gaydon are having a bit of a bash on Saturday 27th. There’ll be plenty to see, including a timeline of 100 MGs on display, plus [...]

Have you got your bunting out yet? There’s sure to be plenty of partying this weekend as the masses join in with the coronation celebrations. What a historical moment for us all to witness eh? Plus, the supermarkets will be really quiet if you need to nip out and do your shopping…bonus. The team at Brooklands Museum are throwing a bit of a bash on Sunday 7th May with their Best of British Show. Celebrating 100 years of MG and Aston Martin Razor Blade along with 75 years of Land Rover, they will be welcoming a whole host of [...]

It’s been a cracking week here at Evoke. The Lancia Beta and XR3i roared past their reserves to find new homes along with the MG TD, Jeep Wrangler, RD400F, MG Midget, Fiat 500L and Harley Chopper...phew! Motorfest Chelmsford As Team Evoke love, love, love a car show, we are excited to be attending Motorfest, Chelmsford next month. The show is being held on the 17th & 18th June and looks to be a great weekend full of live music, stunt shows, BMX’s, Wrestling (no I’m not related to Big Daddy!) and of course, plenty of vehicles to salivate over. [...]

The weekend is almost here and the added bonus of it being a Bank Holiday means only one thing, yes that’s right, more time to spend with your classic! There are tons of classic events happening this weekend so I’m sure you’ll find a show nearby. I’ll be staying in Yorkshire to support the Wakefield Classic & American Car & Bike Show on Sunday 30th April. The show promises to bring together hundreds of enthusiasts in the city centre to showcase their motors, you’ll be able to smell the polish for miles! Maybe I’ll see you there... Buying Guides [...]

Fingers crossed for good weather this weekend as there’s lots going on in the classic community. If you’re heading to the East coast this weekend take a trip to the South Beach at Bridlington where an eclectic mix of vehicles will be competing on the sands at this year's Race the Waves. Everything from historic motorcycles to Hotrods, and of course the odd Beach Buggy, will be blasting across the beach. If last year's event is anything to go by, it’s going to be spectacular! Drive It Day 2023 You’re sure to see plenty of fine motors out and [...]

If you’re a fan of the blue oval and you fancy a drive out with stunning scenery, Retro Ford are hosting a gathering at Tennants in Leyburn, North Yorkshire this Sunday 16th April at 12 noon. I’m delighted to have been invited back to choose my favourite car of the day and present the owner with a prize. Believe me, it’s no easy task. Last year's turnout was amazing with some absolute crackers on display, so I’m looking forward to a Ford overload this weekend! Fingers crossed for some sunshine too. Speaking of retro Fords, have you seen this [...]

Happy Easter! A weekend of classics and chocolate, it doesn’t get any better than that does it?! Our very own YouTube channel Did you know that Evoke Classics has a YouTube channel? Yep, we know just how much you like to look at classics all day, so all the cars that we offer at auction, past or present, are added to our channel for you to peruse over. We will also be adding some fun driving content starring the Evoke Team over the next few months, so remember to visit the page and press that subscribe button today to [...]

It’s no secret that I love British cars, so when I was asked to be an ambassador for the Great British Car Journey, I just had to say yes. Paul Woodford and I (below with Richard from GBCJ) have been having great fun creating content for their YouTube channel, driving a selection of cars from the museum fleet. We are also looking forward to attending their Great British Car Meet on Easter Monday, 10th April, so if you fancy a drive out to beautiful Derbyshire, it would be great to see you there. Buying Guides We’ve had such a [...]

This weekend kickstarts the show season for classic enthusiasts for sure. I’m writing this week's newsletter from the Morris Marina Club stand at the NEC where it’s clear to see that everyone is raring to show off their motors. Spring has sprung, and the thought of blue skies and leisurely drives has certainly made me look at this year's event calendar, with a view to getting more dates pencilled in the diary! Next month is going to be a busy one with lots going on, so it’s great to be getting the Ital ready and in tip top shape here at [...]

Happy St. Patricks Day! As it's also my birthday today, I reckon I’ll be celebrating with a pint or two of Guinness later 😉. Speaking of which, if you’re a fan of the delicious Irish stout, we have a lightbox up for grabs which would look great in the man cave, she shed, garage, bar…even the downstairs loo! Classic Car Restoration Show Next week I’ll be on the Morris Marina & Ital Register Club stand at the Classic Car & Restoration Show, NEC, Birmingham where my Ital will be getting some much needed work done to replace the diff. [...]