Dennis Morrison of Wakefield developed a passion for British Triumph sports cars in high school, and they have been a part of his life ever since. While working at Metcalf & Eddy in Wakefield as the chief financial officer, a co-worker helped make his retirement dream come true. He was given a 1960 Triumph TR3A two years ago that was garaged for about 25 years in Concord. The beat-up car that endured New England winters in a garage that was partially opened became a first place winner last week at the Larz Anderson Auto Museum in Brookline.

Read the complete story in “Victory for a Triumph: Classic restored car receives accolades“.

Additionally, another HSR event will be held in South Carolina in September. The Carolina Historic Races will feature Historic Stock Car, Historic GTP/WSC, B.O.S.S. Series, Jo Bonnier 2 Litre Challenge, Klub Sport Porsche Challenge, ROLEX Endurance Challenge Series Races and Feature Races. This event will be at the Carolina MotorSports Park in Kershaw, SC, September 24th through the 27th. Again, I plan on attending.

Join award-winning television comedian Dom Joly on an epic road trip around Britain in an attempt to fill his house from top to bottom with British-made products in the brand new series Made In Britain.

As part of this unique experiment, Dom will have his family home turned upside down and stripped of everything he owns that’s not made in the UK. He’s then challenged to go on a remarkable shopping trip, travelling the length and breadth of the country to try and replace all his foreign goods with British-made products.

Before the inspectors arrive, Dom’s quaint country cottage in the Cotswolds is a safe haven for foreign merchandise: the Italian coffee machine, a television manufactured in Japan and pants made in Taiwan. In no time at all the Joly family home isn’t looking quite so jolly anymore. In their bid to find out what’s British and what’s not, the experts have banished two thirds of everything they’ve looked at including his bed, laptop and, controversially, his wife’s cosmetics, and Dom is left with little more than his Savile Row suit, a pair of muddy Wellington boots and a lengthy shopping list for his trip.

Each episode of Made In Britain will see him tackling a different room in his house in a bid to replenish its contents with British-only goods and restore normality at home. Dom’s travels take him to Europe’s oldest waterbed company (turns out us Brits invented waterbeds!); a lava lamp factory in Poole where the psychedelic favourite was invented in a shed and bath products company, Lush, which is one of Britain’s global success stories.

Dom’s journey takes him to the heart of British eccentricity and ingenuity as he meets the quirky, colourful and charismatic characters who just won’t give up making products they believe in, all the while discovering what it really takes to be made in Britain. Find out more about Made in Britain and Blighty here www.loveblighty.co.uk

Follow Blighty on Twitter: http://twitter.com/Love_Blighty and join the Made In Britain Facebook group: http://bit.ly/2eAnb now.

Brooklands based Avro Motor Cars has teamed up with Ford engine experts Roush to produce just 10 Avro 720 Mirage – with a top speed in excess of 220mph.

To achieve this staggering performance Roush has taken out the standard supercharger and fitted the Avro 720 Mirage with a larger, polished version.

The supercharger, a new exhaust system and performance engine parts give the 5.4-litre V8 a colossal 720bhp and 627lb/ft of pulling power – 170bhp more than the standard Ford GT.

And because of the extra power and deactivation of the standard car’s speed limiter, Avro claims the 720 Mirage will sail past 220mph.

On the outside the Avro 720 Mirage shouts about its performance with a bright orange paint job, contrasting against black detailing and wheels.

Other exterior changes include the removal of the rear bumper, which Avro claims will save weight, and there are exclusive side decals denoting the model of this exclusive car.

Because of the extra power, the car’s suspension has received attention, with the wheels now 5mm wider apart than standard, for greater stability and grip. The suspension has also been lowered.

The Avro 720 Mirage also has powerful race-inspired brakes from British manufacturer AP.

This is not the first Avro-tuned Ford GT – the company also created ten Roush 600RE special editions in 2007, which had 600bhp and cost £140,000.

Source: Autotrader by by Andy Goodwin

Building on the runaway success of 2006, which saw the expo return to London for the first time in 30 years, the two week extravaganza expects to attract over half a million people, making it the biggest event in the UK.

With over six hundred cars, 60 car marques, plenty of global premieres and interactive features, the Show promises something for everyone from car enthusiasts to families looking for an exciting day out.

Better still, we can offer you the chance to purchase three tickets for the price of two* on General Day tickets when you book online at www.britishmotorshow.co.uk or call 0871 230 5588 and quote ‘Auto Express’

NEW FOR 2008!

In addition to the features from the last show being even bigger and better, you can also look forward to brand new, exciting features, including:

The Heritage Enclosure and Parade
A unique driving display of high performance supercars from the last five decades, from the 1950s to today.

Positioned right at the front of the Show, with the awesome backdrop of an ‘Elite Fleet’ of Super Yachts moored in the dock, the parade will rev up regularly throughout the day and perform a circuit of the Heritage Enclosure.

The Drift School
An exciting opportunity to be driven sideways around a demanding circuit by professional drivers! Not one for the faint hearted!

The Honda Theatre of Dreams
Honda presents the 3,500-capacity purpose built Motor Theatre will provide wheel-spinning, rubber burning action in a live-action stunt show. Breath-taking stunts to wow you with performances throughout the day.

Kidz Car Zone
Entertainment for all the family – The Kidz Car Zone is a fun-packed area for the drivers of tomorrow. Children of 2 to 14 years of age will be kept amused with ‘car-themed’ entertainment whilst learning important lessons about cars and road safety.

Children young and old can also enjoy putting the remote control VXR cars through their paces in the VX Racing Village.

The Motor Show Music Festival – TICKETS ON SALE FROM MID FEBRUARY
A hot collection of world-famous live acts will perform late night concerts in the purpose-built dockside arena each night of the Show.

Line up includes UB40, Status Quo, Squeeze, Here and Now 80’s Tour and Jools Holland featuring Marc Almond.

Updates to the full line up can be found at www.britishmotorshow.co.uk Tickets are sold separately and include free access to The British International Motor Show on the day of your concert giving you two Shows for the price of one.

For more show details visit www.britishmotorshow.co.uk

Source: AutoExpress