StarterMotor, a charity founded to promote historic car usage, skills and industry involvement for the next generation, is proud to announce that it is now supported by historic car specialist, Blue Diamond Riley Services. Blue Diamond Riley Services, a leading specialist in the servicing, repair and restoration of historic vehicles, […]
Year: 2020
Blue Diamond Riley Services Expands via Apprenticeships
Riley specialist Blue Diamond Riley Services has expanded its team with the recruitment of two new apprentice mechanics. The specialist workshop for vintage and pre-war vintage Rileys is a long-term supporter of both apprenticeships and the Heritage Skills Academy’s Historic Vehicle Restoration Course, Blue Diamond Riley Services and has been […]
Luxembourg Youngsters Keep WWII Dodge Rolling
A military vehicle club in Luxembourg has found a powerful way to attract young people to the historic vehicle movement – what FIVA (the Fédération Internationale des Véhicules Anciens or international federation of historic vehicles) calls “the single most important step in ensuring that classic vehicles will still be on […]
When Does An Old Car Become Historic? – FIVA welcomes these 30-Year-Olds to the Historic Scene
There’s no magic rule to say when a vehicle becomes a ‘classic’,” says Tiddo Bresters, president of FIVA (the Fédération Internationale des Véhicules Anciens or international federation of historic vehicles), “but reaching 30 years of age is one of FIVA’s clear criteria. “So in 2020 we’re delighted to welcome a […]