It all started with a conversation early in 1988 – I think February – when my friend Robin Barr sold his 1986 Citroen BX that he had bought new – and bought a 1950 Slough-built Citroen Light 15 (an English assembled Traction Avant) that he was using as a daily driver. He still owns it […]
Read More… from The beginning of the GCCG – by Ian Roberts (Founder)
One of the recognised joys of the GCCG is the signature eclectic mix of cars cared for by members. When I see them with their owners, I often wonder if there are similarities between the two. Rather like what we see with dogs and their owners. This got me thinking! The GCCG welcomes all classic […]
Read More… from Could your classic car be gay too? – by Andrew Kay
Where the Ordinary Becomes Extraordinary There aren’t many places where a beige hatchback can draw a crowd, a brown saloon can spark applause, and a lightly faded family runabout can be treated like a celebrity. Yet that’s the magic of the Festival of the Unexceptional – the only motoring event where the cars that once […]
Read More… from Festival of the Unexceptional 2026 – by Seb Carric
Following previous successful runs around South Shropshire, North Wales and the Peak District, Chris Langford took the North West Midlands area back out for this year’s Drive It Day run on Sunday 26 April, this time around the roads of south Lancashire. We convened for breakfast at the excellent Mill Café at Lostock Hall just […]
Read More… from NW Midlands area hits the road for Drive It Day 2026 – by Richard Lerwill
I first joined the GCCG back in the 1990s, when I was running a 1984 Lancia Volumex Coupé. Life in London and an aviation career got in the way and I drifted away from classics for a while. Fast-forward to 2021, and I finally gave in to temptation with a 1961 Alvis TD21 Drophead Coupé […]
Read More… from A GCCG connection with the HCVA – by Dale Keller
Some cars arrive with fanfare. Others arrive quietly, carrying far more meaning than anyone else can see. Mine arrived as a gift, and with it came something far greater than keys and paperwork. When people see my MGF, they often talk about the colour first. British Racing Green Pearl has that effect. Then they notice […]
Read More… from A Gift of Pride: My MGF and the road back – by Darren Webb-Moore
Sunshine, roaring engines, and a parade of gleaming wheels – East Midlands Drive It Day returned to its beloved setting at Grendon Hall, marking another unforgettable celebration for motoring enthusiasts from across the UK. The event brought together classic cars, vintage bikes, passionate owners, and families alike for a full day of nostalgia, camaraderie, and […]
Membership Secretary, Cam, has been talking to one of our members about being a minority in the world of classic cars. Well, the main question for me to start off with is; why classic cars? “Cam, I just I have to be honest with you, I like cars, and it doesn’t actually matter what sort […]
Read More… from “Emma and I would like to thank the club” – By Cam Hans-Brooker
After eight months of dedication, spanner work, and more than a few trips down memory lane, my dad’s Ford Granada is nally restored and ready to turn heads once again. What began as a tired example of a once-proud cruiser is now a gleaming tribute to one of Ford’s iconic executive saloons. And it’s been […]
Read More… from Back on the Road: A Father-Son Revival of a Classic Ford Granada
On a bright and sunny Saturday in May, Brooklands broke another record by hosting their rst LGBTQ+ event in conjunction with Racing Pride. GCCG was keen to have strong presence, and we had 18 cars on our stand from London, Chilterns, Anglia, South Central and the Southeast areas. Brooklands, the world’s rst purpose-built banked motor […]
