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 […]
West Midlands members, Gareth Kerr and John Davies, brought out the bunting and the period costume for our monthly meet in May. They were, of course, paying their tribute in celebration and commemoration of the 80th anniversary of VE Day. Indeed, they have plenty to celebrate at the moment. Their Armstrong Siddley Hurricane was taking […]
Sunday lunch at the Horseshoe Pub, Sywell, Northamptonshire. Sunday 16th November meet from 1 pm table reserved from 1.30 pm. […]
East Midlands November. Brunch, Pilots Mess Cafe at Sywell Aerodrome. Saturday 16th November 11 AM to 2 PM . […]
Eurotour is coming to the UK – A Eurotour de Yorkshire Eurotour is an annual gathering of LGBTQ+ car clubs and enthusiasts from around Europe and beyond, and has been running for over 25 years. Every 5 years, the tour returns to the UK, where it has become one of the most popular events, […]
