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Afro Classics Register Meet

Classic Car Meet September 2021 in London

Just over a year on from covering the Afro Classic Register club meet (link below) I catch up with them again, for the September 2021, as the club gets bigger, more vibrant and a greater variety of cars, plus of course great music, singing, dancing and fun with cool cars – which is everything you come to expect with the Afro Classics Club. Plus the Bentley Art Car (Bentley Unifying Spur) with Kevin Haggarthy.

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The Bentley Man Promoting Mental Heath at Car Shows!

Mike Turlin travels to car shows in his white and gold Bentley to promote mental health

Meet The Bentley Man Mike Turlin, who travels all over the UK to events with his gold and white Bentley to promote mental health. He gets people to open up and talk. As a mental health patient himself, who attempted multiple suicide attempts, Mike also provides guidance, help and resources to help people tackle stress, depression, anxiety and other mental health issues, devoting 50% of his time, energy and personal income to helping others.

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The British Motor Show 2021

Videos from 2021 The British Motor Show

Quick walk-around of the all-new rebooted 2021 British Motor Show at Farnborough International Exhibition Centre that started today and runs till Sunday – I’m hosting the Tech Theatre in Hall 5 over the next few days (come and see me!!). This gives you just a flavour of what the show is like, but there is lots of exciting hands-on stuff to do and see at this wonderful event.

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2021 London Concours – Porsches

Featuring 911, 959, 924, 928 [& first Targa ever!]

At the 2021 London Concours the Porsche display included 911 Targa number 1 – the first ever Targa, plus a 930 Turbo, 924 Carrera GT, 928, 959, 914 racer and the Carrera GT. I take a closer look and pick out my favourite – what would be your choice? #BCGLondonConcours #BCGEvents Thanks to Reza Adil for helping me film this!

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2021 London Concours – Supercars

Bugatti, Ferrari, Lamborghini, Pagani, Lister LeMans [200mph Club]

At the 2021 London Concours they celebrated ‘The 200mph Club’ – Supercars! There were two Bugattis, a Chiron and Veyron, a couple of Lamborghinis including an extraordinary Diablo GT with a roof-scoop, several Ferrari flagships from the fabled F40 right up to the current LaFerrari, and a Pagani Zonda tribute to Fangio. But the most stand-out special of all was a rare Lister LeMans Jaguar XJS – what a special thing. Pretty much one my stars of the show! #BCGLondonConcours #BCGEvents

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2021 London Concours – Lotus Legends

Elise, Elite, Elan, Europa & 7 [Plus Harry Metcalf Esprit]

One of the brands highlighted at the 2021 London Concours is Lotus, including a special line up and a couple of extra cars featuring the in The Collector’s line up, which is Harry Metcalf this year – he’s got an Elan and an Esprit. I also look at the original Lotus 7, a rare Elite, the Elans, early Elise and a rare Lotus 7. Guess which is the one I wanted! #BCGLondonConcours #BCGEvents

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2021 London Concours – British Icons

Jag E-Type, Mini, Rangey, Rocket & XJR15

The 2021 London Concours they celebrating both 60 years of the Jaguar E-Type, and one particularly example is the stuff of legends, plus British Icons on show include the lowest mileage classic Mini, super high mileage Range Rover special edition, Gordon Murray’s Light Car Company Rocket and the XJR15 built in association with Tom Walkinsaw Racing. #BCGLondonConcours #BCGEvents

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2021 London Concours – Modern Classics

including Koenig Merc 560SEC & Sport Quattro SWB

At the 2021 London Concours they’re calling this ‘Young Timers’ – we call them modern classics, and they include an incredible Koenig Specials Mercedes 560 widebody, a Brabus and AMG widebody 300CE, 190 EVO II, Audi Sport Ur-Quattro SWB, Audi RS2 and BMW Alpina B12. Awesome German metal! #BCGLondonConcours #BCGEvents

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2021 London Concours – Classic Italian Exotics

including Stirling Moss and Harry Metcalfe Ferraris

Italian Berlinettas display at the 2021 London Concours at the Honourable Artillery Company (8-10 June), including Sir Stirling Moss and Harry Metcalfe Ferraris (1961 Ferrari 250GT SWB & Testarossa), 1961 Lancia Flaminia GT, 1971 De Tomaso Mangusta, 1968 Iso Grifo GL365, 1969 Maserati Ghibli, 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint Speciale and the gorgeous 1966 Ferrari 275GTB 6/C. #BCGLondonConcours #BCGEvents

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Interview Syeed (Sy) Ali – Founder of Drivers Union

Syeed (Sy) Ali is the founder of popular Supercar Owners Club, Drivers Union, and has been involved in car culture in London for decades. I caught up with him at the Concours of Elegance at Hampton Court yesterday and asked him about Drivers Union. Find him at www.TheDriversUnion.com