Witney Motor Show 2025

Highlights video from Witney Motor Show, an annual car show which dates back to 1966. For a small entry fee you're rewarded with a fine mixture of vehicles of all ages and types: everything from classic British Minis to huge American cars via rally cars, classics, modified cars and more.

See the highlights video and gallery below.

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Bloxham Steam and Country Fair 2025

Every year Bloxham Steam and Country Fair throws up a great mixture of classic vehicles and this year was no different: everything from a wide range of steam engines, to military vehicles, trucks, cars and motorcycles.

Below is a highlights video and gallery from the event.

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Cassington Bike Night 2025

Once a year thousands of bikes descent of the small Oxfordshire village of Cassington for its famous bike night. Here's a short video from this year's event, held under a blazing sun! Below is a highlight video and gallery.

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New Vehicle! VW Transporter T6.1 Campervan

A couple of years ago my wife and I hired a VW Transporter-based campervan and, together with our two kids, spent a week touring Wales in it. Much to my surprise, I loved it (as did everyone else). It's taken a while but we've just taken delivery of this Transporter T6.1, which we were able to choose some of the options for ourselves. It's a Highline model so the base was pretty well specced for a van (including heated windscreen, heated seats, heated mirrors, adaptive cruise control, front fog lights, front and rear parking sensors). 

As part of the campervan conversion it now has a pop top roof (so can sleep four and gives loads of headroom when not being used as a bed), RIB bed, solar panel, two gas hobs, sink (with 57-litre underslung water tank), microwave, fridge, diesel heater, spinning front "captains" seats, two tables, bamboo kitchen surfaces, oak effect flooring, numerous USB and power sockets, wireless charger, shower point, awning (with exterior light), front body kit, side bars, and 20" inch alloys. It's powered by the 2.0-litre diesel engine, sending 150bhp through a DSG gearbox.

We've just returned from our second weekend away in it and it's fair to say that it's everything we hoped it would be. These vans aren't for everyone but the ability to pack up and leave in just a few minutes before heading to a new location makes going away more fun than simply staying in a single location in a hotel room. I should also say that I think most people would be stunned how usable the space inside actually is (I certainly was). Two adults and two children really isn't an issue (just make sure you stay somewhere with showers and toilets!).

Upgrades await. I've already added a dashcam and switched out the side indicators for smoked sequential units (see first and last pictures) but the first major one is a big audio upgrade in a few weeks. As someone who loves quality sound, the stock setup is dismal! 

Finally, shout out to Cambridge Campervans who supplied and converted the van. They were very helpful throughout the process and I have no hesitation in recommending them if you're looking for something similar.

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Kingsley Cafe - Ford Mustang Meet - 22nd March 2025

A scheduled Ford Mustang meeting at Kingsley Cafe ended up providing a number of other interesting vehicles, including an old Escort RS2000, a lovely sounding Camaro, a Morgan and a collection of Focus RSs.

You can find my highlights video and gallery below.

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Race Retro 2025 Rallying Action

Action from race Retro 2025 featuring a brilliant set of classic rally cars (including MkII Escorts, Subaru Imprezas, Mitsubishi Evos, Escort Cosworths, a Porsche 911 and more). The changeable weather added some drama with a late downpour but it's nothing these drivers aren't used to. 

Check out my highlights video and gallery below.

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Caffeine & Machine - 22nd February 2025

For the second weekend in a row I was passing by a Caffeine & Machine venue on the way to somewhere (this time it was Race Retro), so obviously I stopped in to see what vehicles were around. 

It was just before noon and already busy at C&M's 'The Hill' venue, near Stratford. I imagine it didn't hurt that the weather was vastly improved after a period of bitterly cold temperatures!

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Caffeine & Machine - 15th February 2025

Since I was in the area, I stopped in at Caffeine & Machine's 'The Bowl' location, south of Bedford, on a cold and wet Saturday.

The bad weather didn't stop a few interesting vehicles from arriving during the short time I was there and one of the best things about the venue is never knowing what will be there.

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Silverstone Museum

A quick look around the motorsport element of Silverstone Museum. Claiming the title of the home of British motorsport, Silverstone circuit has a rich history, having hosted the British round of Formula 1 and MotoGP for many years. 

Here in the museum, situated near the circuit's main entrance, there's a fine mix of motorsport vehicles from down the years. 

Below you'll find a highlights video and gallery.

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Caffeine & Machine - 18th January 2025

I stopped in at Caffeine & Machine on the way home from a day out on Saturday. You never quite know what's going to be in the car park when you pull in and this was no exception. It wasn't busy but the bitterly cold weather was probably to blame for that! 

Here are a few pictures from the hour or so I was there warming up with a hot drink.

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