Irish Vintage Scene Issue 221
Taking the cover of the November 2024 edition of Irish Vintage Scene is a Triumph Stag that was registered new in 1977 to the Dunnes Stores company in Dublin – taken on by its current owner as a rolling project in the early 2000s, it’s been refreshed twice since then and is still providing plenty of smiles per mile. Our second feature car is another well-known British classic, an Austin A40 Farina that’s been evoking childhood memories for its owner for the last thirty years.
This month’s featured tractor has to be one of the best-looking Massey Ferguson 135s we’ve seen in a while – still in its original family from new, it was restored in the last year fully at home, with no professionals called upon. Our motorcycle feature delves into the history of the Yamaha YL-1 twin, one of the finest 100cc two-strokes of the sixties, while our commercial feature showcases an absolutely stunning 1963 VW split-screen bus that not only was restored from an abandoned wreck, but also packed with modern and innovative running gear. Lots of the usual favourites are in there too, so don’t miss out!
RETRO CLASSICS ISSUE 55 OCTOBER-DECEMBER 2024
The October to December 2024 issue of Retro Classics is now on sale at good newsagents nationwide, or direct from us by ordering online quickly and conveniently, and as usual we’ve another highly varied selection of feature cars to bring you. Gracing the cover is a stunning 1974 Porsche 911 Targa that’s been modified into a pre-’73-style hot-rod, complete with 3.2 Carrera engine on ITBs and a whole host of unique touches.
Further into the mag, we showcase one of the craziest customs we’ve come across in a long time – this Ford Cortina P100 pickup was literally saved from the scrap truck, before being transformed into a one-off American-style cruiser with a BMW turbo-diesel under the bonnet! We also look at a rare 1986 Honda Civic Si, celebrate the fortieth anniversary of the Lancia Thema and get up close with a Mk3 Capri that’s been bestowed with turbocharged Cosworth YB power.
Event reports in this issue come from Classic Fest ’24, Old School New School, Cultra Hillclimb, the Donegal Rally and Stormont Classic Car Show, our regular detailing guide advises you how to correctly store your classic for the winter, and we take a look back at the often-quirky car ads of decades past, so don’t miss out!
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UPCOMING EVENTS FOR JUNE BANK HOLIDAY 2024
By Andrew Pollock, Editor With the weather forecast looking cautiously optimistic for the June Bank Holiday this weekend, here’s a rundown on just some of the events taking place around the country. Undoubtedly the largest event taking place in the south of the country this weekend is the Innishannon Steam & Vintage Rally taking place beside the Co. Cork village on Sunday the 2nd and … Read more
UPCOMING EVENTS FOR MAY BANK HOLIDAY 2024
With the rain clouds finally drying out and the sun making itself felt, hopes are high for decent weather over the May Bank Holiday weekend. And what an amazing choice of events there is, with every part of the country catered for. Here, we take a closer look at just some of them. By Andrew Pollock, Editor One of the biggest and best-known events taking … Read more
H J Pugh & Co Launch in Ireland
Founded in 1990 by Howard Pugh, Herefordshire, England-based H.J. Pugh & Co have been successfully providing auctioneering, valuation and estate agency services throughout the UK for almost 35 years. As well as regular sales of antique furniture, agricultural machinery and vintage tractors, they also provide a comprehensive service for those interested in the sale or valuation of all types of collectables. Now, the company is … Read more
Miniature World Galway 2024
Last year’s Miniature World Show was a resounding success, so much so that we here at Irish Vintage Scene have decided to move it to a new venue. As the organisers, we hated having to turn away exhibitors last year due to lack of space, and hearing that visitors to the show had parking problems, so a move to Galway Racecourse is just what the … Read more
Autojumble Season
This time of the year could be called autojumble season, as there aren’t too many shows on but are always a few autojumbles to enjoy. One that’s always worth the trip (and holds the title of being the very first event I personally reported on for Irish Vintage Scene, running the report in our first ever issue) is the Shrule Autojumble & Auction. This year … Read more
Retro Classics Issue 52
With all the hustle and bustle of Christmas, you might not have noticed that the January to March issue of Retro Classics hit the shelf just on time for Christmas. It’s still on the shop shelves, and better still, it’s available direct from ourselves, with free postage if you want the print version. However, if you’d prefer to receive it straight into your inbox, then … Read more
NEC Restoration Show Just Around the Corner
The Practical Classics Classic Car & Restoration Show at the NEC in Birmingham has become my favourite event of the year, and it’s time to start getting excited again – it’s just around the corner on the 22nd to 24th of March, so it is time to get the flights booked up and the tickets in the bag. This show is proof that bigger is … Read more
December Issue On Sale Now
The cover of the December 2023 issue of Irish Vintage Scene marks a very special centenary from the year – Fiat’s 100 years in Ireland. To celebrate, we look at a selection of the Italian’s most famous models, showcased at the Classic Fiat Ireland anniversary bash earlier this year, as well as checking out a 100-year-old Fiat 501C that was shipped to Australia when new, … Read more
Fords Still Setting Records at Auction
Last weekend saw many Irish flock to the Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show at the NEC, Birmingham. This show just gets better each year, and we will bring our readers a report on it in the magazine shortly. One of the highlights each year is the auction, which is always packed with amazing vehicles looking for new owners. This year Iconic Auctions (formally Silverstone Auctions) … Read more
WIN THIS FERGUSON TED20!
With Christmas around the corner, what better present could you win yourself than a beautifully-restored 1952 Ferguson TED20 tractor? Coming complete with an impressive potato planter and fertiliser attachment, this immaculate machine has been very kindly donated to the Seaforde Working Vintage Club based in Co. Down, and will be raffled off in December to raise funds for the Diabetic Centre at the Ulster Hospital. … Read more