We are delighted to report that the 2021 Enthusiasts calendar was met with universal approval and the final order tally shows that 105 copies were sold - more than three times the total sales for the 2020 calendar.

We'd like to thank all the proud members who entered photos of their classics - there would be no calendar without you - and also to all those who bought copies - thank you!

Most of all, our huge thanks and appreciation go to group sponsor Phil Allin of Alvaston Press, who not only designed and printed the calendar for us, but also managed the very slick order despatch operation. Many thanks Phil - your loyal support and expertise is greatly valued.

... a last chance to enjoy again all the photographs featured on the calendar (unless you bought a copy of course, in which case you will be enjoying them for the next 12 months!)

With that in mind, we bring you our brand new Enthusiasts Duo Car Window Shades - perfect for keeping your classic cool, looking cooler and also useful for finding your car in large car parks! We're still working on the final details but we hope to make our shades available to buy online early in the New Year - watch this space for news.

On Sunday the group will be following a pre-planned 47-mile route around the stunning Peak District countryside, taking in superb view points, a water mill, pre arranged lunch stop and passing through the iconic Swainsley tunnel.

The more the merrier to help support Crich - no limit on numbers and all classics welcome, not just pre 85 Brits. Enquiries to Gar Cole - you can find more information and indicate your interest via the button below.

by Paul Sweeney.

I recently posted just a few of the hundreds of photos I took over a period of years at Ian Hope's British Car Museum in New Zealand and was pleasantly surprised by the level of interest and positive reactions, which made me think.

Ian was keen to leave a legacy for future generations after he had passed on, so it feels right to share my pictures with you. All of these were taken by me - in most cases while wandering around the collection with Ian happily chattering about the cars as we moved around the building. Most of the photographs eventually wound up on Ian's museum website but as that's no longer online I have decided to put them here on our club website instead.

​Ian knew of our club and was delighted when I used to tell him about it and how his cars were being admired from across the world. Several members even visited his collection and one - Daniel Bysouth - had a particular connection; the photograph shown above is Ian himself pointing to a highly prized RAC badge kindly sent to him by Dan. Ian was delighted with it and was very keen to show Dan where he had put the badge - "in pride of place", as he told me. To the best of my knowledge it remains there on that beautiful Alvis to this day.

There are several pictures of Ian himself around the museum (he lived on-site) and ​I hope you enjoy seeing them - the collection meant everything to Ian and I am sure he would be happy to know that people can at least enjoy his collection online here, even if most of you can't currently visit in person.

To make it easier to find what interests you most, I have created filters across the top of the page so that with a single click you can view the images you want - usually by selecting a marque.
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Finally, I want to tell you all that whilst his knowledge was extensive, Ian was most definitely not an anorak. He had a wicked sense of humour, loving nothing more than to sneak up on unwary visitors and set off an air horn right behind them, only to whizz away on his mobility scooter cackling like a madman - so whilst browsing the gallery if you should imagine you can hear the ghostly echo of a horn followed by a good-natured chuckle, don't be alarmed. It's only Ian, happy to see you taking an interest in his life's passion.

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Our 2021 Enthusiasts Calendar has been a great success with sales in excess of 3 times more than last year and there's still time to grab yours. Don't miss out on your copy - there are just days left to get your order in.
No orders will be taken after December 15; all calendar orders will be printed and despatched before Christmas.

The calendar was beautifully designed and printed by group sponsor Phil Allin of Alvaston Press and features some great photographs of proud member's cars - see above, and below for more. 

We are pleased to bring you this new design custom-made Enthusiasts Lapel Badge featuring our distinctive logo. Like all our merchandise, these are high quality hand-made products.

A perfect present that will look great on your lapel, hat, overalls - in fact anywhere you like!

Due to the on-going COVID situation, we feel this new timeline will give us the best opportunity to bring the community together to celebrate the world of classic cars and their restoration journey. While we are still planning on incorporating all the COVID secure measures put in place for the show this year, they are all being implemented in a way that can be scaled back assuming a vaccination programme is well underway.

More details will follow in the new year but we wanted to update you now so you can save these new dates!

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Our high quality Enthusiasts Grille Badges have proven very popular with members and we now have brand new stock available for immediate despatch but we have only 30 - so if you're after one, order now to avoid disappointment.

​Production costs have increased since our last batch - each grille badge now costs £37.49 including UK shipping. To ensure a fair deal for all members, overseas shipping will be discounted by the UK shipping cost.

​While stocks of grille badges last we are offering an introductory saving on our new Enthusiasts Premium Lapel/Pin badges - get one for just £2.50 when ordered with each grille badge from stock - the normal price for the new Lapel/Pin badge is £3.99