E-TYPE UK AND DM HISTORICS SPECIALISTS TO HOST NEXT COFFEE, CAKES & CLASSIC CARS EVENT

E-TYPE UK AND DM HISTORICS SPECIALISTS TO HOST NEXT COFFEE, CAKES & CLASSIC CARS EVENT

 E-Type UK and DM Historics are honoured to be welcoming hundreds of motoring enthusiasts to the latest instalment of Coffee, Cakes & Classic Cars. Taking place at the businesses’ state-of-the-art workshops in Hadlow, Kent, this next iteration of the fan-favourite event is set to be the grandest yet.

Throughout the day a host of wonderful motorcars, spanning decades of automotive history will join E-Type UK & DM Historics’ latest restoration projects and stock. Over 300 guests are due to attend, with a plethora of stunning cars alongside a number of prestigious drivers’ clubs from across the country. The likes of the Aston Martin Owners Club, Rolls-Royce and Bentley Drivers Club and the E-type and XK clubs are all set to be represented at North Frith Farm in Kent.

Coffee, Cakes & Classic Cars is also in support of a very important charity: the MS Society. All proceeds from the sale of coffee and cake from the event will go towards the charity and will be doubled by the businesses. Freshly baked pizza can also be purchased from The Safari Pizza Company, all cooked and served from the back of their unique converted Land Rover.

E-Type UK & DM Historics will be displaying their latest range of stock, from a freshly restored 1960 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II DHC by H.J Mulliner to a 1965 Jaguar E-type Series 1 4.2 Semi-lightweight, there are plenty of classics to admire. The workshops are also proud to be opening their doors to the public with demonstrations of how to best maintain your pride and joy, as well as the industry-leading work they carry out on some of the country’s most iconic sportscars.

Pre-1960 parking is available via application prior to the event, simply drop an email to media@etypeuk.com to set aside a spot for your pride and joy. With a wonderful gathering of like-minded petrolheads, September’s event is free to attend and the perfect round-off for a glorious summer here in the UK.

Founder Marcus Holland commented: “It will be an honour to welcome visitors along to our workshops for the next instalment of Coffee, Cakes & Classic Cars. To be able to gather hundreds of like-minded petrolheads in the Kent countryside for a morning of motoring, all in the name of charity is going to be a privilege. If you have a few hours free on the 21st and want to drive by for a spot of coffee and cake, surrounded by swathes of classic cars, we would be delighted if you could make it along.”

A RETURN TO RACING: DM HISTORICS FIA LOTUS CORTINA COMPETES AT SILVERSTONE CLASSIC

A RETURN TO RACING: DM HISTORICS FIA LOTUS CORTINA COMPETES AT SILVERSTONE CLASSIC

This weekend, DM Historics will compete at the world-famous Silverstone Classic in a stunning 1965 Ford Lotus Cortina - a UK-first for the company’s race team and 1960’s racer. Supported by the workshop’s very own motorsport segment, the Cortina is set to be raced for the first time in almost two decades by DM Historics founders – father-son due to Dominic and Marcus Holland.

After extensive preparation work by the in-house team at DM Historics, the Ford Lotus Cortina has been made track-ready as the latest race competitor from the industry-leading classic car business.

Originally exported to Australia in 1966, where it was exclusively driven on-road, this factory-specification Ford Lotus Cortina was converted to full FIA-spec in 1995. Featuring a complete competition interior with roll-cage, Cobra Evolution racing seat, four-point racing harness and period-correct Moto-Lita steering wheel, this race conversion was no quick-fix. The car was transported around the world, visiting Japan, Miami, Sweden and finally Holland where it was entered into the world-renowned Tulpenrallye, one of the most historic Dutch classic car rallies that is strictly limited to pre-1971 classics. The car was consistently raced throughout the 1990s as an ‘A-frame’ racecar, and after a brief period off-track, it was purchased by new, race-crazed owners.

From 2005 to 2009, this 1965 FIA Ford Lotus Cortina racecar competed at the Spa 6-hour, Knockhill and Grand Prix De L’Age d’Or in Dijon. Now, it looks ahead to world-class events like the Silverstone Classic, putting the car through its paces once again. The DM Historics team have run the racecar in an extensive array of motorsport events, however, this will be the vehicle’s first stint in the highly-coveted Silverstone Classic – a wonderfully significant moment in the life of this glorious little racer.

Founder Marcus Holland commented: “The team at DM Historics are incredibly excited to be entering this wonderful vintage racecar into the world-renowned Silverstone Classic. Having been in the industry for many years, we understand just how difficult it is to get FIA approval to race at Silverstone – so to have our own car on-track is a dream come true. We hope to get in some great laps and put on a performance for the event. We are looking forward to seeing everyone there, and putting our race support team to the test.”

The DM Historics workshop has seen a number of FIA racecars through its doors, including a stunning 1959 Lotus Elite S1 Type 14 which was fully race-prepared by the in-house team. It is now packed with a plethora of other stunning classic automobiles. An exquisite 1954 Aston Martin DB2/4 Mk1 sits alongside a stunning 1953 ex-Ecurie Ecosse Jaguar XK120 and 1974 Fiat X1/9 Group 4 rally car.

DM Historics is an industry-leading restoration specialist, classic motorsport support service and classic car dealership, based in the Kent countryside. With an experienced in-house workshop team, DM Historics offer a complete concours-standard service from race-preparation and support, to sales and ground-up restoration. With recent concours showings from Salon Privé, Concours of Elegance and Pebble Beach, DM Historics are proud to offer an industry-leading classic race-support service to match.

E-TYPE UK AND DM HISTORICS HOST A GLORIOUS ‘DRIVE IT DAY’ IN THE KENT COUNTRYSIDE

E-TYPE UK AND DM HISTORICS HOST A GLORIOUS ‘DRIVE IT DAY’ IN THE KENT COUNTRYSIDE

Kent, 1st May 2019: On Sunday, E-Type UK and DM Historics hosted a highly-anticipated Drive It Day, starting at its workshops on North Frith Farm, Hadlow, Kent. Over 25 vehicles attended the meeting and featured alongside the stunning range of classics currently on offer from E-Type UK and DM Historics.

Drive It Day is an annual celebration of the UK’s ever-growing classic car culture, with events held across the country. The event has partnered with incredible historic automotive institutions such as Brooklands, Bicester Heritage and the National Motor Museum.

Customers and guests were able to enjoy a cruise through the Kent countryside during a glorious spring weekend. DM Historics joined the celebrations in a newly restored 1960 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II DHC by H.J Mulliner, while E-Type UK rolled-out two pristine, on-the-button E-Types for a drive across the South-East of the UK.  

Back at base, countless mouth-watering classics were on display. Among a showcase of E-Type UK’s current selection of impeccably restored classic Jaguar E-Types, DM Historics displayed a 1965 Ford Lotus Cortina Mk1 racer undergoing further race preparations. Guests were able to experience some of DM Historics’ and E-Type UK’s most recent projects, and take a leisurely drive through rolling hills behind the wheel of some of the nation’s favourite classics.

Founder Marcus Holland commented: “Our first Drive It Day was a resounding success, with all of our guests and members of the public enjoying a wonderful day out in the English countryside. It was a great pleasure to welcome everyone down to our workshops and join likeminded car enthusiasts on a glorious drive through the local countryside. We are very much looking forward to our next meet in June, with more classic vehicles and enthusiasts alike.”

Coffee, Cake and Classic Cars have several upcoming events for 2019 including another car meet during the height of the British summer on the 8th June. Register your interest for upcoming events online via contacting media@etypeuk.com or join the members' group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/coffeecakesclassiccars/