We have been lucky enough to secure a tour of the Aston Martin Heritage Trust at Wallingford near Oxford, thanks to help from our member Steve Waddingham. This is a really wonderful museum where you can savour this iconic British marque. We will be taken around the various exhibitions by an expert team, including the … Continued

After the unprecedented success of last year’s visits to JLR Classic, there was an exciting air as FMI guests started arriving in Coventry for this year’s visit. A full complement of Fellows enjoyed a lovely lunch upon arrival and were welcomed warmly by Lisa Cotterell who runs the tours for Classic. Once refreshed, the tour … Continued

Our London Lunch, held at the fabulous RAF Club in Piccadilly, was once again a sell out event with over 100 Fellows and guests making the journey despite some artic conditions around the country. As usual it is an occasion to meet up with friends from across the industry, make new acquaintances, and enjoy the … Continued

After some early confusion - who knew LKQ Euro Car Parts has TWO massive warehouses on the Tamworth Business Park - a small but perfectly formed group met at T2 to first enjoy a lunch and then a tour of the 1,000,000 sq foot depot. Wearing the “clown” toe protector shoes was a challenge - … Continued

Thanks to our committee member, Tim Tozer, using his valuable connection with the Bremont Watch Company 25 fellows and guests enjoyed a fantastic tour of Bremont’s HQ in Henley on Thames. In their reception area there was an immediate connection with automotive with a lovely Austin Healey 100 on display. Bremont proudly operates the only … Continued

Thanks to our committee member, Tim Tozer, using his valuable connection with the Bremont Watch Company 25 fellows and guests enjoyed a fantastic tour of Bremont’s HQ in Henley on Thames. In their reception area there was an immediate connection with automotive with a lovely Austin Healey 100 on display. Bremont proudly operates the only … Continued

The Goodwood Revival has once again this year turned back the clock to showcase the romance and glamour of motor racing as it used to be. The Revival is the only historic race meeting to be staged entirely in period dress and is a return to the halcyon days of Goodwood as the spiritual home … Continued

The intrepid Fellowship golfers, led by team captain, Ray Somerville, had their annual match against the Motor Trade Golfing Society at the splendid Beaconsfield Golf Club on the 5th of August. Another hard closely fought match ended with the MTGS retaining their trophy. But the main outcome was a hugely enjoyable day, meeting up with … Continued

A wonderful day at the Fellowship's Classic Car Show in memory of a former President, Tony Jennings. A superb collection of over 60 classic cars were on display and owners clearly enjoyed meeting up with fellow enthusiasts, as well as taking a look around the adjoining Fete's many stalls. My thanks to Peter Lewis-Jones, (our … Continued

Thanks to Fellowship Vice Chair, Nancy Rignall, we enjoyed a memorable visit to Chatsworth House, the jewel of Derbyshire and one of England’s finest stately homes. Nestled in the heart of the Peak District, Chatsworth is a place of breathtaking beauty, rich history – and was the perfect setting for our Fellowship Group to connect, … Continued

The first day of summer was a great day for the Fellowship to enjoy some magnificent hospitality at The Brands Hatch Masters Historic Festival. Huge thanks to Fellow Martin Robinson who hosted us in the Property Construction Motor Club suite at the circuit where we had a magnificent view of some splendid historic F1 racing. … Continued

Thanks to Fellowship member, Guy Loveridge, who has recently joined the National Motor Museum, Beaulieu, as their Heritage Consultant we had a really wonderful tour of the Museum which included a unique opportunity to look "behind the scenes" and be shown around the archives which was fascinating - the scale of which was a total … Continued