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A warm welcome to totalkitcar online … OUT TODAY! TKC MAG – SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2026 issue
Welcome to the September/October 2026 issue, dear reader. Plenty more to entertain you with this Autumn. Here’s just a taster.
RPGER COOK R.I.P – We say farewell to an old mate
INDUSTRY GREATS – STUART MILLS [MILLS EXTREME VEHICLES] – Stuart’s considerable career in-profile
ULTIMA GTR RESTORATION – Amazing 26-Year-Old GTR Restored by Rob Hawkins
ARISTOCAT SPORTS – James Webber talks to the owner
ONE THAT TIME FORGOT – A B.R.A J-TYPE ROADSTER – Reader John Wright tells us about his lovely survivor
HEAD THE THE BEACH – Who remembers the MANTA RAY?
INTRODUCING – AVA of NORWAY – Superb range of kitcar frindly prrsure wshers and accessories
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A lot of classic clubman motorsport features highlight underdog artisans that we hope will appeal to you dear reader, the sort of companies that we’ve often all heard of but on whom detailed information is often hard to find. Shorrock, Wade Turbochargers, Jack Knight Developments, Cannon Cars, Tom Killeen, David Ogle the list goes on and on. The sort of companies and individuals that our specialist and kitcar forebears from the sixties would have been very familiar with. You’ll find these subjects featured in CLASSIC KIT CARS & SPECIALS.
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SNIPPETS 1 …….. The British Motor Museum has announced that it will host another eight key motoring shows this Autumn. The museum has already hosted a packed calendar of events throughout the summer months.
The remaining shows held in September and October include Retro Truck Show on 5 & 6 September, MX-5 Owners Club National Rally on 13 September, DR1VR Show on 20 September, Rustival on 26 September, Jaguars at Gaydon on 27 September, Porsche Boxster 30th Anniversary Celebration on 10 October, Large Model Aircraft Show on 11 October, and theGreat British Model Railway Show on 24 & 25 October.
The Retro Truck Show is one of the biggest in the calendar, highlighting some of the top truck manufacturers, from DAF to Volvo. It welcomes trucks from countries across Europe, including France, Belgium and the Netherlands, bringing over 300 trucks from 1971 to 2001 together to create a amazing display. The show is great for families too, with children having a fantastic time looking around the towering trucks on display.
The MX-5 Owners Club National Rally is returning this September, with over 1,500 cars expected from the UK and beyond. This is nothing less than the world’s biggest event of its kind, and the rally is the backbone of the UK’s MX-5 community. There is no better place to connect with fellow fans and leading specialists.
The DR1VR Show is bringing its legendary show back to the Museum, so whether you’re a tuner or a fan, this is the place to be! No matter your build, whether bagged, on coilovers, wrapped or painted, it has a place here. Expect live music, hundreds of like-minded petrolheads, and an epic show-car display. Bringing together modern and classic stance, track builds, and timeless classics, DR1VR Show is the place to be for any modified car enthusiast.
Rustival is back for the fifth time, as open-hearted and unpretentious as ever. Hosts Ian and Carly from HubNut, Steph from IDRIVEACLASSIC, and Matt from Furious Driving invite visitors to bring along their ride and take their place amongst a line-up spanning every decade of motoring. From polished pride and joy to gloriously weathered survivor. Cars, bikes, buses and everything in between. Expect surprise guests, generous conversations and good food. At the heart of it all is the renowned Friendship Corner where usernames become handshakes and newcomers become regulars.
The Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust (JDHT) is once again partnering with the Museum for its annual gathering of Jaguar enthusiasts at Jaguars at Gaydon. Hundreds of Jaguars will be on the prowl in the show arena, alongside Daimlers, Swallows, SS and Lanchesters. The roving commentator will meet owners and share the stories behind these remarkable vehicles, highlighting the passion, craftsmanship and history that make them so special. The event will also feature the Champion of Champions Concours, showcasing a selection of outstanding vehicles from across the Jaguar community.
The Large Model Aircraft Show is back, bringing with it over 100 large static radio-controlled model aircraft! Every era will be represented, from the legends of WW1 and WW2 to the cutting-edge jets of today. Best of all, no flight line fencing means visitors can get up close to these incredible models. Visitors can enjoy a huge trade area, packed with everything needed to get their model aircraft dreams off the ground, from parts to prebuilt models. Plenty of builders and pilots will be on hand to talk about their creations.
The Porsche Boxster 30th Anniversary will celebrate one of Porsche’s most iconic sports cars, which turns 30 this year. With a display spanning every era of the Porsche Boxster, from the 986 to the 718, this is the largest Boxster gathering the club has ever run. Along with the displays, visitors will also have the chance to mingle with Porsche enthusiasts, share their passion, and shop for parts from leading vendors.
The Great British Model Railway Show is a special family-friendly weekend dedicated to model trains and layouts, where the industry’s biggest names come together with enthusiasts to celebrate masterpieces in miniature. Discover over 40 model railways of every shape and size, plus over 30 specialist traders. All the big names will be there, from Hornby to Bachmann, so whether you’re hunting for rolling stock or rolling hills, you will find everything needed for your next standout build.
Tom Caren, Show Manager at the British Motor Museum, stated, “Summer may be ending, but there is still plenty going on this Autumn at the Museum with a superb range of classic, modern and family-friendly motoring shows for our visitors and enthusiasts to enjoy in September and October!”
Show entry, including access to the Museum, is just £18 for adults in advance or £21 on the day, £16 for concessions in advance or £19 on the day and £9 for children (5-16 years) in advance or £10 on the day. Under 5s go FREE. There is also the option to Gift Aid or donate your entry fee and receive an Annual Pass in return at no extra cost. Prices vary on Annual Pass Exempt Days. To find out more information about the shows, please visit the website at https://www.britishmotormuseum.co.uk/whats-on/
SNIPPETS 2 ……. I hate self-promotion, but sometimes … Here’s a prss release put out by Crowood Press re my new book and run this week by the Guild of Motoring Writers!
The book is out probably towards the end of April 2026 (exact date tbc). That’s all I am allowed to say at the moment.
Latest entry in the ever-expanding library of automotive books produced by Guild members is Caterham Seven: The Complete Story, by Steve Hole. Steve is an authority on kit cars and edits TKC MAG and totalkitcar.com – he has used his wide knowledge to good effect with this book that provides a definitive history of the marque.
Steve tells the background and history of the Caterham’s inspiration, the Lotus Seven produced between 1957 and 1973, and then documents the entire history and changing fortunes of Caterham Cars. Every Seven model produced is included in detail, and the story is brought bang up to date with the company’s move into a brand-new factory in 2025.
Additional chapters cover in detail the highly successful racing series featuring the Seven, and even describe every UK Seven dealer. The words are accompanied by plenty of good-quality pictures in a book that owners of this distinctive roadster will want to read.
The book will be published on 22nd September by Crowood Press – the ISBN is 9780719846199 and the retail price £30 for the hardback version or £24 as a downloadable digital e-book.
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So, that’s about it from me for this week, so I’ll bid you a great seven days, with plenty of enjoyable driving and I look forward to welcoming you once again next week on Friday, September 11, 2026
Best regards
Steve