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Fueling young careers in the world of historic and classic cars with hands-on access to vehicles, events, and educational opportunities.

The collective historic vehicle sector has experienced rapid growth in recent years: it is now thought to be worth over £5bn annually to the UK’s economy, and it employs some 34,900 people. However, whilst expanding, it is also ageing, resulting in a younger generation missing out on both the valuable skills required and also historic vehicle ownership, particularly as costs of ownership can be ou

tside the reach of many young enthusiasts. 1,000 new engineers are estimated to be required over the next 5 years just to stem this erosion. The net result is a real possibility of valuable skills being lost, to the detriment of the industry, economy, employment and historic car enthusiasts. There is a clear need to engage a younger generation, with the aim of encouraging them to take up careers in the historic vehicle industry and to enjoy historic vehicles.

25/08/2026

One last Hangout before the year is out! 🏁

The final Hangout of 2026 is happening on Thursday 10 September and you really don’t want to miss this one. 📣

Expect an eclectic mix of seriously cool cars, great food, good people and the kind of atmosphere that makes Hagerty Hangouts so worth turning up for. 👀

🎟️ Get your tickets via the Hagerty website.

20/08/2026

Not your average Saturday… 🏁

The annual Bentley Drivers Club meeting at Silverstone was an incredible day, and a few lucky StarterMotor Ambassadors were invited to be part of the action.

After getting stuck into marshalling duties, the group had a front-row seat for the on-track action before the ultimate treat; jumping into a selection of incredible Bentleys for passenger laps around the iconic Silverstone circuit!

A huge thank you to Bentley Drivers Club for giving our Ambassadors such an exciting and unforgettable experience. What a day!

19/08/2026

Have you submitted your nomination for the Historic Awards ‘Young Achiever’ category?

In consecutive years, Sammy Ruff of Harry Fraser and, before her, twin sister Cat Ruff of Kingsbury Racing Shop, took home this prestigious award.

Neither expected to win, but the recognition reflects their talent, hard work, and dedication to preserving the historic vehicle sector for future generations.

Know a young person making an outstanding contribution to the industry? Why not nominate them?

Head to the link in our bio to submit a nomination and read more about the remarkable stories of how Harry met Sammy and Cat met Kingsbury, available on the Historic Awards website.

17/08/2026

Time for a road trip?

From 4th-6th September, our Ambassador Hannah Challis has organised a social rally around the beautiful Dorset Coast with the Young Members Midget & Sprite Club. 🌊

With scenic coastal drives, the fun of camping, beautiful lunch spots and car shows along the way, it’s going to be a brilliant weekend. It’s an affordable and enjoyable way to connect with like-minded young enthusiasts and no, you don’t need to be a club member to join!

Drop Hannah a message to sign up! 🏁

14/08/2026

Pre-war motoring at its very best. 🏁

Vintage Prescott delivered everything you’d hope for: incredible machinery, a stunning hill climb, and enthusiasts of every generation sharing a passion for keeping automotive history alive.

Thanks to the The Vintage Sports-Car Club’s generosity, our Ambassadors were able to experience it all first-hand. Days like these don’t just create great memories, they inspire the next generation to become part of the community.

Our thanks to the VSCC for making it possible.

07/08/2026

One conversation can spark something much bigger. ⚡

"It’s absolutely brilliant what StarterMotor are doing, opening opportunities for younger people to get involved [in the classic car industry]." - Alex Brundle

We caught up with at the BRDC Classic at to chat about the future of the classic car world; protecting specialist skills and creating more opportunities for the next generation.

What stood out most? Just how welcoming this community is; just people who genuinely want to help keep our industry alive by backing young enthusiasts with ‘the spark’ to make it happen.

Huge thanks to Alex for his support, and to the for bringing us together.

05/08/2026

We're delighted to have been named a finalist in the Charity & Community category of this year's Cherwell Business Awards! 🎉

It's a real honour to be recognised for the work StarterMotor is doing to help the next generation build careers in the classic and historic vehicle industry.

Congratulations to all the finalists, including our friends at and . It's an inspiring group of organisations making a real difference across our region, and we're proud to be recognised alongside you.

Good luck to everyone, and we look forward to celebrating together in September!

31/07/2026

We're proud to announce that StarterMotor has been selected as the official Charity Partner for this year's Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show 🌟

As the UK's premier classic motoring event and the traditional finale of the classic vehicle season, the provides the perfect platform to raise awareness of our joint mission: inspiring and enabling young people to explore careers across the classic and historic vehicle industry.

With thousands of visitors expected to attend this spectacular three-day event, we can't wait to meet enthusiasts, families and future motoring talent. Imagine your ultimate dream garage spread across 16 football pitches, packed with more than 3,000 vehicles, 310 clubs, 450 exhibitors and over 600 classic cars for sale. With hundreds of amazing classics on display, there's truly something for everyone at the NEC this November.

If you haven't booked your tickets yet, you can add a charitable donation to your order, with £3, £5 and £10 options available. Don't forget to use the code PTSM at checkout to receive a discount on your tickets too!

📆 13-15 November 2026
📍NEC, Birmingham

Link in bio to secure your tickets now.

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