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Duckhams Racing Lambretta Spotted at the NEC Classic Motor Show 2018
One of the many exciting exhibits that caught the Duckhams team’s eye at the recent NEC Classic Motor Show was this charming Lambretta racer. The two wheeled Italian masterpiece features Duckhams Clubman Cup livery and even a period Duckhams oil tin form the early 1960s strapped alongside the spare
New Poll Confirms a Growing Interest in Historic Vehicles
A new poll carried out by Duckhams’ valued partners, The Federation of British Historic Vehicle Clubs (FBHVC) indicates that interest by the British public in historic cars, motorcycles commercial, vehicles and buses has grown since this audience were last polled in 2016. Then the survey indicated t
Duckhams Support Classic Car Loan Project To Encourage A New Generation Of Historic Vehicle Owners
Duckhams Classic Oils were on hand to help launch this year’s Classic Car Loan Project, designed to encourage the next generation into the classic car movement. The project gives a new enthusiast the opportunity to have a classic car in their care for a whole year! Duckhams Classic Oils were on hand
DUCKHAMS JOINED CARS, STARS AND ENTHUSIASTS AT THE NEC RESTORATION SHOW
This year’s Practical Classics Classic Car & Restoration Show, with Discovery, was bigger and better in every way with more halls, more clubs and more visitors than ever before. With 20 per cent more floorspace and 174 motoring clubs, 25 more clubs than the previous year, a whopping 28,846 attendees
Duckhams – Lubricants Partner to the Federation of British Historic Vehicle Clubs (FBHVC)
We are very proud to support the great work of the FBHVC as the official Lubricants partner, helping to protect the importance of the historic vehicle movement. Duckhams contribute through the creation of lubricants training module material for the Heritage Engineering Apprenticeship, teaching the n
Driving Classic Cars in Europe after Brexit
Yes, we mentioned the “B” word, sorry! But this is important because the FHBVC have released a checklist to help make sure you don’t get caught out when driving in Europe this year. There may be new changes in legislation, insurances and driving requirements expected after… you know what. Nobody kno
Duckhams On One Of The UK's Oldest And Most Gruelling Motorsport Events
Our PR Manager, Wayne Scott takes on the 2019 Exeter Trial in a TR7 V8 to put Duckhams Classic Q20W 50 to the ultimate test. The Exeter Trial, run by the Motorcycle Club Limited (MCC) is one of the world’s oldest motorsport events and has been running since 1910, interrupted only by a couple of Worl
Duckhams Enjoy Record Turnout at Summer Jaguar
The majestic grounds of Blenheim Palace, Oxfordshire, bathed in sunshine whilst playing host to an impressive array of over 1,000 Jaguar cars on Sunday, May 12. It was a record turnout for the Jaguar Enthusiasts’ Club’s Summer Jaguar Festival. There was something for everyone, with enthusiasts treat
Duckhams Support National Cost of Ownership Survey for Historic Vehicles
The results of the 2019 National Cost of Ownership Survey supported by Duckhams, have been announced by the Federation of Historic Vehicle Clubs. The summary results were revealed at a press conference within the Houses of Parliament on May 14th with the full research document now available to downl
British Oil brand Duckhams launches in Malaysia and Singapore
Duckhams, the much-loved oil brand, known around the world for its distinctive green hue has re- launched in Malaysia with a press conference and ceremony hosted at the Grand Hyatt Hotel, Kuala Lumpur on Thursday 27th June 2019.
NEC Classic Motor Show 2019
Just when you thought the climax of the annual classic car show season couldn’t get any bigger or busier, it does! Around 70,000 attendees headed for Birmingham’s NEC over the weekend of the 8th – 10th November 2019 for the world’s biggest gathering of classic motoring clubs, to celebrate the many l
January 2020, marked the first year of Duckhams, DIT & AYG coming together
THE POWER OF 3 January 2020, marked the first year of Duckhams, DIT & AYG coming together. 3 powerful entities coming together that enabled the iconic Duckhams brand, partner with one of the most powerful business groups in Afghanistan, Ahmad Yar Group. This was possible courtesy, DIT UK, who enabled