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Tony Thorpe with a classic Skoda Octavia at Station Garage, Broadbridge Heath (©AAH/Alan Wright)

STATION GARAGE SKODA

Station Garage was established in 1973 by husband-and-wife Tony and Rosemary Thorpe. As the business celebrates its 50th anniversary, AAH met founder Tony, as well as son James and daughter Suzy as they lead the company in a new era of motoring. Full story here.


SDS Racing finish 2nd (©AAH/Alan Wright)

BLMRA 500 LAWNMOWER RACING

To celebrate its 50th anniversary, the British Lawn Mower Racing Association (BLMRA) staged a special endurance race on 12 - 13 August, with 51 mowers competing at high speeds in a field in Five Oaks. Click here for More

Horsham Motorcycle Group (©AAH/Alan Wright)

HORSHAM MOTORCYCLE GROUP

The Horsham Motorcycle Group organised a special ride-out on Saturday 22 October 2022, to celebrate its 1,000th member. AAH met riders at the Sussex Barn in North Heath Lane, Horsham, to find out how the group has become an important social hub for local motorcyclists. Full story here...

Rob O’Rourke specialises in restoring the interiors of classic cars

O' ROURKE'S COACHTRIMMERS 

At O’Rourke Coachtrimmers on the Old Rudgwick Brickworks, there is a storage room with rows of boxes lining the shelf. They are all labelled with the name of some of the world’s most desirable cars: The Ferrari 250 GTO, Ferrari Daytona, Lamborghini Miura and Mercedes 300 SL Gullwing. Full story here.

Anthony James Cars

ANTHONY JAMES CARS

Two brothers from Horsham, Daniel and Nick Hall, have drawn on their lifelong passion for cars to establish a unique new business. For full story click here

Pilgrim Motorsports

PILGRIM MOTORSPORTS AT HENFIELD

To those passionate about a certain breed of classic car, Pilgrim is an established name famed for Ford Mustands and its Cobra Replicas. For full story click here

Premier GT in Washington

PREMIER GT IN WASHINGTON

Since moving to their new showroom at Rock Business Park, an increasing number of motoring enthusiasts have been enticed by the rare and unusual cars gracing the Premier GT showroom floor. Click here for More

Harley Davidson Sportster

HARLEY DAVIDSON SPORTSTER

Chris Nichols and Dave Batchelar at P&D Custom Bikes have created a striking Harley in a Californian style, complete with engraving by Don Blocksidge and paint work by Classic Cycleworks. For the full story visit https://www.aahorsham.co.uk/content/harleysportster

Stuart and his Subaru

STUART AUSTIN SET FOR SUNSEEKER RALLYE

Stuart Austin will experience one of the country’s top rally events behind the wheel of an iconic blue and gold Subaru Impreza, as he and navigator John Flippance prepare for the Rallye Sunseeker. Click here for More

Tara Williams

TARA WILLIAMS' HARLEY DAVIDSON

Tara's first Harley was a Fatboy, but now she drives a Softail Deluxe, her third Harley. And it all started with a little white lie to her father! Click here for More

Plum's Campers

PLUM'S CAMPERS

AAH Editor Ben Morris enjoyed a trip away in a 1969 VW Campervan, courtesy of a Southwater couple who have recently set up their own business hiring out the iconic buses. Click here for More

Motori di Marino

MOTORI DI MARINO

Motori Di Marino is like a throwback to a different era, when villagers could top up their car at a family run petrol station without having to wait for people to pay for their groceries. Click here for More

Washington Coachworks

WASHINGTON COACHWORKS

How a bodyshop in Washington has become known as a specialist for supercars. But it has much more to offer... Click here for More

Dave Batchelar and Gary Foley

HARLEY DAVIDSONS IN SLINFOLD

This most American of brands has found a fan base here in the South East of England. Unusually, the small Lyons Industrial Estate in Slinfold has become a local focal point for Harley Davidson owners. Click here for More

The Bump Start Bandits

TEAM READY FOR MONGOL RALLY

The Mongol Rally is a 10,000 mile journey that takes in some of the world’s toughest terrain. A local team are preparing to take on the challenge. Click here for More

Horsham Riders

HORSHAM RIDERS CLUB

Showing that few sports are as universally appealing as Trials riding, children aged ten years old tackle the course alongside riders in their seventies. Click here for More

Anthony's Jaguar Mark 1

ME AND MY JAGUAR MARK 1

In Shaun Evans, the producers of ‘Endeavour’ found the ideal actor to play Morse during his early days in the force. But of course, Endeavour Morse needed a Jaguar to drive around in! Click here for More

Nigel on a Triumph Bonneville

NIGEL WINTER: ME AND MY TRIUMPH

Back in 2007, Horsham solicitor Nigel Winter swapped his pin-stripe suit for leathers, fastened his helmet and climbed upon his beloved Triumph Thunderbird. Click here for More

Jolyon in action

JOLYON AND WILLIAM PALMER CHASE F1 DREAM

It was fairly likely that Jolyon and William Palmer were eventually going to be involved in motor racing, following in the footsteps of their father, Jonathan. Click here for More

Robin's Cowfold garage

ROBIN LACKFORD: A LIFETIME SPENT RACING

As a young boy, Robin Lackford was fascinated by cars. He started working on cars at a young age, helping his older brother Norman, who raced a Ford Anglia in the Special Saloon Championship. Click here for More

Sally's Triumph Stag

ME AND MY TRIUMPH STAG

In the eyes of Sally Napper, the best car of all was the Triumph Stag. It was the only car she wanted, but the opportunity never came about. That was until 2008. Click here for More

David's Austin 7 Van

ME AND MY AUSTIN 7 VAN?

It was 1962, and 15-year-old David Millichamp was on the lookout for a new car. Near to his home were several cars in a derelict state, one of which was an Austin 7 5cwt van. Click here for More

Nortons on show

HORSHAM RIDE-IN MOTORCYCLE SHOW

“That’s just how things are here in Blighty!” Those were the words of Rob Hurst, manager of New Street Motorcycles, as the weather hit Horsham Motorcycle Show on 16th July. Click here for More

Nick's Bond Minicar

ME AND MY BOND MINICAR

On his third trip to the yard Nick found what he was looking for, a 1955 Mark C Bond Minicar. There was no engine, no bonnet, and another car had been sat on top of it for two decades. Click here for More

Peter and his VW

ME AND MY VW CAMPER VAN

It’s not the sort of classified advert that would immediately grab your attention.1969, left hand drive, no engine, no gearbox, no suspension, no seats, not fit to drive. But for Peter Middleton it was an obvious opportunity. Click here for More