Motaclan

NEC Classic Car Show 2023

Motaclan — 26/01/2024

We are absolutely thrilled to have had the opportunity to support the MG Car club and the TVR Car Club at this year’s classic car show. As a company, we made the decision to go the extra mile by providing refreshments for the clubs’ members and attendees.

Additionally, we also had a team of our knowledgeable specialists present at the show to answer any questions regarding car parts. Our specialists were equipped with extensive knowledge and expertise in classic cars, ensuring that all queries were addressed and attendees received accurate information. They provided insights on various car models, restoration techniques, and offered guidance on sourcing hard-to-find parts. By offering this additional support, we aimed to enhance the overall experience for the club members and visitors, providing a comprehensive and enjoyable experience at the event.

It was a pleasure to contribute to the success of the classic car show and to engage with the passionate classic car community.

We love being part of the community and have a high level of customer service to ensure that we meet our customers’ needs.

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Out of the Woodwork 2023

Motaclan — 21/08/2023

On the 7^th – 9^th July, our North American Agent – Bob DeShane (bob.deshane@motaclan.com) had the pleasure of attending the Out of The Woodwork event hosted by TVRCCNA.

The annual event was held in Kalamazoo, MI and held in conjunction with the Mad Dogs and Englishmen Event at the Gilmore Car Museum.

Located in the rolling hills outside Kalamazoo, MI, the Gilmore collection contains over 400 cars.

Started as a hobby in 1963 by Donald Gilmore, chairman of the Upjohn Company at the time, it has grown from 36 cars to over 400! It opened to the public in 1966 as a non-profit educational institution dedicated to preserving the history and heritage of the automobile in America. It is situated on 90 acres outside Kalamazoo, MI and has a total of 190,000 square feet of exhibit space. It is housed in a recreated factory building from the turn of the century. It is within a historic campus of historic buildings including 8 restored barns, a working authentic 1940’s diner, a recreated 1930 Shell station and includes recreated dealerships for Franklin, Model A Ford, Lincoln, and Cadillac. There are nearly 3 miles of paved roads, on which antique cars as well as the Museum’s London Taxi, Checker Cab, Model T and London Double Decker bus can often be seen traveling around the grounds.

There were 300 or so British cars on show at the event with most being MG’s, Triumphs, Jaguars and Minis.

Included in the 300 cars were 27 TVR’s, mostly earlier M’s & Taimars and Wedges due to the import restrictions to the USA

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We look forward to supporting the TVR community in North America, alongside all the other Classic British car marques.

Leacy Classics: Founding member of Motaclan

Motaclan — 21/08/2023

After almost 40 years providing British Classic Car parts, spares and accessories Leacy Classics has become a founding member of the Motaclan family of specialist businesses.

Leacy Classics, formerly Leacy MG, are a specialist for MGA, MGB, MGC, MGBGT, MG Midget, MG T-Type, Austin Healey, Triumph TR2, TR3, TR4, TR5, TR6, TR7, TR8 and TR250, Triumph Spitfire, Triumph Stag, Triumph GT6, Triumph Dolomite, Triumph Herald, Jaguar, E-Type, XK, XJ Series, XJS, Morris Minor, Classic Mini, Land Rover and London Taxis.

The Motaclan family of specialist businesses provide high quality products which are vital to the continual roadworthiness of classic cars. We take care and pride in playing our part in maintaining the classic motoring experience, serving the Classic Car Community and keeping our much-loved British Classics on the road. Manufacturing many of the high-quality spares ourselves using original tooling acquired over four decades of trading, our purpose-built distribution centre in Birmingham holds stocks of over 1,000,000 lines and supplies the needs of customers both large and small from all over the world.

With our roots deeply planted in the British classic car community, we have supplied original equipment classic British car parts to the trade for almost 40 years under the names Leacy Classics and the iconic mini brand Wood and Pickett.

Leacy Group acquired MG Rover parts supplier XPart in 2017 and Racing Green’s TVR assets in 2022 and so Motaclan was born, bringing these companies together under one name.

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Motaclan Joins Forces with MIG: Strengthening Manufacturing Connections

Motaclan — 18/08/2023

Motaclan, a renowned retailer and wholesaler in the classic car parts market, has recently become a member of Made in Group, in order to bolster their ties within the manufacturing industry and find new avenues for growth and collaboration.

Motaclan's membership with Made in the Midlands — part of Made in Group — signifies a commitment to supporting the manufacturing industry while seeking new opportunities for growth and collaboration. By leveraging the platform, Motaclan aims to establish stronger connections within the manufacturing community and showcase their expertise to a wider audience.

Motaclan's primary focus lies in supplying classic car parts that support British businesses, utilising manufacturing communities both within and outside the UK to produce high-quality parts for classic vehicles, catering to the trade, consumer and wholesale markets.

The Birmingham-based company employs a wide array of cutting-edge technologies, including fasteners, fixings, and rubber extrusions, to deliver exceptional products to their customers. Although Motaclan doesn't manufacture the parts themselves, the business collaborates closely with manufacturers to produce top-notch items for their customers.

By collaborating with Made in the Midlands and its extensive network of members, Motaclan anticipates discovering potential partners to bolster their supply chain and bring more opportunities for growth and development.

While their primary focus is on the automotive industry, Motaclan are open to exploring partnerships with manufacturers from various domains, such as glass, rubber, stampings, plastic injection moulding, vacuum forming, and any automation-related sectors. These relationships are instrumental in fostering a collaborative environment, where knowledge sharing and mutual support drive collective growth.

Ultimately, By engaging with a diverse range of manufacturing members within the Made in the Midlands community, Motaclan is poised to foster innovation and drive progress in the ever-evolving manufacturing landscape.

Members of Made in Group can see which events that Motaclan are set to attend, so that you can connect with the business, through the group’s events page. You can also find out more about the company by visiting the brand new microsite HERE.

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