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Caring for Modern Classics: The Ferrari 360 to F12 Era
Modern Ferrari classics from 360 to F12 require expert storage. Optimal environments, battery conditioning and professional care preserve performance, value, and provenance for collectors.
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Don’t Let the “Rat Look” Go Too Far: Protecting Your Car from Rodents
Protect your classic car from rodents this winter. Aviva reports 28% claim increase, averaging £2,494. Birch's monitored storage prevents costly damage to high-value vehicles.
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From Revival to Reverence: The Story of a special Aston Martin DB4 GT Lightweight
A beautiful example of the caliber of cars we can care for at Birch. Read all about the DB4 GT Lightweight.
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Birch at Goodwood: Salone Events Track Day Highlights
Some of the Birch team took the opportunity to join in with the final Salone Events Goodwood track day for 2025.
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Thrilling Donington Decider wraps up British GT campaign
A dramatic, weather-hit finale at Donington Park finalised both GT3 and GT4 British GT crowns.
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Podium for Chilton as Team VERTU and Birch Celebrate Success
A spectacular end to the 2025 BTCC season.
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Donington Decider ready to settle British GT Title Glory
The 2025 British GT championship reaches its ninth and final stop this weekend to settle both GT3 and GT4 titles...
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Tom Chilton and Birch Set Sights on a Big Finish at Brands
Our man Chilton is off to Brands this weekend in search of a happy ending to his BTCC season
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Why Classics Deserve Better Than Hibernation
When the last car show of the season wraps up and the final late-summer drive is behind you, it’s tempting to think of winter storage as simple...
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The End of Summer – Time to Rest, Not Rust
As the evenings draw in and the heating goes on, so it's time to consider where your classic should spend winter...
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Silverstone Delivers Drama in Chilton’s Penultimate BTCC Battle
Pace and passing for our man Tom at the penultimate round of the BTCC season at Silverstone
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Birch at Goodwood Revival: Where Preservation Meets Performance
Rain and wind and weather, and our Commercial Director driving hellbent for leather... That was this year's Goodwood Revival.
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Birch Gears Up for Silverstone: Tom Chilton’s Penultimate BTCC Charge
It's Silverstone for the penultimate round of the British Touring Car Championship and our tame racing driver is ready to be unleashed...
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The Rise of the Restomod: When Classic Meets Modern Performance
Part restoration, part modernisation: Restomods offer the emotional satisfaction of a classic car aesthetic with the performance, reliability, and technology of a modern machine...
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A Legacy of Speed, Now in Motion: The Full Sale of Mansour Ojjeh’s McLaren Collection
A rather tasty car collection came on the market recently...
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Classic Battles and Modern Challenges: Tom’s Racing at Ricard
A weekend in France at Paul Ricard for our Commercial Director with two very different cars at his disposal...
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Tom’s Donington Double Top
A great weekend out of the office for Tom with his first BTCC pole in 14 years and his second race win of the season...
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Classic battles and modern challenges: Tom Chilton on Paul Ricard
Our tame racing driver gets all historic with a trip to Paul Ricard to race a diverse duo of jalopies this weekend...
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Turning pace into prizes: Tom’s Donington goal
Our Commercial Director escapes for another weekend of racing in Britain's premier tin top battleground...
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British GT Brings the Thunder to Brands
‍ Dailysportscar’s Birch-backed coverage of British GT continues with Mo Rehman reporting from the penultimate round at Brands Hatch.
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British GT Titles on the Line as Brands Hatch Beckons
Brands Hatch is practically in Birch's back yard, so what better place to host the penultimate round of the British GT Championship?...
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Moving On Up: Chilton on Knockhill’s Fightback
M People was playing on the stereo of our Commercial Director's race car in Scotland as Tom Chilton was moving on up in Knockhill...
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Get the Best Storage for Free – Thanks to your Insurance Company
As Luther Vandross and Janet Jackson proclaimed: The best things in life are free!
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Why Your Car Deserves More Than a Corner of the Shed
Why a poor storage strategy is going to cost you...
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Protecting Prestige: How Birch Stores Luxury Cars the Right Way
Why Birch is the intelligent choice for long-term luxury car care...
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Chilton gets his P39
The RML P39 is an awesome road-and-track machine and a car that Birch Commercial Director Tom Chilton knows very well as its development driver...
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Two wheels, teacakes and nailing the sausage: Chilton on Knockhill
For Tom Chilton — Birch Gatwick’s Commercial Director and a seasoned BTCC campaigner — Knockhill isn’t just another date on the calendar...
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Steering Through Setbacks to Silverware: Chilton Shines Again at Croft
Tom Chilton continued his impressive 2025 British Touring Car Championship campaign with a standout performance at Croft — navigating mechanical misfortune and fierce competition to claim another podium and a vital haul of points for Team VERTU.
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Chilton: Breaking Waves and Lap Records; Next Stop Croft
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British GT’s Belgian Bash
Dailysportscar.com’s Birch-supported British GT coverage continues with Mo Rehman reporting on all the action from Spa.
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Norfolk next for British GT
British GT Championship attention turns to Norfolk, with teams set to do battle in a pair of sprint races at Snetterton this weekend.
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All set at Snett in British GT
Birch-backed Dailysportscar’s British GT coverage with Mo Rehman continues from the fifth round at Snetterton...
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Oulton outing for British GT
It’s time for an Oulton Park British GT outing where Birch-backed Dailysportscar will be keeping on top of the action with eager news hound Mo Rehman.
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British GT takes a Spa as Endurance Turns Up the Heat in the Ardennes
The British GT Championship heads across the Channel this weekend for its traditional midsummer trip to Spa-Francorchamps
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Chilton Targets Oulton Park Bounce-Back as Birch Eyes Strong Summer
As the 2025 BTCC season approaches its halfway point, Tom Chilton heads to Oulton Park this weekend determined to turn pace into points.
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Podium for Chilton as BTCC Hits Halfway Point at Oulton Park
Birch Commercial Director, Tom Chilton, brings home more silverware after another podium finish at Oulton Park, just as the BTCC hits the half way point.
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Birch and the Mountain: Herbertson and Melbray Reach the TT Podium
Melbray racing secures third place in their debut year at the Isle of Man TT. Dom Herbertson performs exceptionally to bring home Silverware for Melbray.
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Tom Chilton Battles Through at Thruxton: Resilience on Show Amid Testing Weekend
Tom shows resilience and battles through some tough races to aid a great weekend for Team VERTU.
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Melbray Racing Makes a Statement on the Mountain Course
Melbray Racing have made a serious impression at this year's Isle of Man TT - qualifying has proved incredibly successful.
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Sprint Showdown at Oulton Park Shakes Up British GT Title Race
Birch’s support of the 2025 British GT Championship coverage with dailysportscar.com continued over the May Bank Holiday at Cheshire’s Oulton Park Circuit.
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Snetterton Silverware For Birch’s Commercial Director
It was another strong weekend for Tom Chilton in the British Touring Car Championship after Birch’s Commercial Director battled hard for a podium.
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Tom Chilton Norfolk-bound: A Weekend of BTCC Action Ahead
Tom gears up for the next round of the BTCC this time, at Snetterton Circuit. Read his thoughts on the weekend ahead here.
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Birch Gatwick Keeps the Melbray Manx TT Ready for its Next Challenge
The Melbray Manx Norton is an ultra-lightweight racer built specifically for the Isle of Man Classic TT that is a real tribute to a golden era of British racing. Kept safely with us here at Birch, you can read all about it and how we can help you with the storage of your motorcycle.
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Tom Chilton’s Grit Shines at Brands Hatch: A Veteran’s Weekend of Quiet Brilliance
The latest round of the BTCC took place at our 'home' circuit, Brands Hatch. Read all about Tom's stellar drive here.
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Home Track, Home Team: Tom Chilton Targets More Silverware
The Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship (BTCC) heads to Brands Hatch this weekend (May 11–12) for Round 2 of the 2025 season.
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Porsche 911 Storage
The Porsche 911 isn’t just one car. It’s a lineage — evolving through six decades while keeping the same core DNA. Each variant requires something different when it comes to long-term care.
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Classic Ferrari Storage
Classic Ferraris are more than just collector's items. They're cultural landmarks and for many, the cornerstone of a lifelong passion that deserve the ultimate care.
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2025 Silverstone British GT Round Up With Dailysportscar
Read all about the 2025 Silverstone British GT Championship with Dailysportscar here.
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Tom’s BTCC 2025 Round 1 Recap
Read Tom's exclusive insight into the fantastic first round of the British Touring Car Championship from Donington Park.
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Silverstone Action for Second Round of British GT
Check out this preview for the second round of the 2025 British GT championship at the home of UK motorsport, Silverstone.
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Birch’s very own ‘Stig’ set for exciting BTCC season opener
Tom gives his views on the 2025 BTCC testing and how he's feeling before the first round at Donington Park.
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The British GT Championship Gets Underway At Donington Park And We Cover It With Dailysportscar
Read all the action on the first round of the 2025 British GT Championship from Donington Park here.
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Birch’s Tom Chilton tops the leaderboard at Brands Hatch Testing and secures double podium at the Peter Auto Championship
Tom Chilton has a stellar start to pre-season testing at Brands Hatch followed by a double podium in Barcelona at the Peter Auto Championship.
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The Launch of Tom's BTCC Car for 2025
Tom Chilton's 2025 BTCC car has been unveiled today and Birch are proud to be a main sponsor.
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Meet The All-New Ferrari F80: The LaFerrari Successor
Read more here about the all-new LaFerrari successor, the Ferrari F80. 1200 BHP from a 3.0L twin-turbocharged hybrid V6 powerplant plus new technology and an all-new design.
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The Importance Of Preserving Automotive History
Preserving the world's best cars in the right way is so important. Doing it wrong can significantly impact a car's overall condition, provenance and ultimately value too.
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Everything You Need To Know About The CTek CS One
The do-it-all battery conditioner that's suitable for a wide variety of applications, complete with an intelligent brain at its core.
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Why Do I Need A Fire Suppression System?
Minimising fire damage to cars, with fire suppression systems like the one at Birch is paramount for the future.
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High-Value Car Insurance and Zero Risk Car Storage
An insight into the thoughts combining high-value car insurance with zero risk car storage.
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8 Top Tips for Storing Your Classic or Performance Car
Some of the most important things you should consider when storing a classic car or a performance car.
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