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Celebrity Garage | Bradley Walsh

Bradley Walsh's passion for classic cars is well documented, and unlike many celebrity collectors, his enthusiasm is rooted in a genuine appreciation for driving and restoring iconic British machinery. Long before becoming one of the UK's most recognisable television presenters, Walsh developed a love of classic motoring that has remained a constant throughout his career.

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One of the standout cars in his collection has been the legendary Jaguar E-Type, a model often regarded as one of the greatest sports cars ever produced. Walsh has spoken fondly about the E-Type's timeless styling and engaging driving experience, making it one of the centrepieces of his garage. He has also owned a Jaguar XK150, another highly regarded Coventry-built sports car that combines elegant design with refined grand touring ability.

Beyond Jaguar, Walsh has owned a number of other desirable classics, including an Austin-Healey 3000, celebrated for its rugged performance and unmistakable exhaust note. He has also been associated with classic MGs and other British sports cars, reflecting his preference for analogue driving experiences over modern technology. Rather than chasing exotic supercars, his collection has consistently favoured vehicles with heritage, character and strong connections to Britain's automotive past.

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Walsh is known to enjoy driving his cars rather than simply displaying them, regularly describing the pleasure of getting behind the wheel of well-maintained classics. His interest extends beyond ownership to the craftsmanship and engineering that make these vehicles enduring favourites among enthusiasts, with originality and authenticity often taking priority over outright performance.

Today, Bradley Walsh remains one of Britain's best-known celebrity classic car enthusiasts. His carefully chosen collection of Jaguars and other British sports cars reflects a lifelong passion for motoring history, proving that some of the greatest automotive experiences come not from the newest cars, but from the timeless machines that continue to capture the imagination decades after they were built.

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Beacham | Where Classic Jaguars Meet Modern Performance

This month we welcome back Beacham from New Zealand as a valued advertising partner once again. Beacham Special Vehicles is an internationally recognised specialist in the restoration, modernisation and bespoke engineering of classic British automobiles. Based in New Zealand, Beacham is renowned for creating exceptional Jaguar-based vehicles that combine timeless design with modern reliability, performance and comfort.

Specialising in iconic models including the Jaguar E-Type (XKE) and Jaguar Mk II, Beacham creates unique restorations and bespoke builds tailored to each client, with every vehicle completed to the highest standards of craftsmanship and attention to detail. With decades of experience and a passion for classic motoring, Beacham Special Vehicles has earned a global reputation among collectors and enthusiasts seeking beautifully engineered and individually crafted classic automobiles.

The Beacham MK2 is the result of more than 30 years of development, transforming the iconic Jaguar saloon into a handcrafted grand tourer that blends timeless styling with cutting-edge engineering. Built on a bespoke modular chassis, it is available with modern Jaguar supercharged V6 and V8 powertrains, advanced suspension, and contemporary driving dynamics.

Inside, the Beacham MK2 combines classic craftsmanship with luxury and technology, featuring a digital instrument display, touchscreen infotainment, dual-zone climate control, heated and cooled power seats, and premium audio. Each car is built to the owner's exact specification, creating one of the most advanced and refined classic Jaguar recreations available today.

The Beacham XKE reimagines the legendary Jaguar E-Type by combining its timeless design with the performance, reliability, and technology of a modern Jaguar. Re-engineered from the ground up, it features supercharged Jaguar V6 and V8 powertrains, advanced suspension, modern electronics, and exhilarating performance while preserving the E-Type's unmistakable character.

Built to individual customer specifications, the Beacham XKE offers a luxurious, technology-rich interior with premium comfort, safety, and infotainment features. Each handcrafted car reflects Beacham's engineering expertise, delivering a bespoke classic that blends heritage styling with contemporary performance and everyday usability.