Welcome to SHIFT

Here at SHIFT, all aspects of automotive culture live in harmony under one roof.

From wheel-to-wheel racing to concours d'elegance, from the cutting edge of automotive design to classic cars and restoration projects, what unites us all is the same; The drive. The smell of petrol in the air. The squeal from your tyres as you attack the corner. The immense joy that you get when you nail a downshift. The moment when you park up, lock the car and walk away... and then look back again.

Regardless of our tastes or disciplines, at the very core of car culture, we are one and the same.

  • old is gold - a weekend with the vscc

    Vintage racing often conjures up stereotypical images of stuffy garages, geriatric drivers and races that are more demonstration-based than outright competition, but the recent VSCC Spring Start event proved to be far more entertaining than we ever expected.

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  • Behind the lens: Ben Midlane

    From his early days car spotting to current exhibitions and awards, concerns around the prevalence of short-form content in the modern world and his approach to photography, we discuss a plethora of topics with Ben, and his story is well-worth a read for anyone working within, or aspiring to be a part of the automotive photography industry.

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  • ITS OK TO TALK: Lewis Warren of Takona

    Having been featured by the likes of Top Gear, EVO, Toyota and more, we’re delighted to have sat down with Lewis to discuss the origins of the brand, challenges he’s faced, and what the future holds for both him and Takona.

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  • Selling Nostalgia: Harry Groves of petrolia

    The golden age of automotive advertising is alive-and-well thanks to people such as Harry Groves of Petrolia, who discovers, preserves and then sells iconic adverts from the likes of VW, Mazda, Porsche, BMW and more for new generations to enjoy and appreciate.

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Here at SHIFT, we believe that all petrolheads and drivers are equal; Regardless of style, influence or background, what unites us is the same.

Level up your home decor

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A selection of retro-style artworks inspired by arguably the greatest era of automotive advertising from the likes of Porsche, Mercedes-Benz, Ford and more. Ideal for gifts or that all-important touch of automotive home decor.

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