Scotland in the movies

May 16th, 2012

Film Cars are delighted to be working with a major international film company supplying action vehicles for a new movie being filmed in location in Scotland this summer.  More details to follow.

Major new tv show orders special van

May 14th, 2012

A major new network TV cooking show came to Film Cars to supply them with a Citreon H Van for the chefs to use as they tour Britain. As experts in the field, supplying the  long term hire of a VW to Rory and Paddy’s Great British Advernture series 2, we were well placed to help. Using our industry contacts a suitable van was sourced, prepared and set off for filming this week.  Watch this space for more news once the series hits the TV screens.

Harley Davidson on television

March 27th, 2012

Film Cars were delighted to hire out one of our clients Harley Davidson Road King Motorcycles to a comedy series which will be shown on the BBC later in the year. We will post some exciting action shots after broadcast.  Want to see your motorcycle or vehicle on TV or Film? Register for free at Scotland’s leading professional action vehicle agency, Film Cars.

Electric cars

March 16th, 2012

Film cars were delighted to offer advice to a Scottish firm looking to hire an electric car for a commercial. As a result we now have a list of some exciting electric and eco-friendly cars on our books in Scotland. Get in touch if you need one for a film, television show or commercial.

Exciting new projects

February 27th, 2012

Film Cars are busy working on some exciting new projects due to start filming this summer.  Look out for our vehicles on film and television shows this year. Want to see your vehicle on the big or small screen or even on a billboard? Register for free at Filmcars.co.uk

The Road to Lisbon – Hillman Imp for hire

February 17th, 2012

The Road to Lisbon – Promo Film

Film Cars were delighted to supply a Scottish built Hillman imp for a promo film of the forthcoming book “The Road to Lisbon” by Martin Greig and Charlie McGary. (link above)  We supplied a Hillman Imp and a period camera.  We have 6 of these classic cars which were built in Scotland from 1963-1976 as well as a warehouse full of period props. Contact us if you would like to hire anything. Full garage and workshop facilities available to the industry.

Happy Lands – Feature Film

February 10th, 2012

Film Cars were delighted to work with Theatre Workshop on their forthcoming feature Film Happy Lands which will be relased on the BBC on 30th May. Film  Cars were drafted in as Scotlands leading experts in period vehicles. We supplied the film with a 1920s bus, 1920s motorbikes, and  a Citreon Traction military truck. As well as vehicles we purchased turn of the centuary Bicycles for the cast to use as props. Look out for our clients vehicles on this forthcoming film. With a purpose built workshop and skilled craftsmen we can help you with your film. Arrange a meeting at our Edinburgh office using contact details page to discuss opportunities.

Cars for hire for film

Monte Carlo or Bust!

February 8th, 2012

Film Cars once again sponsored a car for the recent Monte Carlo Historic Heritage Run, a 1973 Hillman Imp. PAUL COULTER was at the event covering the story for Classic Car Weekly. A full report is available on page 68 of CCW Wed 8th February. It was good to meet so many of our trusted clients at the event in Clydebank where 100 classics gathered to see off the 12 Official Monte Carlo rally cars before the others followed on the heritage run to Dumfries.  This car is now for sale at £1500. Contact for more info. Office 9-6pm 0131 220 0008. We still have 6 other imps to hire out.

Hillman Imp for sale

Hillman Imp Monte Carlo Rally 2012

Monte Carlo Rally 2012

January 10th, 2012

Once again Paul Coulter of Film Cars will be covering the Monte Carlo Historic Rally on behalf of Classic Car Weekly. The 2012 start from Clydebank on 29th January is set to be spectacular with 6000 spectators coming along to see over 100 classic rally cars start the journey to Monaco. Paul Coulter will follow stage 1 as far as Dumfries in his Hillman Imp. Come and say hello.  Want to get your classic car, van, commercial or event in the media, on television , on film or featured in a magazine? Contact Film Cars for expert advice free of charge.

Classic Van stars in Magazine

January 10th, 2012

One of our clients classics, a  Bedford Chevanne is currently a main feature car in the January 2012 edition of the excellent Classic Van and Pick up Magazine. Want to see your classic commercial featured in a magazine? Contact Paul on 0131 220 0008.