Woodcote & Copse

Woodcote & Copse Welcome to Woodcote & Copse Silverstone, home to Lotus, Caterham, Subaru, Morgan, Alfa Romeo & Norton Motorcycles ๐Ÿš˜๐Ÿ๏ธ๐Ÿงก

07/09/2026

๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿš— NO BLUE MONDAYS HERE! ๐Ÿš—๐Ÿ’™

Forget the Monday bluesโ€ฆ weโ€™ve got something much better. ๐Ÿ˜

Introducing the Alfa Romeo Tonale in stunning Misano Blue ๐Ÿ’™ โ€” proof that Mondays donโ€™t have to be boring!

โœจ Italian styling
๐Ÿ”ฅ Head-turning looks
๐Ÿ›ž An incredible drive
๐Ÿ’™ And that colourโ€ฆ just look at it!

If youโ€™re starting the week thinking about your next car, why not make it an Alfa Romeo? Come and see what weโ€™re all about at Alfa Romeo Silverstone and take the Tonale out for a drive. ๐Ÿ‘‹

๐Ÿ“ Woodcote & Copse Automotive Studio
1116 Silverstone Park, NN12 8FU
๐Ÿ“ž 01327 857557
๐Ÿ“ง [email protected]

Book your test drive and banish those Monday blues! ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ

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Are you a biker? ๐Ÿ๏ธAre you free on Saturday 5th or Sunday 6th September?Are your mates free too?Wellโ€ฆ why not round ever...
02/09/2026

Are you a biker? ๐Ÿ๏ธ

Are you free on Saturday 5th or Sunday 6th September?

Are your mates free too?

Wellโ€ฆ why not round everyone up and head over to Norton Silverstone for the weekend! ๐Ÿ‘€

The Norton Roadshow is coming to Woodcote & Copse, and we still have a limited number of ride slots available.

Fancy taking out the Norton Atlas? Weโ€™ve still got some availability.
Want to experience the incredible Norton Manx R? Youโ€™ll need to be quickโ€ฆ spaces are now VERY limited! ๐Ÿ”ฅ

Come and meet the Norton team, get up close with the bikes, have a chat with fellow riders and, of course, get out on the road.

๐Ÿ“… Saturday 5th & Sunday 6th September ๐Ÿ“ Norton Silverstone | Woodcote & Copse, NN12 8FU
So, what are you waiting for? Message the group chat, round up your riding mates and get yourselves booked in! ๐Ÿ๏ธ

Book your ride here:
https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0xX2P90

Tag the mate who needs convincing ๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿ˜‚

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๐Ÿ๐Ÿ˜‚ Some motorsport stories are simply too good not to share...During Emerson Fittipaldi's visit to Woodcote & Copse, he ...
31/08/2026

๐Ÿ๐Ÿ˜‚ Some motorsport stories are simply too good not to share...

During Emerson Fittipaldi's visit to Woodcote & Copse, he asked how we came up with our name.
When we explained it was inspired by two of Silverstone's most iconic corners, his face lit up.

"That's a fantastic name!"

Instantly, he was transported back to one of the wildest races of his early career...
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Looking Death in the Eye (Backwards): A Silverstone Slipstream Story

In 1969, single-seater racing at Silverstone was a game of high-speed chess. With massive grids of identical Formula Fords charging down the straights, the slipstream effect was so intense that the race leader frequently changed every lap. Leading early was a tactical error; the true masters played the long game.
During one frantic race, a young Emerson calculated his winning move down to the final metres.

Knowing the leader would be vulnerable on the run to the flag, Emerson positioned himself in third on the penultimate lap, planning to use a double-draft off first and second to slingshot into the lead. It was the perfect planโ€”until fourth place tore up the script.

As they rounded the final bends, the driver behind picked up a monster tow. Suddenly the cars were flying three abreast, forcing Emerson onto the grass as they charged towards Woodcote.

Chaos erupted. In the scramble for the line, the fourth-place car lost traction, spun violently, and crossed the finish line first... completely backwards.
Decades later, Emerson still laughs at the surreal sight of staring straight into the winner's wide, panicked eyes as they crossed the line in reverse. It remains the ultimate Silverstone memory: tactical, terrifying and completely unpredictable.
Four cars. One finish line. One winner... backwards.

These are the stories that never appear in the record books, but they're the moments that define motorsport.

Thank you once again, Emerson, for sharing these incredible memories with us.

29/08/2026

The countdown is nearly overโ€ฆ whoโ€™s ready? ๐Ÿ”ฅ

One week from today, the sound of Nortons will be filling Silverstone... ๐Ÿ๏ธ๐Ÿ’จ

The Norton Roadshow arrives at our Silverstone Studio, and we can't wait to welcome riders for an unforgettable experience.

If you've ever wanted to discover the craftsmanship, character and performance of a Norton motorcycle, this is your opportunity.
๐Ÿ“… 5th & 6th September
๐Ÿ“ Norton Silverstone Studio โ€“ Woodcote & Copse, NN12 8FU

Ride slots are limited, so secure yours today before they're all booked.
https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0xWN4f0

Comment below if youโ€™re joining us, and share this with someone who needs to experience Norton for themselves!! ๐Ÿ‘‹
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27/08/2026

At Norton - Silverstone We Have Demo Bikes for
The Manx-R & Atlas
Book your Seat Now
01327 225566

โค๏ธ๐Ÿ What does it take to become a champion?When Emerson Fittipaldi visited our Woodcote & Copse Studios during the Briti...
24/08/2026

โค๏ธ๐Ÿ What does it take to become a champion?

When Emerson Fittipaldi visited our Woodcote & Copse Studios during the British Grand Prix, one image in our Alfa Romeo Studio immediately caught his attention.
It wasn't a racing car...

It was a photograph of one of the greatest racing drivers to have ever livedโ€”Tazio Nuvolari.

Without hesitation, Emerson began telling one of the most astonishing stories in motorsport history.

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The Unbreakable Spirit: When Emerson Met Nuvolari

"In September 1925, Nuvolari was a rising phenomenon on two wheels but was testing the limits of four, pushing a magnificent Alfa Romeo P2 Grand Prix car at Monza. A violent, high-speed crash left him heavily fractured, lacerated, and ordered by doctors to endure an absolute month of strict bed rest.
But the European Motorcycle Championship was just six days away, and Nuvolari refused to let a title slip through his fingers.

In a move of pure, defiant genius, he demanded that the doctors and nurses wrap his broken body in a rigid plaster corset while he was positioned in a fixed, crouched riding stance. Bandaged tightly into the exact shape of his racing machine, he had to be physically held upright by his mechanics on the starting grid because he could not support his own weight.

Riding his legendary Bianchi 'Freccia Celeste,' he didn't just competeโ€”he dominated, taking an impossible victory to become the European Champion.

It is a story of unparalleled grit that still makes modern World Champions look on in absolute awe. Seeing Emerson connect so deeply with Nuvolari's image binds the golden eras of motorsport together, reminding us that the DNA of Alfa Romeo has always been fueled by an unstoppable passion to win against all odds."

Imagine that...

Six days after a devastating crash. His body held together by plaster. Unable to even stand unaided. Yet somehow, he lined up on the grid... and won.
It's no surprise this is the story Emerson chose to share. Champions recognise champions, no matter the era.

Thank you once again, Emerson, for bringing these remarkable moments of motorsport history to life. We can't wait to share the next story from his unforgettable visit. ๐Ÿ

๐Ÿš—๐ŸŒ 3,500 miles. 2 weeks. 7 countries. One incredible Lotus Evora 400.We absolutely LOVE this! ๐Ÿ™ŒOne of our recent Lotus S...
22/08/2026

๐Ÿš—๐ŸŒ 3,500 miles. 2 weeks. 7 countries. One incredible Lotus Evora 400.

We absolutely LOVE this! ๐Ÿ™Œ

One of our recent Lotus Silverstone friends has just returned from an epic European road trip in his Lotus Evora 400, and kindly sent us some amazing photos and footage from along the way.

The adventure started with Le Shuttle from Folkestone before taking in France, Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany, heading all the way up to Hirtshals at the northern tip of Denmark. From there, it was onto the ferry to Norway, where the real adventure began... touring around some of Norwayโ€™s incredible fjords before continuing on to Oslo! ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด
Next up was Sweden, Copenhagen and the famous ร˜resund Bridge, before heading home.

In fact, they loved Norway so much that they decided to squeeze in even more time there, which meant some SERIOUS driving days on the way back... including Copenhagen to Ghent in one hit! Over 1,000km in a day, with only coffee and Super Unleaded keeping them going โ˜•โ›ฝ๐Ÿ˜‚

And honestly... what a car to do it in! The Evora 400 proved to be the perfect tool for the job โ€“ covering huge distances, tackling some of Europe's most incredible roads and making every single mile part of the adventure.

Weโ€™re slightly jealous, if weโ€™re honest! ๐Ÿ˜

And this got us thinking... we LOVE seeing what our customers get up to with their cars and bikes once they leave us!

Whether you're out exploring in your Lotus, enjoying a weekend blast in your Caterham, touring in your Morgan, heading out on an Alfa Romeo adventure, exploring in your Subaru or out on the road with your Norton, please keep sending us your photos and videos! ๐Ÿ“ธ๐ŸŽฅ

We love seeing the adventures our customers โ€“ and friends โ€“ are getting up to... and we're sure our online friends love seeing them too!

So, if you've got some great photos, videos or stories from a recent adventure, road trip, track day or ride-out, send them our way! Weโ€™d absolutely love to share them. โค๏ธ

Address

1116 Silverstone Park
Silverstone
NN128FU

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+441327222888

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