Being a product of the 70’s myself, I’ve always had a liking for the Capri. Rose-tinted glasses were not part of my attire when I was 5 so I was none-the-wiser as to what lay underneath the car Ford said “You promised yourself”. This fascination for the Capri wasRead More →
There’s something about the Volvo 262C that lures you in with a promise of so much more. Volvo UK brought their chop-top-coupe to the recent SGMW heritage and drive day and it wowed the crowds as it had on its launch back in 77. This time round however theRead More →
It’s hard to believe that, as of 11th July 2025, Fabbrica Italiana Automobil Torino or Fiat will be 125 years old. I was invited down to Beaulieu Motor Museum by Auto Italia magazine for a photoshoot to celebrate their top 5 within 125 models. They wanted my X1/9. It wasRead More →
Owning Your Hero They say never meet your hero and yet Bonnie Tyler held out for hers. I’ve paid out for mine. But could paying out for one like a high-class rentboy with a cocaine chaser to follow be worth the financial hassle? I set myself a task to findRead More →
Mk 1 Transit Britains Most Wanted! Ford GB brought their MK1 Transit to the SGMW heritage day. To say it went down well with PR’s and members alike is no understatement. It won PR vehicle of the day. I was fortunate to take it for a jolly around The NewRead More →
What’s boxy but not a Maserati Biturbo? Rather wild on the limit, has to be driven enthusiastically, doesn’t wear Abarth badges and comes from Italy?Read More →
It was going to happen at some point. The rise of the EV was bound to enter the classic car world. And it has been a subject of great discussion ever since. I was fortunate to taste my first classic EV conversion on the recent SMMT test day atRead More →
Do with it what you want…….and should you need to, tell the moaners to piss off!Read More →
I have a newfound respect for anyone out there who creates a replica of a car they fell in love with from TV or film. Something I’ve wanted to do for longer than I care to remember is have my own Herbie. It all started 2 years ago when, afterRead More →
Girls On Film. A few years ago I was asked by that lovely chap Chris Rees from Auto Italia magazine if they could use my X1/9 for an upcoming photoshoot. I was asked if I knew any other owners who would be free to join in. Ideally, they alsoRead More →
