To The Next Custodian……
2024-03-11
Do with it what you want…….and should you need to, tell the moaners to piss off!Read More →
Making A Replica
2024-02-11
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 →
Magazine Shoots. And Why You Should Do Them.
2024-02-11
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 →
Peugeot 206 at 25!
2023-12-19
And if that went wrong, it did at least have an airbag to help prevent you from being with the angles unlike the 106 and 205. This was a 4 start Euro NCAP awarded car after allRead More →
The Brochure Sniffer: The Lancia Beta Series.
2023-08-21
There is a woman with a face like a slapped arse. It’s like she isn’t impressed by the, and get ready because we have Italian words, “Equipaggiamento Speciale”Read More →
The Brochure Sniffer: Citroën Visa 2
2023-08-20
For something that promised you were moving in the right circles, it soon becomes apparent. You Won’t. You’re not. You Never Will.Read More →
The Brochure Sniffer: Lancia Trevi
2023-08-20
“Anti Corrosion Techniques” They wow you with the use of words like generous zincrometal plating and special electroplating line-up.Read More →
The Failed Fruit of Renault
2023-04-29
Picture the scene: the year is 1976 and Renault have just launched a new car with a bit of a difference. It was lauded by the UK critics. Many muttering rotters of the day applauding its modern styling, practical ability and safe road holding. Like many great things, the richRead More →
Crazy Talk
2022-12-13
Ever sat there and pondered the personality of your car? Something it does every so often you put down to it being it. Or not starting because it wants a rest or in a more dramatic style, needs some TLC. That TLC often means money spent but you don’tRead More →
X1/9 Ownership for Auto Italia Magazine August 2022
2022-09-13
Shown here with kind permission from Auto Italia. https://auto-italia.co.uk X1/9 ownership isn’t as difficult as you may be lead to believe but there are a few things you need to bear in mind. Firstly don’t own one if you are an introvert. These are eye candy of the road and passersbyRead More →