Well actually, over to Youtube. I still plan on writing stuff. I still enjoy that side of things. Unlike video editing where you have to take the whole shot again if you say “bollocks”, with writing, you just hit the delete button. I can also write late at night inRead 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 →
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 →
Old people ruin everything. Thinking of retiring like your ancient parents? Think again. Their generation has seen government after government shit themselves as your olds live longer and cost more to run into retirement. One thing these wonky-donks have sussed onto is being thrifty when it comes to motoring. AndRead More →
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 →
The e-mail “Stuart darling, fancy coming to the Bruges Christmas markets in December?” The problem is I don’t fly. The e-mail chain went silent. The reply came “It’s 70 miles from Calais. Let’s do a road trip!” And like that the date was set. Unfortunately, my journey to meet theRead More →
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 →
Do you remember those halcyon days in the car world where something as simple as the VW Beetle or Citroën 2CV had a following like no other car on the road? A car so cheap, its owners enjoyed carefree motoring that was the envy of anyone who sat behind theRead More →
