This post was originally written back in 2013, when I was working for a classic car insurance company and was asked to attend a Land Rover show against my will, whilst very, very hungover. Land Rover lovers from around the country descended on Eastnor this weekend so they could all get stuck in the sameContinue reading “A Review of the Eastnor Land Rover Show”
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The Saab 9-3 and Cosmic Energy and Falling in Love with the Seller (he still hasn’t invited me for a coffee)
This post was originally written in 2020, the evening after I purchased the Saab 9-3 Convertible (the red one). Here’s a story for you… So I sort of think I believe in cosmic energy and some form of loose spirituality and the universe, and I do sort of feel the power of the sun andContinue reading “The Saab 9-3 and Cosmic Energy and Falling in Love with the Seller (he still hasn’t invited me for a coffee)”
Geoff visits the Classic Motor Show
This post was originally written back in 2013, when the I had hair and the Jaguar XJ220 was a bargain. I did submit this article to Classic & Sports Car but oddly enough the editor didn’t want to use it in the magazine. No idea why… The Classic Motor Show at the NEC is aContinue reading “Geoff visits the Classic Motor Show”
What does a future ban on Petrol vehicle sales mean for classic cars?
This post originally written back in 2019, when the very first petrol sale ban headline was announced. Article has aged worryingly well… July 26th, 2089 AD By 2040, it was impossible to buy a petrol or diesel powered car in a UK showroom. Sure, they were available through specialists who would import them from theContinue reading “What does a future ban on Petrol vehicle sales mean for classic cars?”
2003 Vauxhall Astra Bertone ‘Vert
2003 Vauxhall Astra Bertone, 109,000 miles Silver Blue with Black Leather and Navy Blue Hood. Heated Seats. This has been my personal car for the last year and a bit, and i’ve loved it. Purchased from Facebook Marketplace, the guy had it up for just £750 because he had zero space and had just wonContinue reading “2003 Vauxhall Astra Bertone ‘Vert”
1996 Volvo 960 3.0 24v
I bought this car from Facebook, it wasn’t actually for sale I was just trying to buy a roof rack and ended up coming away with the car it was attached to… 180,000 miles ish and it drives really well, it’s just cosmetically a bit tired. I drove it 80ish miles home, and it wasContinue reading “1996 Volvo 960 3.0 24v”
1995 Renault 5 Campus
The Review: The Outtakes: The Wheel Restoration: The Gallery: After the Wheel Refurb:
1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK230
1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK230, Vivianite Green Metallic (279) with Black Leather (271) Built September 1999. Rare colour, relatively low miles and air conditioning! Details: For all you nerds who have checked the MOT history and found the gap, it was on the Isle of Mann for all that time, hence no MOTs. 200A LEATHER 292 SIDEBAGContinue reading “1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK230”
1995 Volvo 480 ES Special Edition
The review: The Outtakes: The Gallery:
1995 Volvo 850 GLT Saloon
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