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Kit cars – A good idea?

“There are literally hundreds of different kit cars out there, ranging from the classic Caterham series, to the downright odd creations of men in sheds.” There’s been a bit of an obsession forming in my family lately. This obsession takes … Continue reading

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The Porsche 911 Film

Hello everyone, I’ve got a bit of a treat for you today: A few weeks ago, as part of the preparation work for my Autocar visit, I decided to produce a film all about the Porsche 911. Here’s the end … Continue reading

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This old chestnut

“I’m sorry to bring this up again, but I’ve had a bit of a breakthrough when it comes to driving music. And the breakthrough is this: Why bother with it at all?”

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Keep The Supercars, I’ve Got A Ford Instead

“I can quite happily rev the engine to within an inch of its life, and I will willingly let others come within a mile of me without wetting myself, because I don’t have the burden of supercar finance hanging over … Continue reading

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The Autumn Years

“It’s not so much a car as an extension of your body. If it stumbles, you feel hurt. But if everything is going well, there is no greater feeling in the world.” Some pretty strange things happen in autumn. For … Continue reading

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Porsche’s Little Conspiracy

Let’s face it; there are few companies that know more about making a good supercar than Porsche. They’ve had a lot of practice since the company was formed in 1931. And for the past 80 years or so they’ve left … Continue reading

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4 Door Supercars – Not Just A Dream Anymore

There are certain things we expect from cars. We expect to have four wheels, some doors, and some sort of bodywork. We also expect something by way of an engine, and some pedals on the floor to make it work. … Continue reading

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