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In the latest 007 movie, Bond says: “if we don’t do this now, there will be nothing left to save”. I wonder if he was talking about the environment and referring to his preference for thirsty old Aston Martins – and the fact that now, he could have it converted to electric.
Continue reading “Aston Martin DB6 Electric”What’s the latest issue of Go Classics magazine? BTW I’ve made it onto the cover – can you spot me? Plus my column inside and loads of other amazing features and content. Head over to https://www.goclassics.co.uk to get your copy and subscribe now!
Continue reading “GoClassics Issue 3”Our second ever podcast features special guest Simeon Cattle (Sim) who’s been working in the car trade since the age of 16. He runs the Classic Project Shop and along with GoClassics Editor-at-Large Jeff Bailey, we talk about about running and working on classics, the little tips and secrets most people don’t know about, and how knowledge of working on old cars is being passed down to a new generation. Plus we talk about the Goodwood Revival and quiz Jeff on his two extraordinarily different previous car choices – a Vauxhall Nova and a Lincoln Continental!
Continue reading “GoClassics Podcast featuring Simeon Cattle of Classic Project Shop”I check out Issue Number 2 of GoClassics Magazine. Here’s a rundown of all the amazing content you’ll find in the latest absolutely PACKED issues of the newest, most exciting classic and modern classic car magazine! Go Classics is a brand new car mag, and it’s awesome! Why? Because I’m in it.
Continue reading “GoClassics Mag Issue 2 Review [Sept 2021]”
This was my third year attending the Concours of Elegance at Hampton Court and it’s safe to say it’s become my favourite classic car event of the year now. The weather is always great, the variety and quality of cars is sensational, the setting is spectacular and quite simply all the best people come here!
This year I got to meet a childhood hero – the incredible Aston Martin Bulldog (now reborn) in person, got my first look at the brilliant Lotus Emira (and enjoyed a splendid lunch with the Lotus team) and found an unexpected star in the form of a hot-rodder classic Lancia Aurelia. Plus 95 British cars. Thanks so much to my buddy Reza Adil for all his help producing this content – see all our pics and videos:
Continue reading “Gallery and videos from 2021 Concours of Elegance”In this video we look at the 95th Anniversary Display of British Cars (1926-2021). A line-up of 95 of the finest British cars to celebrate Her Majesty The Queen’s 95th birthday, the selection of cars chosen by David Lillywhite, Editorial Director of Magneto magazine. Along the way I constantly get distracted by other cars, and interview a few people! Join me for this epic walkaround the spectacular concours event. #BCGEvents
Continue reading “95 Great British Classic Cars”This is the original 1979 Aston Martin Bulldog concept car now fully restored and reborn, debuting yesterday at the 2021 Concours of Elegance and set to re-attempt it’s 200mph record run. I loved this thing as a kid and had a picture on the wall. Here I interview Richard Gauntlett, son of former Aston boss Victor Gauntlett, he talks me around the car, demonstrates the gullwing doors and explains why this car is still so cool! #BCGEvents
Continue reading “1979 Aston Martin Bulldog Concept Car Reborn”What is Go Classics magazine? The team and thinking behind it. The concept of classics and modern classics. Who is Go Classics aimed at? What are classics, what makes cars special and what are cars with soul?
Continue reading “What makes GoClassics Different!”Join me as I take this brand new magazine – issue one of Go Classics – out of the envelope and browse through it for the very first time – and why is this magazine so important? Because I’m a contributor to it – my column’s in there! It’s the first time I see it in print. And there’s a surprise!
Continue reading “Reaction Video – Brand New Car Magazine”Check out full video of a comprehensive press briefing from Motul including unveiling of a Motul-produced car, the Motul GBS Zero, as well as a new range of oils specifically for 1980s and 1990s classic and modern classic cars to join their existing range of products for classic cars. Also information on bio-cleaning and support for motorsports as well as everything else Motul is up to and it’s plans for the UK! This was at the Silverstone Classic yesterday. Fascinating stuff!
Continue reading “Motul-Made Car Revealed at Silverstone Classic 2021”