#BrownCarGuy – News, Views & Reviews!
In a world where technological advancements are rapidly changing the way we view driving, the concept of keeping a low mileage car has become increasingly outdated and wasteful. As a passionate car enthusiast, I believe it’s time we re-evaluate our approach to car usage. Low mileage cars are a mistake. We should be driving our cars more than ever before!
This was West London Classic’s last meet before the ULEZ expansion kicks in on Tuesday 29th August, whilst the venue for this event is just outside the M25, most of the members of WLC are based in London and a very high percentage drive non-ULEZ compliant modern classics. So what will happen to car culture in London?
Here’s my full review of one of the ultimate hot hatches of the 1980s, the iconic, and now classic, Peugeot 205 GTI. I do a walkaround, check out its practicality and ergonomics and then take it for a thrash… I mean drive! Full written review below. Follow #BCG205GTI
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Picked up this stunning and immaculate classic 1988 Peugeot 205 GTI 1.9 ( Follow #BCG205GTI ) today for a friend. Excellent condition, feels tight, performed beautifully. Who would like to see me do a full review on the car?
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Took the BCG BMW E30 to the amazing Bromley Pageant of Motoring at Norman Park in Bromley where it’s been held for 40 years, although it the last couple of years were missed due to the pandemic. It’s now back, bigger and better than ever, complete with One Make Parking (where I displayed the E30), car clubs, a packed trade area, autojumble, live action arena including The Tigers Motorcycle Display Team, the smallest car in the world and more, together with a funfair and inflatables. Here’s an extensive walkaround video of the event.
Continue reading “2022 Bromley Pageant of Motoring”How old does a car need to be before it becomes a classic? In a previous video, posted a couple of weeks ago, and embedded below, I revealed that London Mayor, Sadiq Khan, wants to extend ULEZ – the Ultra Low Emission Zone – to the whole of Greater London, covering most of the area up to the M25!
Continue reading “ULEZ Threat: Why the UK Government is WRONG about Classic Cars!”London Mayor Sadiq Khan, has proposed plans to expand the ULEZ – Ultra Low Emission Zone – to cover the whole of Greater London right up to the M25. Here’s why its impact will be limited, how it will hurt the poorest the most, why it will kill classic car culture in London, and how to stop it. Urgent action is needed now. This is serious. Share and circulate this video and most importantly tell London’s authorities what you think – do it now, don’t delay! https://haveyoursay.tfl.gov.uk/cleanair?fbclid=IwAR3UHrpGe1qbc5ejyhbL948WyD4yewTOF6-5LzmBSSayYKgO98gNJZx1fJY
Continue reading “Stop ULEZ Expansion To M25 in London!”At the 2021 London Concours they’re calling this ‘Young Timers’ – we call them modern classics, and they include an incredible Koenig Specials Mercedes 560 widebody, a Brabus and AMG widebody 300CE, 190 EVO II, Audi Sport Ur-Quattro SWB, Audi RS2 and BMW Alpina B12. Awesome German metal! #BCGLondonConcours #BCGEvents
Continue reading “2021 London Concours – Modern Classics”In this video series I look at desirable brand new cars, compare them to cool classic cars and tell you which one you should buy.
Continue reading “BMW M4 Competition Vs Porsche 911 [Brand New Vs Classic Cool] Review”You could buy a brand new Porsche 718 Cayman today for around £45,000, but you shouldn’t. Instead, how about a classic cool alternative? The… original Honda NSX from the 1990s. It’ll cost you around the same money is far cooler and legit! Plus Ayrton Senna helped develop it and owned them, and Pro Gordon Murray based the McLaren F1 on it.
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