#BrownCarGuy – News, Views & Reviews!
Someone has just spent $40 million on the world’s most expensive toaster. That is the sensational headline emerging from Monterey Car Week, where the first production chassis of Ferrari’s controversial electric Luce crossed the block at RM Sotheby’s.
If there is one event that perfectly captures the sheer breadth and brilliance of car culture, it is the London Concours. Returning to the beautiful lawns of the Honourable Artillery Company in the heart of the City of London, the 2026 edition celebrated its 10th anniversary in spectacular style, bringing together more than 120 extraordinary vehicles spread across nine curated classes. From cutting-edge hypercars and poster-car dream machines to rally legends, American muscle, tuner specials and exquisitely reimagined classics, this year’s event was an automotive feast unlike any other.
There was a time when hearing the word “Lotus” instantly conjured up images of lightweight sports cars dancing down B-roads with the delicacy of a hummingbird. Tiny steering wheels writhing in your hands. Barely-there kerb weights. Fibreglass bodies. A driving experience so pure and alive that you could forgive the occasional electrical tantrum, water leak, or trim piece that decided it no longer wished to participate in the journey – because the journey itself was epic (and that’s just to the shops!).
The Brands Hatch GT World Challenge Europe Powered by AWS – May 2025 – was a proper feast for fans of fast metal, rare classics and raw car culture. I was there all weekend soaking it all in, and I’ve bundled up every last rev, roar, and rear-end slide for your viewing pleasure.
London’s Pall Mall transformed into a motoring paradise with the brand-new St James Motoring Spectacle, right in the heart of the city, just outside the iconic Royal Automobile Club.
Do I have a treat for you! This past weekend, I was at the amazing West London Classics Show & Shine 2024 event, mingling with fellow petrolheads and getting some fantastic vox-pop interviews. If you’re as passionate about cars as I am, you’re going to love this video.
Extensive tour of the 2024 London Concours at the Honourable Artillery Company. This is a must-watch for all classic car enthusiasts and features an extraordinary array of rare classics, celebrity-owned cars, and sensational supercars.
Supercar Concours! I was invited to be one of the judges at the first Drivers Union Annual Concours held at Worth School. Over 140 classic and supercars attended the luxury car meet. This video is just a quick view of the day. Find out more or join the Drivers Union here
Last weekend I was with Drivers Union (the largest Supercar Club in the UK) to host the live demo sessions (there were two during the day) at Brands Hatch, during the GT race weekend. Held in partnership with Brands Hatch The Drivers Union presented a huge display of sensational and spectacular cars as we the live displays – an amazing chance to see these exclusive cars in action. This video includes a walkaround of the event itself, as well as the Demo action.