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MEET THE OWNER – CHRIS WILSON AND HIS FRAZER TICKFORD METRO
- 28th September, 2022
Forty-one years ago, the Sloane Range motorist searching for a town car in the spirit of the Radford Mini Cooper S De Ville needed to look no further than the ‘Frazer Tickford. The GRP body kit, alloy wheels, tinted glass, sunroof, and four (!) Marcal fog lamps proclaimed this to be a hatchback of distinction.
SELLING THE DREAM – TEN BRITISH ENTRY-LEVEL MODELS
- 28th September, 2022
Or, ten of the finest examples of the author stretching the meaning of the words “luxury” and “comfort” to their very limits. Austin Metro Standard - The basic Metro was, according to British Leyland, “extremely well-appointed inside and out, in a style that puts many so-called ‘luxury hatchbacks’ to shame”.
Classic cars with famous owners – how much did they sell for?
- 14th September, 2022
With Princess Diana’s 1985 Ford Escort RS Turbo fetching a jaw-dropping £650,000 at auction, having a famous previous owner can clearly add value to a classic car. Let’s take a look at some of the other celebrity-owned classics that have come to auction, and how much they sold for.
Ways to add value to your campervan
- 12th September, 2022
Thinking about modifying your campervan to make it even better? Remember those mods could affect the resale value and the price you pay for insurance. Read our quick guide to find out more.
MEET THE OWNER – CHRIS WILSON AND HIS FRAZER TICKFORD METRO
- Andrew Roberts |
- 9th September, 2022
Forty-one years ago, the Sloane Range motorist searching for a town car in the spirit of the Radford Mini Cooper S De Ville needed to look no further than the ‘Frazer Tickford.’
MEET THE OWNER – KEVIN HIRST AND HIS TRIUMPH 1500
- Andrew Roberts |
- 9th September, 2022
Some cars, through no fault of their own, are frequently neglected compared to a more glamorous stablemate. The 1500 was only the second FWD Triumph and a highly attractive small saloon in its own right, yet much of the classic press coverage seems to focus on the Dolomite Sprint.
QUEEN ELIZABETH II 21ST APRIL 1926 – 8TH SEPTEMBER 2022
- 9th September, 2022
In 1953, BBC Television broadcast a programme that detailed the route of the imminent Coronation. To see that footage is to once again marvel at the changes that her late Majesty saw during the seven decades of her reign.
TEN LOST MOTORING SIGHTS
- Andrew Roberts |
- 8th September, 2022
Or when did you last see a car with a starting handle bracket?
MEET THE OWNER – ANDREW KENYON AND HIS VAUXHALL ROYALE
- Andrew Roberts |
- 8th September, 2022
“I bought it from the original owner in Southport, and it has lots of history; I started selling Vauxhall and Bedford products in 1978 until 1994 and sold Royale models when new”.
MEET THE OWNER – MICHAEL CARPENTER AND HIS VOLVO 240 TORSLANDE
- Andrew Roberts |
- 8th September, 2022
Michael ‘Trigger’ Carpenter has owned many fine vehicles, from a Morris Marina 1.3 Estate and a Triumph Dolomite 1500SE to a Vauxhall Astra 1200 2-Door Mk. I.
THE HENNEY KILOWATT - THE ELECTRIC RENAULT DAUPHINE
- Andrew Roberts |
- 8th September, 2022
Many of you will have read of the electric 2CV Camionette made by The 2CV Shop in Top Gear magazine. But, of course, a battery-powered version of a famous French car is not a new phenomenon.
DO YOU REMEMBER – THE BEDFORD BEAGLE?
- Andrew Roberts |
- 8th September, 2022
When writing about nostalgia, it is important to acknowledge some aspects of the past that should remain there. Cadbury’s Amazin Raisin bars did not taste at all amazing, and a recent viewing of Crossroads revealed it was even worse than my vague memories of ATV’s most famous soap opera.
Is road tax cheaper for a campervan?
- 7th September, 2022
Unless it’s kept off-road a home on wheels needs to be taxed and insured. You might know the rules for car tax, but tax for campervans is a little different. What are the rules, and how can you keep down costs such as tax and campervan insurance? Find out in this quick guide.
When does a car become a classic?
- 6th September, 2022
What makes a car a classic? Is it age alone? Let’s take a look at how insurance companies decide on classic status.
