Category Archives: Classic Cars
Almost Triumph(ant) (Triumph GT6)
I’m a big fan of MG and in particular the MGB GT. This is odd since it was fairly underpowered, mechanically antiquated and towards the end of its life largely ruined by British Leyland. But I’m not the only one, … Continue reading
MG, See? (MG MGC)
A classic sixties sports car with a straight six engine and styling (in part) by Pininfarina may sound like a recipe for success but umbrella company woes and a bad reception by the press meant the MGC was doomed from the start. Sibling to the ubiquitous MGB … Continue reading
Nose Job (Porsche 911 Slantnose)
If you really want a Porsche 911 but also want to stand out from the crowd then there is an alternative, a Porsche 930 Flachbau which is more commonly known as a 911 Turbo ‘slantnose’ . It’s essentially the same as … Continue reading
Bora Bora (Maserati Bora)
A classic of seventies Giorgetto Giugiaro design the Maserati Bora is a fantastic looking mid-engined two seater. This type of car (in terms of engine layout) is usually associated with hardcore drivers’ machines which are uncompromising and often unbearable to live … Continue reading
DB-Yes (Aston Martin DBS)
The original Aston Martin DBS was first produced from 1967 to 1972 and sported a then ‘modern’ look which was a departure from the flowing lines of the DB6 that preceded it and was typical of the new wave of automotive designs … Continue reading
