Category Archives: The Observer
The Audi Phenomenon
It seems that at the moment everyone I speak to has either just bought an Audi or are willing to sell their children for one! Audi cars are very ‘in’ at the moment which is a strange concept for the … Continue reading
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La belle 190SL (Mercedes 190SL)
On a recent trip to Paris we noticed this stunning Mercedes 190SL parked outside the famous ‘Les Deux Magots’ cafe. The 190SL is often overshadowed by its big brother the 300SL which has a bigger engine, better brakes and more … Continue reading
The art of subtlety …
…. is not best demonstrated by this mirror finish Bentley Turbo R! It reminds me of the film ‘The Flight of the Navigator’.
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Shooting Stars
I’ve always been a fan of shooting-brake cars, from the Volvo P1800 ES to the BMW Z3 M Coupe; they are satisfyingly different which (for me) brings a certain level of appeal. The term ‘shooting-brake’ was first used to describe … Continue reading
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Cut, colour, clarity and carat… (Alfa Romeo 4C)
… the four C’s (used for measuring diamonds) share their name with the new prototype sports car from Alfa Romeo (the 4C) and what a gem it is! The cut or shape is quite typical of a mid-engined car, the low, short nose … Continue reading
The good, the bad and the Audi
I’m not saying the Audi A5 is ugly, by doing so I would be giving it a distinguishing feature. I’m afraid it’s much worse than that; I don’t think the Audi A5 has any character. Now, don’t get me wrong, … Continue reading
Coup-eh? (Mercedes E-Class Coupe)
Extravagant, effortless, evocative, there are lots of E’s we can use to describe the new E-Class Coupe, it certainly is the more elegant than the CLK that preceded it and is pitched as a more luxurious car too. I like the way … Continue reading
Seeing Red – the Ferrari Dilemma
Fast, expensive and usually red, a Ferrari is the definitive poster pin-up. Little wonder then that a Ferrari is on many car fans’ wish lists and the extravagance of owning a Ferrari is a bold statement of wealth, signifying that you have ‘arrived’. … Continue reading
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Tagged 360, 458 italia, 599, enzo, f430, ferrari, fxx, prancing horse, red
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The Elusive Exclusive
Picture the scene, you have a reasonable amount of money to spend on a shiny new sports car, you will no doubt want something that will mark you out amongst your peers perhaps? Something which identifies you as person of good taste … Continue reading
