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Spotted this Bentley Azure a short while ago in Shenfield. Definitely taking it as a sign I should buy one 😍

Spotted this Bentley Azure a short while ago in Shenfield. Definitely taking it as a sign I should buy one 😍

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Spotted on the A12 yesterday evening, but can you tell what car is on the trailer without reg checking it? Also, being towed by the best looking generation of E-Class

Spotted on the A12 yesterday evening, but can you tell what car is on the trailer without reg checking it? Also, being towed by the best looking generation of E-Class

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I'm pretty certain that there is no classier way to travel than a Citroen DS

I'm pretty certain that there is no classier way to travel than a Citroen DS

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Fortunately it was a nice sunny day upon which to enjoy admiring this broken down E-Type which was freshly purchased. My own fault, admittedly, for not paying attention to just how little it had done in recent times. The gamble didn't pay off this time. Still, can't complain really considering it was a relative bargain.

Fortunately it was a nice sunny day upon which to enjoy admiring this broken down E-Type which was freshly purchased. My own fault, admittedly, for not paying attention to just how little it had done in recent times. The gamble didn't pay off this time. Still, can't complain really considering it was a relative bargain.

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Collected something very cool on Thursday...

Collected something very cool on Thursday...

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A poor old Silver Shadow spotted in Victoria, hopefully off somewhere to be saved. No surprise to see it on an overloaded beaver tail with no tax 👀

A poor old Silver Shadow spotted in Victoria, hopefully off somewhere to be saved. No surprise to see it on an overloaded beaver tail with no tax 👀

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Spotting nice Mercedes 190e everywhere at the moment. Are they just the perfect small saloon car?

Spotting nice Mercedes 190e everywhere at the moment. Are they just the perfect small saloon car?

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Is there a better looking and better sounding Ferrari than a 355 for under £200k?

Is there a better looking and better sounding Ferrari than a 355 for under £200k?

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A bit of a disaster this morning when my neighbour came to tell me his friend reversed into the Bentley last night... 😬 It was about to come in for a check over ahead of me swapping into a different daily, but will now have to see what insurers say. Though I know these particular parts are expensive I can't let it end this way?

A bit of a disaster this morning when my neighbour came to tell me his friend reversed into the Bentley last night... 😬 It was about to come in for a check over ahead of me swapping into a different daily, but will now have to see what insurers say. Though I know these particular parts are expensive I can't let it end this way?

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Here's the thread on my 2025 mileage and costs running (probably) too many old cars. This isn't the total mileage I've driven, just the mileage I've tracked in my own cars. That includes 3 trips into Europe, 7 countries and 11 cars that I've tracked figures for. The headline figures are 27,012 miles tracked, and £15,344.02 in parts costs. I haven't checked the figures for 2024 (though I may), but I'm quite sure it is less mileage.

Here's the thread on my 2025 mileage and costs running (probably) too many old cars. This isn't the total mileage I've driven, just the mileage I've tracked in my own cars. That includes 3 trips into Europe, 7 countries and 11 cars that I've tracked figures for. The headline figures are 27,012 miles tracked, and £15,344.02 in parts costs. I haven't checked the figures for 2024 (though I may), but I'm quite sure it is less mileage.

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Are you taking the Ferrari 355 or the Porsche 992 GT3?

Are you taking the Ferrari 355 or the Porsche 992 GT3?

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Thanks to the lovely people at Iconic Auctioneers/Classic Car Auctions I've bought this Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow. I would say it's an accident, but that would be stretching the truth somewhat. Can't say I wasn't very much tempted by that fun looking 4.6 litre SD1, either....

Thanks to the lovely people at Iconic Auctioneers/Classic Car Auctions I've bought this Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow. I would say it's an accident, but that would be stretching the truth somewhat. Can't say I wasn't very much tempted by that fun looking 4.6 litre SD1, either....

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The best looking 3-series?

The best looking 3-series?

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Did you know that the back end of an S-Class could go that high?! 🤣

Did you know that the back end of an S-Class could go that high?! 🤣

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Joe Macari always turns up to the Southside Hustle in something cool. This time was a gorgeous DBS V8 with an excellent plate

Joe Macari always turns up to the Southside Hustle in something cool. This time was a gorgeous DBS V8 with an excellent plate

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There's something not *quite* right about the Daimler's headlight washers....

There's something not quite right about the Daimler's headlight washers....

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If you are over 6 foot tall and wondering how you might fit in the back of the new Jaguar 01 with the front seat in a position you could drive it, wonder no longer! It's not as bad as I thought it would be. Could sit up straight, not quite enough foot room but also not the worst I've been in by any means!

If you are over 6 foot tall and wondering how you might fit in the back of the new Jaguar 01 with the front seat in a position you could drive it, wonder no longer! It's not as bad as I thought it would be. Could sit up straight, not quite enough foot room but also not the worst I've been in by any means!

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You've seen the photos, so here's a video. Some of the paint has dried, but I'm pretty sure some of it never will.

You've seen the photos, so here's a video. Some of the paint has dried, but I'm pretty sure some of it never will.

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Possibly my favourite spot of the weekend was this lovely little Renault 15, which must have had quite a journey to be in the north of England on the A1!

Possibly my favourite spot of the weekend was this lovely little Renault 15, which must have had quite a journey to be in the north of England on the A1!

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Paid for a full days parking in this Thurrock Council car park. The machine prints out the reg for the previous car on the ticket - so you would have to pay for two tickets to get one with your reg on it. They've given me a ticket for it despite one being displayed as being paid for the entire day (with the wrong reg) because their equipment doesn't work properly. Utter rubbish.

Paid for a full days parking in this Thurrock Council car park. The machine prints out the reg for the previous car on the ticket - so you would have to pay for two tickets to get one with your reg on it. They've given me a ticket for it despite one being displayed as being paid for the entire day (with the wrong reg) because their equipment doesn't work properly. Utter rubbish.

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What's the correct term for a group of Citroën 2CVs?

What's the correct term for a group of Citroën 2CVs?

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It really is mind boggling that people would believe it acceptable to stop any road (let alone a major road such as the A13) to take photos 🤯

It really is mind boggling that people would believe it acceptable to stop any road (let alone a major road such as the A13) to take photos 🤯

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The Series 3 Daimler certainly sounds a bit more fruity with its new exhaust. Also freshly serviced, and with a new water pump gasket and a new fan, too.

The Series 3 Daimler certainly sounds a bit more fruity with its new exhaust. Also freshly serviced, and with a new water pump gasket and a new fan, too.

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Revealing the mileage of my project Maserati Quattroporte. Can you imagine why someone would put a sticker over it like that?

Revealing the mileage of my project Maserati Quattroporte. Can you imagine why someone would put a sticker over it like that?

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I wouldn't usually post this here, as this is normally about classic cars and the journey of ownership, but I've just spent the day at the ITAI (Institute of Traffic Accident) Crash Test and Research Day, and considering that if you're seeing this you probably drive cars or have an interest in them, that it might be pertinent to see what it looks like when it all goes wrong. These were all set up in a safe environment with no one harmed, to gather more information to assist collision investigators in real world investigations. The reason for me posting is that even though I'm very used to seeing broken or crashed cars, the X-Type involved in the first part of this video really did surprise me at how poorly it performed. It was struck by the Vauxhall at 60mph, with the Jaguar stationary and the Astra T-Boning it. After that, you'll see a BMW 5-series (fear not, it had a cracked block), impacting a Ford Focus CC at 73mph, which appears to fare better thanks to its reinforced floor pan, though the reality is the passenger cell is still greatly affected. Just some food for thought for the next time you get in the car.

I wouldn't usually post this here, as this is normally about classic cars and the journey of ownership, but I've just spent the day at the ITAI (Institute of Traffic Accident) Crash Test and Research Day, and considering that if you're seeing this you probably drive cars or have an interest in them, that it might be pertinent to see what it looks like when it all goes wrong. These were all set up in a safe environment with no one harmed, to gather more information to assist collision investigators in real world investigations. The reason for me posting is that even though I'm very used to seeing broken or crashed cars, the X-Type involved in the first part of this video really did surprise me at how poorly it performed. It was struck by the Vauxhall at 60mph, with the Jaguar stationary and the Astra T-Boning it. After that, you'll see a BMW 5-series (fear not, it had a cracked block), impacting a Ford Focus CC at 73mph, which appears to fare better thanks to its reinforced floor pan, though the reality is the passenger cell is still greatly affected. Just some food for thought for the next time you get in the car.

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I've managed to hit a lot of mileage goals in the past few years, including 200,000 miles in a couple of cars. However, I don't think I have ever rolled a 5 digit readout back to zero before. Because I am sad, I even managed to plan it so I could film it rather than pull over and take a photo like I usually would 🤣

I've managed to hit a lot of mileage goals in the past few years, including 200,000 miles in a couple of cars. However, I don't think I have ever rolled a 5 digit readout back to zero before. Because I am sad, I even managed to plan it so I could film it rather than pull over and take a photo like I usually would 🤣

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Absolutely bonkers driving on the M11 this afternoon, with this Jazz taking to the hard shoulder at speed to undertake people. I know driving standards in the UK have gotten worse, but that is diabolical!

Absolutely bonkers driving on the M11 this afternoon, with this Jazz taking to the hard shoulder at speed to undertake people. I know driving standards in the UK have gotten worse, but that is diabolical!

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Everyone loves a bit of snow foam, but is it genuinely useful or just a gimmick for social media...?

Everyone loves a bit of snow foam, but is it genuinely useful or just a gimmick for social media...?

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If anyone fancies buying a project car, feel free to drop me a message!

If anyone fancies buying a project car, feel free to drop me a message!

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Popped into Alpine St Albans to have a quick look at the new A290, the sister car to the new Renault 5. Very cool, can't wait to have a go in one

Popped into Alpine St Albans to have a quick look at the new A290, the sister car to the new Renault 5. Very cool, can't wait to have a go in one

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46,000 просмотров • 1 год назад

The rarest car park spot I think I've ever seen. Have you ever seen one?

The rarest car park spot I think I've ever seen. Have you ever seen one?

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19,666 просмотров • 7 месяцев назад

Guess how much the Ex-Sultan of Brunei Bentley Val D'Isere sold for today at Historics...! Yep! £153,296! Historics Auctions

Guess how much the Ex-Sultan of Brunei Bentley Val D'Isere sold for today at Historics...! Yep! £153,296! Historics Auctions

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20,876 просмотров • 1 год назад