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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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Collected something very cool on Thursday...

Collected something very cool on Thursday...

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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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Spotted this a few times recently, but not managed to get a photo of it (or a video) until last night when parked up on Shenfield high street. Imagine how long it took to do all of those lights! 🤣

Spotted this a few times recently, but not managed to get a photo of it (or a video) until last night when parked up on Shenfield high street. Imagine how long it took to do all of those lights! 🤣

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The sad result of a collision on the M25 yesterday. Fortunately the driver got out of the Iveco with minor injuries (and another driver had a broken leg, which was a miracle considering the state of his vehicle). The Dino wasn't quite so lucky, though.... hopefully the value of it means it'll be saved and repaired. It's not often I have to go out on a D&G Assist job, but with a multi-vehicle collision it becomes all hands on deck.

The sad result of a collision on the M25 yesterday. Fortunately the driver got out of the Iveco with minor injuries (and another driver had a broken leg, which was a miracle considering the state of his vehicle). The Dino wasn't quite so lucky, though.... hopefully the value of it means it'll be saved and repaired. It's not often I have to go out on a D&G Assist job, but with a multi-vehicle collision it becomes all hands on deck.

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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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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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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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The best looking 3-series?

The best looking 3-series?

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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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Nice to see the 7.0 litre Lister XJ40 again. I've not seen this car since 2018 at auction with Historics. Great to see it out on the road being used

Nice to see the 7.0 litre Lister XJ40 again. I've not seen this car since 2018 at auction with Historics. Great to see it out on the road being used

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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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Cars don't get much classier than this, do they?

Cars don't get much classier than this, do they?

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Took the 5 back today after 800+ miles in the past week, so here's some final ramblings on it. The short point is that I really enjoyed it. It's good fun to drive, plenty of power, range is fine, comfortable, etc. I'm spoilt by driving '70s/'80s luxury saloons so the ride felt firm to me, but it's not harsh, either. I found myself not wanting to give it back, which for someone who doesn't really get on with modern cars, says a lot. I also questioned whether the Alpine would really offer that much more... I'm not so sure. Thanks again Jim Holder for organising this, it has proved very helpful!

Took the 5 back today after 800+ miles in the past week, so here's some final ramblings on it. The short point is that I really enjoyed it. It's good fun to drive, plenty of power, range is fine, comfortable, etc. I'm spoilt by driving '70s/'80s luxury saloons so the ride felt firm to me, but it's not harsh, either. I found myself not wanting to give it back, which for someone who doesn't really get on with modern cars, says a lot. I also questioned whether the Alpine would really offer that much more... I'm not so sure. Thanks again Jim Holder for organising this, it has proved very helpful!

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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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I had an unexpected treat a few Thursdays ago when my 'bargain' Silver Shadow came out of storage and into the workshop, and today it's time for another treat, with the Maserati moving to see what caused that brake failure in Spain last year. I'll bet you can't guess the answer...

I had an unexpected treat a few Thursdays ago when my 'bargain' Silver Shadow came out of storage and into the workshop, and today it's time for another treat, with the Maserati moving to see what caused that brake failure in Spain last year. I'll bet you can't guess the answer...

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After the record setting £140,000 plus fees sale of Harry Metcalfe XJC yesterday, here's a few thoughts. A properly fantastic result that did surprise me, and I was glad to see it in person

After the record setting £140,000 plus fees sale of Harry Metcalfe XJC yesterday, here's a few thoughts. A properly fantastic result that did surprise me, and I was glad to see it in person

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Which would you choose? Ferrari 550 or Ferrari 360?

Which would you choose? Ferrari 550 or Ferrari 360?

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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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A recent sale from Historics was this Bentley Arnage. I am certainly tempted a cheap one of these... (I did post the result at the time but forgot I'd made this)

A recent sale from Historics was this Bentley Arnage. I am certainly tempted a cheap one of these... (I did post the result at the time but forgot I'd made this)

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Considering some of the terrible (and mandated) safety systems out there that are more of an irritant than anything, here's one from Renault that I actually do like.

Considering some of the terrible (and mandated) safety systems out there that are more of an irritant than anything, here's one from Renault that I actually do like.

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Brought a couple of cars out of storage yesterday, but do I just sell them as projects or get them on the road? Rover SD1 4.6 and an XJ-S convertible

Brought a couple of cars out of storage yesterday, but do I just sell them as projects or get them on the road? Rover SD1 4.6 and an XJ-S convertible

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You may remember that I 'accidentally' bought a cheap Rolls Royce Silver Shadow. Well... here's an update

You may remember that I 'accidentally' bought a cheap Rolls Royce Silver Shadow. Well... here's an update

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