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The thing to remember is, that it’s not really fair to judge Historics salerate and achieved prices by comparing it to what was achieved a couple of years ago. It is a rather different market now… If instead […]

It’s hardly the most uplifting of topics! But it is one which is both hugely relevant and one which all us classic car enthusiasts will have to come to terms with at some point.

I wonder; is anyone willing to […]

Ouuuhhhh… Tony, how can you do this to me? I have dreamt of owning a Panhard 24CT ever since the first time I saw one in the flesh. The design – both as a whole and not least in all those fabulous little […]

Claus, on the whole – and despite this latest setback – I’m still entirely happy with my decision to drive a classic as my daily car. Yes, there are of course some compromises which must be accepted. But the […]

That’s sound advice Rob. So much so that I’m luckily one step ahead. I treated the Scimitar to a brand new radiator some 6 or 7 months ago… ;-)

Yup, was indeed a bit of a bummer.
I suppose I’ll never know precisely what happened to the otherwise so reliable Essex engine, but as I said in the article above, it’s probably largely my own fault for not […]

I confess, I really, really like this one!!

Okay, so it’s a mass-produced plastic appliance with front wheel drive. Sure, if you insist on being a hater, I guess words to that effect could well be your […]

Tony, if I promise to always drive my 2000CS sans bumpers (thereby shrinking it to within the required 4m 50cm), may I pleeeeaase have one anyway…?? ;-)

Their reputation certainly isn’t one of quality and reliability, but I’ve always really liked the Stag. For starters; that name. Stag! It’s got to be one of the very best model names in automotive history. […]

The segment of medium-sized classic coupés is absolutely massive! And thankfully so, as that just means there is more to choose from – or if you are not buying, then more to drool over when attending classic car […]

I’m not entirely sure how I feel about all of this Dave – it’s both deeply demoralising yet also hugely motivating all at once…

Demoralising because reading your article and looking through the pics makes me […]

I’ve always quite liked this quartet of 80’s saloons. Somehow, they all seemed just a small notch above the competition. I actually even quite liked the Croma Turbo i.e. – but maybe that was merely a byproduct […]

Ouuuu…. I’ve always really fancied the Avenger Tiger!!
I mean, even the more mundane Avengers are quite appealing. Their cool taillights even made my Top 10 list early last year: […]

A much visited topic, and rightly so as it’s also a fabulous topic which seemingly will never run out of content.

My own personal favourite – especially if I’m actually driving – is Tom Petty’s “Runnin’ Down A […]

Dear ChV,

Correct me if I’m wrong, but I believe this might well be your first comment here on ViaRETRO. If so, let me be the first to welcome you to our little playground… :-)
I can already tell that […]

I can assure you Mr. Leadbetter that you are not alone! But then, you probably knew that…

For starters, my bookshelves are suffering under the weight of a complete collection of the excellent Classic & […]

A huge thank you to everyone who took part in our little competition! There were several good laughs… :-)
And an equally huge congratulations to Philip Woodall.
We’ll have to see a few pics of your E30 […]

Ouuuu…. now this is right up my alley!! :-)
I’ve always been a huge fan of the Honda Coupé 7 and Coupé 9. Such rare and truly fascinating Jap coupés of the very early 70s…
Granted, from a design pe […]