Classic Car Articles and Blogs

“What are they like in the mornings?” Here’s a big taboo; imagine teasing out the honest, detailed answer from an ex…before you decide to date a new person… because you never actually know someone properly until you get to… well… know them properly. The same being said for cars, except as they are simply machines, […]

*Updated March 2021* Importing a classic car can be a complicated affair and depends on both your own circumstances and also that of the car. It’s also different when importing from within and outside of the EU. The rules have changed since the UK left the European Union on the 1st January 2021 – we […]

Driving Gloves – Fuel Your Imagination. Many moons ago one had to insert their finger into a chosen circular cut out and push that finger in a clock wise motion until they could move it no further. At that point, they would release their finger. And practice the art of patience for five seconds or […]

Mike's final article on the Porsche 911 - see what he thinks about the Porsche 997.

Mike's latest article on the Porsche 996 - see what he thinks about the first water cooled 911.

Mike talks about the birth of the water cooled Porsche 911.

Mike latest article about the Porsche 993.

Mike latest article about the Porsche 928 GTS and Porsche 964.

Mike thinks the 930 is the Devil's own sportcar - read his full an uniquely review.

Mike's second article in a chronological history of the Porsche 911 - this one is on the mighty 3.0L Carrera from 1977

Mike talks about the Porsche 911 in his own unique writing style starting with the early 1968 911T.

Mike talks about the TVR Tuscan and what a great car and investment it is.

Imagination. It can deem you a dreamer with no grasp on reality. Or it can classify you as a high aiming individual for whom the sky is the limit. Imagination may also give birth to creativity, tickle success from the jaws of failure and spawn wonderful plots for films, novels and soap operas. And occasionally […]

Mike talks about the first time he drove a vintage 1970 Ford Mustang convertible - it left quite an impression on him!

Mike talks about the legendary Vauxhall Monaro and what an awesome car it is...

Mike talks about his drive to Goodwood in a Jaguar XK150

Mike reminisces about a Scotland road trip in a BMW 8, 6 and Mercedes AMG 55

Mike’s Citroen DS Love Affair I once had to forget how to drive so I could drive…Confused? Bienvenue la Citroen DS! I first saw a DS in the film Scarface. Al Pacino’s gangster character Tony Montana was set the task of blowing one up, but he couldn’t bring himself to do it. Not because he fell […]

Mike goes through the basics of understanding oil grades and choosing the right oil for your classic car.

Mike's comprehensive guide for making sure your classic car passes its MOT test first time!