Author Archives: Nicholas Froome
Jet-powered beer cooler
I like Simon Jansen. He writes things like: “In New Zealand there are two things that are the essence of being a ‘good Kiwi bloke’. These are of course playing rugby and having a shed. What follows is my story … Continue reading
Posted in News Tagged Guinness, Jet-powered beer cooler, Kiwi, shed, Simon Jansen, Star Wars Asciimation, steam-powered record turntable 1 Comment
Mercedes-Benz World Photo Gallery
Brooklands has long been one of my favourite Old Car destinations. Five years ago everything changed: Mercedes took control of the remaining inner parts of the old circuit, cleared the site of unwanted buildings and built Mercedes-Benz World. Part-showroom, part-museum … Continue reading
Posted in Photo Galleries Tagged AMG, Brooklands, Development, Driving Experience, Engineering, Exhibition, F1 car, Grand Prix, Gullwing, MB World, Mercedes, Mercedes World photos, Mercedes-Benz, Mercedes-Benz World, Museum, photo gallery, photos, River Wey, skid pan, SLS, Surrey, Test Hill, V8, Weybridge, Young driver training 1 Comment
2010 Aflenzer Winterclassic Photo Gallery
The Styrian Mountains are the stunning backdrop for this gallery of images from the Aflenzer Winterclassic rally
2011 Exeter Trial Photo Gallery
After the disappointments of 2010, when the event was cancelled due to poor weather, the 2011 Exeter Trial saw the welcome return of milder weather. There was the usual fine turnout of historic trials cars like HRGs and a lovely … Continue reading
Posted in Photo Galleries Tagged Austin 7, Citroen 2CV, Citroen AX, Exeter Trial, Fingle, Ford Escort Mk I, HRG, Marlin, MCC, MG Midget, Morgan, Motorcycling Club, NSU Prinz, photo gallery, photos, Porsche 924, Simms, Skoda Estelle, Slippery Sam, Suzuki X-90, Triumph TR7, Trojan, Volkswagen Beetle, VW Beetle, VW Scirocco, Windout, Wolseley Hornet Special 2 Comments
