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 about a shed, a warm beer and a home made jet engine…”
Mercedes 600 Pullman at Mercedes-Benz World in Weybridge
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 and part-test-track it is a unique expression of the Mercedes brand Continue reading
Classic Mercedes saloon on the Winterclassic
The Styrian Mountains are the stunning backdrop for this gallery of images from the Aflenzer Winterclassic rally Continue reading
HRG in action on the 2011 Exeter Trial
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 Wolseley Hornet Special plus a sprinkling of modern classics that might seem too valuable to risk on a steep Devon track. On my last visit in 2002 a Ford Escort Mk I was essentially worthless – now it’s a valuable classic. And when did you last see an NSU Prinz?
