Scrapyard photos

A fairly mundane image but one that requires closer examination to those interested in these things. Some cars are easier to identify. Starting from the top, working clockwise, Austin...

Rootes Avenger is 50

The Rootes Avenger is 50 years old and was considered one of the companies most important releases. The car was all-new, with very few borrowed parts utilising a new...

Ford Mustang

I thought we’d look at the iconic MK1 Ford Mustang and identify some of the development and some pictorial review of the first incarnation. A major influence on the...

1987 Hot Hatches

It’s 1987, and you’ve just met your sales target for the financial year, so it’s time to ditch the 1.4 Orion L and finally benefit from the efforts of...

MK1 Ford Transit

MK1 Ford Transit. The concept of a van with car-like performance and handling may be expected these days but the original Ford Transit is recognised for being the first...

1985 Coupes

The coupe cars role had significantly changed in the ‘80s, previously it was possible for manufacturers to get away with a stylish alternative to a saloon car without performance...