By the late ‘80s, the coupe sector had moved upmarket, catering for those looking for a bit more substance than a pretty frock. However, it was still possible to buy a new coupe for less than 10K. Let’s wind back time, and review the ever-decreasing options. The cheapest by some margin was the Skoda 130 […]
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Like many others, I’ve been catching up on old films over the last year, and it’s always a bit of fun to ‘car spot’. In no particular order, I’ve collated 10 cars that have made appears in 10 well-acclaimed British films. First up is Jack Carter’s MK2 Cortina featured in ‘Get Carter’. Registered in Newcastle,
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I was recently asked how have I managed to stay sane during the past year? I simply said I’ve submerged myself in classic cars. It almost certainly a psychological disorder, but it’s become a very welcome distraction this year, where I have focused even more energy than usual on car-related activities. There’s something hugely addictive
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The ‘80s was a significant period for quick family cars, it’s not too hard to find a 4/5 door family car that reaches 0-60 in less than 8 seconds today. But in 1988, it was considered a benchmark. Many upper-level models from the prestigious European car companies were keen to get involved, as it was
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An excuse to doodle more than anything but car connections have always fascinated me and how certain models develop from a single idea. I started doodling a Fiat 128 and decided to connect it to four other cars. Fiat used Autobianchi as a technical base for many of their models, and the favour was reciprocated
.The Fiat Dino Coupe is a fascinating machine with a story straight out of an Italian soap opera. It starts off with the Ferrari V6 engine homologation requirements, as Enzo Ferrari wanted the blocks to be used in their F2 cars. However, 500 cars needed to be made to satisfy the requirements for type approval.
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So many unanswered questions with this particular car, particularly around the rather valuable registration plate which might not actually be genuine! Part of Fiats early ‘90s line up, the facelift Uno was a more refined upgrade over the hugely successful original, but unless fitted with a Turbo unlikely to be a car that will create
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While the VW Golf GTI is often credited for the popularity of the hot hatch, the Mini Cooper S is most likely to have offered an influence on the following pocket racers. Most of these cars were designed in the ‘70s and were close to being replaced, yet these cars do go some way to
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The ‘90s was the last decade where the coupe market found favour with buyers. I’ve found a selection of 10 contenders who promise style, handling and performance according to their respective brochures. Picking 1997 as a typical year where you had such a choice of cars, we’ll have a quick analysis of their strengths.
Despite the ‘80s being known as the decade of the hatchback car, it was evident that mid-sized saloon cars still had huge appeal. Perceived security, with more balanced styling and prestige, may have played a part in their continuing success. We use the turn of the decade, as a vantage point to review a selection
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