The TVR Tuscan – an alien’s car with solid investment potential!
Posted on January 17th, 2016 by Mike Atwal
Mike talks about the TVR Tuscan and what a great car and investment it is.
The Jaguar E-Type – an emotional rollacoaster of a car!
Posted on January 16th, 2016 by Mike Atwal
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 […]
The original Ford Mustang is one car that just loves to show off!
Posted on January 10th, 2016 by Mike Atwal
Mike talks about the first time he drove a vintage 1970 Ford Mustang convertible – it left quite an impression on him!
Is the Vauxhall Monaro an M5 beater?
Posted on January 10th, 2016 by Mike Atwal
Mike talks about the legendary Vauxhall Monaro and what an awesome car it is…
Feel like a King by driving the Jaguar XK150 to Goodwood
Posted on December 26th, 2015 by Mike Atwal
Mike talks about his drive to Goodwood in a Jaguar XK150
BMW vs Mercedes AMG 55 in Scotland’s Best Driving Roads
Posted on December 26th, 2015 by Mike Atwal
Mike reminisces about a Scotland road trip in a BMW 8, 6 and Mercedes AMG 55
The Citroen DS – a top ten classic car contender?
Posted on December 12th, 2015 by Mike Atwal
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 […]
How to choose the right engine oil for your classic car.
Posted on December 12th, 2015 by Mike Atwal
Mike goes through the basics of understanding oil grades and choosing the right oil for your classic car.
Mike’s guide on how to pass your classic car’s MOT test
Posted on December 6th, 2015 by Mike Atwal
Mike’s comprehensive guide for making sure your classic car passes its MOT test first time!
The Aston Martin DB7 Vantage – simply a great investment
Posted on December 3rd, 2015 by Mike Atwal
Mike talks about a friends Aston Martin DB7 and why he loves the model so much.
TOP 10 rules to maintain your classic car’s electrical system
Posted on November 28th, 2015 by Mike Atwal
Top 10 Rules to keep your classic car electrical system in top condition. I have mentioned before that classic car maintenance is like a religion and the fixes and checks we perform are the rituals for practicing this religion. Occasionally one needs the aid of a priest. And once in a while we must turn […]
The Abarth – fun, practical and one hooligan of a car and not a Fiat 500!
Posted on November 26th, 2015 by Mike Atwal
When my friend Tim told me he had an Abarth on order I must confess I didn’t really know what to expect – a new shape Fiat 500 with go faster stripes perhaps? Go faster stripes that warranted a four month lead time to take delivery? I didn’t get it. Exactly four months and two […]
Yes I’ve written an article on the Nissan Figaro – have I gone mad, you decide!
Posted on November 26th, 2015 by Mike Atwal
Nissan. The people that gently sprinkled the Micra upon us and landed bombshells in the form of the Skyline GTR series…. and still found time to give us the Nissan Figaro! My first thought when I spotted this tiny little convertible, presented in pink and white, was…”if Hello Kitty was real, this is what she would be driving”. And I never ever […]
Is the original Fiat 500 the ultimate city car?
Posted on November 20th, 2015 by Mike Atwal
Growing up at the car club, it was not uncommon for a car to appear in front me that I had never seen in the flesh before. This little red original Fiat 500 was no exception. Before then I only knew of Luigi from Disney Pixar’s Cars film. It was so small! How could anybody fit in […]
The 1975 Aston Martin V8 Vantage Spec
Posted on November 20th, 2015 by Mike Atwal
Mike’s talks about why he loves the 1970s Aston Martin V8 ‘Vantage Spec’. Have you ever experienced something in life and not wanted it to end? I have. After only ten minutes behind the wheel it dawned on me that my life would revert back to being Aston Martin V8 Vantage spec-less at the end of this journey. No […]
The Lamborghini Espada – the deep end of the classic car market
Posted on November 20th, 2015 by Mike Atwal
Follow Us Mike talks about his first encounter with a Lamborghini Espada and how it captured his heart. The phone rang…. Not unusual for a Friday afternoon. But one thing stood out. The chap on the other end of the line sounded extremely calm and fulfilled, like he had achieved something grand and was now […]
The Austin Healey Fog Eye Sprite captured by heart!
Posted on November 20th, 2015 by Mike Atwal
Follow Us I remember the first time I saw the little Austin Healey Frog Eye my immediate reaction was I am going to look silly driving that. It was so small, cute, loveable, not very fast or powerful, the roof was a faff to assemble and thus it was all the things that I avoid like the plague with […]
Mike’s tips on how to maintain your classic car.
Posted on November 20th, 2015 by Mike Atwal
Follow Us Mike talks about how to maintain your classic car to keep it running smooth and in tip top condition. Just like regular pets, our mechanical pets need more and more attention paid to their health as they age. Equally just like a new born pup, a new car requires frequent checks until it […]
Is the BMW M3 E46 the best 3 Series ‘M’ model ever produced?
Posted on November 20th, 2015 by Mike Atwal
In this article Mike talks about the beautiful and legendary BMW M3 E46. You may recall that I claimed in a previous blog a few days ago that the Jensen C-V8 made me feel like a man. A gentleman to be exact. A sophisticated powerful and stylish fellow. I also shared my secret that Jenny […]
Should I upgrade my dynamo with a negative earth alternator kit?
Posted on November 15th, 2015 by Mike Atwal
Follow Us In this blog I’m going to talk about the merits of upgrading from an older positive earth dynamo system to a negative earth alternator… So in the ongoing quest to maintain power, some hold this demeanor with their interactions with others, some strive for this under the bonnet of their beloved motor car. […]
