Your Stories
Everyone has a special memory about their passion for classics. It might be a car owned by your dad, the one that got away, the project that became a money pit or perhaps your passion became your business? So grab a cuppa, sit down and have a read through our Owner’s Stories and maybe they’ll evoke some memories for you.
Ernie the Lanchester
My love of cars was fuelled early by my Father and his newsagent friend who owned a Mark ll Jag. I have now aspired to own an S-Type and a stunning XK8. My earliest memories of being transported, other than a bus with driver and clippie as they were known or a mighty steam [...]
The Austin Maxi that went to Germany
My father was the editor for High Road, the magazine for British Leyland. The magazine only ran for 2 years but one of the perks from being its managing editor was occasional use of the latest BL offerings. The Maxi was one vehicle that he personally favoured, "I think they got the formula right [...]
What’s it like to own.. a Honda Cub
I have and still own a Honda Cub, having had two C90s and a C50 Auto at the same time! Unfortunately, space dictated that two had to go and sadly a C50 and a C90 have now gone to pastures new. I have retained the best C90 though, a 1988 model with just 14k [...]
A mechanic made good!
So, life in the industry began in 1976. Working for a Jaguar Specialist as an apprentice mechanic in Kingston, Surrey. We worked on anything from Mini’s to Rolls-Royce. Jaguar were the mainstay, daily servicing of MK2, E Type, MK10, XJ, etc. I also worked for Guy Salmon in Thames Ditton. Mr Salmon was a [...]
My first.. but not my last.. Jaguar moment
It was April 1960 - 23rd April to be exact - I was 7 years old and it was my birthday. It’s St George’s day too. I wouldn’t have minded being called George but later learned one of many uncles was a George but everyone called him "Our Judd" and Mum was not keen. [...]
My 1977 Ford Capri Mk2 1.6 GL – The best delivery vehicle you will ever see!
History When the Capri was launched in 1969 I was 20 years old and worked at C.P. Evinsons, Ford Main dealership in Mansfield, Notts. "The car you always promised yourself" Ford said and I thought, "One day I will have one". Over the years I've owned and moved on just 4 but:- THE Car [...]
1981 Porsche 911 SC – August 2023 Calendar Entry
I am the 2nd owner of this lovely 1981 Porsche 911 SC and bought it at the end of 2021. The first owner kept it on the road until 1984 (as per the tax disc). It was then sold to a friend who never registered it. He just parked in his heated garage for the next [...]
1969 Ford Capri Mk1 1300 XL – January 2023 Calendar Entry
My 1969 Ford Capri Mk1 1300 XL was manufactured in 1968 in the Halewood car manufacturing plant near Liverpool It was sold by Bristol Street Motors for the huge sum of £890! It was registered the day after man first set foot on the moon, on 21st July 1969. The colour is Blue Mink [...]
What’s it like to own.. 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider 1750
I owned LWV 33F from 1978 - 1989 and it was the best car I've ever had. Navy blue with the concave side strips in white it was always a head turner. I bought it from a small garage in Cowes, IOW, having set my sights on one of these after spotting one parked [...]
What’s it like to own.. Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II (C series V-8)
Been driving one (RHD in the US) since I began driving 46 years ago. Be certain to have a very qualified mechanic/shop who really knows these cars to maintain them properly in all regards, including the tricky brake servo. I am skilled mechanically but only do oil/filter (get a good spin on filter adapter- [...]