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Would you believe that it’s six decades since the brilliant, best-selling BMC 1100/1300 (ADO16) was launched, and a generation of drivers was introduced to the delights of front-wheel drive? But […]
The Pininfarina BLMC 1100 Aerodynamica concept was the second in a series of streamlined family saloons – this time based on the BMC 1100/1300. It was an extraordinary-looking car and, […]
The 1967 Pininfarina Aerodynamica Berlina 1800 concept car was hugely influential. One only needs to look at the Rover SD1 to see just how much… […]
‘What does BMC stand for? Bugger my competitors,’ said Leonard Lord about the formation of the British Motor Corporation in 1952. He wasn’t wrong. It began as a union between […]
‘What’s yours called?’ went the advert for the second-generation R5. But it was the first one that changed buyers attitudes towards small cars forever. In one fell swoop, the R5 […]
‘Loves driving… hates garages’ they said about the Citroën BX when it was launched in the UK in 1983. And how right those clever ad people would prove to be. […]
Well, here we are. Would you believe that it’s four decades since the MG Metro 1300 was launched, and enthusiasts of the marque were getting all hot and bothered? But […]
When it comes to customising cars, especially my own, I tend to not bother these days, nor did I when I was younger. I say that, but not in the […]
Between the two World Wars, the Vanden Plas Kingsbury Works produced some very prestigious motor vehicles indeed – particularly Bentley, but also Alvis, Lagonda, Rolls Royce and others. Here’s the […]
Well, the passage of time has played its cruel hand once more, and serves to remind us that we’re all getting older. And this time it’s the Austin Ambassador to […]
Keith Adams takes a sideways look at one of those bangers, which once littered the streets of the UK. This one was loved and admired as a repmobile for a […]
In a driving career spanning more than 30 years and 250+ cars, Keith Adams highlights some of the highs… and lows. Here, in the fourth of the series, it’s time […]
With the cancellation of the 2022 Geneva International Motor Show, we thought we’d do the next best thing and bring you some wonderful imagery from the London Motor Shows between […]
David Morgan tells the superbly-researched story behind the MG ZR, ZS and ZT/ZT-T models conceived to give the MG brand further appeal beyond the MGF sports car. They also helped […]
Mark Mastrototaro casts a fond eye over one of the UK’s favourite imports during the 1970s, the Datsun 120Y. Why was it so popular? Striking British factories, waiting lists for […]
Ever wondered what it was like running a police fleet back in the day? What’s the inside story of how good (or bad) ‘firm’ cars were on patrol? Well, wonder […]
In a driving career spanning more than 30 years and 250+ cars, Keith Adams highlights some of the highs… and lows. Here, in the third of the series, it’s time […]
Ever wondered what all those ADO, YDO and LC numbers mean when we’re discussing the history of BMC, BL and Rover cars? […]
Ah, the dear old Morris Marina, yet another BL clunker that strikes a nostalgic chord in my heart. Yes folks, it’s birthday time again as British Leyland’s answer to the […]
The Morris Marina at Cowley and how this vital car for British Leyland was going to be built. During its development, the production line was completely gutted, giving the plant […]
Ever wondered how Austin Rover ended up with its iconic green and blue chevrons? Thanks to Declan Berridge, you now know. Enjoy! Branded history Further to recent discussion of the […]
Next week sees a new European Car of The Year unveiled and, although there’s no Geneva Motor Show to trumpet the occasion, it’ll still be big news. To celebrate, Keith […]
The MG Metro 6R4 was Austin Rover’s entry into Group B, the controversial rallying category that gave us a series of spectacular cars before being banned at the end of […]
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