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Raise a glass to : 60 years of the BMC 1100/1300

15 August 2022 Ian Nicholls 45

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 […]

Pininfarina BLMC 1100 Aerodynamica concept
Carrozzeria designs

Concepts and prototypes : Pininfarina BLMC 1100 Aerodynamica concept (1968)

19 July 2022 Keith Adams 45

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, […]

BMC 1800/2200 (ADO17)

Concepts and prototypes : Pininfarina BMC 1800 Aerodynamica concept (1967)

19 July 2022 Keith Adams 39

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… […]

Austin's BMC model range
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Raise a glass to : 70 years of the British Motor Corporation

10 June 2022 Keith Adams 11

‘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 […]

Renault 5
R5

The cars : Renault 5 development story

31 May 2022 Keith Adams 41

‘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 […]

Citroen BX
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Raise a glass to : 40 years of the Citroën BX

23 May 2022 Keith Adams 20

‘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. […]

MG Metro 1300
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Raise a glass to : 40 years of the MG Metro

11 May 2022 Keith Adams 37

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 […]

Rover 75 airbag light
Opinion

Technician’s Update : Don’t get in a mess with SRS!

18 April 2022 Mike Humble 6

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 […]

Vanden Plas 1500
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In production : Vanden Plas Kingsbury Works

19 March 2022 Declan Berridge 36

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 […]

Austin Ambassador managed to look different to the Princess, but like just about all end-of-term facelifts of aging cars, it did not improve on the original. The addition of a hatchback made a vast difference to the practicality of the car and, overall, the Ambassador was a useful improvement over the Princess. But by 1982, did anyone care?
Austin Ambassador (LM19)

Raise a glass to : 40 years of the Austin Ambassador

16 February 2022 Keith Adams 37

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 […]

Citroën

Unsung Heroes : Citroën BX

14 January 2022 Keith Adams 103

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 […]

Princess 2200 HLS
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All the cars I’ve owned : Princess 2200 HLS

29 December 2021 Keith Adams 10

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 […]

Events

Gallery : London Motor Show 1970-1974

3 November 2021 Keith Adams 38

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 […]

MG Zed models outside Longbridge Q Gate
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Raise a glass to : 20 Years of the MG Z-cars

25 July 2021 David Morgan 34

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 […]

Nissan

Unsung Heroes : Datsun 120Y (Sunny B210)

8 July 2021 Keith Adams 115

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 […]

Capri

Essay : Policing from behind the wheel

29 June 2021 Roger Blaxall 28

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 […]

All the cars I've owned

All the cars I’ve owned : Austin Allegro 1500 Super

7 June 2021 Keith Adams 21

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 […]

Austin Ambassador (LM19)

History : BMC, BL, Rover and other Development Codes

8 May 2021 Keith Adams 33

Ever wondered what all those ADO, YDO and LC numbers mean when we’re discussing the history of BMC, BL and Rover cars? […]

Opinion

Raise a glass to : 50 years of the Morris Marina

27 April 2021 Mike Humble 48

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 […]

Morris Marina production in Cowley
In production

In production : Morris Marina

20 April 2021 Keith Adams 19

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 […]

BL50

History : The evolution of the AR logo

28 February 2021 Declan Berridge 28

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 […]

Top 10s

Top 10 : Car of The Year winners

24 February 2021 Keith Adams 67

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 […]

Austin/MG Metro (LC8)

The cars : MG Metro 6R4 Group B

22 February 2021 Keith Adams 39

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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