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  1. philw696

    Prescott Auto Italia Saturday May 11th.

    This weekend sees Prescott Hill Climb celebrating a nation renowned for its passion for everything automobile related with the running on Saturday May 11th of Prescott Italia. The day will see the fifth running of the event, supported by the world’s only English language Italian car magazine...
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    Sir Stirling Moss Mémorial.

    Just spoken with my brother who was very excited and proud to have been there after doing many events with his Lancia Fulvia all over the Country he got an invite. Said it was one of the best things he's had the privilege to go to. A good review here...
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    High Mileage Porsche 911 Turbo.

    This is a nice read. https://www.wsj.com/lifestyle/cars/he-wants-to-drive-a-million-miles-in-his-porsche-hes-not-that-far-off-5ed04ed8
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    Maserati Stolen In Less Than 60 Seconds.

    Not just Range Rovers. https://www.lbc.co.uk/news/car-stolen-maserati-keyless-london-crime/
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    Alpine Tour 2024

    Me and my brother have our entry in for this trip in September in the Lancia Fulvia.
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    Exhaust System Modifications and the DSVA.

    I'm subscribed to a Garage Journal and in this week's edition is the Driver Vehicle Standards Agency are on the case of this in the UK with Big Fines and getting illegal vehicles off the roads. Garages doing the work to cover themselves have to state on their invoice that the vehicle now not...
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    High Mileage QPV

    This has just appeared on my search. I found this offer on AutoScout24...
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    Frustrations of working as a Motor Vehicle Technician.

    Been in the Motor Trade most of my working life but have to say I'm glad I no longer have to worry about going to work thankfully. Had many apprentices over the years and the last one in the UK was in Weston super Mare and he was the Best and we still keep in touch. He's no longer working in the...
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    TWR Coming Back.

    This is a nice read and looking forward to seeing how the get on. https://www.pistonheads.com/news/ph-britishcars/twr-reborn-as-bespoke-carmaker/47775
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    It must be an age thing Tyrells Classics.

    Love this and I know a few of you will agree. One Guy I would seriously like to meet and chat with is Iain Tyrell.
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    Winter Storage.

    With Winter not far away and not everyone having good dry indoor storage this is interesting. https://www.express.co.uk/celebrity-news/1812377/wheeler-dealers-mike-brewer-classic-car-porsche
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    Birmingham Superprix 1987.

    I came across this footage and it's very enjoyable too. The Volkswagen Golf was only 1293cc on Weber 45's they tried to ban it as it was beating the above 2 liter class.
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    Restoration Costs.

    This is a company I follow in Poland and they have restored many Citroen XM and do a nice job.
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    Longest Living Engines.

    An interesting read and like most I've had a few. Will Autocar be doing an article on brushless motors in the future ? https://www.autocar.co.uk/slideshow/ranked-longest-living-car-engines-8
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    Cost cutting that Ford started.

    This really annoys me as it looks horrible.
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    Shed of the Week Range Rover.

    https://www.pistonheads.com/news/ph-features-sheds/range-rover-l322--shed-of-the-week/46733
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    Monte Carlo Rally 2023.

    Looking Good for my employer with Yaris GR WRC in positions 1,2 and 3rd.
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    Best Quality Car Interiors Today.

    Working for Toyota and Lexus I have to say the Best interiors of any modern car are Lexus for a mass producer they are absolutely fantastic and the quality is 100%. Other makes and brands are available.
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    Another One Gone RIP Tom Karen OBE.

    Sorry to say designer Tom Karen OBE has died. Creator of some the most memorable, original and ingenious designs – from Scimitar, Bug, Robin, Chopper and so much more – Tom passed away peacefully at the age of 96. Farewell to a great gentleman.
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    The Baguette Granted World Heritage Status.

    A nice read on a cold morning and certainly part of my daily life for the last few years. https://www.nytimes.com/2022/11/30/world/europe/france-baguette-unesco.html