Ford F-150 SVT Raptor
The move to Dallas was work driven, but only lasted 6 months before I was back in Dubai. I didn’t imagine we’d be back so quickly and to ease the … Continue Reading Ford F-150 SVT Raptor
No interior!
I forgot to mention, when I bought it there were still a few issues. It wouldn’t get out of ‘limp-mode’, the steering ratios were a bit screwed up – Jensen … Continue Reading No interior!
In the beginning…
I was chatting on a forum about my other Jensen Interceptor in the States and someone posted these pictures about the one they were building in Dubai. It turned out … Continue Reading In the beginning…
Lotus Esprit V8
I just couldn’t resist. A 2001 Lotus V8, 3.5L twin-turbo with around 2000 miles on the clock for sale in the UAE. Okay it was way over in Ras al … Continue Reading Lotus Esprit V8
Chevrolet Avalanche Z71
Big, I wanted big. I’d never had a truck and admired the look of the Avalanche and equivalent Escalade. I also like the fact it was based on the suburban … Continue Reading Chevrolet Avalanche Z71
Porsche 928 S4
From the days of my 924s and my father’s business partners 928s I have hankered after a S4. I’d actually lean towards an early S now but that’s another story. … Continue Reading Porsche 928 S4
BMW M6 Convertible V10
Amid all these classics and retros I often crave a bit of modernity, or reliability. It is normally a passing phase borne of frustration with a particular project. If I … Continue Reading BMW M6 Convertible V10
BMW 635csi
Many years ago when I was around 10 years old my father had some good years and made some good money. Never a massive car guy he indulged himself, … Continue Reading BMW 635csi
Porsche Cayenne Turbo
My wife’s car really. We traded up from an old 3 door Prado she had when we’d met to this, a 500hp Cayenne Turbo, last of the old shape and … Continue Reading Porsche Cayenne Turbo
Acura NSX 3.0 auto
A highlight – this deserves a page of its own – here I loved this car. I saw it advertised for over a year at a dealer, the wonderfully named … Continue Reading Acura NSX 3.0 auto
Audi TT 3.2 v6 Quattro
After six months or so in a series of hired Mitsubishi Lancers for the daily grind of the Sheikh Zayed Road from Dubai to Abu Dhabi and the constant, … Continue Reading Audi TT 3.2 v6 Quattro
BMW X5 4.4 Sport
I went out looking to replace the V70 in the UK with a C70 convertible, my mistake was taking my kids and they wanted the X5. Cash rich from Dubai … Continue Reading BMW X5 4.4 Sport
Mercedes C280 AMG
Another gift from my parents. They bought a place in Spain and this Beirut Taxi came with it. UK registered and having been used there for about 5 years illegally … Continue Reading Mercedes C280 AMG
Renault Alpine GTA V6 Turbo
I remember a sales guy at Marshalls in Bedford trying to sell me one of these when I was about 18/19 but I went for the 205GTI instead, the right … Continue Reading Renault Alpine GTA V6 Turbo
Volvo V70 2.5T
We called it the Battleship, and I’d have one again tomorrow, maybe a T5 or R, or even a 70’s 2-door, okay different cars altogether, but you get my … Continue Reading Volvo V70 2.5T
Porsche 924S
Whilst the Alfa was off the road I bought a lovely Guards Red 924S my first Porsche – the one with the 2.5 Porsche engine, not the VW/Audi an important … Continue Reading Porsche 924S
Retro Rides Dubai 