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
Alfa Romeo Spider 2.0 16v
The buying my old cars concept clearly wasn’t working and with the divorce I was clearly having a crisis, so what better for a broke ‘crisee’ a cheap drop-top Italian. … Continue Reading Alfa Romeo Spider 2.0 16v
Peugeot 205 GTI 1.6
Finally, something on message, a return to a previously owned car and one of my favourites. This time a 205 GTI in limited edition laser green – seeing the prices … Continue Reading Peugeot 205 GTI 1.6
Triumph TR7 Convertible
Another car I hadn’t had as a kid, but I’m a sucker for pop-up headlights as borne witness by many of later choices. A convertible TR7, local for just £700, … Continue Reading Triumph TR7 Convertible
Suzuki Samurai SJ413
Blame a friend that had a white soft-top SJ410 when I was in school… I always liked them. When I was browsing for a Beetle, I was drawn to a … Continue Reading Suzuki Samurai SJ413
Retro Rides Dubai 