Nick’s sadness about his 1960 Hillman Minx is made worse by a bizarre photographic coincidence.
I’m left reeling, both by my own immense stupidity and by one of the most astonishing coincidences of my entire existence.
You may recall that I unexpectedly satisfied my 40-year urge for a Hillman Minx Series III in ‘coffee and cream’ by stupidly pressing the ‘bid’ button on a certain well-known internet auction site. Although there were lots of bids and couple of days to go, I emerged er, victorious. However, the car, which had been in a Skegness garage since 1973, really needs more bodywork repairs than I could ever dare to attempt. So far, attempts to add to the vehicle to the local car collection of the Lincolnshire Vintage Vehicle Society have come to nothing. Do feel free to remind them.
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MG Beater
Add two cylinders and a fixed roof to a Spitfire and is the resultant GT6 as much a baby E-type as it is an MGB GT rival? We find out.
Jaguar XJ-S/XJS
You should always buy the best classic you can afford in order to avoid terrifying restoration costs, and some of the best XJSs come from overseas.
Last Chance Saloon
The Series VI was the Farina’s final hurrah before the newfangled 1800 ‘Landcrab’ took its place. Nick Larkin tries a mint survivor for size.
The Supercar From Stuttgart
It’s 40 years since the 928 first took Porsche into GT territory even beyond the 911, upping the marque’s game in both the performance and prestige stakes.
Minx Coincidence
Nick’s sadness about his 1960 Hillman Minx is made worse by a bizarre photographic coincidence.
'Proper' TVR Wins Over Classic Fans
Revival picked for sports car maker’s long-awaited comeback
British Fashion, Italian Flavour
There was so much more to see away from the race track. Richard Gunn Went off to find it
Treasure Trove Of UK Classics Unearthed
60 British motors heading for two auctions, most with no reserve!
Amazon Warrior's Rallying Call
Volvo will star at Wales Rally GB to mark 50 rallies since model’s last win
57% Of Carmakers Not Stripping Parts From Scrappage Victims
Complete cars being crushed puts tomorrow's classic spares at risk
