John Ham Simister
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1989 BMW M3 E30 Roberto Ravaglia
Obviously, it’s not about the looks. How a simple saloon became a legend – and why it’s still the best. Passers-by may think it’s...
William Lyons’ Jaguar Mk10
Pride of Lyons. This Jaguar Mk10 was the personal car of Jaguar founder Sir William Lyons. John Simister drives it from the mansion he called home. Words John Simister. Photography Amy Shore. ‘There’s an XK-flavoured edge to its smooth exertions if you look for it’ sir William Lyons’ Jaguar Mk10. William Lyons’ Jaguar Mk10. Driving the founder’s personal limousine.
Brooklands Revival the Great restoration nears fruition
A Concrete Proposal Brooklands Revival. The great restoration nears fruition. The historic surface of the Brooklands Finishing Straight is revealed. It’s a major step...
Ferrari 250 engine
Emotive force. The heart of any Ferrari 250 is its engine, but the history of the Colombo V12 goes back a lot further. Words...
1947 Healey Westland B
Early Healeys Donald’s Top Trumps. Healeys existed before Austin got involved, and they shone in the Mille Miglia. John Simister samples three restored machines....
Compact Fords with RS badges
Red shift, blue blood. Ford’s latest Focus RS, the company’s quickest-ever road car, comes from a long line of compact Fords with RS badges....
1987 Jaguar XJ-S Estate Lynx Eventer Disegno di Paolo Gucci
Jaguar XJ-S Estate Lynx built the Eventer, Gucci made it unique. The Designer-label. The Lynx Eventer is no ordinary Jaguar XJ-S. But this one is...
Giant road test Bentley Turbo R, Renault 5 GT Turbo, Lancia Delta HF Integrale, Lotus Turbo Esprit, Alpine-Renault GTA Turbo, Audi Quattro and Porsche...
Turbo cars in the Eighties had an aura of daring and slightly uncontrollable speed. 1665bhp turbocharged shoot-out to find the best real-world thriller. Turbos...
1997 Porsche 911 GT1 road test
Porsche 911 GT1 On the road in a car built for endurance racing. It’s a road car. Honest. It’s got more in common with...
1981 DeLorean DMC-12 US spec road test
DMC-12 on the original Belfast test track. Belfast’s silver Bullet. Back to the factory test track in a DMC-12 plus latest on the new...
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