Sam Dowy

The Pilgrimage. Great drives to meet marque gurus. Citroën 2CV4 Rustic adventure in a rare survivor  ‘The most modest journeys feel like daunting adventures in a 2CV’ We take a trip to see a parts-hoarding Citroën 2CV expert in one of the earliest examples in the UK. Can you have a great drive in a car that’s incapable of breaking most speed limits? Words Sam Dawson. Photography Alex Tapley.

Life Cycle. How the last ever TVR 450 SEAC survived endless leaks and a close encounter with the River Thames – and was once repaired using a designer lipstick. The life story of a TVR 450 SEAC. Nearly lost in a river, ruled too noisy for track days and once mended using lipstick, the life of the final TVR wedge has been a colourful, thrilling adventure Words Sam Dawson. Photography James Pardon.

Life Cycle. Garry Austin first met his Alpine GTA while it was still on the production line. Thirty years on, the concours winner has served as continental cruiser and hillclimber. The life story of an Alpine GTA V6. The UK’s first ‘atmo’ GTA has been a continental tourer, accidental concours winner, F1 paddock regular and hillclimb racer – but has always been a cherished classic. Words Sam Dawson. Photography Jonathan Jacob.