Sir William Lyons Award 2011 pt.2: Is a classic vehicle a viable first car?

Posted on 14/11/2011 by Sam Skelton

It is surely beyond doubt that other young classic car fans, like myself, are astonished and dismayed by the number of our contemporaries we see driving 'cars' like BMW MINIs, Citroen C2s, and Ford Fiesta 1.25s. "Do they not realise," my inner petrolhead screams, "that they could save money AND drive something more fun if only they opened their eyes?" One evening, in the pub, I asked a Kia Picanto-owning friend if he'd even remotely considered a classic. His reply wasn't repeatable, but I was invited Read more [...]

Van-tastic!

Posted on 26/09/2011 by Sam Skelton

For most confirmed petrolheads, this twin test will be pointless. Indeed, as a lover of large, multi-cylindered luxobarges, had you invited me to do a back to back test of small diesel vans, 99% of the time my answer would have been no. Yet I've done a fair few miles in a couple of the better ones recently, and a comparison seemed like a good thing to do. If you're a small business owner, or have any other reason for needing two seats and space for a very big box, then read on. Words: Sam Read more [...]