Rover 220GTi Turbo

Posted on 27/07/2010 by Sam Skelton

It's R8, this Rover... The R8-series Rover is starting to be appreciated, like the Maestro before it, as more than just a banger. The earliest and mintiest cars are finding cherished homes, and there's even an owners' club. Probably the rarest and hairiest variant is the 220GTi Turbo - soon replaced by the GSi Sport due to excessive insurance premiums. As an introduction to the R8 range then, it seems like probably the one to choose. And as it happens, I know someone who owns one. The Rover Read more [...]

MG Maestro Turbo

Posted on 10/07/2010 by Sam Skelton

Faster than a Ferrari... There is a legend in Maestro circles known as John Orrell. Some say he's secretly the ghost of Spen King, creator of the Maestro, and as such wants to keep as many on the road in good condition as he can. Some say he's a mentalist for loving such derided cars. But what is unanimously accepted is that he's a great guy with a genuine passion for Leyland. Having offered me a spin in one of his MG Maestro Turbos, I leapt for the keys - with only 505 made such offers are Read more [...]