Recent content by Ewan

Far bigger choice if you want an auto. But why have an auto as a weekend toy? The auto is for commmuters.

But there’s not a wrong choice between a Porker and an Alpine. Simply very good cars.

That’s why I bought my Alpine. Better looks and image than my 911. Plus it’s more fun to drive. And quicker a to b.

They think they need more boot space. Which 90% of them won’t. It’s as if there are no shops when they get to where they are going!!!

There’s no doubting that the Boxster is a very capable vehicle. Just too ubiquitous and “everyday”, rather than special, rare and exciting (like a 3200). I’d choose the 3200, but it would have to be a superb example - buying an average one no longer appeals given the repair/running costs.

Someone got a bargain. I’m surprised the owner let it go for that - they’d have only received about £17k. Should have taken it to Blenheim next month on the Club day at Salon Prive, as I’m sure a member would have paid more than that. (Me, probably, if the sun had been out!)

The blue one looks great. I’m not so keen on all black on the red car (door handles, windows, wheels, etc). Plus prefer the Neptune’s on the blue one (though would have them changed from black to gunmetal grey). If the condition is good, get negotiating!

Finally collected the 304 this afternoon. A very lovely job done by the restoration/painting company. And the lights from Phil finish the front perfectly!

Came back to my Alpine this afternoon to find a pink TR2 parked beside it. That’s not a pairing you see every day!

The far bigger and better event locally this weekend, Phil, is Classics at the Castle in Sherborne. Lamborghini is the head marque this year, and both of mine are on display. Come along!

It sold for about £3250 plus fees. I stopped at £3k, as was (potentially) only buying it as a future parts supply for my current one.

Yep - looks to have been built before 1999, as one of the last of the pre-EVO models. Maybe built in 96 or 97, but not registered until 99. Would be easy enough to have the factory confirm the build date. Not that it matters, as it’s a lovely thing, no mater the year of manufacture.

Have you seen the QP IV currently for sale at McGraths Maserati? About as good as you are likely to find. For not a lot of money, considering the condition, mileage, history, and who you are buying it from.

You’d be surprised! Last time I looked at a folding picnic/directors chair it was about £2.5k. Yikes!