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Streetscene – Citroen Xsara 1.4i
Posted By: Simon Sage | Posted On:
When was the last time you saw one of these ? Plus in such a great colour ! Made from 1997 to 2006, the Xsara has a family sized xar that rivalled the Ford Escort and Vauxhall Astra of the same period, although the Xsara was consider to be quite bland looking by the press at the time. Based on the same platform as the earlier Peugeot 306 and Citroem ZX, it was available in five door, a pretty two door coupe and an estate car. It had typical late 1990's layout of front engine with front wheel drive and came in a number of engine sizes. Looking closely at it, it kind of resembles the Citroen Xantia from earlier in the 90's, probably because it was designed by the same designer, Bertone. I suppose you could call it a functional car, rather than anything else ! The same floor plan was also used for the Xsara Picasso, which was a kind of push me, pull you design which was an attempt to rival the Megane Scenic from Renault. Maybe if we'd seen this car a few years ago we would have walked stratight past it, but because many of…
The Best James Bond Cars in History
Posted By: Lex Baciu | Posted On:
From his suave looks to his super spy skills and of course, his cool, futuristic gadgets - there are many things that make 007 the world’s best-loved spy. Yet, one of the most memorable features of a James bond movie is Bond’s latest set of wheels. So today we decided to take a ride into the glamorous world of espionage and list our picks for the best James Bond cars in history. Design, power and gadgets are all factors we’ve taken into account when making our selection, but memorability and importance in the James Bond universe were the key decision-makers. Time to rev your engines and let’s go! Aston Martin DB5 No list of the best James Bond cars can go without the Aston Martin DB5. First seen in Goldfinger (1964), the DB5 reappears again in 2012’s Skyfall. It’s said to be Daniel Craig’s personal favourite amongst all of the James Bond rides ever made. So, If there is one car that even casual moviegoers recognise as a Bond vehicle, this is it. Yet, the iconic status of the DB5 is largely due to its lead role in the Goldfinger movie. While stunning to look at, the inimitable character…
New Event for 2021 – Fen to Fell, the UK’s Highest Rally, Opens for Entries
Posted By: Simon Sage | Posted On:
A brand new classic and vintage car rally is set to reach new heights as it journeys from the lowest road in the UK to the highest, usually restricted to motorists. Scheduled to be held from 22-26 September 2021 and limited to just 14 crews, Fen to Fell is a three-day driving adventure. Organised by Driven to Extremes, this is the only rally organisation granted privileged access to a restricted National Air Traffic road leading to a radar station atop a rugged peak at 2,782 feet above sea level at Great Dun Fell. Organiser Mac Mackenney explains: “This is an adventure drive that not only showcases the stunning roads and scenery of the UK but also affords the crews some pretty spectacular bragging rights. Not many people have driven the UK’s highest road so this is a unique opportunity. The route, designed by veteran rally planner Kim Bannister, is stunning!” Open to vintage and classic cars dating pre-1976, the event starts at just nine feet below sea level in the picturesque cathedral city of Ely, Cambridgeshire. The second smallest city in England, the cars will be scrutineered before heading to the start line for the off. There’s a chance…
A visit to the Museo Storico Alfa Romeo, Milan
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Many a car company boasts its own museum - warehouses stacked with best of breed machines from its back catalogue - rotter’s conspicuous in their absence. These collections usually reside in an industrial estate somewhere, tucked away far enough for only the most resolute of enthusiasts to discover. In many ways the Museo Storico Alfa Romeo is little different. After all, it’s housed on a nondescript back road in Arese, a Milanese suburb, and its exhibits are indeed conspicuous - if only for their lack of rust. There is, however, one way in which this museo storico does differ from other companies’ efforts. It hardly needs spelling out. This is an Alfa Romeo museum. Even the building looks better. Although a warehouse like any other, Alfa has somehow styled it, building an enormous tunnelled entrance with grand swoops and glorious curves. It’s painted rosso, like many of the classics naturally. The tunnel came in useful on the day of my visit, given the biblical levels of rain outside. It could have been more useful still, had it not been for the puddles collecting in the countless dips and bumps along the walkway. For all its grand swoops and glorious rosso…