Even completely stripped bare in a workshop at Spotless Automotive Restorers in Knysna, the allure of Stuart Lottering’s E-type was evident. Francois Bonthuys takes us through the meticulous stripping process by highlighting key findings and outlines the road ahead during this Jaguar E-type restoration. Desire at first glance Upon arrival, the Jag E-type did not have any … [Read more...]
An E-type named Desire Part 1
Before the E-type Jaguar, sleek was just something you did with your hair. And class was something you had to attend to learn English and maths. It took some time running the alphabet before the emergence of this gem in all its ruby-coloured glory. This is the story about an E-type named Desire. With its slick design, concupiscent curves and seductively beckoning headlights, … [Read more...]
If the Audi withdrawal was a splash
If the Audi withdrawal was a splash…there’s a Tsunami coming Much has been written of the future of the six Audi WEC drivers after the announcement by Audi to withdraw from WEC at the end of the 2016 season, less so though about the fate of the army of dedicated technicians and support infrastructure. The decision by Audi to withdraw from the WEC has in effect … [Read more...]
Anecdotes from a motoring journalist
Anecdotes from a motoring journalist – I have been fortunate enough to visit many interesting places, and to see and drive cars that would not ordinarily be possible in other occupations. Not only has this been a great pleasure and a privilege for me, but having been born and grown up in distant South Africa, I have witnessed the world of motoring and motorsport in the … [Read more...]
JAGUAR DESIGN: A STORY OF STYLE
KEY INFORMATION JAGUAR DESIGN: A STORY OF STYLE People, Process, Projects ISBN: 978-1-907085-29-1 Author: Nick Hull Publisher: Porter Press International First published: September 2015 512 pages and 500+ illustrations Price: £90.00 This is a massive book and by default, it was a massive undertaking by author Nick Hull, who has … [Read more...]
SAVING JAGUAR
KEY INFORMATION ISBN: 978-1907085314 Author: John Egan Publisher: Porter Press International First published: 1 July 2015 224 pages Price: £24.95 Jaguar Cars has over the years endured several ups and downs, but none more so than during the late 1970s when the unions held sway on the shop floor. To have allowed such a … [Read more...]
Our best photographs of 2015 – Part 1
We are excited to show off some of our best photographs from 2015. There is quite a variety because each one of our photographers has a passion for either NASCAR, MotoGP, WEC, classic cars, history of cars and of course motoring photography in general. Have a look and discover how they use their passion in showing off their favourite subjects. Zoltan Papp We start off with … [Read more...]
SILVERSTONE CLASSIC
This weekend, more than 100,000 classic car and historic motor racing enthusiasts will help the Silverstone Classic to celebrate its 25th birthday, or Silver Jubilee, whichever you prefer. That's quite a milestone, but the event has really become a real highlight on the historic motor sport calendar and so it is fitting that this year is a bumper year. In 2014, a … [Read more...]
Part 2: Holiday in Sweden with an MG TC
So, the last you heard about the Cowcher's MG TC adventure, they were about to head off on a 3,080 mile round tour to southern Sweden. Part II rejoins them on 14 September 2014 as they're about to set off, the first part of the journey taking Tom, Eva and their daughter Nia 1,000 miles from their West Wales farm to Lund, Sweden. It was a cool autumn morning when they finally … [Read more...]
REFLECTIONS ON THE GENEVA MOTOR SHOW 2014
In general, the Geneva Motor Show is regarded by most media regulars as the best one to attend, as it is in the words of one journalist, 'small but perfectly formed'. The night before the first press day, Monday 3 March, is usually reserved for a number of different manufacturer events, where journalists can view new models prior to the media unveiling the next day. This … [Read more...]
