I bought the UK’s cheapest Rover P4, and if I’m honest, it wasn’t because it made perfect sense at the time. It wasn’t a carefully planned purchase, and it definitely wasn’t the kind of car most people would look at and think, “Yes, that’s the one.” But there was something about it that stuck with me. I didn’t buy it because it was a good idea……Read More

Shopping is less tedious in a classic or I would say proper car. Also shop late to get all the bargains.

Here are a few more photos from the last video:

I think I can safely say this was, by far, the best car experience I’ve had at Prescott Hill Climb. Even though it wasn’t a proper race, I can’t really imagine racing a car like this. Just knowing its value would be enough to add a bit of pressure. And to be hones…Read More

So here is a scenario. You have unlimited money but you have to spend it on a brand new 25 plate modern car of your preferred/favorite brand (That is still a company in 2025). For me it would be the Mercedes Benz Maybach S680 First Class. Not that I ever would as even if I had that kind of money to spend on a car I would always buy a classic. If…Read More

This isn’t a Bugatti you see every day…
it’s a Bugatti… with a built-in trailer 😳

Not mine, nor Colin’s, just stumbled across this absolute oddity.
Long-distance touring, 1930s style.
Because apparently luggage space wasn’t negotiable.
Would you actually use this… or is this where elegance went a bit too far? 😏

New video is live on my YouTube channel!

It was meant to go up tomorrow, but I accidentally set the wrong date 😅

This was my first drive in the Type 51 at Prescott during the Garden Party, and it was absolutely incredible, a big thank you to Colin for all his support and for trusting me to drive such a special car.

Here are a few photos…Read More

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I am glad I found your You Tube channel Paula. Very good viewing and some very nice cars, makes my 1963 model look new… Keep it up

I drive a 1963 Mercedes Benz 220s automatic. It was sold new in Australia and lived there until 2019 when the museum it was housed in owed the taxman and had to close so all the cars were auctioned off. To my knowledge its the only RHD in this colour in the UK. Its my daily car in the spring and summer months. Not for sale anytime soon if…Read More

The Bugs are ready for day 2..and so are we. So far, the sun is shining! Sun or not, surely will be a good day! 😍

Having an absolute blast surrounded by pre-war Bugattis…while working on fresh content that I’ll be sharing with you very soon.
Our main character is the Joker.
And together, we’re taking on modern roads… and unforgiving conditions.
The Joker series starts on the 27th of January.
Stay tuned 😉

Today we took Black Betty and her sister to a car meet! The silver XK120 FHC hasn’t been out for over a year; we were almost sure it wouldn’t start… but she didn’t disappoint. Since it still doesn’t have a name, I’m thinking ‘Holy Moly’ 🙂 and yes, she’s a keeper but we have some work to do on it. Over 50mph, the electric power steering is quite scary :))

I tried something new on Saturday …my first livestream on the channel.

I wasn’t sure what to expect, but it actually turned out really well.
I was genuinely surprised by how many of you joined, interacted, and asked questions, it made the whole experience much more enjoyable.

I’m really glad you enjoyed it.

If you missed it, you can…Read More

New video on the channel! We finally finished with the brakes on the Talbot lago, AKA Jessica Rabbit! Of course, we are still missing one drum, but we’ve been promised, after months of waiting, that we should get the new drum in a couple of weeks!

Link here:

A fantastic day out with Betty, surrounded by fascinating cars — most of them Triumphs! I love garage open days, as we get to meet interesting and very knowledgeable people.

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I just love the gentle and cheerful way you two go about your restorations and trips. Keep it up, and when will the next episode come?. I just have older cars cos they are cheaper, but nothing exciting like yours.

I’m very excited to share this news with you!
Last weekend at Prescott was the Annual Prize Giving, and I was awarded the Elizabeth Junek Trophy — for a BOC lady driver, for meritorious performance during the season, not necessarily while driving a Bugatti.
It feels like yesterday when I was standing at the start line for the first time — nervo…Read More

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Retromobile is full of extraordinary machines.

I came here for a challenge — hunting small parts and value — but it’s impossible not to stop and admire what’s around you.

From beautifully restored classics to things you rarely see in one place… including the Bugatti railcar.

This place reminds you how wide the world of engineering really is.

Bugatti railcar! From the 88 trains built by Bugatti, today, only one example remains – “Le Présidentiel”, which was one of the first railcars delivered by Bugatti to be operated by ETAT

After miles of walking through Retromobile and trying my very best negotiating skills, I realised something quite quickly…
If you’re looking for rare parts, this really is the place to come.
But it also comes at the right price — and often more than that.
When you see how much the sellers have to pay just to stand here, it suddenly makes sense…Read More

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Episode 1 is live.

I’m trying to turn scrap into £1,000…
so I can buy my first classic car to restore.

No sponsors.
No safety net.
Just machines nobody wants and a lot of work.

This is the first step in that journey.
Full video here:
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More updates coming soon.

We have a new beauty in our garage, Black Betty! This is one of the only 2 ever made Triumph Dolomites 8c ever made and the first video is like on my youtube channel, link here:

The Lagonda had her first proper public moment this week.

I shared a few photos and thoughts in her group — felt right to keep it there.

This was Courage’s first proper drive.

A pre-war Lagonda.
A crash gearbox.
No synchromesh. No rushing.

Nothing works the way you expect.
You listen. You wait. You learn — usually the hard way.

This wasn’t about getting it perfect.
It was about understanding where the limits are,
and choosing when not to push.

We’ll take our tim…Read More

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This was my first proper drive with a pre-war Lagonda — and yes, it has a crash gearbox.
There’s a reason they’re sometimes called dog crash boxes:
no synchromesh, no forgiveness, and absolutely no rushing.

Nothing works the way you expect.
You listen. You wait. You learn — usually the hard way.

This video isn’t about getting it perfect.…Read More

This year marked my first full year on YouTube —
and in many ways, the beginning of something much bigger.

I arrived here curious, slightly nervous, and determined to do things properly —
even if I didn’t yet know what properly meant for me.

Over the months, I learned not just how to film or edit,
but how to listen —
to the cars, to the…Read More