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Whatever Happened To The Metro Cooper?

By Paul October 5, 2023 Cars 0 Comments
In the late 1970s a race to build powerful front wheel drive hatchbacks started out of the blue. The VW Golf GTI had turned the world of fast cars on its head. No longer did you need a two seater sports...
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The Lotus Elan – Suspension of Disbelief

By Paul August 12, 2023 Cars 0 Comments
It’s only when you’re stood next to the original Lotus Elan that you realize how small it actually is. In footage and pictures the Elan’s perfect proportions disguise its tiny size. The Elan is pure Lotus in design. A distillation of...
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The Jaguar XJ41/42 – How A Jaguar Managed to Change Its Spots

By Paul July 12, 2023 Cars 0 Comments
The Jaguar XJ41 /42 project was intended to be the replacement for the E-Type. The production car would be named F-Type and would be a more focused sports car than the comfy “grand tourer” XJS. Taking cues from the 1978 Pininfarina...
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