Or those I still have photos of!

1962 Ford Classic 315

My first car!

Bought September 1963 for £400

Specification

This one was the 2dr version fitted with a 4 cyl, petrol, OHV, 1340cc engine + 4 sp G/Box. (later 1500cc units were fitted with a 5 bearing crank but didn't help as the Cortina was hot on it's heels)

     

1980 Nissan Skyline 240K GT (Auto)

go to Skyline

link to Datsun owners club

Specification

This one was the 2dr version fitted with a 240Z fuel injected engine and the forerunner of the now famous SKYLINE range. Originally built by specialist firm (like Lotus/Ford) and eventually bought by Nissan - the rest is history.

     

1990 Rover Sterling 4dr saloon

link to ROVER owners club

Specification

Built as a partnership with Honda the Stirling (or 800) range shared everything except the body panels with the Honda Legend.  A winner from the start it later transformed into a sleeker Mk2 with a strong following.

 

     

1993 Rover Sterling 5dr saloon/fastback

go to Rover page

link to ROVER owners club

link to a better Rover site

Specification

The Mk2 had just a strong fan club as the Mk1 until -- Rover was bought by BMW.  Honda withdrew their technical support and driveline so the infamous KV6 (plastic) was hurriedly fitted and fell apart just as quick.

This gave the delightful car a BAD name and then along cane MG-Rover with the 75 and grand-dad styling - the KV6 had matured as well as the body by then.......

 

     

1996 BMW 740i

go to BMW page

Specification

This is my current mode of transport.  £60+ new and just about worth it.  This is fitted with an all alloy V8 300+ BHP 32 valve engine and tops out @ 155MPH.  MPG isn't that generous but I can get around 25ish taking it easy - which isn't easy to do!

 

     

1974 Dodge Challenger

Specification

This was one of my flings into the ridiculous.  Totally impractical, noisy, temperamental, boy racer looks but by Christ did it go - but only in a straight line.