The Jaguar S-Type: A Prophecy
A couple of weeks ago I wrote about a 2004 Jaguar S-Type R for sale in Virginia (still available, by the way). At the same time, I told a tale … Continue Reading The Jaguar S-Type: A Prophecy
1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow II: British Elegance for Pence on the Pound
First things first: let’s get the inevitable Grey Poupon jokes out of the way. “Pardon me, but…” yadda, yadda, and so on. Great. There. Now, let’s take a real look … Continue Reading 1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow II: British Elegance for Pence on the Pound
Of Mad Men and Their Machines
I visited an old friend last night – and before you start asking me about social distancing, mask-wearing, and all that, it wasn’t that kind of visit. David E. Davis, … Continue Reading Of Mad Men and Their Machines
1985 BMW 323i Baur Top Cabriolet: No Sleep ‘Til Hopkins
“Foot on the pedal, never ever false metal. Engine running hotter than a boiling kettle.” The wisdom of driving a 30-year-old BMW across some of the more desolate areas of … Continue Reading 1985 BMW 323i Baur Top Cabriolet: No Sleep ‘Til Hopkins
Rental Car Review: 2003 Mazda Protege5
“What’s the fastest car in the world? A rental car, of course!” That old chestnut, the object example of truth lovingly wrapped in a cliché. We all know people who … Continue Reading Rental Car Review: 2003 Mazda Protege5
Mercedes-Benz 280SE 4.5, briefly
The San Francisco, California, public auto auction is not normally the place to discover a classic Mercedes sedan. Generally run across the block are tatty donation cars like battered Ford … Continue Reading Mercedes-Benz 280SE 4.5, briefly
