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Time to get the TV bug back into shape this month as I visit my old chum Steve Johnson, of Johnson Autoworks fame, in order to get the ’72 running like a Swiss watch. A shiny VW is always a lovely thing to behold, but if the mucky bits beneath it are not looking, or […]
Beetle, classic, Collection, Discovery, featured, Johnson Autoworks, project, retro, Service, tuning, Turbo Pickers, TV, VW
Back To The Future. Plucked from barn-find obscurity and ‘restored’ for my Discovery Channel ‘Turbo Pickers’ TV show, this pretty little ’72 Bug has now ended up at home with me… and here’s why! In a motor trade and media career that has now spanned 20-odd years, I have had a few unexpected phone calls in my […]
Beetle, classic, Collection, Discovery, featured, Oval, project, retro, tuning, Turbo Pickers, TV, VW
Cor’ Blimey! Pictures Chris Wallbank Time to start yet another project as I introduce my latest automotive squeeze to these pages . Having finished my ’10 Dodge Challenger, I’ve wound the clock back a little earlier – and swapped camps – for a rather lovely old ’80 Vette. Here we go again! If you’re anything […]
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That essential question; just what is the first modification to undertake on your latest project car? This time I was pretty sure what it had to be – and ended up making a quick visit to tuning scene legends Forge to get it fitted. Having spent a wonderful first month with the STI, I have […]
Burns. 22B, Collection, featured, Impreza, litchfield, project, roadtest, STI, Subaru, tuning
Since the old show came out on the telly box, I have had quite a few people and journos ask me to outline a few hints and tips for making a few quid either out of stuff you already have, or random old tat that you might find out and about on your travels. While […]
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Blame it on my friends at Subaru.. but I have another car to fettle. In between filming the latest series of Turbo Pickers on Discovery, I will be plying you guys with updates from my latest project car – this nice, but ‘well-used’ Subaru UK track hack… It’s funny what comes your way in this […]
Burns. 22B, Collection, Impreza, project, racecar, STI, Subaru, WRC
Although my 328 has the kind of history that even Simon Sharma would find impressive, and has just been fully serviced, I’ve only gone and given it an oil change. There is method in my madness however, as you’ll find out! Some things in life you can’t do too often I reckon. Bacon sandwiches, for […]
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Steaming straight into the work on my E36, I decided to go for the aesthetics first. Why are you not surprised? At least I have a good excuse this time.. Usually, when you buy a 15 year old car, there are a plethora of jobs and a mile-long snagging list to sort out before you […]
You know me…when it comes to tuning I like improvements from both ends of the spectrum. Some enhancements make the recipient vehicle work better… Others make it look better. Occasionally, you hit the holy grail and fit something that does both. But for me, whether it looks good, or works well, it’s all good! This […]
Are you sitting comfortably? If not, then this may be the perfect tale for you. Family-run Cobra Seats is one firm that proudly flies the flag for British design and manufacturing, and can trace its impressive roots back to one of the coolest cars to have ever rolled out of the UK. Seeing as my […]
I have read a lot of road tests on this car, seen a lot of forum posts and spent a lot of miles in it. Therefore, I think it’s fair to say, for those who think the BRZ/GT86 doesn’t pack enough tech or power, you either haven’t driven it for long enough – or you’ve […]
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