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
Sticking The Boot In. (Pics Chris Wallbank) If the RS6 in standard trim simply isn’t enough for you, then supercar tuner Litchfield has the perfect riposte. By adding another 200 bhp and a huge helping of torque, the Gloucestershire tuner has created a truly practical, daily-driveable, supercar – with a simply enormous boot. When […]
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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 […]
Time to start a new project car – using the Subaru UK BRZ I have been developing for the last 12 months.. We’re very lucky in this job… we get to experience, drive and feature some absolutely corking motors. All of them leave an impression in one way or another, but occasionally, you come across […]
BRZ, Donington, Drift Car, GT86, project, Subaru, trackday, tuning
