'Surviving 100,000 miles and delivering plenty of smiles'... In this tenth instalment of his ever-popular series on Wheels-Alive, Jeremy Walton updates us on how his 19 year old Audi TT quattro sport endures pockmarked Britain and still provides fun a-plenty with each drive... (All words and images © Jeremy Walton). Jeremy writes… Maintenance-modest, individually stylish and at least … [Read more...]
Features by Jeremy Walton
Jeremy Walton trained as an agricultural journalist and some say he is still an earthy fellow. Once qualified, Walton joined for his first motoring magazine, the cult Cars and Car Conversions title, becoming associate editor with the opportunity to steer a special Hillman Imp GT in auto and rallycross. A move to Motor Sport and Motoring News brought ever stronger sporting links. Jeremy began racing regularly from runner-up in a British national series [Ford Escort Sport] to Belgium’s Spa24 hour European Championship events [BMW then Ford]. 
He subsequently joined Ford as sport and Ford Advanced Vehicles press officer. The Ford stint broadened his horizons and he became a freelance, clients escalating from motorsports and performance cars to TV advertising and the creation of 35 automotive and biographic books. He now lives in Wiltshire and has become very rural.
This very special Ford Capri has stood the test of time in many guises… and is still going strong
Jeremy Walton tells the fascinationg story of a unique survivor Capri that still delights more than half a century down the line... (All words © Jeremy Walton; photographs © Peter Osborne and Jeremy Walton). One Ford’s 50-year Promise delivered From Royalty to World Champions, this Capri served them all… Here we tell the story of just one original Ford Capri with an extraordinary … [Read more...]
Jeremy Walton’s Audi TT Sport – 99,600 miles and counting…
"Closing in on 100,000 miles, our 5-years represents 13,000 miles together." In this ninth instalment of his series, Jeremy Walton brings us up to date with the 2024 updates completed on his 19 year old Audi TT quattro sport. (All words and images © Jeremy Walton). Jeremy writes… Maintenance-modest, individually stylish and at least depreciation-proof, following 5 years 6 months … [Read more...]
Jeremy Walton’s Audi TT quattro Sport – giving great service after five years (so far) of fun!
Five years and counting... Jeremy Walton reports on his Audi TT quattro Sport, which seems to be a 'keeper'! In the eighth part of his series on owning and living with his TT quattro Sport, Jeremy confirms that the car is still going strong... and is still very much fun to own and use. (All words and images by, and copyright, Jeremy Walton). Closing in on 100,000 miles, our 5-years … [Read more...]
Audi TT quattro Sport – Jeremy’s still loving his modern classic!
Enjoying his Audi to the full... An affordable 2023 pleasure! Driven often, with more miles under its wheels and fewer bills in 2023, this modern classic TT makes sense, and delivers a 'content grumpy old man' (says Jeremy Walton)! In this seventh instalment of his series on his TT quattro Sport, Jeremy tells his story of the driving pleasure he has enjoyed this year in his cost-effective … [Read more...]
Audi TT quattro Sport – More miles, more fun, lower costs!
Driving on to Happiness... More driving miles, fewer repair bills=More private owner happy places! In the sixth instalment of this series, Jeremy Walton updates us with news of his quattro sport’s repairs, updates and miles munched. Back in September 1995, two significant sporty automotive newcomers were unveiled in the vast halls of Germany’s Frankfurt international motor show. Both proved … [Read more...]
Audi TT quattro sport – just so much fun
Further improvements and fixes while enjoying the ownership journey… In the fifth instalment of this series, Jeremy Walton updates us with news of his quattro sport’s repairs, continuing improvements and use. (Kim adds: If you are interested in reading the four previous instalments of Jeremy’s story of his ownership so far of this car, please enter ‘Audi TT quattro sport’ into the search box on … [Read more...]
Audi TT quattro sport – modern classic ownership continues to be fun
Progress! In the fourth instalment of this series, Jeremy Walton tells us that he has been enjoying his Audi TT quattro sport, while continuing to improve it... (Kim adds: If you are interested in reading the three previous instalments of Jeremy’s story of his ownership so far of this car, please enter ‘Audi TT quattro sport’ into the search box on our Wheels-Alive website, to find and … [Read more...]
Audi TT quattro sport – modern classic ownership adventure latest
Restricted year—time to tamper! In the third instalment of this series, Jeremy Walton explains the latest improvements carried out on his modern classic Audi TT quattro sport – the car is fun to own and is getting better and better! (Kim adds: If you are interested in reading the two previous instalments of Jeremy's story of his ownership so far of this car, please enter 'Audi TT quattro sport' … [Read more...]
Bargain Basement Bimmer – Part Two of our three part series about enjoying and improving a modern classic Z3
Can a £1,000 BMW be a winner? Jeremy Walton thought so – and sorted through extensive ‘to do’ jobs list… In his second instalment of a three part series, Jeremy explains how he set about improving his BMW Z3, tackling some of the work himself… Kim adds: Jeremy will be well-known to many readers for his numerous well-respected articles and books covering a vast range of vehicles. He has a wealth … [Read more...]
Bargain Basement Bimmer – Part One of a three part series about enjoying a modern classic Z3
In this first part of a three part series, Jeremy Walton describes how he met and fell in love with an ageing BMW Z3, after initial hesitation about its cosmetics... Kim adds: Jeremy will be well-known to many readers for his numerous well-respected articles and books covering a vast range of vehicles. He has a wealth of experience in driving sporting machinery on the road and track, and his … [Read more...]
Audi TT quattro sport – modern classic ownership adventure update
Paying for a bargain... ...Jeremy Walton updates us on running progress with his Audi TT quatro sport. (If you would like to read the previous, first instalment of Jeremy's saga about buying and running his quattro sport, published on Wheels-Alive on 1st November 2019, please go here... https://www.wheels-alive.co.uk/audi-tt-quattro-sport-a-modern-classic-much-enjoyed/). Over 13 months, under … [Read more...]
Audi TT quattro sport – A modern classic much enjoyed
Collector’s dream or aged Golf in drag? The first edition of Audi’s TT is 21 years old and divides opinions sharply, as Jeremy Walton discovered when he bought a limited edition TT quattro sport… Kim adds: A very warm 'welcome aboard' to Jeremy as a contributor to Wheels-Alive. He will already be known to many readers as a highly experienced motoring writer, especially in terms of covering … [Read more...]