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Bargain Basement Bimmer: End Game

9th April 2021

In his final part of a three part series, Jeremy Walton tells how he worked through £1000 BMW’s job list to a successful trade in… 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 enthusiasm is second to none. If you … [Read more...]

Bargain Basement Bimmer – Part One of a three part series about enjoying a modern classic Z3

26th February 2021

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...]

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