Kim Henson tells a true winter's tale. (All words and photographs by, and copyright, Kim Henson). Cornwall beckoned, but our trip had to take in Swindon and Montacute as well… After a busy year during which my wife and I had been obliged to postpone two separate breaks in Wales, the idea of a few pre-Christmastime days away in Cornwall to unwind was very appealing. In fact, our planned … [Read more...]
Kia Stinger GT Sport Line – ‘Motoring For Fun’ Road Test in Scotland
Guy Loveridge describes a whistle-stop tour of the north of Scotland in Kia's Stinger GT Sport Line... (Words copyright Guy Loveridge. Photographs, as individually credited, by and copyright Guy Loveridge and George Loveridge). That Kia introduced a big engined “GT” car attracted my attention instantly. That they allowed it to reach a second generation and to maintain its place in their model … [Read more...]
Motoring For Fun – MSV’s ‘Drive!’ at Donington Park in Three British Classics.
George Loveridge describes an enjoyable 'classic' day out to Donington Park... Giles Dive, Jim, Guy, and George Loveridge take their classic British cars to Donington Park for trackside action at one of Motorsport Vision’s ‘Drive!’ events. All words and photos ©George Loveridge At the close of 2020, I was checking my emails when a notification from MSV (Motorsport Vision) popped up, … [Read more...]
Blackpool here we come… Motoring For Fun Road Test
George Loveridge took the new MG HS PHEV (very distant relative to BMC’s B-Series!) to the Irish Sea Coast. Here’s his story of the trip… (All words and photographs copyright George Loveridge and, where individually credited, to Adam Carpenter). Myself, my girlfriend, my best friend, and his girlfriend, all booked a holiday to Lytham St. Annes back in February 2021, with extreme optimism I … [Read more...]
Motoring for Fun – A classic adventure in Normandy with a 1954 Austin A40 Somerset and a 1939 Amilcar Compound
Kim Henson describes a happy week in Normandy in his 1954 Austin A40 Somerset Coupé… together with friends in a 1939 Amilcar Compound. Note: This trip took place in September/October 2016; this article about the holiday is intended to cheer readers while the current lockdown applies, and to help everyone look forward to the time when we can once again undertake pleasure motoring. However, for … [Read more...]