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Got Lucky
As a car obsessed young boy, my standing order Christmas present was the “Observer Pocket Book of Automobiles” that came out annually and contained every detail a 10 year old might possibly need.
To my surprise I discovered a near neighbor (this being very rural England) had both this Gordon Keeble and a Jensen CV8. I was fortunate to be given memorable rides in both. Those journeys were a long way from the experience of being driven in my father’s base level Ford Anglia and later Renault 4...
A classic of little fame but much appeal - the Gordon Keeble GK-1
The roaring Sixties were a fascinating time in the automotive world. The world became awash in affordable and reliable mechanical components, allowing smaller outfits without the means of independent R&D in all areas to still participate in the world ...
Would have been a great investment!
Have seen one for GBP120k recently. Not quite the same league anymore...
Got Lucky
As a car obsessed young boy, my standing order Christmas present was the “Observer Pocket Book of Automobiles” that came out annually and contained every detail a 10 year old might possibly need. To my surprise I discovered a near neighbor (this being ver...
Very cool story!
Yet to have my first drive / ride in one Not exactly easy to arrange on the Continent
“You don’t know what you’ve got till it’s gone”
I didn’t understand the concept of “rare” as in rural England, apart from tractors and animals, everything was rare. This same owner also had at one point a Galaxy 500 Convertible in Candy Apple Red with a cream interior. He also owned a Rover P6 with the...
I know what you mean :)
Missed my first gen NSX, too... But luckily there are still watches 👍🏻
From all I read surprisingly well...
A GT of the old school but very modern in setup in its day. But unfortunately no first hand experience...