The Sovereign was a range of Jaguar-built cars with the luxury Daimler badge attached. Classed as a full sized luxury sedan and (in this instance) based on Jaguar’s popular XJ6 model, this rear-wheel drive classic is powered by an inline six-cylindered engine delivering 178hp, capable of shifting the heavy car from 0-60mph in around 9.5 […]
The Porsche 911 is an iconic marque, and none more so than models with the RS designation. Standing for ‘Rennsport’ (German for racing), the RS variants of the 911 truly are the road-going race cars to be coveted. The latest evolution, the 991 GT3 RS is no exception. Advertised by Porsche as the car to push […]
Aston Martin does a great job of taking successful race cars and translating them into road cars that can be enjoyed by the enthusiast. With its roots in GT4 racers, the ‘N’ designation signifies this beast has been tried and tested on the famous (or infamous, depending on your point of view) Nürburgring whilst the […]
The Mercedes-Benz SL63 AMG manages successfully to combine a thrilling ride and confident handling with the sophisticated elegance required for long-distance comfort. The wonderfully racy noise from the 5.5 litre, V8 twin turbo engine sets ears ringing and pulses skipping, and with a 0-62mph performance around the 4.2-second mark, it’s hardly surprising that this model […]
The Mk2 Focus RS relit the fire for the Ford RS brand. The front wheel drive configuration with an upgraded Duratec ST engine is capable of achieving 0-62 mph in 5.9 seconds, but what’s really impressive is how it covers a kilometre in 25.4 seconds – from a standstill. Small wonder then, Ford UK claims the […]
The Audi RS4 is a masterpiece of understated German engineering. On the face of it, the RS4 looks like a regular saloon, but a quick turn behind the wheel quickly reveals the deception! A wolf in sheep’s clothing, the 4.2 FSi V8 engine produces around 415 bhp and is guaranteed to keep you firmly in […]
Last week’s blog covered Part 1 of an extensive show car preparation on a Ford Sierra RS500 Cosworth. This week the story continues! Having removed the deeper scratches from the soft, solid black paintwork, the next stage was finishing. Every section of the car was polished including the bonnet, boot and door shuts. Using a […]
The Fiat 595 Abarth is undoubtedly one of the most stylish hot-hatches available. Cheeky, sporty, fun, are all adjectives that have all been used to describe the look and the experience of driving one and it’s easy to see why. Of the Fiat 500’s the 595 Abarth is arguably the model with the most character, […]
The perils of the automated car wash, with harsh wash chemicals and vigorous brushes, are well known. For anyone passionate about the appearance of their vehicle, these types of car wash are to be avoided at all costs. The wash chemicals are usually highly acidic or highly alkaline to strip dirt, grease and road grime […]
The increase in popularity of machine polishing has given rise to rapid advances in the formulation of compounds and polishes to facilitate the process. Menzerna has long been the choice of professional detailers, but with the increased sophistication of the consumer, Menzerna is gaining a foothold with the car care enthusiast too. UF has received […]