Duncan McVitie’s position on the Lotus Elan M100
Duncan McVitie takes a break from French Fancies to write some words on the Lotus Elan. No, not that one, the M100…
Winter. The most logical time of year for me to write a blog about a convertible – since I refuse to use mine in the rain or snow, I may as well write about it.
So, continuing with the theme of glorious failures from my Avantime blog, may I present to you the Lotus Elan M100 – a car touched by genius, but unjustly overlooked. Read more 
The Rancho’s back – courtesy of Duncan McVitie
One of the first cars to feature on PetrolBlog was the delightful Talbot Matra Rancho. You can see the update from March 2010 here.
But now, perennial French car fan, Duncan McVitie has put together this short video to show the Rancho in all its glory. Look out for a daring motorway exit, some aerial acrobatics and a trip through the jungle. Sadly, there’s no appearance this time from Rancho fan, Johnny Mathis. Read more
Duncan McVitie remembers the Renault Avantime
More words from Duncan McVitie, this time on the brilliant PetrolBlog favourite, the Renault Avantime. Over to you, Duncan.
“How is Ming the Merciless these days?” asked the cashier in the filling station. “Eh?” was my reply. As usual, I was the epitome of eloquence. He pointed to the car sitting at pump six. “That spaceship on wheels is yours, isn’t it?” I nodded. “Well, in that case you must be Buck Rogers.” I gave him a non-commital grunt, paid for the fuel and walked back to my car, a Renault Avantime, wishing that the standard equipment list had included a ray gun for use against smart arses. Read more
Duncan McVitie remembers the MK1 Ford Fiesta XR2
PetrolBlog has another guest blogger, this time in the shape of Mr Duncan McVitie, a rather apt name given our love of the Hobnob biscuit. Fortunately, Mr McVitie also shares our love of interesting cars, so for his first post he has chosen to write a few words on the Fiesta XR2. Over to you, Duncan…
I was thinking about cool cars the other day, when my uncle’s Fiesta XR2 came to mind. Now, I know the warmed-up version of Ford’s motorised shopping trolley isn’t everyone’s idea of chilled motoring, but hear me out on this one. Read more
