Yesterday’s Specials…VW Polo Harlequin
Decisions, decisions. There you are in the dealer showroom, one hand clasping the brochure, the other hand clasping a cup of coffee so hot that it must have been brewed using molten lava. You enjoyed the test drive, you’ve accepted the finance deal and have ticked all the options. There’s only one thing left to do – decide on the colour. Read more 
Yesterday’s specials…Lancia Beta Hi-Fi
Now let me make one thing clear from the outset. I love Lancias. My all time favourite car is the Delta Integrale (although I’m yet to sit in one, let alone drive one). The Stratos is generally just another way of saying “uber cool” in my language. The classic Fulvia is about as pretty as a car can get. And of all the cars my Dad owned, his Lancia 2000 Sedan is easily the pick of the bunch, oozing flair, style and individuality. So yes, I love Lancias. Read more
Yesterday’s Specials…Fiat Panda Italia ’90
Ah, the memories of the the 1990 World Cup. The sound of Luciano Pavarotti, the sight of Gazza’s tears and the gallant but inevitable failure of England to get past West Germany on penalties. In truth though, this was England’s best post-1966 performance, a genuine team effort and a real case of a missed opportunity. Or penalty. Or two. Read more
Yesterday’s Specials…Opel Speedster Scorpions
Oh how the rest of Europe laughed when Vauxhall launched the VX220 in the UK with the disastrously appalling advertising campaign. Oh how the Germans mocked us when Griff Rhys-Jones appeared wearing nothing more than a white vest, a pair of Y-fronts and a ginger beard to announce Vauxhall’s sports car. According to the ad agency, the campaign was called ‘Dream Car‘, with Rhys-Jones attempting to discredit the sexiness of the car. Well, I can safely say that the ad campaign worked – it had the desired effect of discrediting the VX220 from the outset. Despite amazing reviews, a host of accolades and ultimately being a damn fine sports car, the VX220 was a sales disaster. While the Lotus Elise had an F1 heritage, a strong brand and a back catalogue to dream of, the VX220 had to make do with a Y-fronted comedian…in a ginger beard. Oh dear. Read more
