by Nigel Blackwell | Cars
I have a car and a van, both white. White isn’t quite as deathly boring as hearing-aid-beige, but it’s close. The only reason we have two white vehicles is because 1) we live in Texas where the sunshine can raise the interior temperature of a car so high...
by Nigel Blackwell | Cars
A rose would smell as sweet, they say, but me I’m not so sure that metaphor applies to cars. Clearly there are some names that aren’t going to work. I’m pretty sure no one wants to buy a car called the Limp, and no matter how much horsepower it has,...
by Nigel Blackwell | Cars
Italy has graced the world with all manner of objects of automotive art. From the 1930 Alfa Romeo 6C to the Lancia Stratos, the Ferrari Dino, the Enzo, the Maserati Bora and Lamborghinis galore. In fact, the Alfa 8C Competizione coupe is probably the most beautiful...
by Nigel Blackwell | Cars
In the mid 90s I had a Vauxhall Cavalier. With a 2L engine it is was reasonably quick, and with 4-wheel drive it gripped the road like a limpet. It was a fun car (not often a word used to describe Vauxhalls, I know). It took all sorts of punishment and did lots of...