First drive in our classic Fiat 500 after its major 695cc engine upgrade at R Proietti Ltd. It took much longer than expected but was it worth the wait?
The next chapter in Gary's LA chronicles - some finishing touches to the Mercedes 190SL, including the fitting of an impressive new grill...trickier than it sounds! Then a visit to Alex Manos at Beverly Hills Car Club to see what new arrivals he has in his treasure trove of classics. Plus, can you spot the infamous Britney Spears Porsche Boxster?!
12 660bhp TWR Supercat is a supercharged Restomod created by the reborne TWR company. I went to meet the team behind it and see it for real just before its launch in Miami.
The new Porsche Macan turbo electric boasts a 0-62mph time of just 3.3secs but how does it compare to the Taycan?
If you're allowed to have favourites, then this Classic Motor Show at the Birmingham NEC is Gary's. Three days of cars, chatting with yourselves - the viewers and appearing on the main stage alongside the likes of Mike Brewer and Auto Alex. Here is just a taste of the epic event.
The new 2024 Maserati Granturismo Trofeo is both the fastest and prettiest V6 Coupe they produce but can it really compete with the Ferrari Roma or the new Aston Vantage? Let's find out.
The race is on to get the Lotus Elite ready for this year’s Classic Motor Show at the NEC. With new shocks to fit all round, a front suspension to rebuild and new interior to complete will it be Birmingham or bust?!
Walkaround some of my favourite lots at this year's Iconic Auctioneers NEC Classic Car Show sale.
Big depreciation is always painful for owners and it's got a lot worse recently. Why is it happening and could even the new Ferrari F80 hypercar fall in value too?
Just when you think the 190SL restoration is complete, Gary is back with an another instalment. This time he is giving the car a paint job, shiny new brightwork and all the finishing details to really make it sing!
The new 2024 Aston Martin Vantage looks beautiful and has a serious chunk of horsepower but is it just too much if you only intend driving it on road?
With newly rebuilt suspension components ready to go back on the Lotus, its just a matter of getting them back on the car, revamping the interior, new tyres, cleaning and driving 5 hours across country to Hethel, Norfolk...!
Driving 4000km in 10 days across Europe is a real test for any classic, so how did the Lamborghini Countach QV cope?
I reveal why the Val d'Orcia is my favourite region of Tuscany and visit the Ferruccio Lamborghini Winery in Umbria, which turns out to be amazing with a fantastic restaurant, packed wine-shop, Agri-tourismo B&B and golf course.
With a special invite to a 50th anniversary celebration of the Lotus Elite at the Lotus factory just two weeks away Gary cracks on with the restoration of the Elite, starting with a rear suspension rebuild.
Pagani Utopia on-road review plus Horacio reveals how he introduced Lamborghini to the wonders of carbon fibre.
Ticking more jobs off the to-do list, Gary fixes a leak in the Rolls-Royce's air conditioning system and makes the car a new tonneau cover.
If you want to know the full life story of Ferruccio Lamborghini then you need to go as it reveals how he went from working on the family farm to becoming one of Italy's most successful entrepreneurs.
It's 50th years since the first Lamborghini Countach rolled off the production line in 1974. I compare my QV to the first Countach & look back at what's changed at Lamborghini over the past 50 years.
It's 50th years since the first Lamborghini Countach rolled off the production line in 1974 and to celebrate I'm taking my 1987 Countach QV on a Euro Tour special. In this video we leave Switzerland via the Gottard Pass and head to Modena.
The Bugatti Tourbillon combines a near 1000hp V16 engine with 800hp of electric power to deliver 400km/h plus performance and the most beautiful dash display of the modern era
It been a frustrating few months in the garage due to a number of mechanical issues but the good news is we're off on another road-trip to Italy
The 2024 Porsche 911 S/T is a limited run, GT3 911 that's been engineered to be the best driving 911 ever created but is it?
This has to be seen to be believed! A world class display of Aston Martins, Rolls-Royces, Porsches, Maseratis, Jaguars, Ferraris, Lamborghinis...the list goes on! Gary takes you inside this years' Concours of Elegance held within the gardens of the majestic Hampton Court Place.
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