Blog alastair clements
Finding out that La Forza is still strong in Modena
I got back from Italy late last night following my first visit – or should that be pilgrimage? – to Maranello. Actually, I tell a lie, I have been ...
The night the humble Escort won over a sceptic
I just don’t get the Ford Escort madness that has swept the country. How on earth can a Mk2 Ghia four-door auto be worth £5000? Let alone a pukka ...
Worshipping the wacky in Paris
Back at Rétromobile this week after a two-year absence and I couldn't be more delighted. This annual Gallic 'season opener' (yes, I know it isn't ...
Maintaining the status quo in the stable
As we polish off the remnants of the turkey curry and contemplate our final evening of over-indulgence ahead, I’ve been mulling over my old-car ...
In praise of the pros who are fluent in the language of mechanics
At school, I was a bit of a whizz with languages. It's something to do with the way your synapses link, I reckon – either you get it or you don't. ...
Time to call in the professionals
We all have our limitations when it comes to spanner-wielding, some of us bouncing our bonces off the glass ceiling sooner than others. With ...
Joining the club on the classic commute
I have a confession. At C&SC we have always advocated using classics as much as possible, and several of the team genuinely do use their old ...
Everyday classic may be cheap, but that just makes me cheerful
Regular readers will know that I recently invested a fairly small sum of money in a new (old) classic runabout, because I had become so bored with ...
Clements gets a buzz out of Bumble
In the past, the concept of a ‘Goodwood car’ has been anathema to me. The very idea that you would buy a vehicle solely to enjoy for three days in ...
Seeking more comfort for the next Le Mans Classic
Since I became a father six and a half years ago, it has been a challenge for me to balance my passion for classics with the practicalities – and ...
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