How is it the end of 2019 already? But as we look forward to an exciting 2020, it’s also the perfect time to look back at the past 12 months.
After all, it’s been another packed year for the C&SC team that’s seen us driving many fantastic classics, lusting over many more, and attending a range of brilliant events.
To ensure we didn’t forget what’s happened, we thought we’d jot down our personal 2019 highlights, along with our ambitions for 2020. Then it occurred to us that you might find them interesting, too. So here they are.
Alastair Clements, editor in chief
Car of the year
Rétromobile is unmissable for me because there’s always something to stop you in your tracks. For 2019 it was the towering ‘Giant of the Desert’, the Berliet T100.
Best drive
Once in a blue moon the planets align to bring you the perfect car on the perfect road – such as The Italian Job Miura on the Great St-Bernard Pass. A massive tick off the bucket list.
Best event
Returning to Monterey after a decade was a joy. I enjoyed the more down-to-earth gatherings, but Pebble Beach (above) remains the pinnacle and is always memorable.