Classic cars

In 2022 and 2023 I spent a year working on classic cars. I had the chance to take a break from consulting work and I used that time to buy cars and trucks at auction, do some basic repairs and sell them on. It was also an excuse to enjoy driving some of the cars I love.

Maybe I had been watching too many of those car garage reality tv shows.

But seriously, I believe there are a lot of good reasons to get into classic cars.

• They have more aesthetic appeal than modern cars (i.e. they look great!)
• You can experience a less diluted driving experience
• Greater safety through fewer safety devices (which are shown to increase dangerous driving)
• Enjoyment of the sounds and smells of old-school engines
• Less reliance on computers
• Easier self maintainance
• Environmental benefits – avoidance of disposal & the reductions in new car manufacturing.

Here are a few pictures of five of the best cars I worked on. I will hopefully get around to writing about and uploading an article about each in future

1985 Landcruiser HJ60

1985 Toyota Celica Supra

1989 Renault Alpine GTA V6 Turbo

1997 Toyota Hilux

1978 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am