THIS WEEK IN OUR FLEET...

DAVID SIMISTER EDITOR 1977 RELIANT Scimitar GTE

I hadn’t done anything like my intended annual mileage, come insurance renewal time, so revised it to something more lockdown-friendly.

JAMES SADLIER MANAGING EDITOR 2003 PEUGEOT 406 Coupé

Snow didn’t quicken the suspension fix but we’re on track with uncovering the mystery of the somewhat unremovable strut… we hope.

MIKE LE CAPLAIN PRODUCTION EDITOR 1997 JAGUAR XJ6 3.2 Sport

I’ve watched way too many car detailing YouTube videos during lockdown, so YNO’s going to get one hell of a valet once this is all over.

JON BURGESS NEWS EDITOR 1996 VOLVO 960

Finally managed to take the spoiler off the car – it didn’t suit it at all and such things fetch a good price overseas. Still chasing a nearside fog light and offside door mirror.

CHARLIE CALDERWOOD STAFF WRITER 2000 PEUGEOT 306 1.8 16v

Hasn’t struggled with the snow I’ve had – the French tradition of piling up weight over the front wheels does have a few advantages.

CHRIS HOPE FEATURES EDITOR 1980 TRIUMPH TR7 FHC

Didn’t fancy the white stuff and its owner wasn’t up for shovelling the snow that had piled up in front of the garage, so it stayed sheltered.

RICHARD GUNN SENIOR CONTRIBUTOR 1995 VOLVO 960 3.0 estate

Thanks to the snow and ice, I at least know the Winter mode on the Volvo gearbox, and its ABS, are all working exactly as they should.

NICK LARKIN EDITOR-AT-LARGE 2003 ROVER 75

Parts (chiefly the water pump and alternator) have now been sourced so the Rover will ready for a return to the road once they’ve been fitted. ALSO ON THE FLEET David Brown 1999 Rover 200 BRM. Steve Berry 1970 Reliant Scimitar. Richard Kilpatrick 1992 Jaguar XJS. John Lakey 1984 Opel Monza. Nick Larkin 1960 Austin A55. Alex Riley 1981 Triumph TR7 Conv. James Taylor 1950 Rover P4. Fuzz Townshend Austin 7 Special.