THIS WEEK IN OUR FLEET…

DAVID SIMISTER EDITOR

❚ 1977 RELIANT Scimitar GTE

My GTE is wrapped up for winter now. However, I’ve swapped classic cars for classic aircraft this week with a visit to the Imperial War Museum at Duxford.

JAMES SADLIER MANAGING EDITOR

❚ 1999 PEUGEOT 406 V6 Coupé Enjoying long journeys and the enhanced economy over long runs. Who said the 3.0 V6 isn’t an economical engine?

MIKE LE CAPLAIN PRODUCTION EDITOR

❚ 2001 MGF 1.8i

Haven’t had the greatest couple of months, so hoping that the weather gods will permit one last hood-down run before winter finally sets in.

NEWS EDITOR

❚ 1966 VOLVO Amazon

I’m running out of time to drive the Amazon before the weather really sets in. I’ll be buying a steering wheel hub puller to fit the Nardi and a heat shield for the carburettor.

CHARLIE CALDERWOOD STAFF WRITER

❚ 2000 PEUGEOT 306 1.8 16v Unremarkable week for the Pug but I feel the brakes are on their way out; they’re not as strong as I’d like from speed. Hopefully it’s just the pads.

CHRIS HOPE FEATURES EDITOR

❚ 1980 TRIUMPH TR7 FHC Spotted the first gritter of the year, so waiting for a downpour before the TR ventures out on any more winter excursions for the time being.

RICHARD GUNN SENIOR CONTRIBUTOR

❚ 1996 SAAB 900 S Convertible The Saab’s heater is alternating between very hot air and occasional cold blasts. This is not what is expected of a car born in Sweden!

NICK LARKIN EDITOR-AT-LARGE

❚ 1960 AUSTIN Cambridge

Has been sitting in its garage for most of this year – but action is definitely on the way. Watch this space to find out more about that!

❚ 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.