JAMES’ DREAM DRIVE LIST

Maserati A6G/54 ‘Or any other derivative – just as long as it’s special enough to get into the Mille Miglia.’ Lamborghini Miura ‘In orange. The most beautiful car for me. The physicality of the drive appeals too.’ Bristol Fighter ‘I like the narrowness of the body – and the cab-rearward cockpit, like a Mercedes SLR.’ Lancia Delta Integrale ‘Race pedigree and muscular design of the Evo II – it’s a hot hatch on steroids.’ Aston Martin V8 ‘Handbuilt gentleman’s GT with a gruff V8; less of a design cliché than the DB5.’ Bentley R-type Continental ‘The sort of thing you might see gathering dust in the corner of an NCP in the West End.’ Ferrari 550 Maranello ‘The teenage dream car – V12, FMR layout, naturally aspirated, manual.’ Citroën SM ‘Autoroute de Soleil fast-laner, so cool with yellow headlamps.’ Fiat Jolly Beach Car ‘The ultimate car for picking up baguettes in the morning.’