‘The BRM is such a competent fast car’

1998 Rover BRM Phil Mason, Aups, France

I love my Rover BRM – it is such a competent fast car. With the development input of Tony Pond Racing, there’s no surprise that it is so much fun. The BRM and 200Vi bodywork (apart from the valances) and engines are largely the same – but the rest of the car is really different. Add to that the flamboyant orange air intake, the quilted red leather interior and the turned aluminium controls and embellishments and you really do have a rather special car.

Home-made hoist for the Stag's hardtop. Turning heads at home in Provence. Now in showroom condition – down to the dealer decals.