THIS WEEK IN OUR FLEET...

DAVID SIMISTER EDITOR

1972 MGB GT It’s still running beautifully – but it hasn’t been to any classic shows yet this year. That’s something that’s got to change…

JAMES SADLIER MANAGING EDITOR

1994 FORD Mondeo GLX There’s a slight rattling from the exhaust which may be due to corrosion around the fixings. On a plus note, it is almost sunroof season for the GLX!

MIKE LE CAPLAIN PRODUCTION EDITOR

2001 MGF 1.8i It’s a go for the ‘F’s MoT work, and the hunt is on for a pair of front wings – preferably in the correct Flame Red – to replace the scabrous originals.

DAVID BROWN ASSOCIATE EDITOR

1972 VW Beetle 1200 Continues its status as a media tart with appearanves in the latest issues of Practical Classics and VolksWorld magazines – what a star!

MURRAY SCULLION NEWS EDITOR

1996 MAZDA MX-5 The sun has come out at least once this week, so it’d be rude not to press the MX-5 into regular use. Now, where are my sunglasses?

CHRIS HOPE FEATURES EDITOR

1980 TRIUMPH TR7 The wedge certainly turned heads in a pub car park last Sunday, impressing the chef in particular, who put an extra Yorkshire pudding on my plate!

RICHARD GUNN SENIOR CONTRIBUTOR

1993 Fiat Panda Selecta Blown cladding from inside the Fiat’s exhaust created a cute little hairy tail for it. My Little Panda, anyone? Oh, and the Saab’s back too.

NICK LARKIN EDITOR AT LARGE

2003 ROVER 75 The Rover 75 is in disgrace, parting company with its clutch near Grantham. The car was ferried back home courtesy of the AA. ALSO ON THE FLEET Steve Berry 1970 Reliant Scimitar. Gillian Carmoodie 1957 Standard 8. Richard Kilpatrick 1992 Jaguar XJS. Nick Larkin 1960 Austin Cambridge. John Lakey 1984 Opel Monza. Alex Riley 1981 Triumph TR7 Conv. James Taylor 1950 Rover P4. Fuzz Townshend Austin 7 Special.