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07/08/2026

One too many beers. One TVR with no engine.

That's how this project began.

Mick Millane wasn't even looking for a TVR, but his clever budget engine swap delivers performance to rival the V8-powered cars.

We'd call that money well spent 🍻

Catch more on the Practical Performance Car channel now.

05/08/2026

Showroom Spotlight - 1968 Ford LTD Country Squire

Long before SUVs took over, this was the family car everyone wanted. (Across the Atlantic anyway!)

The Ford LTD Country Squire wasn't just America's flagship station wagon - it became part of American culture. From suburban driveways to Hollywood, few cars captured an era quite like it.

This 1968 example represents the Country Squire at its absolute best.

Specified in desirable LTD trim and powered by Ford's coveted 390 cubic-inch big-block V8, it combines effortless cruising with the sort of character only a late-sixties American V8 can deliver. Finished in Highland Green over its beautifully preserved matching interior, it's impossible not to smile every time you walk towards it.

And then there's the Magic Doorgate.

Ford's ingenious two-way tailgate could either fold down conventionally or swing open sideways, making loading luggage, bikes, shopping, or an entire family's holiday gear, remarkably easy. Nearly sixty years later, it remains one of the cleverest pieces of automotive design you'll encounter.

Cinema helped cement its legend too. The Country Squire appeared everywhere from Mad Men to Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, but perhaps most memorably as Steve McQueen's getaway car in The Getaway(1972). Fittingly, this example is finished in the same Highland Green made famous by McQueen's *Bullitt* Mustang, which also happened to share Ford's mighty 390 V8.

This car proves itself to be everything these cars were designed to be: dependable, comfortable and effortlessly charismatic.

Practical? Absolutely.

Iconic? Without question.

The perfect beach, pub, school, festival, or family car? Most definitely.

Available now with DD Classics.

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03/08/2026

Showroom Spotlight - 2003 Bentley Continental R Mulliner

The Bentley Continental R Mulliner was designed to close a chapter.

By 2003, the company was on the cusp of a new era under Volkswagen ownership, with the Continental GT waiting in the wings. But before Crewe embraced modern mass production, it signed off with one of the last truly hand-built Bentleys.

And what a farewell it was.

The Continental R Mulliner combined the elegant long-wheelbase Continental R with the performance of the Continental T, creating what many regard as the ultimate expression of Bentley's grand touring philosophy.

Beneath the bonnet sits a legendary 6.75-litre turbocharged V8, producing 420bhp and an immense 650lb ft of torque. Effortless rather than aggressive, it delivers the sort of relentless, wave-like acceleration that only a big Bentley can.

Finished in Sapphire Black over a beautifully appointed Cotswold and Nautic Blue interior, this 2003 example showcases exactly why Crewe's craftsmanship became legendary. Hand-selected veneers, acres of leather and meticulous attention to detail remind you that these cars were built as much by skilled artisans as they were by engineers.

Importantly, this example has been cared for exactly as a flagship Bentley deserves. Its extensive service history spans over two decades, with maintenance carried out by Bentley main dealers and respected marque specialists throughout its life, including significant recent works by Bentley Newcastle and MD Technik.

When new, the Continental R Mulliner sat at the very top of Bentley's range, carrying a price tag that made it one of the most expensive cars on sale.

Today, it represents something arguably more appealing - an opportunity to own one of the last hand-built Bentleys from Crewe's most revered era.

Available now with Duke of London.

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30/07/2026

Showroom Spotlight - A 595bhp, naturally aspirated V12 - 2019 Aston Martin Rapide AMR.

Four doors. 210mph. And just 188 made. Finished in Stirling Green with Lime Green halo livery, this is a particularly special example of Aston Martin’s gloriously excessive four-door super saloon - and the first production model to receive the AMR treatment.

AMR brought a serious dose of performance to the Rapide. The chassis was sharpened, the styling turned up to 11, and Aston Martin’s 6.0-litre naturally aspirated V12 was tuned to produce a mighty 595bhp, giving the Rapide AMR a claimed top speed of 210mph.

Limited numbers were produced worldwide, with only 47 delivered to the UK.

This particular car was first registered in March 2019. Its specification includes the Exterior Carbon Pack, Lime Green Graphics Pack, One-77 steering wheel, matte-black multi-spoke AMR wheels, AMR Signature Pack and V12 side-fender badges.

Obsidian Black leather, Pure Black Alcantara, a screaming naturally aspirated V12 and enough room for four.

It has also been serviced annually, with seven service stamps from Aston Martin main dealers, and was most recently serviced in March 2026.

The Rapide AMR is the sort of car that probably shouldn’t exist.

Thankfully, it does.

Now available with Nicholas Mee & Co .

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29/07/2026

Showroom Spotlight - 1985 Ferrari 288 GTO.

What happens when Ferrari builds a road car because it wants to go racing?

In the case of the 288 GTO, the answer was one of the most significant supercars of the 1980s.

Ferrari conceived the GTO for Group B competition, a category whose regulations required manufacturers to produce 200 road-going examples for homologation. Ferrari planned to take the GTO racing, but Group B was cancelled before the car ever turned a wheel in competition.

The road car survived, and what Ferrari created was extraordinary.

Behind the driver sits a dry-sumped, 2,855cc 90-degree V8, mounted longitudinally and fed by twin IHI turbochargers. It produces 400bhp and drives the rear wheels through a five-speed manual gearbox.

The result? 0–100km/h in 4.9 seconds and a top speed of 305km/h - figures that were genuinely staggering in 1985.

Even the name has an enthusiast's footnote. The 288 designation was never officially used by Ferrari; it simply became the accepted way of distinguishing this GTO from the legendary 250 GTO.

Ferrari ultimately built just 272 examples, despite the 200-car homologation requirement, making the 288 GTO the rarest of Ferrari's modern V8 halo cars. It was also the car that set the template for what followed: the F40, F50, Enzo and, eventually, LaFerrari.

This particular example, chassis 055687, is one of 20 288 GTOs delivered new to the UK.

It was ordered through Maranello Concessionaires by Charles Church of Hampshire, who chose to collect the car directly from the Ferrari factory in Maranello in May 1985 before driving it home to the UK.

Its history is unusually well documented, with the original factory build sheet, Maranello Concessionaires records, importation documentation, factory documents pouch, tool roll, spare keys, spare wheel and even its original fitted Schedoni luggage bag.

Between 2022 and 2024, the car underwent a comprehensive restoration, including a bare-metal body restoration and a complete mechanical overhaul. It was subsequently awarded Ferrari Classiche certification, confirming its originality.

But perhaps the most fascinating thing about the 288 GTO is what never happened.

It was built to go racing. It never got the chance.

Instead, it became the first Ferrari GTO since the 250 GTO - and the beginning of a lineage that would define Ferrari's next generation of halo cars.

Available now with Girardo & Co.

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27/07/2026

Showroom Spotlight - 1968 Alfa Romeo Giulia Super GTA-R by Alfaholics

If Singer has become the ultimate expression of the air-cooled 911, then Alfaholics has earned the same reputation for Alfa Romeo.

Their GTA-R builds aren't restorations, they're re-engineerings.

Every weakness is addressed, every strength amplified, resulting in a car that feels exactly as an Alfa Romeo Giulia should have - had engineers in the 1960s possessed today's materials, knowledge and craftsmanship.

This 1968 Giulia Super GTA-R is a wonderful example. Finished in understated Bianco with a beautifully trimmed Bordeaux leather interior, it looks remarkably restrained. Aside from subtle Italian tricolore detailing, there's little to suggest what's hiding beneath the surface.

And that's entirely the point.

The famous Alfa Twin Spark engine has been transformed by Alfaholics into a 216bhp masterpiece, breathing through 45mm Weber carburettors and paired with a close-ratio gearbox and limited-slip differential. In a car weighing little more than 900kg, the performance is intoxicating.

The chassis receives the same obsessive attention.

Alfaholics' celebrated GTA-R suspension package, six-pot brakes, lightweight wheels and carefully developed geometry combine to produce a car that's astonishingly precise without sacrificing the delicacy that made the original Giulia so beloved.

It's fast. Really fast. Yet it never feels intimidating.

Perhaps the biggest challenge?

Getting hold of one.

With new builds carrying a waiting list measured in years, opportunities to acquire an existing Alfaholics car are rare.

For those who appreciate lightweight engineering, mechanical purity and beautifully resolved classics, they don't come much better than this.

Available now with VVS UK Ltd - check out The Showroom for more.

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23/07/2026

They put a 4.6-litre V8 in a 1.2-litre Opel...

Andy Earnshaw's Kadett Coupé started life with just 1200cc. Now it packs a 4.6-litre Rover V8 and enough torque to completely transform the little Opel.

Originally built for the drag strip, Andy's determined to make it work on the road.

Would you daily it? 😈

Catch more on the channel now.

20/07/2026

Showroom Spotlight — 2009 Lotus Exige S

The Series 2 Lotus Exige S is a car that teaches how to drive.

Built around Colin Chapman's famous philosophy, the Exige doesn't rely on enormous power figures or clever electronics to create excitement. Instead, it delivers connection.

Every input matters. Every corner rewards.

At just over 900kg, the supercharged 1.8-litre engine doesn't need huge horsepower to feel alive. This example benefits from the factory Performance Pack, taking output to 240bhp, alongside AP Racing brakes, a full-length roof scoop and adjustable traction control - a spec many consider the sweet spot.

Finished in Starlight Black with matching black wheels and brake callipers, it looks positively menacing. The Touring Pack and air conditioning add just enough civility without diluting what makes the Exige so special.

Just 12,800 miles, two owners from new, and accompanied by one of the most comprehensive history files you'll find. Every service invoice is present from the original running-in service onwards, alongside MOT certificates, original order documentation and early correspondence from Lotus. It's exactly the sort of ownership history enthusiasts hope to find.

As modern performance cars become heavier, quieter and increasingly digital, the Exige S continues to stand apart. Hydraulic steering. A manual gearbox. Minimal weight. Maximum involvement.

It's no surprise that these have already achieved modern classic status.

Available now with Hilton and Moss.

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17/07/2026

Showroom Spotlight - 1999 Honda Integra Type R (DC2)

Some reputations only grow stronger with time. The DC2 Integra Type R is one of them.

Ask almost anyone to name the greatest front-wheel-drive driver's car ever built and this will almost always be part of the conversation. More than 25 years on, it still feels like the benchmark.

Every element was engineered around driver engagement. The hand-finished B18C VTEC engine, close-ratio five-speed gearbox, helical limited-slip differential, seam-welded shell and weight-saving programme all combined to create something that was far greater than the sum of its parts.

This particular example is exactly the sort of car many hope still exists.

One of just 500 officially UK-supplied cars, it remains entirely unmodified and has covered just 64,000 miles from new. Finished in Milano Red, it retains a remarkable amount of its original paint, while the Recaro interior, original Honda cassette stereo and even the optional factory air conditioning all remain exactly as they should.

Perhaps most impressively, the current owner has cared for the car for almost 26 years. That level of long-term ownership is becoming increasingly rare, and it shows. Supported by an extensive history file, recent major maintenance and presented in wonderfully original condition.

The DC2 remains proof that driving enjoyment has very little to do with outright horsepower. At around 190bhp, it's still capable of delivering one of the purest and most rewarding experiences available on four wheels.

Some cars become classics because they're rare. The Integra Type R became one because it was brilliant.

Available now with 4 Star Classics - Premium Classic and Sports Car Sales, check out The Showroom for more.

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16/07/2026

Showroom Spotlight - 1990 BMW Z1

BMW has always built great driver's cars.

Every now and then, though, they build something completely unexpected.

The Z1 wasn't designed by BMW's mainstream engineering teams, but by BMW Technik - the division tasked with exploring what the future of the automobile could look like. The result was unlike anything else on the road.

Yes, everyone remembers the doors that disappear into the sills. They're still one of the cleverest party tricks in automotive history, and driving with them lowered never gets old. But the Z1 was far more than a novelty.

It introduced rear multi-link suspension that would later influence generations of BMWs, featured removable thermoplastic body panels, and wrapped it all around a lightweight chassis powered by the charismatic 2.5-litre M20 straight-six and a five-speed manual gearbox. At around 1,200kg, it remains every bit the driver's car its engineers intended.

This particular example is one of just 75 UK-supplied cars, showing only 20,200 miles from new and accompanied by an exceptional history file, including its original purchase invoice, extensive service records, MOT history and dealer documentation. Freshly serviced by JWS BMW Specialist in June 2026, it has clearly been cherished throughout its life.

Finished in Top Red with the unmistakable grey camo-pattern interior, it remains wonderfully original, right down to the factory stereo and toolkit. The paintwork has been ceramic coated, while the interior presents beautifully - a testament to the careful ownership this car has enjoyed over the last 35 years.

The Z1 wasn't built to replace anything. It was built to ask, What if?

Three decades later, it still feels refreshingly different.

Available now with Motoriginals, check out The Showroom for more.

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