Brian Busby - 1979 Austin Allegro 1300 Super Deluxe

Brian’s Allegro is not just in super condition but it has also been a recent television star. You might have seen it on Channel 4’s The Curse. It’s been owned by Brian for almost five years, and he sa …

David is no stranger to MX-5 ownership, and bought this one back in January 2021. In fact, he saved this rare R-Limited model from being scrapped and after a lot of hard work the result is a stunning …

*WINNER* Laura Godtschalk – 1992 Volkswagen Golf Cabrio

The owner has had this wonderful example for seventeen years, and it’s certainly been cherished in that time. What makes it stand out is the originality, with just a change of wheels and stereo system …

How do you celebrate the fortieth anniversary of such an iconic car? By making a small number of very desirable examples, and this car is one of the 250 that were destined for the UK market. Looking t …

Launched in 1988, just 505 of these hot hatchbacks were made, and thanks to a turbocharged 2.0-litre engine producing 150bhp there was no shortage of performance. This example has needed plenty of wor …

Mohammed Mahboob’s 1988 Nissan Bluebird Executive Turbo

The Bluebird name dates back more than sixty years, but the car you see here is from the generation that was built at Nissan’s Sunderland factory. In fact, it was the first model to be made there and …

There were plenty of coupes to choose from in the 1990s, and while this wasn’t the Capri replacement that enthusiasts really wanted there was plenty to like about this sleek-looking Ford. This version …

Irfan is no stranger to these cars, having previously owned a 318 model, but when a cousin suggested he needed a more powerful version he wasted no time in beginning the search. He found this one on a …

These mid-engined cars are both rare and very desirable, and there’s a good reason why they have such a strong following amongst enthusiasts. This one looks stunning, but it certainly didn’t look this …

The MG Midget is a hugely popular classic, and with affordable prices and a fun driving experience it’s easy to see why. ‘Round wheel arch’ models like this one arrived in 1972 and it’s the owner’s fi …

First registered sixty years ago, this E-Type was exported to Singapore where it was raced in a number of events. Returning to the UK in 2004 it then underwent a nut-and-bolt restoration that included …

A truly stunning example of this desirable Ford, it’s been with its proud owner for some fifteen years. A careful restoration of the bodywork and mechanicals has been undertaken, with a focus on origi …

A classic Ferrari is a car many enthusiasts dream of, and this one was bought by the owner in 2020. It had already undergone a huge amount of work that included a rebuild of the engine, brakes and sus …

Alan Herring – 1981 Ford Escort XR3 Turbo

The XR3 has plenty of fans but this rare example is a bit more special than most. Featuring a period turbocharger kit alongside uprated suspension, it has been restored by its owner to an incredibly h …

*THIRD PLACE* Shaun Hunter – 1973 Ford Escort Mk1

Starting out as 1.3XL, a thorough restoration and an upgrade to a modern Zetec engine has resulted in a very special Escort. But rather more unusual is that the owner discovered that it had once belon …

The Capri is a hugely popular classic, and this one began life as a 1.6 Laser before being transformed into something rather more eye-catching. Extensively restored, the owner fitted a 200bhp Cosworth …

Brian Birch & Meryl Richards – 1969 Ford Mustang

These proud owners bought their Mustang early last year, online from Las Vegas. They couldn’t have been happier when it finally arrived in the UK, discovering that it was in original, unrestored condi …

*SECOND PLACE* Brian Kent – 1965 Humber Super Snipe Estate

This fine British classic boasts a fascinating history, and after buying the car in 2010, Brian embarked on a seven-year search for parts. Restoration took a further two years, and the results of all …

Going by the name of ‘Daisy Mae’ this cracking MG looks great on the outside, but it’s pretty special under the bonnet, too. Upgrades include an uprated cylinder head and racier camshaft, so it perfor …

Pride of Ownership Finalists 2022

Brian Busby - 1979 Austin Allegro 1300 Super Deluxe

David Mortiboys’ 1995 Mazda MX-5

WINNER Laura Godtschalk – 1992 Volkswagen Golf Cabrio

Robert Guy’s 1999 Rover Mini 40 LE

Peter Cooper’s 1990 MG Maestro Turbo

Mohammed Mahboob’s 1988 Nissan Bluebird Executive Turbo

Malcolm Oyston’s 1995 Ford Probe 16v

Irfan Mahboob’s 1989 BMW 325i Sport

Dave Tassell’s 2002 Renault Clio V6

Alex Stanley’s 1972 MG Midget

Lucy Arnold - 1962 Jaguar E-Type

Paul Ward – 1970 Ford Cortina Lotus

Michael Hawkins – 1990 Ferrari 348TS

Alan Herring – 1981 Ford Escort XR3 Turbo

THIRD PLACE Shaun Hunter – 1973 Ford Escort Mk1

Mark Misiura – 1986 Ford Capri Cosworth

Brian Birch & Meryl Richards – 1969 Ford Mustang

SECOND PLACE Brian Kent – 1965 Humber Super Snipe Estate

Richard Wilson – 1989 MG Metro

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