Models Driven 2

Car Year     Make/Model    Year Driven        Comments / Sensations

1957  BMW  507 1965 Decent handling;  weak V8; very pretty

1972  BMW  3.0CS    1972 Best BMW yet;  responsive;  good gearbox;  where's the fuel injection?

1977  BMW  630CSi 1977 Better than the 3.0CS but not as fast;  handles well;  OK seating

1978  BMW  750iL 1977 Another V12;  not bad for a sedan;  only automatic;  firm suspension

1980  BMW  M1 1988 Easy to see the Italians were involved in the design;  fast, but not fast enough

1985  BMW  M5 1986 This is what a sports sedan should be;  quick, great handling and visibility;  nice gearbox

1986  BMW  M6 1986 All the 6s rolled into one;  great driving;  mediocre acceleration

1988  BMW  M3 1987 Quicker than base 3 series;  taut handling;  not for long distances

1990  BMW  850i 1990 V12 with a six speed stick;, that's  more like it;  first with traction control;  big

1966  Citroen  DS21 1970 Sublimely modern;  still looks good

1972  Citroen SM 1974 Maserati V6 in an attractive body;  fast car with a stick;  steering and suspension out of this world;  liked it

1973  Citroen Deux Chevaux 1974 Strangest car with strangest gearbox;  couldn't spill any wine at any speed

1963  Corvette Stingray 1963 Carl;s car;  fastest off the line;  nice gearbox;  seats comfortable but  with awkward driving position

1964  Daimler SP250 1962 Nice power;  poor quality;  weird design

1968  Datsun  2000  roadster     1968     Old chassis;  beautiful 5 speed gearbox;  top goes down

1970  Datsun  240Z 1970 Where did this come from?  blew every other low priced sports car away;  fantastic six;  nice gearbox;    handled well  but needed Konis

1982  DeLorean  DMC-12 1983             Nice Giugiaro design;  not the real gull-wing;  lazy Peugeot V6;  slow

1972  DeTomaso Pantera L  1974 Mid engine Ford V8;  noisy, decent handling and gearbox;  very  tight;  very hot

1962  Facel Vega Ecellence    1971 A customer from Hull;  extraordinary size;  faux American 50's car with fins and suicide doors;  Chrysler engine;  light purple ! 

to be continued......