Silent Hippo - Photography by Martin Sebborn

Posted: 22-Feb-2025

TVR Tuscan V6

TVR Tuscan V6 - it had a Ford 3litre V6 engine, basically the same as the Vixen but with bigger engine, stronger back axle and overdrive gearbox. Owned it from June 1982 to February 1984. Only 101 ever sold!

Posted: 03-Aug-2017

Seat Leon Cupra R

A great fun car - handled a treat, went like a bomb - and yellow! What more could you ask....

Posted: 26-Nov-2016

VW Transporter T4

Works Van to Camper Van conversion

Posted: 21-Dec-2014

Dutton Phaeton

First kit car I built in the 1970's. Ford crossflow 1600 engine and transmission - fun but leaked like a sieve!

These photos date from about 1980

Rear view - note the quarter turn Dzus clips that kept the boot shut - no locks!

In fact no locks to be seen anywhere!

Posted: 26-Nov-2014

TVR Vixen S2

Bought this in 1977 - loved it but cost a fortune to keep running. Had a Lotus Twin Cam engine in it for a while, but it kept smashing back axles!

Please excuse the quality of the photos - in those days textured prints were all the rage.

Posted: 15-Nov-2014

Honda S2000

The marvellous Honda S2000!