With the weather drawing in and the roads becoming less and less appealing. Here’s a video of some of the greatest cars to thrive on awful roads. The video is worth a watch just for some amazing footage of flying cars!
"From Santa?
Feeling a little self indulgent or just super generous? Here’s a look at what we’re shouting up the chimney for.
Otto Models – who doesn’t love um? …and this 850 T5-R Estate caught our eye last night while sofa surfing. If your pockets are a little deeper and you can work with yellow here’s a real one. No typo, that’s £25k!
BMW E9 – Oddly x2 E9 BMWs are coming up soon. The darker one is even local to Herts - you won’t even need to travel far.
Jaguar XFR-S Sportbrake – There’s something about a fast estate that really does blow the wind up my skirt
Honda Integra Type R DC2 – One for the JDM fan boi’s. It’s those headlights (so much better than the UK supplied cars imo). Your chance to get a good example, and not be scared of putting the miles on.
Ferrari 456 GT – Prancing horse - check, V12 - check, manual - check. Need any more reasons?
The Original X5 – We could really use a utility vehicle and I keep looking at the original BMW X5. This range topping 4.8is has been keeping us up at night last week.
Last but not least – No link this time, only this pic. Another off market opportunity from a fellow owner. Needless to say it’s a super clean example. To have it on the drive for Christmas drop me a line and I’ll introduce you guys. “From Santa” indeed.
Graeme – AKA The G Man!
In other news Graeme (AKA The G Man) has started phasing out of GQ HQ to enable his inevitable return to the camera. For those that have met him you will know that his photography is an intrinsic part of his life and pre GQ he was found storming pretty much every UK race circuit known to wo-man!
So, in prep for the world continuing to return to some degree of normality in 2022 his ramp down has begun and the shutter hotline has already started to pick back up.
Some might recall he also has an E39 M5. She’ll be staying in store with us, and will of course be coming along to some of the GQ socials when the window of opportunity presents.
Graeme brought enormous value, wit, diplomacy and order to his role at GQ and although he’ll be missed “you can certainly see where he’s been”.
Thank you once again for your time and belief Graeme. You won’t need luck with shutter skillz like yours.
P.S. For anyone that needs professional photography support feel free to reach out and I’ll share his contact details.
Festive Opening Times
I know, quite how it’s the final week before Christmas is beyond us – but here we are.
Below is our Festive and New Year opening times and while we will of course do all we can to get you out, for first time in 5 years we are taking a (small) break.
Friday 24th: CLOSED
Saturday 25th: CLOSED
Sunday: 26th: CLOSED
Monday 27th: CLOSED
Tuesday 28th: CLOSED
Wednesday 29th: 48 HOURS NOTICE
Thursday 30th: 48 HOURS NOTICE
Friday 31st: 48 HOURS NOTICE
Saturday 1st: CLOSED
Sunday 2nd: CLOSED
Monday 2rd: CLOSED
Tuesday 3rd: BUSINESS AS USUAL
As ever we will be online 24/7 throughout but physical access is outlined to the above.
Thank you again storing with us and we wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
BMW 1M For Sale
“The cleanest 1M I’ve seen.” Those aren’t our words – they are the words of the M Technician at Specialist Cars BMW Stevenage when we took her for a pre sale health check and service.
Needless to say she has FBMWSH, wants for nothing and was specified with all the right options from new at Sytner Sheffield. On from there she’s been in store with us for the past 18 months under the Care Package and is currently showing a tad over 18,000 miles.
However, although the mileage is low that isn’t what’s making this car a borderline unicorn – it’s the simple fact that it’s completely original and in practically flawless condition. Never before have I heard our M Tech speak so highly of any of our M cars, not even Richard’s! (Although he’s not seen his E28 but that’s another story).
So, before we go to market we’re offering GQ owners first dibs. Reach out via your fave channel or ping via the button below. She’ll be going live in the New Year.
The ultimate ‘From Santa’ gift tag? We think so.
her current location
Post BMW health check the 1M is now back, maintenance washed, blow dried and sat covered on one of our CTEK trickle chargers in our facility.
What's On the Ramp?
We’ve had several neat things on the ramp these last few months. Mostly Care Pack owners with the odd niggle and a few current in flight projects. Starting with this E24 M6 – the diff had dropped while out on a run and while the owner had done a good job of temporarily securing it needed refitting. What was once a late night eBay win now sees something rapidly becoming concours quality. Credit to the owner, Deano – a fine example.
On from there a nice summer project has been to help the owners (two brothers) of this MGB that needed recommissioning after a long period of inactivity. It’s been ace hearing from them the stories of their parents usage. The final steps are some electrical wiring work, some new number plates and an MOT – thank you both for trusting us with your project.
…and finally Richard has his Soper race car out at the moment after a shoot for Octane magazine (out next month). She made the party but as ever Richard has spotted a few things that could be better so up she goes…
That’s it for this month – next up is an E34 M5 Nurburgring Edition which, as I finish this post is just arriving. In the meantime if you need any support or advice feel free to drop us a line. We would love to help.
Latest Arrivals
Fond farewells, shout out to the visitors and the warmest of welcomes to our latest storers. Here’s a look at some of the delights that have come through the doors for a winter spa break.
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Jaguar XJS for sale
In the market for a well-maintained slice of Jaaaag action? One of the GQ faithful has decided to put his up for sale. Take a look at the ad below
