Sam Skelton finds the olfactory appeal of old cars one of their most powerful traits.
Author: Sam Skelton
Bangers and Smash
If rare and saveable cars get banger raced, Skelton says, the classic car community must accept some of the responsibility.
The big cat might get the birds, but I’ll pass
The XJS experience is like a failed first date with a pretty girl, says Skelton. Has he gone mad?
May the woman in my satnav rest in peace.
A recent upheaval has left Skelton going round in circles.
Let’s keep it Unexceptional
The Festival of the Unexceptional is a special event – let’s not spoil it with mediocrity.
The end is nigh, and not only for our MoTs.
Sam Skelton fears for our future freedom
The Vectra is our only future
Why retro design will kill the classic car movement unless we act now.
Reliability favours the brave
More musings of madness. Skelton now thinks it's safer to rely on the troublemakers.
Better a fat chef than a little one
Our man Skelton doesn’t think we’ll regret the death of Little Chef as much as we might think.
Becoming your motor’s mate
A rapid Jag seduces Skelton in double quick time…