A French take on modern classics
There’s no denying the modern classics phenomenon but what is – and isn’t – a modern classic is very much …
Keeping an eye-out for these excellent little motoring books
The Special loves a large, well-researched motoring book: think Palawan, for example, where content is matched by design and presentation. …
The latest on The Special’s bookshelves
The Special’s motoring book collection is big enough to have caused a house move but our acquiring instincts mean the …
‘Four Wheel Drift’
Originally published in 1959 ‘Four Wheel Drift’ was aimed at younger readers but it’s a great reminder of motor sport …
More ‘white’ roads, a magazine connection, some book-buying and a pub lunch
A recent ‘taking care of business’ trip to Bordon gave The Special and its X-Type a chance to explore the …
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