I mean, that’s kinda the problem. It wouldn’t look out of place in Dubai but that’s because it’s not exactly known for it’s ability to be “restrained” when it comes to taste and expression.

For the record, I’m by no means judgemental as a person when it comes to personal preference. I believe in freedom of choice and…

Instant thought: They’re marketing a new look for their very expensive top-drawer saloon and they choose those colours? Wow.

I know there are some rich people out there with awful taste but honestly, really, come on now.
They actually got the interior shots looking pretty decent compared to how some Bentley’s come out…

Indeed, those plus a Mini and the odd Land Rover and I’m pretty much out of ideas.
And for the record, I’m British. No misplaced sense of nostalgia here.

Another example of why I don’t tend to like “classic” British cars. Beyond a handful of very nice sportscars, there really isn’t anything good going on.

The XJ has a “ho hum” interior? Are we talking about the same XJ here? It’s not the Jeep remember...

A bit harsh considering Williams were using matte all last year

Never had a problem with my “satin” finish in 5 years.

Which makes me quite sad really. At least this car can actually do fun things, I don’t thing any of the F&F cars are capable of much at all.

Exactly, it’s something that may not be all that special in itself (traditionally speaking, it hasn’t won an actual WRC round) beyond what he has used it for.

Not really, don’t get me wrong, I’d have the Sainz mobile over it any day of the week (it’s my era). But how many views have the Gymkhana videos that it has been featured in seen? How much of an impact did that make on impressionable young minds who weren’t aware of rallying?
Compared to the more “cultured” provenance…

Bit of a bargain when you consider it comes with parts that allow it to be converted to rallycross spec too. Although some people may not like Ken (I do) I can see this thing being a bit of an automotive icon in the future... Something that might well turn up at Goodwood in 20 years and be a hell of a lot more…

Bah, my imaginary money is totally wondering how it would be best spent.
I mean, I love the Alpina B7, but this has a V12...

BAH, what am I supposed to do? My imaginary future depends on this highly important and damn hard decision...

I really like the Power wagon but I really really really would want it entirely debadged. Even to the point I’d want the standard Ram grille with the small emblem but de-chromed. Maybe then we’ll talk.

After working for him at his former F1 team, top guy, lovely family, can’t stand him on TV.
His shoes are less annoying than the stuff he says. Still, car crash tv right?

Alpina blue is the best blue, Alpina green is something that I wish I could paint everything in because it looks so damn good (green Alpina pinstriped peen? Why yes of course).

Honestly, I have always wanted an Alpina (Alpeena? heh), this is just perfect. Give it to me (not the peen).

Honestly, it is about time. Although, obviously I’m not a US resident, I always thought it was fairly pointless as an exercise in branding. Maybe a few years ago it made sense with the first couple of vehicles but it’s become so watered down in it’s “youth” aim that it’s utterly irrelevant. It’s not like they were…

Not liking the light pink streak in the lead image... If it is what I think it is... Grisly.

“a slow-down on Alfa Romeo’s reinvention”? Really? I’ve been looking forward to some decent products coming out of Alfa for years already but two mediocre hatchbacks and a decent sportscar do not a persuasive sale make. Seriously, the last real world Alfa I wanted was a 159 (I love the 4c but I know I’ll never have…

Not going to ruin such an awesomely accurate film portrayal of an Aston on ice but...
I seem to remember these beauties had SBC motors and 4wd as well as spikes.
Obviously Q branch know how amazingly reliable these Astons are.

They’re UK registered?!? I’M BUYING ONE DAMNIT!!!