Green car from above looks to be a Ford Cortina, you can see the four doors, and it’s missing the distinctive DLO of the Capri.

Not helping with the search but the license plate would indicate Birmingham in the west midlands (England’s second city).

The slightly comical “I’ve just learnt Alias” wheelarches look a hell of a lot better here.

What does David do with the unwanted axle once he’s retrieved his rust?

Faily common I thought, as a teenager I used to be in the Air Cadets (RAF cadets). We regularly flew Bulldogs and occasionally Chipmunks. Although the Bulldogs were far less decrepit than the Chipmunks there still involved some level of walk around taping up what needed it before take-off.

Or headbutting a FIAT at the world cup.

For sales, 20% loving something can be a lot better than a majority thinking it’s merely OK.

I had a tour around the McLaren Tech Centre a few years ago, and having come from Ferrari he said they practically have a second production line to repair the freshly manufactured cars.

I think cars this small are irrelevant these days, even in Europe.

Damn it, came here to say just that.

Not only that but depending on your employment, sitting and thinking things through may not go down well. Have to be seen to be working, even if you’re doing sweet FA.

Thankyou, and even without the scholarship I’ll be going. It’ll just be a whole different scale of challenge.

I qualified but so far haven’t made it into the industry. From the people I know who are there and what I’ve picked up, while I’m sure some have snuck through, it seems pretty much impossible without being directly qualified in automotive/transport design.

Probably still likely. Think German cars are very prone to the Monday/Friday car syndrome.

Two of my 3 most reliable cars were 90s Rovers with K series engines. Cars which in the UK are known for their shoddy quality and short lived engines.

Because everyone lives the same life.

Id seen photos before but didn't realise the size. Thought it was no more than a size up from the ForFour

This is supposed to be a serious subject. The author had a chance to delve deeper into the political history surrounding Dick Seaman and spunked it.

Cracking

Yep, that’s what I meant. Wasn’t aware if Volvo used it though.