The Vauxhall Prince Henry’s 25hp rating is misleading. It was an RAC rating for tax purposes. In todays money they produce around 80-95 bhp and a metric crapton of torque, good for over 90mph. Which, in 1914 was very sporting indeed. They also have the braking capability of a worn out 1970's bicycle.

Meet the Bentley Val d’Isere. A breathed on Turbo R with hydraulic motors in both front hubs providing 4WD in low and reverse gears (up to 30 mph) Basically a cross between a tastefully extended stately home and a ballistic missile. The Silver one is less, er, loud.

Breaking News!!!!!

I have one parked outside as I type, I am supposed to write an objective review of the thing. Quick synopsis, it is entirely possible we may have reached Peak Car. Can I please have my old life back, when cars were just, I suppose, cars. I find myself becoming an almost fanatical advocate for well run public transit…

Possibly the best bit of driving instruction I have ever received;

It is not a timepiece, it is a clock. Funny thing really, if it makes even teeny tinny bongs on the hour, ‘tis a clock. Are not watch-fetishists also known as doggers?

I have a love hate relationship with ridiculous cars. I like this one a lot, in the inevitable hierarchy of who goes first up against the wall come the revolution, this will keep the burning pitchforks at bay for years. 

You might be surprised how much of this is usable, also the original engine and gearbox have already been rebuilt and tested. I do not know how many other bits have been brought together so far but I would not be surprised to se it running in 2025, even at the Goodwood revival in 2024. The people that do this stuff…

I would concur, had the oh god blind my now experiment with a Rolls Royce silver shadow 11, BBS basket weave wheels an whitewall tyres not occurred.

This has 3 double rooms, a nice kitchen and many other house stuff.

That would be me then, if I have problems I can always ask the barman at the pub. He pours pints for fun since retiring as a Rolls Royce mechanic.

Had there been a bus, or train or other form of public transport I guess you have used it to get to work. This stuff is not that complicated. Yes, I like cars, are they something that I could live without? Maybe, but I would like to keep mine for fun, an indulgence akin to those who keep horses.

So, a small European village with a car park then?

This is one of the better getaway cars,

A Tissier Citroen is very often the answer

I am a grown up and I like cars and bicycles.

I have told you a thousand times, Bruce, stop bringing your stupid car to the yacht club.

How many Lego bricks does it take to make one?

I know, that is why my next rally car will be;

I rather like the early cross-eyed ones, the slightly cartoonish look that is utterly at odds with the very very grown-up near supercar that no-one expects. Either would do nicely though.