Short Stories About Cars

Porsche 997 (2004–2012): The sweet-spot 911 I’d actually buy I’ve driven just about every flavor of 911 over the last two decades, and the Porsche 997 is the one that...

Porsche 996 (1998–2004): The water‑cooled 911 that changed everything I remember the first time I slid into a Porsche 996 on a drizzly Tuesday—one of those grey mornings where a...

Porsche 993 (1994–1998): A Legend Reborn I’ve driven a fair few 911s over the years, but the Porsche 993 is the one that still lingers in my head on random...

Porsche 911 (1963-1989): Unleashing the Essence of Automotive Excellence I still remember the first time I slid behind the thin-rimmed wheel of a classic Porsche 911. The smell of warm...

Porsche 964 (1989–1994): The air‑cooled 911 that dragged the past into the future I still remember the first time I slid behind the thin-rimmed wheel of a Porsche 964 on...

Rolls-Royce Shadow (1965–1977): A Timeless Icon of Luxury and Elegance I’ve always said the Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow isn’t just a car, it’s an atmosphere. The moment you pull the slender...

McLaren 570S (2015–2021) Review: The Everyday Supercar That Loves a Good Thrash I remember my first long stint in a McLaren 570S like a brilliant movie you didn’t expect to...

McLaren MP4-12C (2011–2014): The Supercar That Put Woking Back on the Map I remember the first time I slid into a McLaren MP4-12C. The dihedral door opened like a mechanical...

McLaren 650S (2015–2018) Review: Coupe and Spider, the Supercar You Can Actually Use I’ve had seat time in both the McLaren 650S Coupe and Spider, and I’ll admit it: I...

McLaren 720S (2017–2021): Unleashing the Power of Exhilaration I remember the first time I dropped into a McLaren 720S. Rain on the visor, a damp British B-road, and me wondering...