Gavin Braithwaite-Smith

2005 Skoda Fabia vRS Mk1 review: Retro Road Test

A diesel-engined hot hatchback? What were they thinking? We drive the sporty-but-sensible Mk1 Skoda Fabia vRS.

3 weeks ago

1989 Audi 80 review: Retro Road Test

The Audi 80 is an affordable modern classic, with typically German build quality and sleek, aerodynamic styling. We drive a…

7 months ago

Is this Europe’s finest car museum?

We visit Le Manoir de L’Automobile museum in Brittany for a tour of its 400 vehicles, from French classics to…

8 months ago

1982 Mercedes-Benz W123 review: Retro Road Test

Gavin Braithwaite-Smith liked the Mercedes-Benz W123 so much, he bought one. Find out why it makes for such a brilliant…

8 months ago

How the Lotus Elise was born on Christmas Eve

Birth of an icon: how a team of engineers worked long into the night to prepare the Lotus Elise for…

1 year ago

1992 Skoda Favorit review: Retro Road Test

The Favorit represented the dawn of a new era for Skoda. With Bertone styling and an amenable character, it's an…

1 year ago

1983 Audi Quattro review: Retro Road Test

Fire up the Quattro! We drive the car that transformed Audi's image – and dominated world rallying thanks to four-wheel…

1 year ago

Daihatsu Cuore Avanzato TR-XX R4: Retro Road Test

Daihatsu Cuore Avanzato TR-XX R4: a big name for a very small car. Our man recalls the time he spent…

2 years ago

Volkswagen K70: the story of a ‘quiet game changer’

The Volkswagen K70 was destined to wear an NSU badge, but the front-driven and water-cooled saloon was a turning point…

2 years ago

1993 Volkswagen Corrado VR6 review: Retro Road Test

At the time of its launch in 1988, the Corrado was the most expensive car Volkswagen had ever built. Work…

2 years ago

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