Professor of Bangernomics. Once sold German cars. Works Manager: The Carzine classic car art/words. Edits Free Car Mag. Writes a Substack sometimes. E46 pilot.

Bangerfordshire
Joined July 2009
We did over 300 miles today, if you have a 40 year old car, bloody use it...
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This has a degree of inevitability about it - and is something Tony Blair and his paymasters have pushed for 20 years. And it likely won't just be based on the estimated mileage and MOT records. A surveillance network is being built which I wrote about for @FreeCarMag1 Link below
REVEALED: Government Document Admits Pay-Per-Mile Tax Coming for All Drivers order-order.com/2026/10/26/r…
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Phases 1-8 of our @Meccano @AstonMartinF1 #F1 workshop diary are now on the @FreeCarMag1 website! We fit the other sidepod and the drivers halo safety device to the car! @F1 freecarmag.com/meccano-pro-a… #meccano #astonmartin #formula1 #STEMToys @STEMLearningUK
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Anyway the Lorry will be getting electronic ignition after cutting out on the A1M a few times last week and it needs new Hazard warning light switches for the second time in as many years, but hey it remains the bestest of Lorrys...
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Phases 1 to 6 of our @Meccano @AstonMartinF1 #f1 Workshop Diary are available to read now! @FreeCarMag1 Lot's of interesting aerodynamic bits going on now! 🏁 🏎 RT always appreciated! 😊 #AstonMartin #F1 #formulaone freecarmag.com/meccano-pro-a…
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I am going into the workshop clock business. And this is actually in my workshop...
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Anyway, the replace absolutely everything approach has resulted in operational indicators, which is good...
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Did I mentioned I got sick of AutoTrader costing a fortune so launched my own? 113 cars for sale, all less than £10k. It's free to list one car and it's £25 for dealers. geofftrader.co.uk
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The Free Car Mag team are extremely excited to receive this fantastic new limited edition set from @Meccano! The @AstonMartinF1 F1 Aramco Meccano Pro Set! More updates coming soon, plus full article! #AstonMartin #Meccano #F1 #stem #mechanical #toys @MrJamesMay @f1elvis
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Check out our latest product test! Everything you need to know and full installation guide! Read here: freecarmag.com/invisible-gla… @StonerCarCare1 @InvisibleGlass #InvisibleGlass #carcare #automotive
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I suppose this is progress on the Bantam, but currently inside doing some house demolition...
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The absolute state of this country...
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Don't forget to collect your brand new car tomorrow, trouble is, it's not as much fun as it used to be when Hat was around...freecarmag.com/76-plate-regi…
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Car advertising is terrible and top tier writer @CorriganMJ explains it all right here with some wonderful old school examples that you can watch and enjoy freecarmag.com/what-the-hell…
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Anyway, I started this in 1974 and in the meantime lost many parts along the way, moved houses, jobs and careers. It is though sort of half done and I intend to get it mobile before I expire. This is day 1, but there are many more come, I will keep you posted...
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Replying to @LeahRebeccaUK
Check out our latest article on the @FreeCarMag1 website. We take a look at KITT's fascinating technology and a special upcoming five part documentary about #KnightRider freecarmag.com/how-knight-ri…
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