Author Archives: Alex

Who’s got the keys to my…….

……beemer. This 850i  was the first model launched in 1990 with the 5 litre V12 engine producing 296 hp. It was available with either a 4-speed automatic or a 6-speed manual gearbox.

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1971 Porsche 917/10 Can-Am

Nine seventeen! Two words that spell out the best of the big racing sportscars. Two words that conjure up images of a Pedro Rodriguez Gulf coupe averaging over 160 mph at the formidable Spa-Francorchamps circuit in 1971. Langhecks (longtails), running … Continue reading

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Lucky Escape

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Zenki Love

So after three months off the road the old girl is finally ready to roll, well when I say roll I actually mean scrape. After waiting a while for bespoke coilovers they did finally arrive not too long after the … Continue reading

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I’ll Be “Levin” You At The Lights

What would you do if you saw a dusty AE86 sat under a tree? If you answered something along the lines of  ”do anything you can to own it”, then you’re not that different from the owner of this Levin. … Continue reading

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The New Black….

With my latest obsession with trawling Z forums for all things z31, I stumble across this beauty. Owned by Andrew84zx of z31performance fame, the fitments is truly on point. Utilising a hard slam coupled with Rota RB Xs in 17×9 & 17×9.5 with ets … Continue reading

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Fresh Meat… Fresh Metal

As the latest member of the Grand Nostalgic team I thought I’d introduce myself and my latest acquisition to the blog, I’m Alex and recently I got my hands on this rare beauty when I found out that Sascha was … Continue reading

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