Combining a mix of society's last word and both wit and wisdom, The Steeple Times covers food, drink and fine dining as well as luxury, travel, the arts, individuals of influence and current affairs in the United Kingdom, America and elsewhere. We are best described as being akin to "a cross between The Huffington Post and Private Eye".
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April 3, 2020
by Matthew Steeples
Black cab (in green) that has never carried a paying passenger to be auctioned in May; it was originally owned by construction giants Sir Robert McAlpine Ltd. What do the Duke of Edinburgh, Noel Edmonds, Yvette Fielding, Stephen Fry, Simon Hughes, Stanley Kubrick, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Kate Moss, Sir Laurence Olivier and Arnold Schwarzenegger have … Continue reading “A Meterless Cab”
December 3, 2018
by Matthew Steeples
Superb example of the “world’s ultimate limousine” to be auctioned; the Mercedes-Benz 600 Pullman was the favourite of dictators across the globe Produced from 1963 to 1981 with a run of 2,677 units made, the Mercedes-Benz 600 Pullman – also known as the ‘Grosser’ or ‘Grand Mercedes’ – is undoubtedly a star amongst cars. … Continue reading “A Dictator Rides”
August 25, 2018
by Matthew Steeples
Dinky 1925 Austin Seven ‘Chummy’ Tourer to be sold at Bonhams’ Beaulieu sale for less than it cost to buy and restore A delightful little 1925 Austin Seven – known rather endearingly as a ‘Chummy’ Tourer – is to be sold at the Bonhams Beaulieu sale in Hampshire on 1st September. Produced between … Continue reading “A Chummy Tourer”
August 18, 2018
by Matthew Steeples
New electric Swiss ‘bubble car’ expected to launch in December; 7,200 orders have already been placed for the £10,800 Microlino The Swiss are known for their chocolate and cuckoo clocks but now they might add something new to their roster: cars. Expected to launch in December and limited at first to the Swiss … Continue reading “The Bubble is Back”
February 24, 2018
by Matthew Steeples
Quirky 1995 Rolls-Royce estate car for sale for just shy of £100,000; it’s perfect for picnics and conveying posh pooches A 1995 special edition Rolls-Royce Flying Spur converted to an estate car in recent years from a Silver Spur III with just 25,000 miles on the clock is currently for sale for £99,000 ($138,000, … Continue reading “A Rolls for an Estate”
February 17, 2018
by Matthew Steeples
007 numbered Aston Martin owned by Daniel Craig to be sold for charity at auction A 2014 ‘Centenary Vanquish’ Aston Martin numbered 007 and owned by the actor Daniel Craig is to be sold at auction in New York in April. Offered to benefit The Opportunity Network, a non-profit which counts not only … Continue reading “Craig’s Centenary”
November 29, 2017
by Matthew Steeples
1931 Bentley Tourer nicknamed ‘The Harem Saloon’ because of its first owner’s penchant for taking spins with his lady friends for sale for £1.15 million A 1931 8-litre Bentley Tourer that got the nickname ‘The Harem Saloon’ because it was first used by a Chinese Mau owner to take his girlfriends to the races … Continue reading “The Harem Saloon”
October 24, 2017
by Matthew Steeples
Reliant Regal 3-wheeler used in the BBC’s ‘Only Fools and Horses’ in Monaco in 2002 to be offered for sale at auction A 1968 Reliant Regal 3-wheeler used in the 2002 ‘If only they could see us now’ episode of the hit BBC comedy series Only Fools and Horses is to be sold at … Continue reading “Tax in Post”
October 14, 2017
by Matthew Steeples
Six year old Ford to be sold for nearly double its price in 2011; it has just 18 miles on the clock A zippy 2011 Ford Focus RS with just 18 miles on the clock is to be sold at auction next month for nearly double what it cost new. The ‘Ultimate Green’ … Continue reading “Profit from Focus”
August 27, 2017
by Matthew Steeples
“Ultra-rare” 1951 Invicta Black Prince to be auctioned; here is a truly astounding shooting brake complete with an incredible mascot An ultimate example of 1950s luxury, a 1951 Invicta Black Prince shooting brake with coachwork by Associated Coachbuilders – that cost £3,820 new (the equivalent of £110,000, $142,000, €119,000 or درهم521,000 today) – is … Continue reading “The Black Prince”
August 8, 2017
by Matthew Steeples
One-off 1971 Rolls-Royce Phantom VI cabriolet to be auctioned; originally commissioned by a British playboy turned jailbird with connections to Princess Margaret but only actually completed in 1993 A 1971 Rolls-Royce Phantom VI all-weather cabriolet with bodywork by the renowned Italian automotive stylist Frua is to be auctioned this month. Offered with an … Continue reading “A Con and A Cabriolet”
August 6, 2017
by Matthew Steeples
Up-armoured Rolls-Royce used by the late Diana, Princess of Wales to be auctioned in Auburn, Indiana A 1987 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur I commissioned by the British Foreign Office as part of the British Embassy vehicle pool in Washington D.C. that was used by Diana, Princess of Wales on two occasions is to be sold … Continue reading “Diana’s Drive”
July 30, 2017
by Matthew Steeples
Villain’s Land Rover used in James Bond film ‘Spectre’ to be auctioned in London A 2014 Land Rover Defender SVX used in the 2015 James Bond film Spectre is to be sold in London in September. Offered without reserve, the fully UK road legal vehicle – which was one of ten such models … Continue reading “A Spectre of a Landy”
July 23, 2017
by Matthew Steeples
Rare “ugly duckling” seven-seat 1967 Mercedes-Benz shooting brake to be offered at auction; it will generate the same reaction as Marmite An extremely rare yet somewhat ugly 1967 Mercedes-Benz 230S ‘Universal’ is to be sold at auction this month with an estimate of £35,000 to £40,000 ($45,000 to $52,000, €39,000 to €45,000 or درهم167,000 … Continue reading “An Ugly Brake”
July 16, 2017
by Matthew Steeples
A selection of five cars owned and previously owned by ‘personalities’ to be auctioned at the Silverstone Classic Sale in July On the 29th and 30th July, Silverstone Auctions will sell both classic and contemporary cars at their Silverstone Classic Sale in Northamptonshire. Amongst them are five cars owned or previously owned by the … Continue reading “Five of the Best – ‘Star Cars’ at Silverstone”
June 28, 2017
by Matthew Steeples
1964 Mini Cooper S hatchback designed to carry the golf clubs of the much-loathed Postmaster General, Minister of Transport and alleged tax fraudster Ernest Marples for sale Twice married and born in Levenshulme, Manchester, Ernest Marples – later Lord Marples – makes the very worst of modern politicians look like relative babes in arms. … Continue reading “Marples Must Go”
June 7, 2017
by Matthew Steeples
Tiny 1965 Peel Trident to be auctioned; it is the smallest two seater car ever made, is offered without reserve but is expected to achieve upwards of £80,000 One of just sixty made and an example of the only production car the Isle of Man has ever produced, a fully restored 73-inch long, 39-inch … Continue reading “A Pint-Sized Peel”
May 27, 2017
by Matthew Steeples
‘Refinished’ 1987 Ford Capri 280 Brooklands for sale for a sum that will wow; it’s affectionately known as ‘Oscar’ The car of choice of boy racers, the Ford Capri was dubbed ‘The Pratmobile’ by Rodney after Del Boy bought one in the BBC series Only Fools and Horses. Those that kept such vehicles, unlike … Continue reading “A Costly Capri”
May 13, 2017
by Matthew Steeples
Immaculate 1993 Land Rover Range Vogue for sale; its price will astound but its condition will impress An immaculately presented twenty-four year old Range Rover has gone on sale for £42,500 ($54,800, €50,100 or درهم201,200). Offered by West London based Graeme Hunt, the 1993 Land Rover Range Rover Classic Vogue LSE 4.2-litre is … Continue reading “The Best 4x4xFar”
May 6, 2017
by Matthew Steeples
Restored 1954 Aston Martin DB2/4 to be sold at auction; it was built for “connoisseurs of sports cars not limited by financial considerations” A left-hand drive 1954 Aston Martin DB2/4 will be sold at auction this month. The stunning sporting coupé on offer was described by Autocar in 1953 as “a car of rare … Continue reading “A Glory in Green”
April 30, 2017
by Matthew Steeples
One-of-one left-hand drive 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage convertible in ‘Fury Yellow’ to be sold; it is a prime example of 1980s excess and a car you will either love or loathe A 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage Volante Zagato that was the only left-hand drive example produced is to be sold by auction … Continue reading “A Marmite Aston”
April 25, 2017
by Matthew Steeples
1996 Subaru Impreza – chassis 001 – to be auctioned with an estimate of £175,000 to £200,000; it was driven by amongst others the late Colin McRae “One of the most important rally cars ever made” – according to Octane magazine – is to be sold at auction this June. The Subaru Impreza … Continue reading “A Star Subaru”
April 21, 2017
by Matthew Steeples
1996 Aston Martin shooting brake complete with humidor to be sold at auction One of just three 1996 Aston Martin V8 coupé shooting brake conversions is to be offered for sale at auction by Bonhams in May. The left hand drive, automatic 1996 Aston Martin V8 Sportsman estate offered is presented in … Continue reading “A Smoking Aston”
April 10, 2017
by Matthew Steeples
Insensitive showoffs wreak havoc in Parliament Square with their gaudy supercars; they claimed to be honouring the dead and injured of the Westminster attack but simply caused annoyance Though five people died and around fifty others were injured as a result of Khalid Masood smashing his rented 4×4 into them on Westminster Bridge on … Continue reading “Morons of the Moment – Piccadilly Boy Racers”
by Matthew Steeples
Five of the best lots on offer at the Auctions America Auburn Spring, Indiana sale of classic and modern cars and military lots From 11th to 13th May at the Auburn Auction Park in Auburn Spring in Indiana, USA, Auctions America will sell a vast range of cars and military lots. Here, we choose … Continue reading “Five of the Best – Auctions America Auburn Spring”
March 19, 2017
by Matthew Steeples
Rolls-Royce previously owned by musicians Kenney Jones and Vangelis to be auctioned A 1965 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III drophead coupé complete with ‘Chinese Eyes’ quad headlights that was owned by the drummer Kenney Jones and the electronic musician Vangelis is to be sold at auction next week. The mid-metallic blue with beige hide … Continue reading “A Musical Roller”
March 18, 2017
by Matthew Steeples
Pair of striking red Rolls-Royces with Scottish connections to be auctioned at the Imperial War Museum Duxford Rolls-Royces tend to be noticed wherever they go but a pair to be auctioned later this month are especially stand-out examples in that they both come in especially bold shades of red. The first car, a … Continue reading “Red Rollers”
March 12, 2017
by Matthew Steeples
Rare 1952 Austin A90 Atlantic to be auctioned complete with plate ‘GDP 137’; it is a fine example of an affordable and quirky classic Described as an “unrestored oily-rag example”, a 1952 Austin A90 Atlantic saloon to be offered for sale by Classic Car Auctions has a design that echoes a 1946 Pininfarina bodied … Continue reading “An Economical Plate”
March 8, 2017
by Matthew Steeples
Bentley 4×4 equipped with fly fishing kit by Mulliner to be exhibited at The London Fly Fishing Fair Designed with the gentleman angler in mind, what some might call a “casting brake” is to be exhibited by Bentley at the first London Fly Fishing Fair this week. Priced far higher than the standard … Continue reading “Fishing with Bentley”
February 20, 2017
by Matthew Steeples
Bonhams to offer what they call “the world’s most sought after Cadillac” at auction in Florida; it was originally made for the famed BROADMOOR Hotel resort in El Paso County, Colorado The BROADMOOR – a name that is unique and copyrighted due to its little raised “A” – in Colorado Springs is a vast … Continue reading “The Sky’s the Limit”
February 6, 2017
by Matthew Steeples
1959 Rolls-Royce estate car owned by late industrial tycoon Orin Smith to be auctioned; it was bizarrely designed to include beds and a loud air horn to “blast” cattle off the highway Florida based businessman and retired CEO of the Engelhard Corporation Orin Smith (1935 – 2016) was passionate about cars and next month, … Continue reading “A Working Rolls”
December 10, 2016
by Matthew Steeples
Best performing classic car in terms of value gain revealed; you’ll be surprised at the result We’ve featured several Peugeot 205s that have sold at auctions at prices as high as £156,800 and now the latest Haggerty Classic Index has revealed that the greatest classic car value gain this year has been on the … Continue reading “A Performing Peugeot”
December 7, 2016
by Matthew Steeples
Jaguar E-Type originally owned by Prince Michael of Kent for sale A 1965 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 4.2-litre FHC originally owned by His Royal Highness Prince Michael of Kent is for sale with an Essex vintage car specialist. Described as having “matching numbers, in impeccable order throughout and being close to conours”, Prince … Continue reading “Exciting a Royal”
September 15, 2016
by Matthew Steeples
Armoured Jaguar that served as Margaret Thatcher’s last car – and which was also used by David Cameron – sells at auction Offered with an estimate of £15,000 to £20,000 ($19,800 to $26,400 or €17,600 to €23,600), an armoured Jaguar XJ8 used by Margaret Thatcher sold at auction yesterday for £37,500 ($49,900 or €44,200). … Continue reading “Thatcher’s Jag”
August 26, 2016
by Matthew Steeples
The perfect gift for your parents – A pair of Mercedes-Benz cars with plates for mum and dad A 1985 Mercedes-Benz 380SL would typically set you back around £15,000 whilst a 1988 420SL could cost you anything upto £65,000. Now, for the extraordinary figure of £250,000, someone devoted to their parents could get both … Continue reading “One for Mum and one for Dad”
May 22, 2016
by Matthew Steeples
Future classic Jaguar XJS Celebration convertible offered for sale
by Matthew Steeples
1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 originally owned by a classier forerunner to James Stunt for sale
May 9, 2016
April 29, 2016
by Matthew Steeples
Eccentric Fiat 850 Spiaggetta car with wicker interior to be auctioned
April 11, 2016
by Matthew Steeples
Pink Lamborghini owned by 32-year old multi-millionaire appears in South Kensington (complete with images of Pamela Anderson)
April 4, 2016
by Matthew Steeples
Rare 1998 Subaru Impreza 22B STi once owned by boxer Prince Naseem Hamed goes to auction
April 2, 2016
by Matthew Steeples
Bentley Mulsanne used by the Queen between 2012 and 2014 offered for sale for £70,000 more than a similar car without royal heritage
March 26, 2016
by Matthew Steeples
Two extremely opulent ex-Sultan of Brunei Rolls-Royces offered for sale
March 18, 2016
by Matthew Steeples
Kid Rock to sell 1935 Hudson Terraplane featured in 2009 film ‘Public Enemies’
March 17, 2016
by Matthew Steeples
Gold Rolls-Royce Phantom convertible hits the streets of London and illustrates a new level of vulgarity
March 16, 2016
by Matthew Steeples
1997 Bentley Turbo R long wheelbase offered for sale for just £5,000
February 21, 2016
by Matthew Steeples
Daimler used in ‘Minder’ to be auctioned alongside a Ford Capri from the same series; rather appropriately it was once clocked
February 9, 2016
by Matthew Steeples
Muscular 1990 Mercedes-Benz offered for sale for a higher price than when new
February 7, 2016
by Matthew Steeples
Land Rover Series I diesel for sale for the ludicrous sum of £200,000
January 7, 2016
by Matthew Steeples
Rare 1954 Kaiser-Darrin roadsters to be auctioned in Arizona and Paris; they come complete with unusual sliding doors
December 10, 2015
by Matthew Steeples
“Supremely rare” 1959 BMW 507 roadster to be auctioned in New York on 10th December 2015
November 18, 2015
by Matthew Steeples
Bentley once owned by chocolate tycoon and flying ace Sir Egbert Cadbury to be auctioned with a guide lower than the cost of its most recent renovation
November 17, 2015
by Matthew Steeples
Aston Martin to be sold in New York could fetch in excess of £10 million and become the highest priced British car ever to be hammered down at auction
November 16, 2015
by General
Massachusetts born and Boston based billionaire businessman Herb Chambers loves fast cars and mammoth yachts.
November 13, 2015
by Matthew Steeples
Example of America’s finest era of automotive excellence, a 1953 Chrysler Special coupé by Ghia, heads to auction
November 12, 2015
by Matthew Steeples
Stunning 1938 Bugatti that once formed part of the collection of the heir to Macy’s to be auctioned with a guide of £1.4 to £1.6 million
November 3, 2015
by Matthew Steeples
2 millionth Land Rover to be auctioned for charity on 16th December by Bonhams in London
October 22, 2015
by Matthew Steeples
Continuing our look at the lots in the forthcoming Silverstone Auctions NEC Classic Motor Show sale, we highlight a 1966 Lotus Elan S2 originally owned by Peter Sellers
October 16, 2015
by Matthew Steeples
Lapo Elkann – A man belonging to a different era launches his latest project
September 19, 2015
by Matthew Steeples
’27 Club’ member Janis Joplin’s custom 1965 Porsche 356C 1600 cabriolet heads to auction with a guide of £260,000 and thus proves it wasn’t just “my friends [whom] all drive Porsches”
September 7, 2015
by Matthew Steeples
1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud I drophead coupé owned by Bond set designer Sir Ken Adam to be auctioned at RM Sotheby’s Battersea sale tonight
September 4, 2015
August 10, 2015
by Matthew Steeples
Irresponsible, uninsured Romanian Bentley driver George Claudiu Albu stands accused of fleeing the scene of an accident that tragically resulted in the death of a 23-year old father of one
July 8, 2015
by Matthew Steeples
Unusual Aston Martin estate car owned by Richemont director Alain Dominique Perrin heads to auction
June 29, 2015
by General
The owner of Donington Park Racetrack, Kevin Wheatcroft is estranged from his six siblings and is bizarrely also the world’s leading collector of Nazi memorabilia.
June 6, 2015
by Matthew Steeples
Rolls-Royce allegedly used to smuggle Wallis Simpson into Balmoral for sale
June 5, 2015
May 10, 2015
by Matthew Steeples
Former Rolling Stones bassist Bill Wyman sends his 1971 Citroën Maserati SM to auction with a guide price of just £35,000 to £40,000
April 15, 2015
February 22, 2015
by Matthew Steeples
McLaren 650S Spider totaled in accident in Belgravia’s Eaton Square
February 3, 2015
by Matthew Steeples
Bristol Cars market a stunning 402 ‘Hollywood Special’ just as they prepare to move into a new showroom and launch their first new model since 2003
October 18, 2014
by Matthew Steeples
Britain’s tackiest car, a crystal covered Mercedes, sells for just under £155,000 A previous Wally of the Week, Daria Radionova, might not be such a fool after all given that she has just sold her Swarovski crystal covered Mercedes CLS 350 for the astonishing figure of £154,600.
October 4, 2014
by General
As head of brand promotion at Bugatti, Alessandro Carnicella is a man whose job is the envy of many.
September 23, 2014
by Matthew Steeples
Russian student spends £20,000 covering her £25,000 Mercedes in Swarovski crystals and then wonders why she is mocked
September 15, 2014
by Matthew Steeples
Stunning carmine red 1953 Jaguar XK120 roadster heads to auction at the RM Auctions Hershey sale The final scene of the 1999 film Cruel Intentions sees Reese Witherspoon driving out of New York in a 1956 Jaguar XK140 roadster. At the RM Auctions Hershey sale on 10th October, bidders have a chance to buy an … Continue reading “Resplendent in red”
September 13, 2014
by Matthew Steeples
Aston Martin to launch a new ‘super-sedan’ (but only to an elite few)
September 12, 2014
by Matthew Steeples
Legendary 1954 ‘Docker Daimler’ heads to auction Sir Charles Dunstone recently took to the seas in his newly refurbished 65-metre yacht, the Shemara. The vessel, which dates to 1938, was once owned by the legendarily extravagant duo Sir Bernard and Lady Docker and this weekend Dunstone has the opportunity to add one of the … Continue reading “A magical Daimler”
September 7, 2014
by Matthew Steeples
Daimler used by Churchill to star at RM Auctions Battersea sale Between 1940 and 1950, the Daimler Motor Company loaned a 1939 Daimler DB18 drophead coupé bodied by the Carlton Carriage Company for special occasions. Its most notable loan was to Winston Churchill in 1944 and 1949 and it heads to auction on Monday … Continue reading “Churchill’s ride”
September 5, 2014
by Matthew Steeples
Arnold Schwarzenegger puts his Mercedes-Benz Unimog up for sale after replacing it with a Bugatti Veyron Arnold ‘The Governator’ Schwarzenegger is a man who does it ‘large’. Aside from being built like a tank himself, this Austrian actor turned politician likes large cars and in putting his Mercedes-Benz Unimog up for sale and being spotted in … Continue reading “Governing a Merc”
August 28, 2014
by Matthew Steeples
Car dealer Andy Lee House faces jail after wrecking a Bugatti Veyron In November 2009, Andy Lee House, an American car dealer, thought he’d come up with the perfect scam when he decided to crash a 2006 Bugatti Veyron worth £603,332 ($1 million) into a swamp in East Texas. His scheme – which he … Continue reading “Wally of the Week: Andy Lee House”
August 25, 2014
by Matthew Steeples
Former Brunei royal household Bentley Turbo ‘S’ heads to auction just as Kim Kardashian lifts her boycott of The Beverly Hills Hotel The Sultan of Brunei might be worth £12 billion but he certainly isn’t a popular man right now. As the boycott of his hotels – including The Dorchester in London and Coworth … Continue reading “A future classic”
August 24, 2014
by Matthew Steeples
Range Rover Chassis #001 to be auctioned at The Salon Privé sale by Silverstone Auctions on 4th September Today, Range Rovers are the favourite vehicles of everyone ranging from the Queen to Kim Kardashian but the first Range Rover produced was a far more simple vehicle. It is to be auctioned at The Salon … Continue reading “Range One”
August 15, 2014
by Matthew Steeples
1932 MG F-type Magna Salonette for sale for £70,000 In 1932, an MG F-type Magna Salonette would have set you back £289 or the equivalent of £17,602 in today’s money. Given only 390 were built and that few still exist, the one for sale through Richard Biddulph of Vintage & Prestige Fine Motorcars in … Continue reading “A church coupé”
August 12, 2014
by Matthew Steeples
Rolls-Royce hunting vehicle for sale for £198,000 Today marks the start of the grouse season and whilst the BBC gave far too much airtime to those who are anti this fine sport, we very much join with those celebrating the Glorious Twelfth. Suitable for someone heading off to the moors is an amazing Rolls-Royce … Continue reading “A Glorious Roller”
August 5, 2014
by Matthew Steeples
Third gold wrapped vehicle spotted in Knightsbridge The Ferrari wrapped in gold foil that bubbled up and peeled off was eclipsed in its ridiculousness last week by a gold and black Bugatti Veyron. Now, the collection has expanded with the arrival of a gold Range Rover.
August 2, 2014
by Matthew Steeples
A gold and black Bugatti Veyron has eclipsed the gold Ferrari owned by Iraqi kick-boxer named Riyadh Al-Azzawi in terms of being the most gaudy car on the roads in London this summer This summer Iraqi kick-boxer Riyadh Al-Azzawi has reveled in the attention he’s received as he drove around the streets of Chelsea … Continue reading “Picture of the Week: As bold as gold”
July 18, 2014
by Matthew Steeples
The most pointless invention in history has to be the car alarm Car alarms have to be the most annoying and pointless inventions ever created.
July 4, 2014
by Matthew Steeples
Mercedes-Benz 600 Pullman once owed by Communist Party commander Chen Yi goes to auction Communist and dictators are amongst the well-known to have purchased Mercedes-Benz 600 Pullman limousines and one fine example is about to go to auction with Bonhams on 12th July
July 1, 2014
by Matthew Steeples
Painting of Sir Stirling Moss for sale at Masterpiece As Masterpiece 2014 comes towards it conclusion on the 2nd July, we feature another fine work on display there – an oil on canvas painting of Sir Stirling Moss with an Aston Martin DBR1 and a CC100 concept car
April 28, 2014
by Matthew Steeples
15 more of the best plates spotted by readers of ‘The Steeple Times’ Continuing our series, below we feature 15 more unusual, laughable and entertaining number plates
April 19, 2014
by Matthew Steeples
Audi Q7 rammed through the window of Chanel’s Brompton Cross store In the early hours of Good Friday, thieves rammed a stolen Audi Q7 through the window of Chanel’s store on Brompton Cross, SW3.
April 14, 2014
by Matthew Steeples
Lexus smashes through railings in Chesham Place, SW1 In the wake of the recent Lamborghini crash in Sloane Street, this afternoon, a Lexus smashed into a street sign in Chesham Place, Belgravia before bouncing off straight through the railings of the garden opposite. Witnesses stated that the driver had a heart attack at the … Continue reading “A bash in Belgravia”
April 9, 2014
by Matthew Steeples
Lamborghini LM 002 4×4 heads to auction The Lamborghini loving Arabs who frequent Sloane Street could save themselves from having to purchase a Range Rover for their entourage by bidding on a baby blue Lamborghini LM 002 at Bonhams’ 28th April sale at London’s RAF Museum at Hendon.
April 2, 2014
by Matthew Steeples
Owners of the G-Wiz are an illogical breed of motorists The G-Wiz is undoubtedly my least favourite car but this week on seeing an image taken by Khaled Khawaja of one and then taking another myself in a similar context, I realised drivers of such vehicles are truly the most ludicrous individuals.
March 28, 2014
by Matthew Steeples
A golden Ferrari is symbolic of the money park that is K&C Today, financier and philanthropist Alan Miller spotted a gold metallic Ferrari in Pelham Street. This shiny hunk of metal is symbolic of what a ludicrous money park Kensington and Chelsea has become and of how utterly lacking in taste some of the … Continue reading “The gold park”
by Matthew Steeples
David Brown Automotive’s Speedback is a stunning vehicle David Brown shares not only his name with Sir David Brown of DB Aston Martin fame but also an ability to create the most stunning of cars. The contemporary Brown, though not related to Sir David or Aston Martin in any way, has plainly taken inspiration … Continue reading “Speedback”
March 15, 2014
by Matthew Steeples
15 more of the best plates spotted by readers of ‘The Steeple Times’ Continuing our series, below we feature 15 more unusual, laughable and entertaining number plates
