Paddy the Toyota Corolla: Let Me See That Bodywork – Part Deux
In this episode I continue to go through the process of modifying and repairing the rear bumper and spoiler of Paddy the Corolla, as well as dealing with unexpected rust issues.
Paddy the Toyota Corolla: Let Me See That Bodywork
In this video, the first of Paddy the 1998 Toyota Corolla E11, I start to repaint the rear bumper as well as use fibre glass to fix a hole caused by a slipped exhaust.
My Wife Hates This Car On YouTube
It isn’t just this website where videos of Nikita the Lada, Paddy the Corolla and Rocky the Peugeot 107 are shown. There is also a YouTube channel dedicated to these cars
Ford vs Rover – Why did I pick the Rover K-Series?
Since mentioning the Lada project to people, a lot of them have wondered why I’m using a Rover K-Series and not another engine? In this post I go through my reasoning, no matter how mad it might seem…
Nikita The Lada 1200 – Russian Metal: Part One
It’s time we start to peel back the layers and see what state the metal is on Nikita the Lada. It means removing some sound proofing using a fire extinguisher. It doesn’t go well I’m afraid…
15 Years Since MG Rover Collapsed – What Might Have Been?
On 15th April 2005, MG Rover collapsed. I had wanted to do an apprenticeship there but it never happened. My life could’ve been different, as would have the lives of workers of MG Rover and the supply chain. What might have been?
Nikita The Lada 2101 – Rub, Scrub, Scrape, Repeat
The Lada Zhiguli is home, so work can now get started properly! But first, we need to clean. There’s more mold on here than 12 week old bread. There is, obviously, more lurking behind the dirt though…
Nikita The Lada 2101 – The Car That Came In From The Cold
Finally after 14 months Nikita, my Lada 2101, finally arrives home! Watch the video tour and introduction of this beautiful Lada Zhiguli.
Nikita The Lada: Moldy Oldie
Nikita the Lada 2101 should be in the garage next to where I’m writing this. But it isn’t. It’s a funny story of miscommunication and a whole heap of mold. Or Coronavirus, I’m not sure.
Car Chronicles: The £35 Subaru Legacy
Car Articles, The Car Chronicles
There was a time, not so long ago, I fulfilled a boyhood dream to own a Subaru. I managed to bag it for the price of a bottle of whiskey too. The dream, though, was short lived.