Pride of Ownership Finalists 2022

Brian’s Allegro is not just in super condition but it has also been a recent television star. You might have seen it on Channel 4’s The Curse. It’s been owned by Brian for almost five years, and he sa ...

David is no stranger to MX-5 ownership, and bought this one back in January 2021. In fact, he saved this rare R-Limited model from being scrapped and after a lot of hard work the result is a stunning ...

The owner has had this wonderful example for seventeen years, and it’s certainly been cherished in that time. What makes it stand out is the originality, with just a change of wheels and stereo system ...

How do you celebrate the fortieth anniversary of such an iconic car? By making a small number of very desirable examples, and this car is one of the 250 that were destined for the UK market. Looking t ...

Launched in 1988, just 505 of these hot hatchbacks were made, and thanks to a turbocharged 2.0-litre engine producing 150bhp there was no shortage of performance. This example has needed plenty of wor ...

The Bluebird name dates back more than sixty years, but the car you see here is from the generation that was built at Nissan’s Sunderland factory. In fact, it was the first model to be made there and ...

There were plenty of coupes to choose from in the 1990s, and while this wasn’t the Capri replacement that enthusiasts really wanted there was plenty to like about this sleek-looking Ford. This version ...

Irfan is no stranger to these cars, having previously owned a 318 model, but when a cousin suggested he needed a more powerful version he wasted no time in beginning the search. He found this one on a ...

These mid-engined cars are both rare and very desirable, and there’s a good reason why they have such a strong following amongst enthusiasts. This one looks stunning, but it certainly didn’t look this ...

The MG Midget is a hugely popular classic, and with affordable prices and a fun driving experience it’s easy to see why. ‘Round wheel arch’ models like this one arrived in 1972 and it’s the owner’s fi ...

First registered sixty years ago, this E-Type was exported to Singapore where it was raced in a number of events. Returning to the UK in 2004 it then underwent a nut-and-bolt restoration that included ...

A truly stunning example of this desirable Ford, it’s been with its proud owner for some fifteen years. A careful restoration of the bodywork and mechanicals has been undertaken, with a focus on origi ...

A classic Ferrari is a car many enthusiasts dream of, and this one was bought by the owner in 2020. It had already undergone a huge amount of work that included a rebuild of the engine, brakes and sus ...

The XR3 has plenty of fans but this rare example is a bit more special than most. Featuring a period turbocharger kit alongside uprated suspension, it has been restored by its owner to an incredibly h ...

Starting out as 1.3XL, a thorough restoration and an upgrade to a modern Zetec engine has resulted in a very special Escort. But rather more unusual is that the owner discovered that it had once belon ...

The Capri is a hugely popular classic, and this one began life as a 1.6 Laser before being transformed into something rather more eye-catching. Extensively restored, the owner fitted a 200bhp Cosworth ...

These proud owners bought their Mustang early last year, online from Las Vegas. They couldn’t have been happier when it finally arrived in the UK, discovering that it was in original, unrestored condi ...

This fine British classic boasts a fascinating history, and after buying the car in 2010, Brian embarked on a seven-year search for parts. Restoration took a further two years, and the results of all ...

Going by the name of ‘Daisy Mae’ this cracking MG looks great on the outside, but it’s pretty special under the bonnet, too. Upgrades include an uprated cylinder head and racier camshaft, so it perfor ...