Richard Porter
@sniffpetrol.com
Astronaut, stunt man, liar. Also one half of Smith and Sniff.
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November 28, 2025 at 9:40 AM
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Hopefully, there'll be a January show in between, we're just waiting for news on that one. In the meantime, why not buy my new book. Thankingyou. amzn.eu/d/0v1rWjm
Petrolhead
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November 25, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Hopefully, there'll be a January show in between, we're just waiting for news on that one. In the meantime, why not buy my new book. Thankingyou. amzn.eu/d/0v1rWjm
And in February we'll be in Glasgow. www.enjoyeastren.org/events/smith...
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November 25, 2025 at 11:59 AM
And in February we'll be in Glasgow. www.enjoyeastren.org/events/smith...
If you'd like to come to one of our live shows, the next one is in Bristol on 15 December. tobaccofactorytheatres.com/shows/otlot-...
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November 25, 2025 at 11:58 AM
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Also, the offside charging flap was stuck open. But, shonky or not, it had presence. And not just because it was dressed up like a robotic zebra.
November 20, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Also, the offside charging flap was stuck open. But, shonky or not, it had presence. And not just because it was dressed up like a robotic zebra.
Clearly a work in progress, mind you. I was behind this thing for miles and the right indicator seemed to be jammed on. Here it is turning left but signalling right. Oops!
November 20, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Clearly a work in progress, mind you. I was behind this thing for miles and the right indicator seemed to be jammed on. Here it is turning left but signalling right. Oops!
Couple of thoughts: First of all, it's big, but not as massive as I expected. Secondly, look at those arches and that sweep of the roof. I think there could be a very dramatic and handsome car under that camouflage. We'll see.
November 20, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Couple of thoughts: First of all, it's big, but not as massive as I expected. Secondly, look at those arches and that sweep of the roof. I think there could be a very dramatic and handsome car under that camouflage. We'll see.
Clearly there are still shenanigans going on with fake bits under the wrap, but a lot less than on earlier test cars. DVLA data says this one was registered in July and internal ID sticker includes VB which I assume is 'verification build' so this is production intent spec.
November 20, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Clearly there are still shenanigans going on with fake bits under the wrap, but a lot less than on earlier test cars. DVLA data says this one was registered in July and internal ID sticker includes VB which I assume is 'verification build' so this is production intent spec.
Yes, it's a prototype of the new Jaguar. Running less camo than many of the test cars too. No false roof panel so you can see what appears to be the real panel.
November 20, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Yes, it's a prototype of the new Jaguar. Running less camo than many of the test cars too. No false roof panel so you can see what appears to be the real panel.
And we're in Glasgow in February. Get tickets for that one here... www.enjoyeastren.org/events/smith...
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November 20, 2025 at 3:21 PM
And we're in Glasgow in February. Get tickets for that one here... www.enjoyeastren.org/events/smith...
Next Smith and Sniff live show is on 15 December in Bristol. Get tickets here... tobaccofactorytheatres.com/shows/otlot-...
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November 20, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Next Smith and Sniff live show is on 15 December in Bristol. Get tickets here... tobaccofactorytheatres.com/shows/otlot-...
And of course, no round of shameless plugging would be complete without mentioning that I have a new book out. It's a compilation of columns from evo magazine and yet manages to contain several references to the Rover 75. amzn.eu/d/54rfvOM
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November 19, 2025 at 10:36 AM
And of course, no round of shameless plugging would be complete without mentioning that I have a new book out. It's a compilation of columns from evo magazine and yet manages to contain several references to the Rover 75. amzn.eu/d/54rfvOM
Before that, we're in Bristol. Monday 15 December, at Tobacco Factory. Get tickets for that one here: tobaccofactorytheatres.com/shows/otlot-...
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November 19, 2025 at 10:32 AM
Before that, we're in Bristol. Monday 15 December, at Tobacco Factory. Get tickets for that one here: tobaccofactorytheatres.com/shows/otlot-...
To stop this happening again, Rover engineers put some reflective tape on the nose.
November 17, 2025 at 1:28 PM
To stop this happening again, Rover engineers put some reflective tape on the nose.
There have been a few 'incidents' over the years. There was one in the Alps involving the then-secret Rover SD1 in which the camouflage was so good, some German tourists literally didn't see the prototype coming.
November 17, 2025 at 1:25 PM
There have been a few 'incidents' over the years. There was one in the Alps involving the then-secret Rover SD1 in which the camouflage was so good, some German tourists literally didn't see the prototype coming.
Better angle here. It's actually quite sleek without all those false bits gummed to it.
November 17, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Better angle here. It's actually quite sleek without all those false bits gummed to it.
She's a sucker for Porsche-built non-Porsches. Always going on about Audi RS2s, she is.
November 17, 2025 at 1:14 PM
She's a sucker for Porsche-built non-Porsches. Always going on about Audi RS2s, she is.