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Tim Pitt @timpitt100.bsky.social · 53m

A few more of the Rolls-Royce Corniche by Niels van Roij Design.

The Dutch company’s past projects include shooting brakes based on the Tesla Model S and Rolls-Royce Wraith.

It has also built a Range Rover (L405) coupe, Ferrari ‘Breadvan’ homage and Fiat Panda restomod.

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Tim Pitt @timpitt100.bsky.social · 4h

My favourite feature of Niels van Roij’s Corniche shooting brake is this electrically retractable cycle rack.

It slots into the centre section of a new, horseshoe-shaped fuel tank.

Tank capacity isn’t diminished – handy when you have a 6.75-litre V8 and three-speed auto ’box…

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Tim Pitt @timpitt100.bsky.social · 6h

Inside the Rolls-Royce Corniche shooting brake by Niels van Roij Design.

Seats are retrimmed in beige leather, with green-flecked tweed to line the glovebox, storage trays, etc. The carpets are deep-pile lambswool.

Bakelite steering wheel and the walnut dashboard have been restored.

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Tim Pitt @timpitt100.bsky.social · 9h

First look at ‘Henry II’ – a Rolls-Royce shooting brake from Niels van Roij Design.

Based on a 1982 Corniche coupe, this coachbuilt one-off took 7,000 hours to design and hand-build.

I drove it (carefully) in the Swiss mountains. Read more on MR: www.motoringresearch.com/car-reviews/...

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Tim Pitt @timpitt100.bsky.social · 2d

Yes, shame our paths didn’t cross. It seemed busier than ever. Another time!

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Tim Pitt @timpitt100.bsky.social · 3d

Keeping good company with a V12 Vantage S in the Sunday Scramble car park.

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Tim Pitt @timpitt100.bsky.social · 3d

Porsche 924 Carrera GT: my pick of the Sunday Scramble car park.

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Tim Pitt @timpitt100.bsky.social · 3d

Assorted Porsche 911s of the Sunday Scramble.

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Tim Pitt @timpitt100.bsky.social · 3d

Latest project from Theon Design is a carbon-bodied 964 in Ice Green Metallic (a classic Porsche shade).

Its 3.8-litre NA flat-six on throttle bodies makes 413hp at 7,600rpm.

Spec also includes 993 RS brakes, TracTive adaptive dampers and three-piece 18-inch split-rims.

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Tim Pitt @timpitt100.bsky.social · 3d

This E21 won the UK leg of the 2025 Hot Wheels Legends Tour.

It packs a 420hp 5.0-litre Rover V8, DTM-spec gearbox and Quaife limited-slip differential

Other mods include adjustable coilover suspension, Wilwood brakes and a genuine Group 5 rear spoiler.

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Tim Pitt @timpitt100.bsky.social · 3d

A few highlights from the Sunday Scramble so far.

The Alfasud Sprint Veloce is a recent Auto Italia magazine cover star.

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Tim Pitt @timpitt100.bsky.social · 4d

Love Italian cars? The new issue of Auto Italia magazine lands in shops this week – including my review of the Alfa Romeo Zottola: a GT Junior-based restomod.

Find out more and order your copy here: www.auto-italia.co.uk

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Tim Pitt @timpitt100.bsky.social · 4d

‘Then as now, the Turbo was pitched as a luxurious GT, rather than a bare-bones road racer. All it lacked, until the very last year of production at least, was a five-speed gearbox.’

Don’t miss my Porsche 930 3.3 Turbo buyer’s guide – now live on 9WERKS: 9werks.co.uk/articles/por...

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Tim Pitt @timpitt100.bsky.social · 4d

Volkswagen Scirocco Mk2 spotted in Bletchingley.

Late GT II spec means a factory-fitted Zender bodykit and a carb-fuelled 90hp version of the 1.8-litre engine from the Scirocco and Golf GTI.

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Tim Pitt @timpitt100.bsky.social · 6d

‘Paying £153,400 for a 644hp mid-engined supercar looks good value. A V6 hybrid McLaren Artura costs in excess of £200,000, for example.’

John Redfern (@engagesportmode.bsky.social) drives the UK-spec Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray.

New on Motoring Research: www.motoringresearch.com/car-reviews/...

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Tim Pitt @timpitt100.bsky.social · 6d

Feel like I let the side down here by turning up in a press car.

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Andy @andrewbrady.bsky.social · 6d

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Tim Pitt @timpitt100.bsky.social · 7d

‘On switchback roads carved into the rocky Mallorcan landscape, the twin-turbocharged V8 feels majestic.’

Read my review of Aston Martin’s new flagship SUV: the 727hp DBX S.

Now live on Motoring Research: www.motoringresearch.com/car-reviews/...

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PoloDriver @polodrivercom.bsky.social · 10d

Polos are the only other model I know of. Introduced in the late 1990s, taking cues from the Golf Colour Concept. Solitude 14-inch alloys, choice of five exterior colours with matching leather upholstery, ‘sports’ bumpers from the GLX. polodriver.com/heritage/ser... #Polo #VWPolo #Polo50

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Tim Pitt @timpitt100.bsky.social · 10d

Lotus Elite spotted in Purley.

Such a great shape - especially in ‘Norfolk Mustard’.

Briefly considered leaving a note on this, before coming to my senses and slowly backing away…

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Tim Pitt @timpitt100.bsky.social · 11d

Volkswagen Golf GTI Colour Concept spotted in Caterham.

A thousand were made in each of the paint colours: Yellow, Flash Red, Jazz Blue, Diamond Black and Salsa Green.

Lots more yellow inside, too, including on the leather Recaro seats and steering wheel VW badge.

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Tim Pitt @timpitt100.bsky.social · 11d

‘Arguably the most iconic 911 of them all, the original Turbo is at its best – and best value – in later 3.3-litre guise.’

Read my Porsche 930 3.3 Turbo buyer’s guide, with expert advice from Wrightune and Paragon Porsche.

Now live on 9WERKS: 9werks.co.uk/articles/por...

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Tim Pitt @timpitt100.bsky.social · 14d

Porsche Taycan GTS Sport Turismo on test.

Vital stats: 605hp (700hp on overboost), 583lb ft, 0-62mph in 3.3 seconds, 155mph, 2,310kg, 105kWh battery, 320kW peak charging, 3.3 miles/kWh and 370 miles of range.

Price before options: £119,200. Price as tested: £130,721.

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Tim Pitt @timpitt100.bsky.social · 14d

Fiat X1/9 spotted: a bit of Gandini magic in the Surrey suburbs.

Impressively, the X1/9 remained on sale for 17 years (1972-1989), with the later models built by Bertone.

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Tim Pitt @timpitt100.bsky.social · 16d

Back in Porsche Taycan GTS today.

‘Driver-focused’ GTS comes with unique suspension settings and standard torque vectoring (PTV Plus).

Equipment includes adaptive sports seats trimmed in leather and Race-Tex (similar to Alcantara), plus Sport Chrono and a Bose audio system.

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