In the beginning
The 4½-litre is quite a sight. And intimidating. Its sheer size and shape appear so alien in a modern motoring world. But it also oozes quality engineering from every angle. I can’t wait to slide in behind the wheel.
Pre-war cars are an acquired taste and many classic car fans often dismiss them as relics from the annals of history. The truth is, though, connoisseurs consider pre-war classics the core of motoring. They represent the origins of racing, when pioneers – both
