THE GARAGE ARCHIVEGRAHAM & SARAH MACKIE · 1979—2024EXPLORE ALL 45
Burgundy Fiat 600D in a dark photographic studio

A PERSONAL MOTORING HISTORY

A life
in cars.

From a burgundy Fiat 600D at seventeen to two electric cars today—45 years,45 vehicles and the stories that travelled with them.

OPEN THE ARCHIVE
01
FIAT 600DBURGUNDY · 1979 · AGE 17
THE STORY SO FAR

First jobs, growing businesses, family life, weekend escapes and a quiet revolution from petrol to plug-in power.

VEHICLES
45
YEARS
45
CURRENT
2ELECTRIC

THE COMPLETE CHRONOLOGY

Forty-five chapters.

Every vehicle in the collection, arranged by acquisition. Open any record for its ownership period, registration and the engineering or character that made the model distinctive.

PRIMARY DRIVER
ERA
45vehicles shown
Burgundy Fiat 600d in a dark photographic studio01Confirmed
19791979–89

OWNED · 1979

Fiat 600d

1962–64 (Series VI)BurgundyGraham’s car

Owned from 1979, when it became the first car in the collection. The rear-engined Fiat 600D paired a 767cc four-cylinder engine with compact Italian packaging, producing roughly 29 bhp and weighing little more than 600 kg.

OPEN FULL RECORD
Owned from
1979
Owned until
Not yet known
Registration
Not recorded
Primary driver
Graham
Archive status
Confirmed

Owned from 1979, when it became the first car in the collection. The rear-engined Fiat 600D paired a 767cc four-cylinder engine with compact Italian packaging, producing roughly 29 bhp and weighing little more than 600 kg.

Green & Ivory White Morris Oxford in a dark photographic studio02Confirmed
19801979–89

OWNED · 1980 — c.1981 (written off in crash)

Morris Oxford

Model year openGreen & Ivory WhiteGraham’s car

Owned from 1980, the Farina-styled Oxford Series VI used BMC’s 1.6-litre B-series engine, with about 61 bhp, and offered traditional British saloon comfort.

OPEN FULL RECORD
Owned from
1980
Owned until
c.1981 (written off in crash)
Registration
Not recorded
Primary driver
Graham
Archive status
Confirmed

Owned from 1980, the Farina-styled Oxford Series VI used BMC’s 1.6-litre B-series engine, with about 61 bhp, and offered traditional British saloon comfort. It was written off in a crash after only about a year.

Light Blue Austin Mini Cooper 998cc in a dark photographic studio03Confirmed
19811979–89

OWNED · 1981

Austin Mini Cooper 998cc

Model year openLight BlueGraham’s car

Owned from 1981. The 998cc Mini Cooper turned the original Mini’s tiny footprint and front-wheel-drive layout into a lively sports saloon; twin carburettors and around 55 bhp made light weight and agility its real strengths.

OPEN FULL RECORD
Owned from
1981
Owned until
Not yet known
Registration
Not recorded
Primary driver
Graham
Archive status
Confirmed

Owned from 1981. The 998cc Mini Cooper turned the original Mini’s tiny footprint and front-wheel-drive layout into a lively sports saloon; twin carburettors and around 55 bhp made light weight and agility its real strengths.

“Puke” Green Austin Maxi in a dark photographic studio04Confirmed
19821979–89

OWNED · 1982

Austin Maxi

Model year open“Puke” GreenGraham’s car

Owned from 1982. The Austin Maxi was an unusually practical five-door hatchback for its era, with front-wheel drive, a five-speed gearbox and a flexible interior whose seats could be rearranged into a double bed.

OPEN FULL RECORD
Owned from
1982
Owned until
Not yet known
Registration
Not recorded
Primary driver
Graham
Archive status
Confirmed

Owned from 1982. The Austin Maxi was an unusually practical five-door hatchback for its era, with front-wheel drive, a five-speed gearbox and a flexible interior whose seats could be rearranged into a double bed.

White (Rostyle wheels) MGB Roadster in a dark photographic studio05Confirmed
19831979–89

OWNED · c.1983 — c.1985 (when the Sierra arrived)

MGB Roadster

1972White (Rostyle wheels)Graham’s car

Owned from about 1983 until around 1985. This 1972 MGB Roadster combined the 1.8-litre B-series engine with rear-wheel drive, a four-speed manual and classic open two-seat proportions; Rostyle wheels were a hallmark of the period.

OPEN FULL RECORD
Owned from
c.1983
Owned until
c.1985 (when the Sierra arrived)
Registration
Not recorded
Primary driver
Graham
Archive status
Confirmed

Owned from about 1983 until around 1985. This 1972 MGB Roadster combined the 1.8-litre B-series engine with rear-wheel drive, a four-speed manual and classic open two-seat proportions; Rostyle wheels were a hallmark of the period.

Red Vauxhall Astra 1.2L in a dark photographic studio06Confirmed
19841979–89

OWNED · Sep 1984 — c.1985 (~1 year)

Vauxhall Astra 1.2L

1984RedGraham’s car

Owned from September 1984 for about a year, this was my first company car.

OPEN FULL RECORD
Owned from
Sep 1984
Owned until
c.1985 (~1 year)
Registration
Not recorded
Primary driver
Graham
Archive status
Confirmed

Owned from September 1984 for about a year, this was my first company car. The new-shape Mk2 Astra brought sharper aerodynamics and a modern front-wheel-drive hatchback layout; the 1.2-litre L was the modest, lightweight entry point to the range.

Burgundy (solid; body-colour bumpers and side trims) Ford Sierra 1.8GL in a dark photographic studio07To confirm
19851979–89

OWNED · c.1985 — 1986 (left B&Q)

Ford Sierra 1.8GL

Model year openBurgundy (solid; body-colour bumpers and side trims)Graham’s car

Owned from about 1985 until 1986, the Sierra arrived with a promotion and followed the Astra as my second company car.

OPEN FULL RECORD
Owned from
c.1985
Owned until
1986 (left B&Q)
Registration
Not recorded
Primary driver
Graham
Archive status
To confirm

Owned from about 1985 until 1986, the Sierra arrived with a promotion and followed the Astra as my second company car. Its radical ‘jelly-mould’ shape, roughly 90 bhp 1.8 GL engine and unusually colour-coded burgundy bumpers made it distinctive.

Dark Blue Ford Escort 1.4L in a dark photographic studio08Confirmed
19871979–89

OWNED · 1987 — late 1987

Ford Escort 1.4L

Model year openDark BlueGraham’s car

Owned during 1987, the Escort 1.4L was the company car from Harris Queensway—which was the job; the car most certainly wasn’t.

OPEN FULL RECORD
Owned from
1987
Owned until
late 1987
Registration
Not recorded
Primary driver
Graham
Archive status
Confirmed

Owned during 1987, the Escort 1.4L was the company car from Harris Queensway—which was the job; the car most certainly wasn’t. It did at least survive the Great Storm journey of October 1987.

Metallic Grey Rover 216S in a dark photographic studio09Confirmed
19871979–89

OWNED · late 1987 — Sep 1988

Rover 216S

Model year openMetallic GreyGraham’s car

Owned from late 1987 until September 1988, the Rover 216S came with the Texas Home Care job, where I was responsible for store systems.

OPEN FULL RECORD
Owned from
late 1987
Owned until
Sep 1988
Registration
Not recorded
Primary driver
Graham
Archive status
Confirmed

Owned from late 1987 until September 1988, the Rover 216S came with the Texas Home Care job, where I was responsible for store systems. The compact SD3 blended British saloon styling with Honda-derived 1.6-litre engineering.

Dark Metallic Grey VW Golf GTI in a dark photographic studio10Confirmed
19881979–89

OWNED · Sep 1988

VW Golf GTI

Model year openDark Metallic GreyGraham’s car

Owned from September 1988, the Mk2 Golf GTI was my first car after setting up Premier Computer Systems.

OPEN FULL RECORD
Owned from
Sep 1988
Owned until
Not yet known
Registration
E reg
Primary driver
Graham
Archive status
Confirmed

Owned from September 1988, the Mk2 Golf GTI was my first car after setting up Premier Computer Systems. Its 1.8-litre fuel-injected engine produced about 112 bhp, combining brisk performance with the everyday usability that defined the hot-hatch formula.

Metallic Grey BMW 320i SE (E30) in a dark photographic studio11Confirmed
19891979–89

OWNED · G reg (Aug 1989–Jul 1990)

BMW 320i SE (E30)

1989–91Metallic GreyGraham’s car

Owned from around 1989–90, the E30 320i SE was the reward for Premier Computer Systems’ first successful year of trading.

OPEN FULL RECORD
Owned from
G reg (Aug 1989–Jul 1990)
Owned until
Not yet known
Registration
G plate
Primary driver
Graham
Archive status
Confirmed

Owned from around 1989–90, the E30 320i SE was the reward for Premier Computer Systems’ first successful year of trading. Its smooth 129 bhp 2.0-litre straight-six, rear-wheel drive, factory body kit and boot spoiler made it feel properly special.

Black; neon-pink steering wheel Fiat Uno (Sarah) in a dark photographic studio12To confirm
19901990s

OWNED · c.1990 — c.mid-1991 (~18 months)

Fiat Uno (Sarah)

1983–89 (first series, pre-facelift)Black; neon-pink steering wheelSarah’s car

Owned from around 1990 for roughly 18 months. Giorgetto Giugiaro’s first-series Uno combined a tall, space-efficient three-door body with light, straightforward front-wheel-drive engineering.

OPEN FULL RECORD
Owned from
c.1990
Owned until
c.mid-1991 (~18 months)
Registration
Not recorded
Primary driver
Sarah
Archive status
To confirm

Owned from around 1990 for roughly 18 months. Giorgetto Giugiaro’s first-series Uno combined a tall, space-efficient three-door body with light, straightforward front-wheel-drive engineering. Sarah’s black example was unforgettable for its vivid neon-pink steering wheel.

Pale blue metallic (reference-matched) Vauxhall Cavalier 1.8GL in a dark photographic studio13Confirmed
19911990s

OWNED · c.Jun/Jul 1991 — c.Jun/Jul 1992 (~1 year)

Vauxhall Cavalier 1.8GL

1988–92 (Mk3 hatchback)Pale blue metallic (reference-matched)Graham’s car

Owned from summer 1991 to summer 1992, the Cavalier marked a more sensible chapter after the 1990 recession forced the BMW to be sold.

OPEN FULL RECORD
Owned from
c.Jun/Jul 1991
Owned until
c.Jun/Jul 1992 (~1 year)
Registration
Not recorded
Primary driver
Graham
Archive status
Confirmed

Owned from summer 1991 to summer 1992, the Cavalier marked a more sensible chapter after the 1990 recession forced the BMW to be sold. The aerodynamic Mk3 hatchback’s 1.8-litre GL engine and generous five-door load area made it a pragmatic replacement.

White Mazda 626 (GD) saloon in a dark photographic studio14To confirm
19911990s

OWNED · c.mid-1991 — c.end 1992

Mazda 626 (GD) saloon

c.1989 (G registration)WhiteSarah’s car

Owned from around mid-1991 until the end of 1992. This white, G-registration Mazda 626 belonged to the fifth-generation GD family, introduced in 1987 with saloon, coupé and five-door body choices.

OPEN FULL RECORD
Owned from
c.mid-1991
Owned until
c.end 1992
Registration
G plate
Primary driver
Sarah
Archive status
To confirm

Owned from around mid-1991 until the end of 1992. This white, G-registration Mazda 626 belonged to the fifth-generation GD family, introduced in 1987 with saloon, coupé and five-door body choices. Sarah’s was the clean-lined four-door saloon; its exact engine and trim remain to be confirmed.

Metallic Grey Honda Prelude 2.0i-16 4WS in a dark photographic studio15Confirmed
19921990s

OWNED · c.Jun/Jul 1992 — c.Jun/Jul 1993 (~1 year)

Honda Prelude 2.0i-16 4WS

1987–91 (3rd gen)Metallic GreyGraham’s car

Owned from summer 1992 to summer 1993. The third-generation Prelude 2.0i-16 paired a high-revving 16-valve engine of about 137 bhp with Honda’s mechanical four-wheel-steering system, giving unusually sharp turn-in and high-speed stability.

OPEN FULL RECORD
Owned from
c.Jun/Jul 1992
Owned until
c.Jun/Jul 1993 (~1 year)
Registration
Not recorded
Primary driver
Graham
Archive status
Confirmed

Owned from summer 1992 to summer 1993. The third-generation Prelude 2.0i-16 paired a high-revving 16-valve engine of about 137 bhp with Honda’s mechanical four-wheel-steering system, giving unusually sharp turn-in and high-speed stability.

Silver metallic Volkswagen Scirocco Mk2 (GTX-style) in a dark photographic studio16To confirm
19931990s

OWNED · c.1993 — before Dec 2002; exact date open

Volkswagen Scirocco Mk2 (GTX-style)

1981–92 (exact year and trim open)Silver metallicSarah’s car

Owned from about 1993 onwards, when Sarah returned to work, probably at Merit Direct.

OPEN FULL RECORD
Owned from
c.1993
Owned until
before Dec 2002; exact date open
Registration
Not recorded
Primary driver
Sarah
Archive status
To confirm

Owned from about 1993 onwards, when Sarah returned to work, probably at Merit Direct. The second-generation Scirocco combined Golf-based front-wheel-drive mechanicals with a low Karmann-built coupé body. This silver car matches GTX styling, although its exact badge remains to be confirmed.

Red Toyota Celica Turbo in a dark photographic studio17Confirmed
19931990s

OWNED · c.1993 — before the 300ZX

Toyota Celica Turbo

Model year openRedGraham’s car

Owned from about 1993. The turbocharged Celica represented Toyota’s rally-bred side, combining a 2.0-litre turbo engine with the wedge-shaped coupé body that made the model one of the era’s recognisable Japanese performance cars.

OPEN FULL RECORD
Owned from
c.1993
Owned until
before the 300ZX
Registration
Not recorded
Primary driver
Graham
Archive status
Confirmed

Owned from about 1993. The turbocharged Celica represented Toyota’s rally-bred side, combining a 2.0-litre turbo engine with the wedge-shaped coupé body that made the model one of the era’s recognisable Japanese performance cars.

Red Nissan 300ZX in a dark photographic studio18Confirmed
19941990s

OWNED · M reg, bought new (c.1994–95) — c.Aug 1997

Nissan 300ZX

Model year openRedGraham’s car

Owned from about 1994–95 until August 1997. This was the final 300ZX imported into the UK before emissions regulations made the model no longer viable here.

OPEN FULL RECORD
Owned from
M reg, bought new (c.1994–95)
Owned until
c.Aug 1997
Registration
M plate
Primary driver
Graham
Archive status
Confirmed

Owned from about 1994–95 until August 1997. This was the final 300ZX imported into the UK before emissions regulations made the model no longer viable here. The Z32’s 276 bhp 3.0-litre twin-turbo V6, four-wheel steering and wide, low stance made it a formidable grand tourer.

Silver Mercedes E430 in a dark photographic studio19Confirmed
19971990s

OWNED · c.Aug 1997 — c.late 1999–early 2000

Mercedes E430

Model year openSilverGraham’s car

Owned from about August 1997 until late 1999 or early 2000, the E430 was chosen as a luxurious family car for regular journeys to and from the South Coast.

OPEN FULL RECORD
Owned from
c.Aug 1997
Owned until
c.late 1999–early 2000
Registration
Not recorded
Primary driver
Graham
Archive status
Confirmed

Owned from about August 1997 until late 1999 or early 2000, the E430 was chosen as a luxurious family car for regular journeys to and from the South Coast. Its 4.3-litre V8 produced around 279 bhp, delivering effortless long-distance pace.

Dark Blue / Purple-Blue metallic BMW 740i in a dark photographic studio20To confirm
20002000s

OWNED · c.2000–01 — after May 2006 at the earliest; exact date open

BMW 740i

Model year openDark Blue / Purple-Blue metallicGraham’s car

Owned from about 2000–01 until at least mid-2006, the E38 740i was my first car with a television screen—an extraordinary novelty at the time.

OPEN FULL RECORD
Owned from
c.2000–01
Owned until
after May 2006 at the earliest; exact date open
Registration
C1 SMG
Primary driver
Graham
Archive status
To confirm

Owned from about 2000–01 until at least mid-2006, the E38 740i was my first car with a television screen—an extraordinary novelty at the time. Its 4.4-litre V8, roughly 286 bhp and refined motorway manners made it a true flagship.

Black (cream interior) Saab 900/9-3 Convertible in a dark photographic studio21Confirmed
20022000s

OWNED · 24 Dec 2002

Saab 900/9-3 Convertible

1995/96Black (cream interior)Sarah’s car

Owned from December 2002. This black Saab four-seat convertible combined a cream interior with the marque’s distinctive Scandinavian design and strong turbocharged character, making it a practical open-top car rather than a strict two-seater.

OPEN FULL RECORD
Owned from
24 Dec 2002
Owned until
Not yet known
Registration
N154 LBW
Primary driver
Sarah
Archive status
Confirmed

Owned from December 2002. This black Saab four-seat convertible combined a cream interior with the marque’s distinctive Scandinavian design and strong turbocharged character, making it a practical open-top car rather than a strict two-seater.

Dark Blue & Silver Mitsubishi Shogun “Skygun” (3-door SWB) in a dark photographic studio22Confirmed
20032000s

OWNED · Jan 2003 — c.late Jun 2006

Mitsubishi Shogun “Skygun” (3-door SWB)

1998–99Dark Blue & SilverGraham’s car

Owned from January 2003 until June 2006. The three-door short-wheelbase Shogun combined compact proportions with a ladder-frame chassis, selectable four-wheel drive and genuine off-road ability; the blue-and-silver two-tone finish suited its rugged stance.

OPEN FULL RECORD
Owned from
Jan 2003
Owned until
c.late Jun 2006
Registration
S reg
Primary driver
Graham
Archive status
Confirmed

Owned from January 2003 until June 2006. The three-door short-wheelbase Shogun combined compact proportions with a ladder-frame chassis, selectable four-wheel drive and genuine off-road ability; the blue-and-silver two-tone finish suited its rugged stance.

Blue Audi A4 Cabriolet in a dark photographic studio23Confirmed
20032000s

OWNED · 9 Apr 2003

Audi A4 Cabriolet

2002BlueSarah’s car

Owned from 9 April 2003, the blue A4 Cabriolet was a birthday present for Sarah.

OPEN FULL RECORD
Owned from
9 Apr 2003
Owned until
Not yet known
Registration
OY02 ZFS
Primary driver
Sarah
Archive status
Confirmed

Owned from 9 April 2003, the blue A4 Cabriolet was a birthday present for Sarah. Audi’s first A4 Cabriolet combined a fully automatic fabric roof with a rigid four-seat body, bringing understated design and genuine year-round usability.

Silver (Arctic Silver) Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet (996) in a dark photographic studio24Confirmed
20032000s

OWNED · by Jun 2003 — c.May 2006

Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet (996)

1998Silver (Arctic Silver)Graham’s car

Owned from June 2003 until May 2006. The 996-generation 911 Carrera Cabriolet used a rear-mounted 3.4-litre flat-six producing 300 bhp, marking the 911’s transition to water cooling while retaining its distinctive rear-engined handling.

OPEN FULL RECORD
Owned from
by Jun 2003
Owned until
c.May 2006
Registration
GRM 7V
Primary driver
Graham
Archive status
Confirmed

Owned from June 2003 until May 2006. The 996-generation 911 Carrera Cabriolet used a rear-mounted 3.4-litre flat-six producing 300 bhp, marking the 911’s transition to water cooling while retaining its distinctive rear-engined handling.

Grey BMW X5 3.0d (E53, 1st gen) in a dark photographic studio25Confirmed
20032000s

OWNED · c.2003–04 — 30 Sep 2006

BMW X5 3.0d (E53, 1st gen)

2003GreyGraham’s car

Owned from about 2003–04 until 30 September 2006. The first-generation X5 3.0d paired BMW’s straight-six turbodiesel with permanent four-wheel drive and road-biased dynamics, helping establish the modern performance SUV.

OPEN FULL RECORD
Owned from
c.2003–04
Owned until
30 Sep 2006
Registration
WU53 OEF
Primary driver
Graham
Archive status
Confirmed

Owned from about 2003–04 until 30 September 2006. The first-generation X5 3.0d paired BMW’s straight-six turbodiesel with permanent four-wheel drive and road-biased dynamics, helping establish the modern performance SUV.

Blue (white racing stripes) Mini Cooper S in a dark photographic studio26To confirm
20042000s

OWNED · c.late 2004 – 2005 (best estimate) — c.Oct 2012 (replaced by the Mini Countryman)

Mini Cooper S

2004Blue (white racing stripes)Sarah’s car

Owned from about 2004–05 until October 2012. The R53 MINI Cooper S used a supercharged 1.6-litre engine producing around 170 bhp, with a six-speed gearbox, compact dimensions and white racing stripes that emphasised its go-kart character.

OPEN FULL RECORD
Owned from
c.late 2004 – 2005 (best estimate)
Owned until
c.Oct 2012 (replaced by the Mini Countryman)
Registration
BF54 DBX
Primary driver
Sarah
Archive status
To confirm

Owned from about 2004–05 until October 2012. The R53 MINI Cooper S used a supercharged 1.6-litre engine producing around 170 bhp, with a six-speed gearbox, compact dimensions and white racing stripes that emphasised its go-kart character.

Dark Blue/Black Mercedes SL500 in a dark photographic studio27Confirmed
20072000s

OWNED · by Mar 2007 — before Oct 2012

Mercedes SL500

Model year openDark Blue/BlackGraham’s car

Owned by March 2007 and replaced before October 2012. The R230 SL500 combined a folding metal roof with a 5.0-litre V8 producing about 306 bhp, allowing it to work as both a refined coupé and a fast open grand tourer.

OPEN FULL RECORD
Owned from
by Mar 2007
Owned until
before Oct 2012
Registration
GRM 7V
Primary driver
Graham
Archive status
Confirmed

Owned by March 2007 and replaced before October 2012. The R230 SL500 combined a folding metal roof with a 5.0-litre V8 producing about 306 bhp, allowing it to work as both a refined coupé and a fast open grand tourer.

Silver BMW X5 (E70, 2nd gen) in a dark photographic studio28Confirmed
20072000s

OWNED · by Mar 2007 — 31 Mar 2015

BMW X5 (E70, 2nd gen)

2008SilverGraham’s car

Owned from the late 2000s until 31 March 2015. The second-generation E70 X5 moved BMW’s SUV further upmarket with a wider body, more sophisticated chassis and optional seven-seat practicality, while retaining a distinctly road-focused driving position.

OPEN FULL RECORD
Owned from
by Mar 2007
Owned until
31 Mar 2015
Registration
YD58 LXT
Primary driver
Graham
Archive status
Confirmed

Owned from the late 2000s until 31 March 2015. The second-generation E70 X5 moved BMW’s SUV further upmarket with a wider body, more sophisticated chassis and optional seven-seat practicality, while retaining a distinctly road-focused driving position.

Medium metallic grey (reference-matched) BMW 530d M Sport (E60 facelift) in a dark photographic studio29To confirm
20092000s

OWNED · by Sep 2009 — c.Mar 2015

BMW 530d M Sport (E60 facelift)

c.2008–09Medium metallic grey (reference-matched)Graham’s car

Owned by September 2009 until around March 2015, the facelift E60 530d M Sport already combined a 235 bhp straight-six turbodiesel with a firmer chassis.

OPEN FULL RECORD
Owned from
by Sep 2009
Owned until
c.Mar 2015
Registration
E8 GRM
Primary driver
Graham
Archive status
To confirm

Owned by September 2009 until around March 2015, the facelift E60 530d M Sport already combined a 235 bhp straight-six turbodiesel with a firmer chassis. A new Superchips ECU added still more torque and power, sharpening an already rapid long-distance saloon.

Silver BMW 635d Convertible in a dark photographic studio30To confirm
20092000s

OWNED · by Sep 2009

BMW 635d Convertible

2008SilverGraham’s car

Owned by September 2009. The 635d Convertible was unusual in pairing open-top grand touring with BMW’s 3.0-litre twin-turbo diesel, producing about 286 bhp and immense mid-range torque through a six-speed automatic.

OPEN FULL RECORD
Owned from
by Sep 2009
Owned until
Not yet known
Registration
LK58 NFY
Primary driver
Graham
Archive status
To confirm

Owned by September 2009. The 635d Convertible was unusual in pairing open-top grand touring with BMW’s 3.0-litre twin-turbo diesel, producing about 286 bhp and immense mid-range torque through a six-speed automatic.

Grey/Silver Mercedes SL350 in a dark photographic studio31To confirm
20122010s

OWNED · by Oct 2012 — 8 Jun 2016

Mercedes SL350

2008Grey/SilverGraham’s car

Owned by October 2012 until 8 June 2016. This facelift R230 SL350 used Mercedes-Benz’s 3.5-litre V6, producing around 316 bhp, with the folding Vario metal roof and revised 2008 front-end styling shown here.

OPEN FULL RECORD
Owned from
by Oct 2012
Owned until
8 Jun 2016
Registration
YD58 VME (GRM 7V while owned)
Primary driver
Graham
Archive status
To confirm

Owned by October 2012 until 8 June 2016. This facelift R230 SL350 used Mercedes-Benz’s 3.5-litre V6, producing around 316 bhp, with the folding Vario metal roof and revised 2008 front-end styling shown here.

Chili Red Mini Cooper SD Countryman in a dark photographic studio32Confirmed
20122010s

OWNED · 26 Oct 2012 — Jun 2018

Mini Cooper SD Countryman

2012Chili RedSarah’s car

Owned from 26 October 2012 until June 2018. The first-generation Countryman Cooper SD added five-door practicality and a higher driving position to the MINI formula; its 2.0-litre turbodiesel produced about 143 bhp.

OPEN FULL RECORD
Owned from
26 Oct 2012
Owned until
Jun 2018
Registration
KP62 MLY
Primary driver
Sarah
Archive status
Confirmed

Owned from 26 October 2012 until June 2018. The first-generation Countryman Cooper SD added five-door practicality and a higher driving position to the MINI formula; its 2.0-litre turbodiesel produced about 143 bhp.

Black BMW X5 xDrive40d (3rd gen) in a dark photographic studio33Confirmed
20152010s

OWNED · by 21 Mar 2015 — c.4–5 Nov 2017

BMW X5 xDrive40d (3rd gen)

2014BlackGraham’s car

Owned by March 2015 until November 2017. The third-generation F15 X5 xDrive40d used a twin-turbo 3.0-litre straight-six diesel producing about 313 bhp, combining strong towing performance and all-wheel-drive traction with rapid road pace.

OPEN FULL RECORD
Owned from
by 21 Mar 2015
Owned until
c.4–5 Nov 2017
Registration
E8 GRM
Primary driver
Graham
Archive status
Confirmed

Owned by March 2015 until November 2017. The third-generation F15 X5 xDrive40d used a twin-turbo 3.0-litre straight-six diesel producing about 313 bhp, combining strong towing performance and all-wheel-drive traction with rapid road pace.

Black Jaguar F-Type in a dark photographic studio34Confirmed
20162010s

OWNED · c.Jun 2016 — 20 Jun 2020

Jaguar F-Type

2014BlackGraham’s car

Owned from June 2016 until 20 June 2020. The F-Type revived Jaguar’s two-seat sports-car lineage with aluminium construction, a long-bonnet silhouette and an exhaust note that became central to the model’s character.

OPEN FULL RECORD
Owned from
c.Jun 2016
Owned until
20 Jun 2020
Registration
LS14 JPY (GRM 7V while owned)
Primary driver
Graham
Archive status
Confirmed

Owned from June 2016 until 20 June 2020. The F-Type revived Jaguar’s two-seat sports-car lineage with aluminium construction, a long-bonnet silhouette and an exhaust note that became central to the model’s character.

Metallic Onyx Black, Charcoal leather Volvo XC90 T8 Hybrid R-Design Pro in a dark photographic studio35Confirmed
20172010s

OWNED · 2 Nov 2017 (delivered) — after Oct 2020 (contract extended)

Volvo XC90 T8 Hybrid R-Design Pro

2017 (67)Metallic Onyx Black, Charcoal leatherGraham’s car

Owned from 2 November 2017 until after October 2020. The first XC90 T8 paired a supercharged and turbocharged petrol engine with rear electric drive for roughly 407 bhp, adding plug-in capability to a seven-seat luxury SUV.

OPEN FULL RECORD
Owned from
2 Nov 2017 (delivered)
Owned until
after Oct 2020 (contract extended)
Registration
YF67 JYJ → E8 GRM
Primary driver
Graham
Archive status
Confirmed

Owned from 2 November 2017 until after October 2020. The first XC90 T8 paired a supercharged and turbocharged petrol engine with rear electric drive for roughly 407 bhp, adding plug-in capability to a seven-seat luxury SUV.

Osmium Grey Metallic, Charcoal contour sports leather/nubuck Volvo XC60 T8 Hybrid R-Design Pro in a dark photographic studio36To confirm
20182010s

OWNED · 1 Jun 2018 — c.Sep 2021 (working assumption)

Volvo XC60 T8 Hybrid R-Design Pro

2018 (18)Osmium Grey Metallic, Charcoal contour sports leather/nubuckSarah’s car

Owned from 1 June 2018 until about September 2021. The XC60 T8 used the same twin-charged petrol and electric architecture in a smaller chassis, producing roughly 407 bhp while combining strong acceleration with short-distance electric driving.

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Owned from
1 Jun 2018
Owned until
c.Sep 2021 (working assumption)
Registration
BN18 ZZK
Primary driver
Sarah
Archive status
To confirm

Owned from 1 June 2018 until about September 2021. The XC60 T8 used the same twin-charged petrol and electric architecture in a smaller chassis, producing roughly 407 bhp while combining strong acceleration with short-distance electric driving.

Black or dark grey Jaguar I-Pace (1 of 5) in a dark photographic studio37Confirmed
20212020s

OWNED · 20 Sep 2021 — c.20 Mar 2022 (6-month term)

Jaguar I-Pace (1 of 5)

2020/21Black or dark greySarah’s car

Owned from September 2021 for about six months. The I-Pace combined two electric motors, all-wheel drive and 394 bhp with a 90 kWh battery, giving Jaguar’s first production EV the proportions and performance of a low-slung crossover.

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Owned from
20 Sep 2021
Owned until
c.20 Mar 2022 (6-month term)
Registration
KS70 TMU
Primary driver
Sarah
Archive status
Confirmed

Owned from September 2021 for about six months. The I-Pace combined two electric motors, all-wheel drive and 394 bhp with a 90 kWh battery, giving Jaguar’s first production EV the proportions and performance of a low-slung crossover.

Black Jaguar I-Pace (2 of 5) in a dark photographic studio38To confirm
20212020s

OWNED · 71 reg (Sep–Dec 2021)

Jaguar I-Pace (2 of 5)

2021BlackGraham’s car

Owned during 2021–22. This second I-Pace continued the same 394 bhp dual-motor, all-wheel-drive formula, with instant torque, a low battery-mounted centre of gravity and a cabin designed around Jaguar’s first dedicated electric platform.

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Owned from
71 reg (Sep–Dec 2021)
Owned until
Not yet known
Registration
KS71 DWF
Primary driver
Graham
Archive status
To confirm

Owned during 2021–22. This second I-Pace continued the same 394 bhp dual-motor, all-wheel-drive formula, with instant torque, a low battery-mounted centre of gravity and a cabin designed around Jaguar’s first dedicated electric platform.

Silver Volvo XC90 Recharge Inscription Pro T8 AWD in a dark photographic studio39Confirmed
20212020s

OWNED · c.Dec 2021 — 14 Mar 2023 (returned)

Volvo XC90 Recharge Inscription Pro T8 AWD

2021 (71)SilverSarah’s car

Owned from December 2021 until 14 March 2023. The XC90 Recharge Inscription Pro retained seven-seat versatility while pairing petrol and electric power for around 390 bhp, with a more comfort-focused specification than the earlier R-Design.

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Owned from
c.Dec 2021
Owned until
14 Mar 2023 (returned)
Registration
CF71 FUD
Primary driver
Sarah
Archive status
Confirmed

Owned from December 2021 until 14 March 2023. The XC90 Recharge Inscription Pro retained seven-seat versatility while pairing petrol and electric power for around 390 bhp, with a more comfort-focused specification than the earlier R-Design.

Santorini Black / Ebony interior Jaguar I-Pace (3 of 5) in a dark photographic studio40Confirmed
20222020s

OWNED · 10 Aug 2022 (planned delivery) — 9–10 Mar 2023 (written off)

Jaguar I-Pace (3 of 5)

2022Santorini Black / Ebony interiorSarah’s car

Owned from August 2022 until March 2023, this was I-Pace 3 of 5: Santorini Black, 394 bhp, dual-motor all-wheel drive and a 90 kWh battery.

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Owned from
10 Aug 2022 (planned delivery)
Owned until
9–10 Mar 2023 (written off)
Registration
KW22 EOT
Primary driver
Sarah
Archive status
Confirmed

Owned from August 2022 until March 2023, this was I-Pace 3 of 5: Santorini Black, 394 bhp, dual-motor all-wheel drive and a 90 kWh battery. It was written off after another driver lost control and drove into me.

Dark Denim Blue, Charcoal ventilated nappa Volvo XC90 Recharge Ultimate T8 AWD in a dark photographic studio41Confirmed
20232020s

OWNED · Mar 2023 (registered new) — 24 Jun 2024

Volvo XC90 Recharge Ultimate T8 AWD

2023 (23)Dark Denim Blue, Charcoal ventilated nappaSarah’s car

Owned from March 2023 until 24 June 2024. The updated XC90 Recharge Ultimate T8 offered approximately 455 hp, a larger plug-in battery, air suspension, seven seats and Bowers & Wilkins audio, making it the most comprehensively specified XC90 in the collection.

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Owned from
Mar 2023 (registered new)
Owned until
24 Jun 2024
Registration
CK23 EWR
Primary driver
Sarah
Archive status
Confirmed

Owned from March 2023 until 24 June 2024. The updated XC90 Recharge Ultimate T8 offered approximately 455 hp, a larger plug-in battery, air suspension, seven seats and Bowers & Wilkins audio, making it the most comprehensively specified XC90 in the collection.

Santorini Black Jaguar I-Pace (4 of 5) in a dark photographic studio42Confirmed
20232020s

OWNED · c.late Mar 2023 — 25 Mar 2024, 11:11am

Jaguar I-Pace (4 of 5)

2023Santorini BlackSarah’s car

Owned from spring 2023 until 25 March 2024. The fourth I-Pace returned to the familiar Santorini Black specification, combining 394 bhp, all-wheel drive and instantaneous electric torque with Jaguar’s low, cab-forward crossover shape.

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Owned from
c.late Mar 2023
Owned until
25 Mar 2024, 11:11am
Registration
KP23 VUM
Primary driver
Sarah
Archive status
Confirmed

Owned from spring 2023 until 25 March 2024. The fourth I-Pace returned to the familiar Santorini Black specification, combining 394 bhp, all-wheel drive and instantaneous electric torque with Jaguar’s low, cab-forward crossover shape.

Santorini Black Jaguar I-Pace (5 of 5) in a dark photographic studio43Confirmed
20242020s

OWNED · 25 Mar 2024, 11:35am — 5 Jul 2024

Jaguar I-Pace (5 of 5)

2024 (24.0MY)Santorini BlackGraham’s car

Owned from 25 March to 5 July 2024, this fifth and final I-Pace was a 2024-model-year example.

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Owned from
25 Mar 2024, 11:35am
Owned until
5 Jul 2024
Registration
KT23 ZSP
Primary driver
Graham
Archive status
Confirmed

Owned from 25 March to 5 July 2024, this fifth and final I-Pace was a 2024-model-year example. It retained the familiar 394 bhp dual-motor powertrain and 90 kWh battery, but adopted the final model’s smoother, solid front grille in place of the earlier honeycomb treatment.

Red with black accents MINI Countryman SE Sport ALL4 (all-electric) in a dark photographic studio44Confirmed
20242020s

OWNED · 24 Jun 2024 — current

MINI Countryman SE Sport ALL4 (all-electric)

2024 (24)Red with black accentsSarah’s car

Owned from 24 June 2024 and still current. The all-electric Countryman SE Sport ALL4 uses two motors for 230 kW (313 hp), all-wheel drive and a 66 kWh-class battery, combining MINI’s boldest Countryman design with practical family-EV packaging.

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Owned from
24 Jun 2024
Owned until
current
Registration
WG24 MRO
Primary driver
Sarah
Archive status
Confirmed

Owned from 24 June 2024 and still current. The all-electric Countryman SE Sport ALL4 uses two motors for 230 kW (313 hp), all-wheel drive and a 66 kWh-class battery, combining MINI’s boldest Countryman design with practical family-EV packaging.

Burgundy metallic BMW i5 Touring M60 in a dark photographic studio45Confirmed
20242020s

OWNED · 29 Jun 2024 — current

BMW i5 Touring M60

2024 (24) — registered Jun 2024Burgundy metallicGraham’s car

Owned from 29 June 2024 and still current. The i5 Touring M60 is BMW’s electric performance estate, with dual-motor all-wheel drive, up to 601 hp and 0–62 mph in around 3.9 seconds, wrapped in a long-roof body built for everyday use.

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Owned from
29 Jun 2024
Owned until
current
Registration
GRM 7V
Primary driver
Graham
Archive status
Confirmed

Owned from 29 June 2024 and still current. The i5 Touring M60 is BMW’s electric performance estate, with dual-motor all-wheel drive, up to 601 hp and 0–62 mph in around 3.9 seconds, wrapped in a long-roof body built for everyday use.

THE CURRENT CHAPTER · 2024

The road continues.

BMW i5 Touring M60×MINI Countryman SE Sport ALL4

Two electric cars, one shared garage, and an archive designed to grow as photographs, paperwork and memories fill in the remaining gaps.

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