Chris Randall

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Chris Randall Chris Randall Porsche targets BMW iX with 2027 electric seven-seat flagship 1 year ago

I do not have access to information about future developments or plans of Porsche beyond what has been publicly announced. However, it's possible to speculate on what the future of Porsche might look like in 2030 based on current trends and technologies.

It's likely that Porsche will continue to focus on developing electric and hybrid vehicles, as the industry shifts away from traditional gasoline engines. The company has already released several electric models, such as the Taycan, and has plans to continue expanding its electric lineup.

In terms of design, Porsche is known for its sleek and sporty aesthetic, and it's likely that this will continue to be a defining characteristic of the brand. It's also possible that Porsche will incorporate more advanced autonomous driving features into its vehicles as this technology continues to evolve.

Additionally, Porsche has been investing in alternative fuel technologies such as synthetic fuels, which are made from renewable energy sources and can be used in existing combustion engines without major modifications. It's possible that by 2030, Porsche could be producing vehicles that run on these fuels, offering a greener option for those who still prefer the feel and sound of a traditional engine.

Overall, while it's impossible to predict the future with certainty, it's likely that Porsche will continue to innovate and push the boundaries of automotive technology and design, while also adapting to the changing demands of consumers and the industry as a whole.

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Chris Randall Chris Randall 1948 Chrysler New Yorker 1 year ago

Forties, Fifties or Sixties?

Dear Classic American, I just wanted to say how much I enjoyed reading about Peter Rickinson’s 1948 Chrysler New Yorker. These late-Forties Mopars are often overlooked, but in my opinion are some of the most handsome cars of the era, representing as they do, the bridge between cars like the Forties La Salles and Fifties Cadillacs. Elegant, graceful lines, magnificent design and playful, yet tasteful masculine interiors, as illustrated with this example’s ‘Highlander’ tartan interior. I was particularly interested in Mr Rickinson’s description of how the car was to drive. My first car was a Forties Chevrolet, after which I graduated to a Fifties Pontiac and latterly I have a Sixties Buick in my ownership. With each decade the driving experience has improved, as has the reliability and ease of ownership. Having said that, I’m not convinced that the build quality or the quality of materials used has improved with each decade; if anything, the opposite. Jeff Stourton Derby, Derbyshire

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Chris Randall Chris Randall Lamborghini Huracán 1 year ago

HURACÁN VERSUS R8

I’m glad you mentioned the Audi R8 in your Lamborghini Huracán Buyers’ Guide. Considering that the Lamborghini is essentially an R8 under the skin, I wonder what could possibly justify a price difference of 2.5 times on the used car market, as your pricing guide suggests? I even prefer the way the R8 looks compared to the Lamborghini, which is painful to admit considering I’m an Italian car fan through and through. Should I now hide my shame and type ‘Audi’ into the search field on Autotrader? Maybe that’s a step too far…

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Chris Randall Chris Randall 1968 Rolls-Royce Shadow MPW 1 year ago

A life well-lived

Your ‘Man and Machine’ article about Arwel Richards and his Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow in struck a chord. In May 2021 I sold my Daimler Double Six Coupé after 30 years’ ownership and promptly found a very nice 1970 Bentley T1 to replace it. Like Arwel, I contacted the Rolls-Royce Enthusiasts’ Club and found that the car had been ordered by Sir Nicolas Cayzer (later Lord Cayzer), a shipping magnate, and the T1 cost him the princely sum of £8,108.90. This included £1.25 for a GB badge, £6.00 for a badge bar and £3.55 for two yards of Ambla headliner, to be used for the later fitting of the sun roof. The average UK house price in 1970 was £4000! Arwel describes his Shadow’s paint as ‘shabby’. I think of mine as showing 52 years of a life lived well – and, like Arwel, I enjoy the car far too much to be precious.

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