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Visiting Caister Castle Car Collection
My final July 2025 travel story; I took many, many photos!
 • Alan J. Edmonds
Car Memories: Ford Fiesta XR2 (1982) — Owned 1989–1991
The Mk1 Ford Fiesta XR2 was my first performance car, and it's still one of my all-time favourites
 • Alan J. Edmonds
Car Memories: Ford Fiesta 950 Popular (1985) — Owned 1988–1989
My third car was underpowered, but it was newer and more reliable than the previous two
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Car Memories: Ford Escort 1.3L Estate (1981) — Owned 1987–1988
A spacious upgrade that made me wary of buying high-mileage cars in the future
 • Alan J. Edmonds
Car Memories: Fiat 126 (1979) — Owned 1986–1987
My 23-horsepower introduction to car ownership
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Why I'm Sticking with Petrol: My Thoughts on Electric Cars
Financial and practical barriers mean I don't yet see a compelling reason to switch
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What Would My First Car Say About Me?
An angry little Fiat from the ’80s finally gets his say
 • Alan J. Edmonds
Will Self-Driving Cars Ever Be Safe? And Would You Put Your Life in the Hands of One?
The government thinks they will make our roads safer. Do you?
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The Technology In Modern Cars Drives Me Crazy
A look at how cars have become too complicated, by comparing a 2007 Ford Fiesta with a 2019 Ford Focus. Is this really progress?
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Alan's Annoyances 2: People in Vehicles
Some of the annoying and strange things I see when I'm driving
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Weird Workplace Stories 9: The Used Car
I should never have told my supervisor about the insurance payout
 • Alan J. Edmonds
Weird Workplace Stories 8: The New Car
Being a passenger in a brand-new car made me feel better about my parking skills
 • Alan J. Edmonds
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