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The extraordinary MG EXE181 concept car which played a starring role in the brand’s global 100th anniversary celebrations at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in 2024 has now secured a prestigious iF Design Award. #BritishCars #MGCars #Design #EXE181

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AC Cobra GT Roadster Production is Rolling

The first examples of the new AC Cobra GT Roadster have left its production centre, as the historic marque moves its focus to the series production and delivery of the cutting-edge sports car. The culmination of over six years’ work and investment, the completion of the first AC Cobra GT Roadster is a watershed moment for a company with a legacy that stretches back to 1901. Despite the…

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MG Car Club 95th Anniversary Celebration

The MG Car Club is one of the oldest and largest car clubs in the world. The car club was born in 1930 – only a few years after the MG Car Company was incorporated. In 2025, the club celebrated its 95th anniversary with a lunch at the British Racing Drivers Club at iconic Silverstone circuit. This video contains highlights and some interviews with MG Legends such as Ron Gammons and Roger Enever,…

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Welcome back?

OK, so I haven't really posted anything on here in a while. Like a long while. Like a really, really long time.

Sorry! I am actually on BlueSky more than anything else these days. https://bsky.app/profile/michaelcarnell.com

Looks like I have some updating to do - starting with my profile. Getting on that now.

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JaguarSport XJR-15 Legendary Supercar

The sensational V12-engined JaguarSport XJR-15 has been called ‘the supercar that time forgot’. In this personal history, Peter Stevens, the car’s designer, offers an entertaining and insightful reminder of exactly what made it so special at its launch in 1990, and why this exceedingly rare car has become one of the world’s most sought-after classics. Published by Porter Press International,…

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Roadster Factory Fire Results in Total Loss

The Roadster Factory, a 48,000-square-foot facility in Armagh, Pennsylvania known for specializing in classic British sports cars, particularly Triumphs, was reported as a total loss after sustaining damages in a destructive fire that ignited on Christmas morning. No people were seriously injured during the blaze. At this time the Roadster Factory’s website remains down, but this post was made…

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Sunbeam 1000hp Land Speed Campaign

The National Motor Museum at Beaulieu has started the year with news that it has reached the £50,000 mark with its Sunbeam 1000hp restoration campaign. NMM Sunbeam 1000hp The Museum is now appealing for more support to get the restoration to the next step in the goal of hearing its engines roar again and raising £300k to restore the World Land Speed record car and take it to Daytona in the USA…

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Bentley Blower Jnr Has Begun Durability Testing 

Inspired by Team Car No. 2, the most famous, valuable, and iconic Bentley in the world, the Bentley Blower Jnr is a collaboration between The Little Car Company and Bentley’s Heritage Collection. Crafted by hand to exceptional quality standards and adorned with beautiful details, all inspired by the original Blower. To gain confidence in both the engineering and design of Bentley Blower Jnr, The…

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Easy airport lunch that costs as much as a good lunch at a downtown Charleston restaurant. All of the “real” restaurants at the airport are packed, expensive, and are a cluster. #chs #lunch #airport #flyingout (at Charleston International Airport) https://www.instagram.com/p/CqYRo34LSda/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Walking and eating and shooting my way through the big easy. #nola #neworleans #beignets #streetcar #rain #frenchquarter #louisiana #canonef #filmphotography #iphonephotography (at New Orleans, Louisiana) https://www.instagram.com/p/CqWRi4tLbKq/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Gotta love New a Orleans! Well, at least I do. Very short trip but I walked all over downtown soaking in sites, sounds and atmosphere. And taking lots of pictures which will be posted later. #nola #neworleans #streetcar #jazz #iphonephotography #louisiana #bourbonstreet #stcharlesline #rtda #trolley (at New Orleans, Louisiana) https://www.instagram.com/p/CqWQTYVrWbr/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Welcome to New Orleans!! Won’t even be her 24 hours before moving on. Too bad. #nola #neworleans #nightoncanalstreet #iphonephotography (at New Orleans, Louisiana) https://www.instagram.com/p/CqUXKThN3nD/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Good morning! #morning #sunrise #chs #morningdogwalk #southernsunrise #dawn #iphonephotography (at Charleston, South Carolina) https://www.instagram.com/p/CqNnSYOLtsH/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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This morning’s mileage with the dog was a bit foggy! #fog #mist #morning #dogwalk #chs5am (at West Ashley) https://www.instagram.com/p/CqISj1or0uB/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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One of my absolute favorite food trucks in Charleston. And man, you have to try the Hot Honey biscuit. It is the bomb. Fried chicken, cheese, siracha honey sauce on a fresh biscuit. Damn! #food #biscuit #foodtruck #chs #musc @thebiscuitshed (at MUSC Charleston) https://www.instagram.com/p/CqDwuBUuRpB/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Good morning world. If you have to be up and at work early, at least this view is a pretty decent reward. #sunrise #chs #friday #morning #overtheharbor #needcaffeine #goodmorning #stpatricksday (at Charleston, South Carolina) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cp4_9BbrDVE/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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When did Publix start selling rainbow-sperm cookie cakes!?!?🤣 #IamStupid #NotSperm #Balloons #Misunderstanding #BoredAtTheGrocery #Pride #rainbowsperm #publix @publix @publix_memes #cookie (at Charleston, South Carolina) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cp2tB3vLfW8/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=