Every Bloke Needs a Ute – RD

To clarify the term Ute: Short for Utility. In car terms, it goes back to the mid-20th century where a farmer’s wife thought it worthwhile approaching a certain manufacturer at the time (I believe it was Ford) to introduce a car that could be used as a workhorse through the working week and be suitable…

It’s not all Breaking Bad News Day – RD

The Sky Must Be Falling !!! I was prompted to write this post after talking recently to a father whose twenty-something year old son was looking to buy his first house.  I was bowled over, when I was then informed the son had decided to hold off because he feels he may have to go…

1986 Porsche Carrera – RD

The 1986 Porsche 3.2 Litre 911 Carrera. I had been looking forward to this opportunity for a while and finally I had the pleasure of spending some time with Baden and his pristine Porsche Carrera. A little about Baden – he is 42 years of age and is an Assistant Professor with a PHD in…