Achtung Aberdonians

[andy]

Received this email. Anybody interested?

I was wondering if any of your Aberdeen members's would like to be featured with their car in a motoring feature called My Wheels?

It's basically a 300 word feature with pictures of the owner and their beloved car.

Here is an example on how the feature would read.

Evolving a dream

Tony spent years on his bargain buy

Donna Cooper

TONY Elrick’s bargain buy turned into a real labour of love for the car enthusiast.

And the 35-year-old Inverurie man has spent the past few years and a great deal of time modifying his Mitsubishi Evo VI RSX.

Three years ago, Tony – who has owned three other Mitsubishi Evos in the past – knew he stumbled on a bargain when he discovered his dream car for sale for £12,000.

Tony said: “This car is only one of 20 built by RalliArt UK.

“Although it only had one previous owner it hadn’t really been taken care of – it was definitely in need of some TLC.”

The car – which has no computerised driving aids – can hit speeds of up to 150 miles per hour.

According to Tony it is one of the quickest Evo VIs in the country – reaching 0 to 60mph in 3.7 seconds.

The full engine build – consisting of forged pistons, conrods, piper cams and hybrid ball-bearing turbo – was carried out by joiner Tony and his friend Martin Willox of Grange Garage in Peterhead.

In the past year Tony has taken his passion a step further by joining PR Highland Speed Championship – where he has been taking his car through its paces competing against other drivers at various circuits around the North-east.

“I was well pleased to take third place at the championship this year, explained Tony.

“It was a close battle though, but I got there in the end.”

Riding on a high, Tony is gearing up for next year’s Mitsubishi Lancer Register World Championships – which will see him compete against 50 other Mitsubishi drivers.

While Tony is quick to point out both he and his beloved car are still evolving, he’s keeping his fingers crossed for a good result.

“I reckon by the time Martin and I have finished modifying the car, it will definitely be ready for the challenge,” said Tony.

gearing up: Tony with his Mitsubishi Evo VI RSX.

It would be great to feature a mega-subara enthusiast!

Donna Cooper

Features Writer

Evening Express

[johns]

I've been featured in this article before, but it was quite a few years ago now. Was good fun and spent a couple of hours with the journalist and their (excellent) photographer. Certainly well worth doing if anyone local(ish) is interested ?

[terzo neil]

he has a damn quick car, was at alford in october at the same sprint event

by heck he's a good driver

[thefastone]

Ah they seem to be canvassing all the forums, I dont know if Ari has had anything about it yet at AS, but I know they have been onto EastsideVW with the same questions...

Its not a bad feature, Ive seen a few, although I dont actively buy this paper, just read it at my folks when I'm up...