Team members of our platform expressed deep affection for the first cars of our company, likening them to cherished friends. A sense of loss was palpable as they bid farewell to these vehicles, symbolizing their final journey to the automotive afterlife.
In the world of journalism, the people behind the stories often have their own tales to tell – and these tales often involve cars. Here's a peek into the automotive histories of some of our esteemed editors and authors.
Rosie Paterson, our Travel and Lifestyle Editor, received a Peugeot 107 named Marni as a 17th birthday present from her parents. Marni, affectionately known as 'The Lawnmower', survived various incidents, including being forced to do doughnuts on a waterlogged field and spilling a lake's worth of water on the back seats.
Sophia Money-Coutts, a journalist and author, once owned a Fiat 500 that was involved in an accident, resulting in a cracked radiator and its sale. Another member of our team, Kate Green, Deputy Editor, owned a red Renault 4 named Gertie. Gertie had a fiddly right-angled gear stick that came off in Kate's hand once, and the accelerator jammed on another occasion.
Tom Parker Bowles, food writer and critic, owned a fifth-hand 1985 white Nissan Cherry in 1993. The Nissan Cherry had a working cigarette lighter, electric windows (only one of which worked), a sunroof that did not open, and reached 71mph. Paula Lester, Managing and Features Editor, owned a metallic denim-blue VW Golf. The VW Golf, despite frequently breaking down, was loved and well cared for.
James Fisher, Digital Commissioning Editor, writes about motoring, travel, and things that upset him. He lives in London and wants to publish good stories. He once owned a silver Audi A4 1.9 TDi that had torn leather seats, questionable radio reception, and an unparalleled ability to guzzle diesel.
Mark Hedges, our platform Editor, received a Mini as a gift from a maiden aunt. The Mini, however, lacked a radio and was used for six-hour journeys to Durham University. Lucy Ford, Picture Editor, used to borrow a navy-blue Austin Metro from her Nana. The Austin Metro had a choke that was relied on heavily, four gears, wide panels of faux leather seats, and no central locking.
Victoria Marston, Deputy Features Editor, owned a bright-red Peugeot 106 named Lovebug. Lovebug was immaculate and scratched during an incident at a Waitrose car park. Lastly, we have Tiff Needell, racing driver and television presenter, who bought a Morris 1000 Traveller in 1970 for £75. The Morris 1000 Traveller, like many of the vehicles mentioned here, had its own set of quirks and challenges, but it was a part of its owner's unique automotive journey.
Despite our search efforts, we were unable to uncover specific information about the first cars purchased by some of our team members. However, their current and past vehicles paint a vivid picture of their adventurous spirits and resilience on the road.
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