Barry has been passionate about cars since an early age and has owned a number of mostly English origin.  Highlights included a Morris Cooper (Mini-Cooper) in the 60's when they were at their peak.  The Cooper was traded on a Triumph TR3-A which was followed by a TR4 and a TR4-A.  An Italian Job was sampled with an Alfa 1750 GTV as well as that legendary Australian muscle car, the Phase 3 Falcon GT-HO.  Current "hobby" car is a 1968 Jaguar E-Type, more detail of which appears on the link below.

The TR4-A having been sold in January 2013 and the E-Type requiring only minor maintenance meant that Barry became restless and sought out another "toy" to keep mind and body active.  The result was the acquisition of a 1989 Mercedes 560SEC in July 2013 and after some refurbishment sold in December 2014.  In February 2015, after due consideration, a Jaguar XK8 MY2003 4.2 Coupe was bought sight unseen from a Melbourne dealer.  The service records were thoroughly examined and long conversations were had with the prior (second) owner.  After driving several thousand kilometres I can happily say that the XK8 appears to be excellent, a credit to Jaguar build quality and the care of the previous two owners with only relatively minor issues having to be sorted.

More details on some of the cars can be obtained by clicking the relevant links below.