I have a leased car – and we keep them for three years. I have about 12 months to go before I have to lose the current breed – a Mercedes E Class. My mates will suggest it’s a hairdressers car – because you can go topless in it…

I am starting to think about what I might have next. My son Jak was very concerned I might have the Lexus 450H last time round. He also worries I might go down the Porsche route – mid life crisis car? I’ve not had a Porsche before and think the newly remodelled Boxter looks really nice… Golf clubs are an issue though. Not with the Lexus. perhaps the new Jaguar C-X16 might be the answer? It is planet-hugging?

After last weeks blog about how Nottingham might go down to 20mph I figure we will all soon be on bikes anyway?

But after a brief moment contemplating switching to a bike, I came across this car – and my mind was made up instantly. It’s a Benjamin Knapp Voith design – he’s a very talented automotive designer, the result – the Bentley Barnato Roadster. It took 8 months to design and build.

I want one. Please.