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MattFuriousDriving.bsky.social @mattfd.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

With the raffle draw for the Escort less than an hour away, heres how my good willed attempt to put a fresh MOT on the car for the new owner went... Dont forget, Im donating to Alzheimer's research from the prize fund so every entry is doing good We'll go live at 6 to see the draw

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MattFuriousDriving.bsky.social @mattfd.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Its the last day of the Escort raffle, this wont be a double Ford drive for much longer, so join me at 6 for a live chat to see who will be the next custodian, and at about 5.30 for a video of some unexpected last minute work!

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MattFuriousDriving.bsky.social @mattfd.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

After leaving seperately from different locations at different times, the ML and Escort somehow wound up next to each other in the motorway services on Friday night!

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MattFuriousDriving.bsky.social @mattfd.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

How Rustival started, and how it ended - 6AM outside the British Motor Museum on Satuday, and a delicious brunch at Gilks Garage Café before heading home om Sunday! The bit in between is a blur

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MattFuriousDriving.bsky.social @mattfd.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

After the Alfa GTV, and before the Brera there sits another, achingly pretty coupe - the Alfa GT. I took this one for a drive, link in the comments

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MattFuriousDriving.bsky.social @mattfd.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

The bumpers only a mother could love are shined up ready for tomorrow, thanks to some Diamondbrite Replenish, ready for my friend to collect and take to Rustival later!

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MattFuriousDriving.bsky.social @mattfd.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

So, fun fact, £100 currently buys less than 3/4 of a tank of diesel in the ML...

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MattFuriousDriving.bsky.social @mattfd.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

In a busy week ahead of Rustival I should get a car ready to go myself! Pikachu, I mean ML, I choose you! Now get yourself undersealed and paint your wheels. Whats that? You cant do that, you're a car? Fine Ill do it.. Video link in the comments

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MattFuriousDriving.bsky.social @mattfd.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

This is a curious one...a camera thats all viewfinder, no screen and also happens to be a light meter when you're using film cameras. Yes, Ive been busy on Click Bait again! youtu.be/qpGFw8KFXdY

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Live free! The Godox light meter & Live in the moment camera

YouTube video by Matt Richardson Click Bait

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Eoin Higgins @eoinhiggins.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

You’re right—that plane shouldn’t have gone there. That’s my fault, and I should have made sure there wasn’t a terminal in the landing path. Would you like me to call emergency services, or assist with lining up takeoffs?

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John Scalzi @scalzi.com · 19/09/2026

Every now and then I see myself referred to as an "AI Denier" and I want to be clear I acknowledge "AI" exists, it's just I think it's a massive energy drain, created from theft, implemented poorly for inappropriate tasks by loathsome tech executives who get hard at the idea of the rest of us dying

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MattFuriousDriving.bsky.social @mattfd.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

ML to the rescue! A neighbour's XC90 gearbox went boing in a very terminal way, leaving their large caravan stranded. These old tanks can tow over two and a half tonnes so I loaned him the W163, and it he was able to take the caravan back to storage. Good Merc!

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MattFuriousDriving.bsky.social @mattfd.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Dont forget, the (currently reliable!) Ford Escort is being raffled, ending on the 30th so you hopeully can take a look at it at Rustival, but get your tickets here for just £1!!

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MattFuriousDriving.bsky.social @mattfd.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Guess what car I didn’t go back out in

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MattFuriousDriving.bsky.social @mattfd.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

This thing has tried my patience once to often. I think its time to give up and let someone else solve it. Runs perfectly for 30 minutes, then cuts out till its cooled down. I think fuel related

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MattFuriousDriving.bsky.social @mattfd.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Im forgetting the Rover with this Hustler, mad and brilliant Mini based fun! (link in the comments)

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MattFuriousDriving.bsky.social @mattfd.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

What does a Crown Vic look like with the front wing off? Like a spaghetti nightmare! It was the last rear wheel drive, body on frame car in produciton in Europe or America, and the outer wing is also the inner wing. Why is mine in bits? check out the video!

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MattFuriousDriving.bsky.social @mattfd.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Its accidentally fitting that my Crown Vic has come home all rust repaired just in time for the 14th anniversay of the very last Crown Vic rolling off the production line on 15th Septmber, 2011

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MattFuriousDriving.bsky.social @mattfd.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

The Crown Vic is home from its holiday at 6D Diesels, so now I can finally get the new wings fitted! Its good to have it home at last Link in the comments

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MattFuriousDriving.bsky.social @mattfd.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

The Escort was out car parked by this Robin! Yes, i found the owner, yes, going to see more of it soon!

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MattFuriousDriving.bsky.social @mattfd.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

In an analogue world, a hot hatch with a digital dash that could talk had to be the most successful car in the world! Right? Unless Austin Rover built it...

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MattFuriousDriving.bsky.social @mattfd.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

In the '80s and '90s, car radios were the most stolen commodity on the world, the only solution - take it with you! (or tuck it under the seat and hope they dont look there)

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Helen Czerski @helenczerski.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

As both an academic and a writer, I am repelled by the "this looks like a long document. Would you like me to summarize it for you?" that seems to appear at the top of every pdf viewer now. NO. The *entire point* of good writing (either books or journal papers) is that every sentence has a purpose.

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MattFuriousDriving.bsky.social @mattfd.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Will the parts Ian HubNut sent with the Escort solve its cooling and temperature gauge issues once and for all? Only one way to find out...link in the comments!

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MattFuriousDriving.bsky.social @mattfd.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Whats that buzzing past in the door mirror? A very tasty E30 touring, thats what! (excuse the poor timing, the glasses camera is a bit slow sometimes!)

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MattFuriousDriving.bsky.social @mattfd.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Ford use to prank their owners in a very subtle way... BTW, you can WIN this Escort for £1, link in the comments

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MattFuriousDriving.bsky.social @mattfd.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

We were 'Escorted' down to Bayham Abbey today, cup of tea and a passing Spitfire to match the mug!

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Gail Myerscough @gailmyerscough.co.uk · 06/09/2026

If you want me, I'll be over in my own shop gailmyerscough.co.uk

A photo of Gail with the text ‘Goodbye Etsy. Hello to doing things my own way.’

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Parody Nigel Farage @parodypm.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

"It was at this point that an oyster went down the wrong way and blocked my ear canals, meaning I missed the whole conversation where I agreed to a foreign donor illegally giving us £500,000..."

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MattFuriousDriving.bsky.social @mattfd.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

This week my W163 Mercedes ML broke down in an interesting way - no power steering! The drive home was...interesting! So instead of getting on with the Escort (which you can win!), fixing this took priority. Link in the comments

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MattFuriousDriving.bsky.social @mattfd.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Im just discovering that some of the AI guff was broken yesterday. With this and the Reform/Channel 4 thing, its turning into a very amusing week

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MattFuriousDriving.bsky.social @mattfd.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

There are recreations of famous cars, continuation models and tributes, but this pair of 1968 Minis are something more, as both were built at the time by the same people who built the genuine cars, using the same parts! It doesnt make them the real cars, but it comes closer than anything else!

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MattFuriousDriving.bsky.social @mattfd.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Natalie Imbruglia has a new single and album out, and it turns out exquisite automotive taste! Is this her W163 ML in the Beautiful Love video? Its a random (and excellent) car casting choice

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MattFuriousDriving.bsky.social @mattfd.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Im all for a novelty loo, and this looks really good, but this feels slightly wrong going into a tuba, or is it trumbelise?

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MattFuriousDriving.bsky.social @mattfd.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Ive been enjoying the Escort, but with lots of cars here and many more I want to bring in it cant stay around, so while I improve it, Ive started the raffle to be the next owner! At just £1 tickets are less than the lottery, and it could be you... Link is in the comments

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MattFuriousDriving.bsky.social @mattfd.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

20 years ago London streets were littered with slightly ratty old Mercs, now its a rare sight, so this well used diesel but Petrol Blue Metallic S123 (W123 estate) deserved a stop and smile. I cant tell if its better than mine, but Im cautious enough not to have left a note!

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MattFuriousDriving.bsky.social @mattfd.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Combined shopping and still trying-to-see-if-its-actually-fixed trip (yes I should have taken the Escort for photos but this is sooo comfy) Anyway, the 75 ran fine, so now I know it’s not broken at *this* moment. 2 miles more and it might have gone, so who knows!

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MattFuriousDriving.bsky.social @mattfd.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

My favourite thing about the Escort is this - the Ford key torch! I miss these, and remember them when I was growing up as the coolest feature on any car!

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MattFuriousDriving.bsky.social @mattfd.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

The Escort has found a fan, Mike the dog has decided he likes it! And I'd just hoovered it...

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MattFuriousDriving.bsky.social @mattfd.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

So this is what I was travelling cross country to collect - some of you guessed right, its an Escort!! Link in the comments

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MattFuriousDriving.bsky.social @mattfd.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Im back! Car Collection Caper Complete! Was it trouble free? Did it explode or fall apart? The video will reveal all at the weekend. Im not saying anymore but channel members can get a sneak peak!

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MattFuriousDriving.bsky.social @mattfd.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Getting close, last train connection, celebratory coffee

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MattFuriousDriving.bsky.social @mattfd.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Collection caper ahoy! I am literally on a train (yes I came prepared) What could the next slice of fried gold be?

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MattFuriousDriving.bsky.social @mattfd.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

My Suzuki Whizz Kid is a car that one does not make progress with, it's more the opposite of progress. There was almost welding in this one...

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MattFuriousDriving.bsky.social @mattfd.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

So...lots of feelings about the MG Cyberster, and it being an electric sports car - so lacking feeling/soul/character... Now, my take is this: As soon as an ICE car switches from manual to automatic, its lost so much character that an EV is actually an improvement. 1/2

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MattFuriousDriving.bsky.social @mattfd.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

Al and Fudge from 6D Diesels have been cracking on with my Crown Vic this week, making some serious progress on the chassis and floor, but the boot...hiding lots of authentic Canadian Ontario rust we couldnt see before... Link in the comments

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MattFuriousDriving.bsky.social @mattfd.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

The Ferrari F40 could do 0-60 in 4.1 seconds, which was mind blowing. The MG Cyberster GT can do the same in 3.2! See the full review on YouTube, link in the comments

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MattFuriousDriving.bsky.social @mattfd.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

Have you ever seen one of these before? This unassuming concrete post was an Ordnance Survey trigonometrical point (trig point / trig pillar) used in 1936/37 to triangulate and map Great Britain, still lurking in the woods today

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MattFuriousDriving.bsky.social @mattfd.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

After I waved goodbye to the Renault Scenic and it went off with the raffle winner, its been living its best life, loaded with mountain bikes and off sight seeing. Unfortunately the clutch release bearing did let go, but now it's fixed and ready for more adventures!

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MattFuriousDriving.bsky.social @mattfd.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

The classic British open sports car is back, but better! The MG Cyberster is the only affordable EV soft top, but is it good?

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