Matthew Hayward
@matthewhayward.bsky.social
Professional car nerd.
Clean MoT for the old workhorse.
...After replacing the front springs AGAIN. Still, it looks and drives far better now.
...After replacing the front springs AGAIN. Still, it looks and drives far better now.
October 15, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Clean MoT for the old workhorse.
...After replacing the front springs AGAIN. Still, it looks and drives far better now.
...After replacing the front springs AGAIN. Still, it looks and drives far better now.
Lovely recent car spot while in Germany 👌
August 29, 2025 at 10:53 AM
Lovely recent car spot while in Germany 👌
The A2 passed 170,000 miles this weekend, 15k of which I've added since I rescued it in 2023. It definitely feels slow in a modern context, but the joys of owning a sub-1000kg car really do make up for it.
August 19, 2025 at 6:49 PM
The A2 passed 170,000 miles this weekend, 15k of which I've added since I rescued it in 2023. It definitely feels slow in a modern context, but the joys of owning a sub-1000kg car really do make up for it.
Recent spot. Colour Storm A2 looks particularly good on Pepperpots! Semi-seriously thinking about a set for mine.
July 30, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Recent spot. Colour Storm A2 looks particularly good on Pepperpots! Semi-seriously thinking about a set for mine.
First bit of random BX 16v tat that I've bought for a while 😄
July 30, 2025 at 3:05 PM
First bit of random BX 16v tat that I've bought for a while 😄
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Lightweight white car with white wheels lunch with @matthewhayward.bsky.social
April 18, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Lightweight white car with white wheels lunch with @matthewhayward.bsky.social
I've set up an Octane Bluesky account if anyone wants to follow 👉 @octanemagazine.bsky.social
The May issue is on sale in the UK today. Featuring: Porsche 911: air vs water – It’s the great 911 debate! Is there any contest? We pit 911 RS 2.7 against 997 GT3, and 993 against 996 to find out.
Grab your copy on all major UK newsstands or here:
www.octane-magazine.com/product/octa...
Grab your copy on all major UK newsstands or here:
www.octane-magazine.com/product/octa...
March 26, 2025 at 6:28 PM
I've set up an Octane Bluesky account if anyone wants to follow 👉 @octanemagazine.bsky.social
Another local A2 spotted.
March 19, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Another local A2 spotted.
First one I've seen in the wild. Minus 50 points for having the roof up on such a lovely day.
March 15, 2025 at 1:14 PM
First one I've seen in the wild. Minus 50 points for having the roof up on such a lovely day.
Do these ever actually come up for sale in the UK? Can't remember the last time I saw a *nice* Trueno, and this was lovely.
March 6, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Do these ever actually come up for sale in the UK? Can't remember the last time I saw a *nice* Trueno, and this was lovely.
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lunchtime browsing on Citroën Tuesday: this account is obligated to bring you all French rotary content and any of the surviving run that escaped the crusher simply must be posted
www.aguttes.com/en/lot/16041...
www.aguttes.com/en/lot/16041...
March 4, 2025 at 8:12 PM
lunchtime browsing on Citroën Tuesday: this account is obligated to bring you all French rotary content and any of the surviving run that escaped the crusher simply must be posted
www.aguttes.com/en/lot/16041...
www.aguttes.com/en/lot/16041...
Gave the cars a bit of a much needed clean today.
March 2, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Gave the cars a bit of a much needed clean today.
Always delightful to see one of these out and about. They do seem way more common than DC2s these days, but still a rarity. Would love to try one at some point.
February 25, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Always delightful to see one of these out and about. They do seem way more common than DC2s these days, but still a rarity. Would love to try one at some point.
I always really wanted to love this sub-genre of racing game, but always struggled to get into them. I'm kind of intrigued to try the new one, though.
January 31, 2025 at 6:49 PM
I always really wanted to love this sub-genre of racing game, but always struggled to get into them. I'm kind of intrigued to try the new one, though.
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These are probably my favourite pieces from 2024. One day I’ll muster the courage to start selling prints again, but for now my work is mostly just for me or private commission.
January 29, 2025 at 1:36 PM
These are probably my favourite pieces from 2024. One day I’ll muster the courage to start selling prints again, but for now my work is mostly just for me or private commission.
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Wahey! Couple of my little photos in Octane this month 😄
January 25, 2025 at 10:14 AM
Wahey! Couple of my little photos in Octane this month 😄
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Can anyone save me from the insufferable fools on Facebook Marketplace? £3995 ono.
January 25, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Can anyone save me from the insufferable fools on Facebook Marketplace? £3995 ono.
Post four blue cars from your camera roll:
January 23, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Post four blue cars from your camera roll:
I've been driving my 306 and A2 almost exclusively since just before Christmas, so this has made a very welcome change.
First impressions? The driving position of the updated GR Yaris has made it about 500% better. Love the new dash, too.
First impressions? The driving position of the updated GR Yaris has made it about 500% better. Love the new dash, too.
January 22, 2025 at 12:03 AM
I've been driving my 306 and A2 almost exclusively since just before Christmas, so this has made a very welcome change.
First impressions? The driving position of the updated GR Yaris has made it about 500% better. Love the new dash, too.
First impressions? The driving position of the updated GR Yaris has made it about 500% better. Love the new dash, too.
Out for my evening walk... Pretty car 😍
November 30, 2024 at 7:46 PM
Out for my evening walk... Pretty car 😍
Have been out in the Peugeot today. It really does a great job of zipping through the traffic.. The picture demonstrates why.
November 19, 2024 at 2:08 PM
Have been out in the Peugeot today. It really does a great job of zipping through the traffic.. The picture demonstrates why.
Nice little *BlueSky exclusive* pic of my long-lost Celica GT-Four to kick off my account. I've owned this car for 12 years 🤯
This isn't Threads-style engagement bait (I promise!), but I would love it if people could suggest a few good car people/accounts to follow in the replies.
This isn't Threads-style engagement bait (I promise!), but I would love it if people could suggest a few good car people/accounts to follow in the replies.
November 18, 2024 at 10:59 PM
Nice little *BlueSky exclusive* pic of my long-lost Celica GT-Four to kick off my account. I've owned this car for 12 years 🤯
This isn't Threads-style engagement bait (I promise!), but I would love it if people could suggest a few good car people/accounts to follow in the replies.
This isn't Threads-style engagement bait (I promise!), but I would love it if people could suggest a few good car people/accounts to follow in the replies.