Scottish Daily Express Feature The Scottish Daily Express gave us an excellent write up in their motoring supplement, dated 6th April 2001. Click on the above images to see them in further detail. The text from this very positive article was scanned and is included below in electronic format for easy reading: "THERE'S a certain magic and romance surrounding the classic car scene, which a showroom-fresh Ford Mondeo or Vauxhall Vectra simply cannot compete with. And, in the 1980s, the classic car market boomed as successful city slickers bought prestige metal both as an investment and as a way to stand out from the crowd. It was a time when the prices of Ferraris, Lamborghinis, Aston Martins and the rarer Porsches and Mercedes Benz went through the roof. This had the effect of raising prices of humbler classics to an unrealistic level and many, many people had their fingers burned. Today though, prices of classic cars have fallen to arguably their most affordable ever level, resulting in there being many bargains around for those wishing either 'something for the weekend' or a regular everyday run-around. It also means that cars are within the grasp of genuine enthusiasts rather than the wealthy get-rich-even-quicker mob. Of course, the risks involved in buying a classic vehicle are substantially greater than those associated with a three-year-old family hatchback and this means it's vitally important that you buy only from a reputable source. Drive out of the city [Edinburgh], travel a few miles down the A1, and you'll soon find one of the best-prepared and most varied selection of classic cars in the country. From a 1952 Bristol 401 through to a 1992 Maserati Ghibli, classic and thoroughbred car sales specialist e-motive cars prides itself in having something to suit all tastes. Situated at Fenton Barns Retail Village, near North Berwick, e-motive cars is owned and managed by ex-Jaguar design engineer Rob Pickles. Rob acquired his premises in September last year and, since then, has been travelling the length and breadth of the UK in search of suitable vehicles for his collection. Rob said: "As we aim to supply the best cars in the best condition at a fair price, it can take a while to locate suitable cars. Some are sourced locally but others often come from England." Before any car is offered for sale, Rob has a full rolling road diagnosis and Car Scan Report carried out. This is always made available to customers so they can see the exact condition of what they may be buying. Rob added: "In addition to the comprehensive Car Scan report I normally drive the cars for a good 1,000 to 2,000 miles myself. This allows time to identify anything which needs to be rectified before the vehicle goes on sale." In addition to the older cars, such as an immaculate 1953 Triumph TR3 and genuine low mileage 1969 E-Type Jaguar, e-motive cars also deals in more modern classics. The 1986 BMW 635CSi, 1989 Lancia HF Integrale and 1992 Maserati Ghibli are among the finest for their age and mileage. But, during my visit, one car stood out as offering a lot of metal for the money. Bought by its previous owner before values fell, the 1970 Aston Martin DBS has a fully documented service and restoration history, with receipts for £46,000, yet the Aston can be bought now from e-motive cars at £14,500 - that's £95 less than a new Mondeo LX. Motorists wishing to find out more about running a classic can contact e-motive cars on 01620 850 777. "