Crankandpiston’s top-notch photography team has been expanding its reach as of late, and we hope you’re enjoying the results. Try as we do though, sometimes it’s just not possible to fit every picture into their respective posts. Swearing and weeping only gets us so far, and some photos inevitably hit the cutting room floor.

Some inbox spring-cleaning recently unearthed some of our favourites, and we thought it only fair to give them some long over due time in the spotlight.

A touch of expat nostalgia crept over one of us recently when the Jaguar XK rolled up at C&P towers. It was time to dust off the driving gloves, point the big cat towards Abu Dhabi, and set off for a Sunday drive.

Our bank balances heaved a weary sigh when we spent some time with Brabus’ €245,500 700 Biturbo and € 207,000 800 Limousine. Power, lunacy and desire all in equal measure with these 6.0+ litre animals.

We caught up with Oryx Racing Team Principal Humaid Al Masaood recently to discuss the team’s run at Daytona. Lessons have been learnt and shirtsleeves have been rolled as they embark on their first Grand-Am season.

One endurance event got us thinking about another, Gulf 12Hrs at Yas Marina. The event’s thrilling climax made us wonder just what else might be in store should the event run again at year end.

What better way to show the parents that all is well with their youngster since he flew the nest? Chauffeuring them around Dubai in a Rolls-Royce Ghost seems as good a way as any.

Plus, let’s not forget our recent visit to Dubai autostyle specialists Chrome and Carbon. A personalized workshop and a ‘Stealth’ Corvette certainly kept our lensmen happy.