Journalist
Decades of writing for the national press.
Newspapers
Across Fleet Street
Quentin wrote for The Times, The Sunday Times, The Telegraph, the Daily Express and the Mirror, and for magazines including What Car, BBC Good Homes, Classic & Sportscar and AA Magazine.
15 years
The Mirror columns
He wrote weekly columns for the Mirror and Sunday Mirror for 15 years.
Nine years
Classic Cars Magazine
Quentin wrote for Classic Cars Magazine for nine years.
Award winner
Motoring Writer of the Year
His campaign to bring UK new car prices in line with Europe won him the Press Association Motoring Writer of the Year Award.
Author
1993 & 1994
Top Gear The Good Car Guide
Quentin was the author of the BBC publications Top Gear The Good Car Guide in both 1993 and 1994.
His books
Ultimate Classic Car
90 of the world’s greatest classic cars, specially photographed in glowing detail, with historical, technical and performance data. Published by Dorling Kindersley.
Ultimate Sports Car
Quentin’s witty yet authoritative tribute to the world’s most coveted automobiles, with profiles of more than 50 models.
Cool Cars
Over 130 classic cars, from the Aston Martin DB4 to the 1973 Pontiac Trans Am.
Cars: A Celebration
A nostalgic spin through the golden days of motoring – over 150 classic cars from all over the globe.
Classic American Cars
More than 680 full-colour photographs and the story of over 60 models. Published by Dorling Kindersley.
Great Car
Some of the most charismatic cars in the world, with photographs, specifications and stories.
Learn to Drive Without Tears and Tantrums
An easy-to-read guide to the often strained relationship between learner, parent and driving instructor.