
Simon De Burton
Simon de Burton is a freelance journalist and author whose articles about cars, motorcycles, boats and watches appear in publications around the world. He has been a contributing editor to the Financial Times HTSI magazine for more than 20 years and, as well as writing about the world of luxury for other newspapers such as The Times and the Daily Telegraph, he also is a long-standing columnist for titles including Motor Sport, Boat International and The Rake. He lives in rural Devon with his wife, Helen, their children Cosmo and Daisy, dogs Zulu and Babu - and a motley collection of old cars, Land Rovers and motorcycles.
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This machine is what happens when the Rolls-Royce of motorbikes and the most innovative of watchmakers join forces
Brough Superior and Richard Mille, two brands renowned for perfection, have created something that is exactly that.
By Simon De Burton Published
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Maybach SL680: A modern motoring marvel from the marque that once catered for Maharajas and movie stars
The Maybach name has been attached to many of Germany's most luxurious cars over the last century — so does the latest iteration live up to the reputation? Simon de Burton got behind the wheel of the Mercedes-Maybach SL 680 — but only after a quick pronunciation lesson.
By Simon De Burton Published
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Lotus Emira Turbo SE: If you want to experience the last 'real' Lotus, now is the time
As Lotus goes fully electric, we take out its last petrol offering, the Emira, to see if the spirit of Chapman is still alive.
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