He did write for the Evening Standard at one time. That's how I realised he had a passion for cars. I recall also reading an article he wrote about cars or a car and it was very good.
Great bloke.... I remember he did a TV programme with Robert Elms about 'Secret Passions' - his was "Demolition Derby" events and they went to Wimbledon Track (I think) complete with burgers with onions off a van.