Steve Cropley

An Ineos Grenadier pickup (aka Quartermaster) might seem an odd conveyance for my journey to Goodwood for the first day of the Revival, but it turned out to be thoroughly good news - first because of the surprising cruising ability and second because of the builtin comfort.

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FRIDAY

Recaro may have recently caused Ineos a load of trouble with a pause in deliveries but, when they're actually installed, its seats are still better than most for firm, well-shaped long-distance comfort.

It took me a while to get to grips with the Grenadier's unusual controls and switchgear (the work of architect and yacht designer Toby Ecuyer). For several minutes I didn't even realise it had a simple key start. But once I learned its ways, I enjoyed the Grenadier a lot, especially its evident durability and very good build quality.

The colour, irreverently described by someone as hearing-aid beige, wouldn't have been my first choice, but in most other respects I warmed to it.

I had expected my own Ford Ranger Raptor to be superior in most ways (and it was in some) but ended up deciding the pair were good rivals.

The main Ineos bugbear still seems to be a shortage of buyers. Here's hoping potential customers wise up.

SATURDAY