Some things you might not know about John (and probably thought you didn't need to! LOL!)

1) In addition to the black Jaguar XJS John drove in the mid 80s, he also had a blue Mercedes which he purchased from the Whitesnake fleet. The registration was rather distinctive (and rather suggestive!) - it was AVN 1T, i.e. 'avin it'! John also had a 1953 Ford Popular in mint condition. This car was a bit problematic since the engine fumes were rather bad and if he drove it any distance he got a headache and would start moaning at everyone (his words!) [From the Sykes Appreciation Society newsletter]