CLASSIC LIFESTYLEThe Contera MD1With Fred Ray
A first drive in the MD1.
Episode 5 of Fred’s search for the world’s most exciting car. His take on Contera’s hand-built British sports car.
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Fred Ray.
Behind the wheel.
Fred Ray reviews the Contera MD1 for Classic Lifestyle. Watch the original film, with a new chapter on the way.
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IN THE MAKINGBack for
Back for
the blue one.
Filming planned for late 2026.
The next MD1. A fresh perspective.
Fred is set to return for a closer look at the newer blue Contera. The film will be added here when it’s ready.
Explore the 2026 MD1THE PRESENTERMeet
CLASSIC LIFESTYLE
Meet
Fred Ray.
CLASSIC LIFESTYLECars, their stories, and the people behind them.
Fred Ray is the automotive presenter and content creator behind Classic Lifestyle. His work explores classic and luxury cars, bringing automotive culture to audiences through films, features and on-camera storytelling.
In his search for the world’s most exciting car, Fred took the Contera MD1 out for episode five. This page brings that film together with what’s coming next.
Film and presenting credit: Fred Ray / Classic Lifestyle.THE CAR BEHIND THE FILM
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