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Sizaire Frères 4RI dashboard
As I mentioned previously the owner of the Sizaire Freres 4RI wanted a machine turned effect on the dashboard, not something too perfect,...
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Nov 15, 20231 min read


Panhard PL17 engine rebuild
The bodywork on the Panhard PL17 has been progressing elsewhere so I have been digging out the assorted parts required to turn it back...
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Nov 14, 20231 min read


MG VA saloon in the workshop
This rather charming MG VA was dropped this morning for a few jobs. It's a recent purchase for the owner so he wants me to give it a good...
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Nov 12, 20231 min read


Sizaire Fréres 4RI update
I've been doing some work on the Sizaire Fréres 4RI that came in a month or so ago and it really is a most interesting car as the first...
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Nov 1, 20232 min read


BMW 325i Sport now sold
I had a feeling it wouldn't take long, when you get a car in of this calibre that fits so well into the desires of the current classic...
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Oct 4, 20231 min read


Mercedes C220 in the workshop
Following a theme of 80s and 90s cars this low mileage and very original C220 was dropped off today to have some niggles sorted. So far...
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Oct 3, 20231 min read


Bentley 3.5 in the workshop
This Derby Bentley, a regular visitor to the workshop, was dropped off today to have a few jobs done. The driver's window is sticking,...
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Sep 29, 20231 min read


Sizaire Frères 4 RI in the workshop
The Sizaire Frères 4 RI that I mentioned a couple of days ago was dropped off this afternoon. It's quite an imposing car and without...
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Sep 28, 20231 min read


Ford Mustang oil pump drive
When this Mustang was dropped off and the owner was explaining the problem, during one of the engine starts there was an odd noise from...
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Sep 28, 20231 min read


Sizaire-Berwick 23-46 in France
At the start of last week I was able to test drive to Sizaire-Berwick and the changes I'd made were fruitful, it pulled like a train. I...
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Sep 26, 20231 min read


Ford Capri 2.8i test drive, at last
Having stated a few months ago that the Capri was almost good to go following a full engine rebuild it turns out I spoke too soon. The...
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Sep 26, 20232 min read


Jaguar E-type Series 2, the assembly begins
Having spent the last few months trying to clear out jobs and make space I have been able to put up temporary marquee in which I'll be...
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Sep 22, 20231 min read


BMW 325i Sport added to the Inventory
I had some time over the weekend to take some photos of the BMW 325i and have also trawled through the history file to get to know the...
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Sep 20, 20231 min read


Sizaire-Berwick now running
Having got the cooling system mostly stopped up I've been having a go at getting the engine in the Sizaire-Berwick 23/46 running. I had...
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Sep 15, 20232 min read


BMW 325i M-Technic coming soon to the Inventory
This quite beautiful 1989 BMW 325i was dropped off yesterday with a view to me helping it find a new home and I haven't been able to take...
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Sep 15, 20231 min read


Car club visit
I had nice visit with the Pilling Old Car Club last night, they used my workshop as a starting point for a short run out followed by...
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Sep 15, 20231 min read


'69 Mustang in the workshop
This Mustang has come back in for a little bit of investigation work. Earlier this year I fitted a new carburettor that suited the engine...
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Sep 7, 20231 min read


Sizaire-Berwick progress
After a series of one thing leads to at least four problems the Sizaire-Berwick that came in during the winter is nearing completion. The...
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Sep 6, 20231 min read


TVR Tasmin & Bradford Utility going home
2 out in one day today (actually 3 but I didn't finish the other until after I'd taken this shot). The TVR Tasmin came in before my...
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Sep 5, 20231 min read


Chevy Bel Air going home
The Chevy Bel Air that came in a few weeks ago has left the building today. The owner was hoping to take it to an event this weekend, I...
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Sep 1, 20231 min read
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