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'66 Mustang progress
The '66 Mustang that came in a month ago is just about done, only a new tyre and an MoT and it can go home. It's running smoothly now and...
mcpheatauto
May 22, 20231 min read


'67 Mustang progress
Quite a lot of work has been completed on the '67 Mustang of late and it is very close to going out the door. With the tail-shaft bushing...
mcpheatauto
May 10, 20231 min read


BMW Z4 now sold
This rather nice BMW Z4 2.0 found itself a new owner over the weekend. I really like these, more than I thought I would, and see them as...
mcpheatauto
May 8, 20231 min read


Jaguar E-type back in the workshop
Today was a big day in the life of this Series 2 E-type's restoration, the completed and assembled body was dropped off and is now safely...
mcpheatauto
Apr 27, 20231 min read


My new favourite tool
One of the jobs that needs doing on the 1967 Mustang that's in the workshop is replacement of the tail shaft bushing & seal on the C4...
mcpheatauto
Apr 25, 20231 min read


Mustang & Brigand in the workshop
This 289 Mustang 2V and Bristol Brigand were both dropped off today for some work. The Bristol has been in before, we are working through...
mcpheatauto
Apr 24, 20231 min read


Ford Capri engine installed
The Capri 2.8 Injection engine final assembly and installation has gone really well over the last couple of weeks, it is now fitted and...
mcpheatauto
Apr 21, 20231 min read


Jaguar E-type on its way
I had some encouraging news and photos from a customer yesterday, a Series 2 E-type I stripped down 6 years ago is finally painted and...
mcpheatauto
Apr 21, 20231 min read


Bentley Turbo R now sold
The Bentley Turbo R I recently advertised found itself a new owner over the weekend and he sounds ideal, had spent his graduate release...
mcpheatauto
Apr 18, 20231 min read


The definition of bangernomics?
I feel like I got myself a new car today, even though it's one I've owned for nearly 5 years. I SORN'd my S-type a few months ago because...
mcpheatauto
Apr 5, 20231 min read


Chevrolet Bel Air in the workshop
When I first did some work on this car last year the owner talked about upgrading the 2-speed transmission to a 3-speed and subsequently...
mcpheatauto
Apr 4, 20231 min read


'67 Mustang in the workshop
This rather nice 1967 Ford Mustang was dropped off on Saturday for some work, it's a recent purchase and has a few niggling issues. There...
mcpheatauto
Apr 3, 20231 min read


Minor Traveller, hotrod?
One of my customers dropped off this Morris Minor Traveller last year with instructions for me to pull the engine out, strip it down,...
mcpheatauto
Mar 31, 20231 min read


Ford Capri engine assembly
After assorted delays and scheduling issues this week I have been making a start on putting the Capri 2.8i engine back together. It came...
mcpheatauto
Mar 31, 20231 min read


Panhard PL17 now sold
The Panhard PL17 that has been sitting in the far corner of the workshop for way too long has found itself a new owner, after all this...
mcpheatauto
Mar 28, 20231 min read


Silicone sealant, the Mustang files.
Does anyone else hate orange silicone sealant as much as I do? I've been hanging on to the Ford Mustang I did some work on recently, the...
mcpheatauto
Mar 22, 20231 min read


Bentley Turbo R added to the Inventory
I had the opportunity to get the Bentley Turbo R out of storage during a dry couple of hours last week, gave it a quick wash and brush...
mcpheatauto
Mar 21, 20231 min read


Porsche 928 S2 engine work
Regular visitors might be surprised by this post, maybe assuming that the Porsche 928 lurking in the back of the workshop will be a long...
mcpheatauto
Mar 10, 20231 min read


Porsche 997 in the workshop
This rather nice Porsche 997 was dropped off today for some work, mainly a service but it also has an intermittent window switch and an...
mcpheatauto
Mar 8, 20231 min read


Bentley Turbo R coming soon to the Inventory
I've had this Bentley Turbo R in winter storage for a customer, he's now decided that he's had his fun and is going to let someone else...
mcpheatauto
Mar 8, 20231 min read
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