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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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,...
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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...
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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...
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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


A pair of Bristols in the workshop
Due to a strict "one in - one out" policy when it comes to Bristols I had the opportunity to take this picture today. The Brigand came in...
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Mar 1, 20231 min read


BMW Z4 added to the Inventory
A quick wash, vacuum and check over is all it needed so I am now able to add this really nice BMW Z4 to the Inventory. I've seen it...
mcpheatauto
Feb 23, 20231 min read


Mini Mayfair progress
I've had some fun sorting out the problems with the Mini Mayfair automatic that came in last week. Good news for the owner after initial...
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Feb 23, 20231 min read


Panhard Dyna X86 added to the Inventory
What with the sun finally coming out, and having looked it over and found it wanting for nothing other than a clean, I have taken some...
mcpheatauto
Feb 23, 20231 min read


BMW Z4 coming soon to the Inventory
I sourced this BMW Z4 2 litre a couple of years ago for a customer but his situation has changed (sadly he needs something with 4 seats)...
mcpheatauto
Feb 17, 20231 min read


Panhard Dyna X86 coming soon to the Inventory
Another of my favourite cars has come back to the workshop. I bought this Dyna X86 Sprint 10 years ago for a customer and then, when he...
mcpheatauto
Feb 16, 20231 min read


Citroen 2CV6 in the workshop
One of my customers just bought this one owner 2CV and after picking it up he towed it straight up to me. I'm going to get it running, go...
mcpheatauto
Feb 15, 20231 min read
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