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Mini Mayfair in the workshop
Here's something else you don't see every day, a 19000 original miles Mini Mayfair automatic, didn't see that one coming. It was dropped...
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Feb 14, 20231 min read


Bristol 406S in the workshop
Have I mentioned how much I love this car? It came in over the weekend for a service, check and a new set of tyres. The Michelin X it's...
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Feb 14, 20231 min read


Ford Mustang back from test drive
After quite some time working through the teething problems that the builder should have sorted I was able to test drive the Mustang...
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Jan 31, 20231 min read


Panhard PL17 project added to the Inventory
I've had this 1959 UK sold Panhard PL17 project sitting and waiting for me to do something to it for too long now so I'm hoping someone...
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Jan 31, 20231 min read


MGB GT in the workshop
This MGB wasn't exactly dropped for work, it's been in for winter storage with a view to checking it over before it goes back on the road...
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Jan 23, 20231 min read


Bristol Brigand in the workshop
Something you don't see every day, this Bristol Brigand was dropped off today for some work. It's in really very good condition having...
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Jan 6, 20231 min read


Jaguar E-type, it lives
Some progress on the E-type Jaguar over the holidays and at the end of last week it was running. Once I'd got enough power in the battery...
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Jan 2, 20231 min read


Porsche Boxster now sold
It's nice to start the year with a sale and on that note this Boxster found itself a new owner today. I think these are great cars for...
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Jan 2, 20231 min read


Sizaire-Berwick 23/46 in the workshop
Auction spotters might have seen this 1923 Sizaire-Berwick cross the block at the late November H and H sale, the new owner has sent it...
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Dec 14, 20221 min read


E-type Jaguar progress
I've spent some time over the last couple of weeks getting the engine & gearbox back into the Series 1 E-type and it is very nearly done....
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Dec 7, 20221 min read


Morris Minor in the workshop
This Morris Minor was dropped off today for some work. Only just though, it's running so badly it barely made it to the workshop and when...
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Dec 7, 20221 min read


Lancia Augusta front suspension
Now that the engine is running and the interior modifications are complete the owner has asked me to take a look at his 1934 Lancia...
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Dec 7, 20221 min read


Bentley Arnage in the workshop
This Bentley Arnage was dropped off today for its annual check up. It'll go for MoT test and then I'll give a service and fix anything...
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Dec 6, 20221 min read


E-type stereo installation
As part of the re-trim of the Series 1 E-type the owner and I have been trying to come up with a Bluetooth stereo installation that does...
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Nov 29, 20221 min read


OSI 20M TS added to the Inventory
I have finally finished off the page for the OSI 20M TS and confirmed the asking price with the owner, now it is offered for sale. You...
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Nov 29, 20221 min read


Rover running
It's nice when something works out as you might hope. As I reported earlier I was intending on focusing on the fuel injectors, accessing...
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Nov 17, 20221 min read


New daily driver
What with the cost of everything spiralling right now I've been on the look out for a daily driver more suited to the modern world than a...
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Nov 14, 20221 min read


Rover Vitesse in the workshop
This Rover Vitesse was dropped off today for some work, it's a long time since I've seen one this close up and it's pretty cool. It's had...
mcpheatauto
Nov 10, 20221 min read


VW Type 2 in the workshop
This VW T2 was dropped off today by a new customer, came in a bit short notice as the owner uses it a lot and it's starting to give him...
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Nov 2, 20221 min read


Jaguar E-type interior trim
With the engine rebuild almost done (just waiting to have the clutch balanced to the flywheel) I have been finishing off the interior...
mcpheatauto
Nov 1, 20221 min read
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