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SS Replica and the IVA test
For anyone who's been following this saga I have an update on the SS Replica that I've been preparing for its IVA test. I had booked a...
mcpheatauto
Feb 2, 20221 min read


1989 Jaguar XJ-S added to the Inventory
Now that I have finished working on this Jaguar XJ-S I am able to offer it for sale. It's a really nice car with low milage and just out...
mcpheatauto
Feb 1, 20221 min read


Jaguar S-Type passed MoT
I've had this S-Type 4 litre for almost 4 years now and it really has been a very good car, has cost hardly anything to keep on the road...
mcpheatauto
Jan 31, 20221 min read


Jowett Javelin ready to go home
I had a chance to take the Jowett Javelin out for a test drive and as it went well I'm going to have the owner come and pick it up and...
mcpheatauto
Jan 27, 20221 min read


Ford Capri engine out
I made a bit of a start on the Ford Capri that was dropped off Saturday. Spent today pulling the engine out, made a bit easier because a...
mcpheatauto
Jan 25, 20221 min read


1962 Jaguar E-Type FHC added to the Inventory
One of my customers has asked me to offer for sale his 1962 E-Type Jaguar Fixed Head Coupe. It needs a bit of work, clearly, and some of...
mcpheatauto
Jan 25, 20221 min read


Bentley Turbo RT in the workshop
This Bentley Turbo RT was dropped off Saturday to have the front springs replaced. The owner had already bought the springs so I got...
mcpheatauto
Jan 24, 20221 min read


Corvette C4 fixed
It's a while to get the bottom of the problem with my customer's Corvette C4 but I finally cracked it on Friday. It's had an issue with...
mcpheatauto
Jan 24, 20221 min read


Ford Capri 2.8 in the workshop
This Ford Capri was dropped off yesterday for some work. It's a recent purchase, my customer bought it knowing it had an engine problem -...
mcpheatauto
Jan 23, 20221 min read


Smart Roadster in the workshop
This Smart Roadster was dropped off today for a couple of jobs. The driver's door doesn't open from the inside, the roof isn't working...
mcpheatauto
Jan 19, 20221 min read


Jaguar XJ-S coming soon to the Inventory
The owner of the Jaguar XJ-S that I've been working on has asked me to offer it for sale. It had been sitting in his garage for a few...
mcpheatauto
Jan 11, 20221 min read


Jeep Grand Cherokee pre-purchase inspection & a little work
I went to take a look at this Jeep Grand Cherokee on Monday with a customer who's been looking for something with a good towing capacity...
mcpheatauto
Jan 5, 20221 min read


Nissan Skyline 350GT added to the fleet
I saw this advertised locally a couple of weeks ago and thoughts of it never quite went away. Then an upcoming trip south, and signs of a...
mcpheatauto
Dec 23, 20211 min read


TVR Tasmin now sold
The TVR Tasmin I bought a few months ago has now sold and will shortly be on its way to France, Covid willing. I wouldn't have minded...
mcpheatauto
Dec 22, 20211 min read


Chevrolet 3100 pickup in the workshop, soon to be added to the Inventory
This great looking Chevy 3100 pickup truck was dropped off at the workshop today, I'm going to be checking it over, making it run and...
mcpheatauto
Dec 21, 20211 min read


Mercedes 350 SLK now sold
The Mercedes 350 SLK I put up for sale a month or so ago has found itself a new owner and was picked up and driven away on Saturday.
mcpheatauto
Dec 20, 20211 min read


Porsche Boxster in the workshop
This Porsche Boxster was dropped off today for a little work. It's one I went to inspect for the owner so we knew it would need a couple...
mcpheatauto
Dec 17, 20211 min read


E-Type Series 1.5 job done
The E-Type FHC I have been working on has been picked up today. The new radiator went in easily enough and all new cooling system hoses &...
mcpheatauto
Dec 17, 20211 min read


Farewell to Rolls-Royce
The Rolls-Royce 20/25 I've been storing and looking after for the last few years has set off on a journey today. The owner lives in...
mcpheatauto
Dec 16, 20211 min read


Derby Bentley in the workshop
Another car I look after was also dropped off yesterday, this Derby Bentley has a rather annoying speedometer with a flicking needle....
mcpheatauto
Dec 10, 20211 min read
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