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Bristol 400 in the workshop
The Bristol 400 I look after came in yesterday for a couple of small electrical jobs. Both were brake light related, the right side and...
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Dec 10, 20211 min read


E-Type Series 1.5 progress
I've been making a bit of progress on the Series 1.5 E-Type FHC over the last week or so. I've fitted a full stainless exhaust system,...
mcpheatauto
Dec 3, 20211 min read


Mercedes 350 SLK added to the Inventory
I picked up this 350 SLK a few weeks ago from a customer and having driven it around a bit to check it out I am now offering it for sale....
mcpheatauto
Nov 25, 20211 min read


HF Panhard follow-up
Following on from yesterday's post about the HF Panhard I have made a short film that attempts to show various aspects of the car with a...
mcpheatauto
Nov 24, 20211 min read


VW Golf VR6 now sold
The Golf VR6 I listed at the weekend has found itself a new owner already and from the enquiries I could have sold at least 5 more, as...
mcpheatauto
Nov 24, 20211 min read


Lancia Augusta engine out
After several discussions with the owner and in the interest of thoroughness I have taken the engine out of the Lancia Augusta so it can...
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Nov 24, 20211 min read


Panhard based puzzle
This interesting car was dropped off today, the first thing I would like to do is work out exactly what it is and who might have built...
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Nov 23, 20212 min read


VW Golf VR6 now for sale
I have now added this really nice Golf VR6 to the inventory. It's going for its MoT test on Monday, anything it might need will be fixed...
mcpheatauto
Nov 20, 20211 min read


Javelin engine diagnosed
I had a bit of a look at the Jowett Javelin problem today. Started out with a compression test, all cylinders fine and no noise when the...
mcpheatauto
Nov 16, 20211 min read


Jaguar XJ-S in the workshop
This tidy looking XJ-S 3.6 was dropped off today for some work. The main job is to overhaul the rear brakes, new discs, calipers, pads...
mcpheatauto
Nov 15, 20211 min read


Volkswagen Golf VR6 coming soon
One of my customers has asked me to offer up for sale his mother-in-law's 1997 Golf VR6 and dropped it off at the workshop yesterday. It...
mcpheatauto
Nov 14, 20211 min read


TVR Tasmin taken for a ride
I took advantage of the fine weather yesterday and had a run out to Wray in the Tasmin. It's the first time I've driven it with the top...
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Nov 14, 20211 min read


Jowett Javelin in the workshop
Here's something you don't see every day. This Jowett Javelin was dropped off for a few jobs, the owner has just bought it, it was...
mcpheatauto
Nov 11, 20211 min read


Triumph Stag seats
It's been a bit of a trial but I have now finished re-trimming the seats in this Triumph Stag. Stripping them down was a horrible job,...
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Nov 11, 20211 min read


TVR Tasmin added to Inventory
I bought this TVR a few weeks ago with a view to fixing a couple of things and getting it tested before offering it for sale, those jobs...
mcpheatauto
Nov 10, 20211 min read


Porsche 924S now sold
The Porsche 924 I did a little work on a few months ago sold and was picked up yesterday. The work I did uncovered a serious issue with...
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Nov 10, 20211 min read


Bentley Arnage in the workshop
My customer dropped this Bentley Arnage Red Label off today for some work, he bought it earlier this year and really loves it, one hell...
mcpheatauto
Nov 10, 20211 min read


Corvette C4 in the workshop
The C4 Corvette I look after came into the workshop yesterday for a few jobs. The driver's side window is a little wobbly and a piece of...
mcpheatauto
Nov 3, 20211 min read


Audi TT now sold
The Audi TT convertible I bought to get me around whilst my S-Type was being fixed has found itself a new owner. I've had it serviced and...
mcpheatauto
Nov 3, 20211 min read


Aston Martin DB9 service
A few jobs have been completed on the Aston Martin DB9 this week. I've replaced the front discs, pads and caliper bolts, rear discs,...
mcpheatauto
Oct 29, 20211 min read
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