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MGC all done
The MGC that came in last week is ready to go home. The inspection revealed it to be quite a good car that had been well maintained over...
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Sep 11, 20241 min read


Celica GT4 back on its wheels
I've made some more progress on the Toyota Celica the last couple of weeks and today I've been able to put it back on the ground....
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Sep 10, 20241 min read


Bentley Arnage now sold
You really do get a lot of car for your money with one of these, as the new owner is about to find out when he drives it home next week....
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Sep 10, 20241 min read


Panhard PL17 back from paint
I've been looking forward to this, the Panhard PL17 I sold last year came back from body & paint on Saturday and it's now safely...
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Sep 9, 20241 min read


Jaguar E-type in the workshop
The keen eyed might recognise this Series 2 E-type, I had it up for sale last year but when it didn't attract a buyer the owners decided...
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Sep 6, 20241 min read


MGC in the workshop
This rather nice and very original MGC was dropped off today for some work. It's been sitting a while so, even though it drove in, it...
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Sep 4, 20241 min read


Bristols Beaufighter & Brigand ready to race
This Bristol pair popped in today to have timing bars fitted, they are entered in the sprint at the Southport Festival of Speed next...
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Aug 23, 20241 min read


Another day, another MoT test
This time it was one of mine, I've now had this Jaguar S-Type V8 since 2018 and it's been nothing but a delight to own. I've spent...
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Aug 14, 20241 min read


VW Golf test drive & MoT
I took the VW Golf Mk2 that came in a 3 weeks ago for its MoT test today and, unsurprisingly, having spent some time working on it, it...
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Aug 13, 20241 min read


Rover 100 now sold
That certainly didn't take long, the Rover 100 I advertised last week has found a new owner already. I had a feeling it wouldn't take...
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Aug 7, 20241 min read


Mini Scamp in the workshop
Here's something a little different, even for me, under the skin it's all Mini but I am pretty sure I've not seen a Scamp in the flesh....
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Aug 7, 20241 min read


Morris Marina in the workshop
I haven't seen this Morris Marina in a while, testament to the restorer, but today the owner called to say he'd broken down on the way to...
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Jul 31, 20241 min read


Rover 111 added to the Inventory
The owner of this Rover 111 Knightsbridge has asked me to offer it up for sale. Today I gave it a quick look over, as that is all it...
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Jul 31, 20241 min read


Austin Montego EFi in the workshop
Another car from 1986, I've got three in at the moment, this very nice condition Montego was dropped for some work. It's had loads done...
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Jul 24, 20241 min read


VW Golf Mk2 in the workshop
This Golf Mk2 automoatic was dropped off today for some work. It's a recent purchase for my customer, he knew it had a gearbox fault,...
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Jul 24, 20241 min read


The future has landed
Through one of my customers I have been introduced to the guys at Nemesis, they are the UKs distributor of P1 synthetic fuels . This fuel...
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Jul 23, 20241 min read


MG TF going home
This MG TF was starting to feel like it was going to be around for a while, when the head was removed it was found to be no good,...
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Jul 23, 20241 min read


Rover 9hp in the workshop
This Rover was dropped off at the workshop on Friday, it lost spark on the way to Wray car meet the night before. I've had a quick look...
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Jul 23, 20241 min read


MG TF in the workshop
Time for a bit of trimming today. This MG TF had a split and opaque rear window, the owner originally enquired about me fitting a...
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Jul 11, 20241 min read


Porsche 928S2 assumes the position
The Porsche 928S2 engine rebuild has stalled several times over the years, it being my car I've tended to focus on those belonging to...
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Jul 8, 20241 min read
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