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E-type interior strip out
I've been making my way around the interior of the Series E-type FHC since it came in, removing what is a remarkable amount of trim, and...
mcpheatauto
Sep 25, 20241 min read


Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow in the workshop
It's been a few years since I've seen this Silver Shadow and it still looks exactly the same as it did when I first worked on it nearly...
mcpheatauto
Sep 24, 20241 min read


Another day, another MGB
This rather tidy 1974 MGB came in today for a bit of investigation into a noise that's developed over the last couple of months. There is...
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Sep 20, 20241 min read


MGB, the plot thickens
The checks I mentioned in the previous post about this 1967 MGB showed up a few things, as you can probably make out from the photo. I...
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Sep 17, 20241 min read


Mini Scamp coming together
The Mini Scamp that came in last month is looking a lot more like a car, or something along those lines anyway. I've rebuilt the rear...
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Sep 13, 20241 min read


P1 fuel at Southport Sprint
With one of my customers running 2 of his Bristols at Southport Sprint this weekend I have been able to sponsor the P1 synthetic fuel in...
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Sep 13, 20241 min read


Corvette engine mounts
What with all of the work I've done sorting the ignition, fuel and ECU issues experienced with this Corvette I'm now trying to track down...
mcpheatauto
Sep 12, 20241 min read


MGB in the workshop
It's been all about MGs the last week or so and with the C going out a B was dropped off for some investigation work. It's a recent...
mcpheatauto
Sep 12, 20241 min read


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...
mcpheatauto
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....
mcpheatauto
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...
mcpheatauto
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...
mcpheatauto
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...
mcpheatauto
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...
mcpheatauto
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...
mcpheatauto
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....
mcpheatauto
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...
mcpheatauto
Jul 31, 20241 min read
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