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Panhard Dyna X engine work
The owner of the Panhard Dyna X86 that I've had up for sale called me with some good news the other day, he has found that he is missing...
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Mar 27, 20241 min read


Porsche 944 in the workshop
This rather nice Porsche 944 S2 was dropped off today, it hadn't been started for a while and now wouldn't. A couple of checks pointed...
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Mar 20, 20241 min read


Fiat Panda now sold
I had a feeling it wouldn't take long, the Panda I've been talking about has found a new owner already. It's staying local, which is...
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Mar 18, 20241 min read


Reliant engined trike in the workshop
Following on from my recent introduction into the workings of a Reliant Rialto this trike was dropped off today for some work. It's got...
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Mar 15, 20242 min read


Chevy Bel Air in the workshop
The Bel Air I did some work on last year has come back in for a couple of jobs before the season kicks off. A rumble has developed in...
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Mar 14, 20241 min read


Fiat Panda added to the Inventory
Just for fun and as a favour for a friend I've made up a page for the Fiat Panda I mentioned a week or so ago. I really like it, it won't...
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Mar 8, 20241 min read


MG Midget axle leak
The MkIV Midget I look after came into the workshop a couple of weeks ago for a service and check over, whilst it was in I noticed a leak...
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Mar 5, 20241 min read


MG F update
This is something I've not seen before. The MG F cylinder head came off easily enough but it revealed some unforeseen issues. It has...
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Feb 29, 20241 min read


Humber 14/40 added to the Inventory
I've been able to put together a page for the Humber I mentioned earlier, click here to see more photos and information on this rather...
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Feb 28, 20241 min read


Lancia Augusta test drive
Since the recent post about the Lancia Augusta fuel tank the parts came in and I was able to get it all hooked up and running ready for a...
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Feb 27, 20241 min read


Skoda Kodiaq in the workshop
Something a little out of the ordinary, a straightforward brake job on a regular customer's modern (2018) Skoda Kodiaq. He was so...
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Feb 27, 20241 min read


Lancia Augusta fuel tank saga
Some may have wondered whatever happened to the Lancia Augusta I reported on in the past, particularly the owner (kidding of course), but...
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Feb 20, 20243 min read


Looking for a Panda?
Most people would call this a barn find but of course, as with just about everything else so named, someone knew where it was. That...
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Feb 19, 20241 min read


Humber 14/40 coming soon to the Inventory
The owners of this rather delightful Humber have asked me if I'll help them find a new custodian. I did some work on the clutch a few...
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Feb 19, 20241 min read


Ford Mustang in the workshop
This Mustang came into the workshop last Spring for a few jobs, mostly sorting out reliability issues. Now, after a Summer of steadily...
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Feb 9, 20241 min read


MG F in the workshop
This MG F was dropped off for some work this morning. A friend in the trade was getting it ready to go back its owner after a while in...
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Feb 9, 20241 min read


Reliant Rialto progress
I've completed a few jobs on the Rialto since it came in and today saw a major step towards getting it out of the workshop. When the...
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Jan 25, 20241 min read


Opel Manta SR in the workshop
This car has had a bit of a facelift since I last saw it, the owner has had some fun building an homage to the cars he enjoyed watching...
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Jan 24, 20241 min read


1910 Rochet-Schneider added to the Inventory
It's hard to believe how fast the automobile was developing but barely 5 years after the cut off date for entry into the London-Brighton...
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Jan 23, 20241 min read


Audi RS6 coolant leak update
Not being entirely sure I wanted to get involved with the starter motor just yet the owner talked me into investigating the coolant leak....
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Jan 23, 20241 min read
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