The History of Triumph: From Coventry Bicycles to British Sporting Icons
Some car companies make good cars. Some make great ones. Triumph, at its best, made cars that people truly fell […]
Classic Land Rover Buyers Guide: Series, Defender and Discovery
There is a particular type of person who buys a classic Land Rover. They are not necessarily experienced mechanics. They
Hillman Imp Buyers Guide: The Thinking Person’s Mini
The Hillman Imp occupies a curious position in British classic car culture. It is a car that most people vaguely
Classic Car Fuel Systems: Problems and E10 Fuel Explained
The fuel system on a classic car is one of those things that works perfectly well for years, right up
Getting the Best from Your SU Carburettors: Needles, Springs and Performance Tuning
If you have already worked through our guide to setting up SU carburettors, your car should now idle cleanly, pick
Classic Car Gearbox and Differential Oil: What to Use, When to Change It and How
There is a category of classic car maintenance that almost never gets done, and it is not because the job
Classic Car Rattles and Squeaks: How to Find and Fix Them
Every classic car makes noises. This is not a defect. It is, depending on your perspective, either part of the
Classic Car Insurance Guide: Getting the Right Cover at the Right Price
Car insurance is nobody’s favourite subject. It sits in the same category of necessary adult activities as filling in tax
How to Adjust Valve Clearances on a Classic Car
There is a sound that every classic car owner recognises and none of them enjoy. A rhythmic ticking, tapping, or
Upgrading to Roller Rockers: Benefits, Power Gains and Fitting Guide
There is a particular type of engine modification that appeals enormously to the classic car enthusiast: one that can be
Classic Car Battery Guide: Health, Storage, Charging and Isolators
The battery is the most boring component on your classic car. Nobody buys a 1969 Triumph Spitfire because they have
Classic Jaguar Car Paint Codes: Colour Guide for XK, E-Type, XJ6 and XJ-S
Jaguar colours are amongst the most evocative in the classic car world. The deep opalescent blues of the early E-Type.
MGB Specs, Years, Problems and Values UK Guide
The MGB is the most successful British sports car ever built. Over 523,000 were produced at the Abingdon factory between
Mazda MX-5 Mk1 Specs, Years, Problems and Values UK Guide
The Mazda MX-5 Mk1, known internally as the NA and produced from 1989 to 1997, is one of the most
Volkswagen Beetle Specs, Years, Problems and Values UK Guide
Few cars in history have achieved the cultural status of the Volkswagen Beetle. Originally conceived in 1930s Germany and developed