Guide to Lead Loading: The Art of Invisible Body Repairs
Plastic body filler has been the restoration go-to since the 1960s and for most jobs it does perfectly well. But […]
Starter Motor Fault Finding and Repair
The starter motor is one of those components that classic car owners rarely think about until it stops working, usually
Classic Car Cooling System Maintenance: Radiators, Hoses and Oil Coolers
Overheating is one of the most common causes of serious engine damage on classic cars, and the cooling system is
Abingdon: The Town That Built Britain’s Sports Cars
Ten miles south of Oxford, in a town that most people drive through without stopping, there was once a factory
Triumph GT6: Buyers Guide
The Triumph GT6 is one of the most underrated classic British sports cars, and has been for decades. This is
MG Midget: Buyers Guide
The MG Midget occupies a very particular place in the British classic car landscape. Small, simple, cheerful and almost entirely
Triumph Spitfire Buyers Guide
The Triumph Spitfire is one of the great accessible classics. Small enough to be manageable, simple enough to maintain at
How to Lay Up Your Classic Car for Winter Storage
Putting a classic away for winter is one of those jobs that is easy to do badly and surprisingly satisfying
Triumph : Colour Codes and Colour Swatches | Complete Guide by Model
Finding the correct paint code for your Triumph is the first step toward a proper colour match, whether you are
MG: Paint Codes and Colour Swatches | Complete Guide by Model
MG paint codes are among the most searched for references in the classic car world, and with good reason. Finding
Guide to Setting Up and Tuning SU Carburettors
The SU carburettor is one of the great unsung engineering successes of the British motor industry. Simple, effective, repairable, and
Rust Removal by Electrolysis: A Practical Guide
Every classic car owner has a box of rusty bits somewhere. Old brackets, carburettor bodies, brake back plates, engine components
Spark Plugs: What They Tell You About Your Engine
A spark plug is a small thing but it tells you a remarkable amount about what is happening inside your
Winter Driving Tips
Most classic cars spend winter under a cover, which is entirely sensible. But some of us drive them anyway. Whether
How to Remove Seized and Stubborn Nuts and Bolts
A seized nut or bolt can turn a twenty minute job into an entire afternoon of increasingly creative swearing. Every