Classics

First look under the body at the chassis – looks to be quite good, just one small patch. Disassembly begins! Doors removed, front and rear wings removed revealing inner wings in good order. Also bonnet and boot lid. More photos of the chassis, which appears to be in excellent condition. No serious corrosion even in … Continued

Engine out and inspection: Engine now out, cylinder head removed and the reason why it won’t turn over becomes apparent! Piston number 4 is stuck in the bore; part of it has become detached! Number 4 spark plug shears off, and the combustion chamber shows trauma. More images of the engine – cylinder 4 has … Continued

View of chassis, almost bare! Bare chassis being cleaned prior to examination and needle blasting: Air powered needle gun checking for weak and corroded metal: Underside of chassis – showing excellent front, T shirt with holes, plating on outriggers, patched on rear: Chassis after some needling and wire brushing: Chassis after wire brushing and treating … Continued

Austin Healey Sprite II – 991GOO – bought by the author in 1975 for the princely sum of £35. Non runner, previous owner said the clutch had failed. After getting the engine going, and going through the gears it was noticed the speedo was showing 50mph! Quick look underneath and the prop was spinning – … Continued

Triumph TR5 – RKD677G – In storage since 1977, original UK car which looks to be in solid condition. First registered October 1968 in Liverpool and finished in valencia blue. At some point before storage the car was stripped and resprayed red. In some areas of the body the original colour is showing. Even the … Continued

Triumph TR3 – taken off the road in 1978 and has been waiting for restoration for 46 years! First reg February 1960 in Guildford, Surrey. Fitted with 1991cc engine.

For Sale: £4495 Triumph TR4 import from USA, stored for many decades in the states and in the UK. Imported in 1990.

Local enthusiast saw a MGB for sale – really good bodywork but in bits, just need to put it together! Exchange of money and delivery from north Scotland to Hinckley and in the sober light of day the enormity of the task becomes apparent. The buyer approached us to rebuild it for him, so we … Continued

Peter Burgess Cylinder Head, Ford Type 9 Gearbox, 123 Bluetooth Electronic Ignition, Weber Carburettor, 2 dogs!

A 1976 V8 version of the MGB GT, rust proofed from new using BL Cadulac treatment which was a competitor for Ziebart. The engine has been rebuilt using top hat liners; tuned lead free spec SD1 cylinder heads, mild road cam and electronic ignition.