Classics

Lotus europa has been laid up since 1983 – shown here after respray ready for further restoration. Lotus in storage before restoration. Painted gold by the previous owner, it was silver, before that purple and originally Lotus green. Already it has been stripped down. Paintwork removed using a soda blaster. This removed the layers of … Continued

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The boot light on the TF wasn’t working and a quick look showed that the wires had split where the boot wiring loom went into the main wiring loom – usual and common fault on F and TF’s. The problem occurs because the boot loom doesnt bend easily, therefore when you open the boot and … Continued

Keith Jones has owned this nice MGB GT for 17 years. It looks good but was in need of some love and attention! Running rough, and hesitating when pulling away in low gear he decided to treat it to a new Accuspark ignition system and general maintenance and repair. Accuspark Ignition The ignition was checked … Continued

Braking system being installed – we are using original parts where possible – Girling rear cylinders; recon original calipers; brake pipes are copper though! Rear cylinders, shoes and brake pipes fitted. Front hubs fitted with original Triumph discs – photos show them cleaned up after decades of non use. Splined hubs fitted; new copper brake … 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! Amber & Lola enjoying a trip out in the MGB Side view Front View

For Sale – £17,500 MGB GT V8 factory built. Excellent condition, rustproof treated from new. Very original condition. Large service and bill history going back to 1987. All MOTs from the first one in 1979, current MOT until Feb 2026. Owned since 2020, bought from enthusiast who owned the car for 30 years. 7 previous … Continued