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mcpheatauto
Sep 6, 20241 min read
Jaguar E-type in the workshop
The keen eyed might recognise this Series 2 E-type, I had it up for sale last year but when it didn't attract a buyer the owners decided...
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mcpheatauto
Sep 4, 20241 min read
MGC in the workshop
This rather nice and very original MGC was dropped off today for some work. It's been sitting a while so, even though it drove in, it...
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mcpheatauto
Aug 23, 20241 min read
Bristols Beaufighter & Brigand ready to race
This Bristol pair popped in today to have timing bars fitted, they are entered in the sprint at the Southport Festival of Speed next...
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mcpheatauto
Aug 14, 20241 min read
Another day, another MoT test
This time it was one of mine, I've now had this Jaguar S-Type V8 since 2018 and it's been nothing but a delight to own. I've spent...
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mcpheatauto
Aug 13, 20241 min read
VW Golf test drive & MoT
I took the VW Golf Mk2 that came in a 3 weeks ago for its MoT test today and, unsurprisingly, having spent some time working on it, it...
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mcpheatauto
Aug 7, 20241 min read
Rover 100 now sold
That certainly didn't take long, the Rover 100 I advertised last week has found a new owner already. I had a feeling it wouldn't take...
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mcpheatauto
Aug 7, 20241 min read
Mini Scamp in the workshop
Here's something a little different, even for me, under the skin it's all Mini but I am pretty sure I've not seen a Scamp in the flesh....
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mcpheatauto
Jul 31, 20241 min read
Morris Marina in the workshop
I haven't seen this Morris Marina in a while, testament to the restorer, but today the owner called to say he'd broken down on the way to...
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mcpheatauto
Jul 31, 20241 min read
Rover 111 added to the Inventory
The owner of this Rover 111 Knightsbridge has asked me to offer it up for sale. Today I gave it a quick look over, as that is all it...
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mcpheatauto
Jul 24, 20241 min read
Austin Montego EFi in the workshop
Another car from 1986, I've got three in at the moment, this very nice condition Montego was dropped for some work. It's had loads done...
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mcpheatauto
Jul 24, 20241 min read
VW Golf Mk2 in the workshop
This Golf Mk2 automoatic was dropped off today for some work. It's a recent purchase for my customer, he knew it had a gearbox fault,...
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mcpheatauto
Jul 23, 20241 min read
The future has landed
Through one of my customers I have been introduced to the guys at Nemesis, they are the UKs distributor of P1 synthetic fuels . This fuel...
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mcpheatauto
Jul 23, 20241 min read
MG TF going home
This MG TF was starting to feel like it was going to be around for a while, when the head was removed it was found to be no good,...
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mcpheatauto
Jul 23, 20241 min read
Rover 9hp in the workshop
This Rover was dropped off at the workshop on Friday, it lost spark on the way to Wray car meet the night before. I've had a quick look...
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mcpheatauto
Jul 11, 20241 min read
MG TF in the workshop
Time for a bit of trimming today. This MG TF had a split and opaque rear window, the owner originally enquired about me fitting a...
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mcpheatauto
Jul 8, 20241 min read
Porsche 928S2 assumes the position
The Porsche 928S2 engine rebuild has stalled several times over the years, it being my car I've tended to focus on those belonging to...
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mcpheatauto
Jun 25, 20241 min read
Toyota Celica progress
The Toyota Celica that came in last week has been keeping me busy of late and progress is being made. The idea is to get it through an...
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mcpheatauto
Jun 14, 20241 min read
Toyota Celica GT4x4 Carlos Sainz in the workshop
This rather rare Celica was dropped off today and it brought back a lot of memories. The owner is an old friend from before I moved to...
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mcpheatauto
Jun 11, 20241 min read
The beast is back
Another car in for a return visit, the Reliant based trike that went out a month or so ago failed its MoT test. I'll fix the worn rear...
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mcpheatauto
Jun 11, 20241 min read
Another visit from the Bel Air
The Bel Air that was in a couple of months ago has come back as it has developed a leak from the transmission. It looks like a seeping...
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