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Jan 181 min read
Winter workshop
It's been a bit cold in the workshop this week, today the pipes were frozen and I had to break the ice on a bucket of old car wash water...
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mcpheatauto
Jan 111 min read
Sunbeam Rapier follow-up
As the owner of the Rapier planned to come down and have a look at his back axle this afternoon I carried on where I'd left off yesterday...
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mcpheatauto
Jan 111 min read
Audi RS6 in the workshop
The owner of the Mitsubishi Starion came and picked it up today and dropped this rather nice 2008 Audi RS6 off in its place. The starter...
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mcpheatauto
Jan 101 min read
Sunbeam Rapier in the workshop
This Sunbeam Rapier was dropped off this morning, its new owner had a bit of an issue with the drivetrain that he wanted me to...
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mcpheatauto
Dec 21, 20231 min read
MG VA now sold
Having taken this car up the road a week or so ago I had a feeling it wouldn't take long to sell and it seems I was right, a deal was...
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mcpheatauto
Dec 18, 20231 min read
Reliant Rialto SE in the workshop
In the spirit of all cars being equal here's something else that's turned up at the workshop. The owner's had a few issues on the way...
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mcpheatauto
Dec 18, 20231 min read
Mitsubishi Starion diagnosis & fix
At the end of last week I made a start at looking in to why the Starion engine would not idle correctly. The idle is entirely controlled...
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mcpheatauto
Nov 24, 20231 min read
MG VA Saloon added to the Inventory
Having completed the required on the MG VA I was able to drive it out into the sunshine today and get some photos taken. It certainly...
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mcpheatauto
Nov 22, 20231 min read
Bentley Arnage in for a service
I've been servicing this Bentley Arnage since the owner bought it a few years ago and, like clockwork, it was dropped off today for a...
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mcpheatauto
Nov 21, 20231 min read
MG VA nearly done
The MG VA that I started working on last week is nearly done and will be ready to put up for sale over the weekend. It really is a rather...
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mcpheatauto
Nov 20, 20231 min read
MG RV8 in the workshop
This rather tidy MG RV8 was dropped off today for a service and general check. It looks like it has been restored and well cared for...
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mcpheatauto
Nov 17, 20231 min read
Mitsubishi Starion in the workshop
This Mitsubishi Starion was dropped off today for some work, not something you see every day. It's been sitting outside for a little...
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mcpheatauto
Nov 15, 20231 min read
Sizaire Frères 4RI dashboard
As I mentioned previously the owner of the Sizaire Freres 4RI wanted a machine turned effect on the dashboard, not something too perfect,...
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mcpheatauto
Nov 14, 20231 min read
Panhard PL17 engine rebuild
The bodywork on the Panhard PL17 has been progressing elsewhere so I have been digging out the assorted parts required to turn it back...
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mcpheatauto
Nov 12, 20231 min read
MG VA saloon in the workshop
This rather charming MG VA was dropped this morning for a few jobs. It's a recent purchase for the owner so he wants me to give it a good...
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mcpheatauto
Nov 1, 20232 min read
Sizaire Fréres 4RI update
I've been doing some work on the Sizaire Fréres 4RI that came in a month or so ago and it really is a most interesting car as the first...
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mcpheatauto
Oct 4, 20231 min read
BMW 325i Sport now sold
I had a feeling it wouldn't take long, when you get a car in of this calibre that fits so well into the desires of the current classic...
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mcpheatauto
Oct 3, 20231 min read
Mercedes C220 in the workshop
Following a theme of 80s and 90s cars this low mileage and very original C220 was dropped off today to have some niggles sorted. So far...
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mcpheatauto
Sep 29, 20231 min read
Bentley 3.5 in the workshop
This Derby Bentley, a regular visitor to the workshop, was dropped off today to have a few jobs done. The driver's window is sticking,...
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mcpheatauto
Sep 28, 20231 min read
Sizaire Frères 4 RI in the workshop
The Sizaire Frères 4 RI that I mentioned a couple of days ago was dropped off this afternoon. It's quite an imposing car and without...
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