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Silver Wraith clutch
In typical Rolls-Royce fashion the clutch on the Silver Wraith, whilst it would just about move the car and got the owner home the last...
mcpheatauto
Apr 4, 20241 min read
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Chris' Mod School
Having waited an age for Sally's kids to get into cars it seems it's all happening at once. The eldest wanted his second car to have a...
mcpheatauto
Apr 4, 20241 min read
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Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith in the workshop
This Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith was dropped off today, it needs a new clutch, getting at it will reveal anything else that might be...
mcpheatauto
Apr 2, 20241 min read
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Panhard Dyna X engine work
The owner of the Panhard Dyna X86 that I've had up for sale called me with some good news the other day, he has found that he is missing...
mcpheatauto
Mar 27, 20241 min read
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Porsche 944 in the workshop
This rather nice Porsche 944 S2 was dropped off today, it hadn't been started for a while and now wouldn't. A couple of checks pointed...
mcpheatauto
Mar 20, 20241 min read
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Fiat Panda now sold
I had a feeling it wouldn't take long, the Panda I've been talking about has found a new owner already. It's staying local, which is...
mcpheatauto
Mar 18, 20241 min read
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Reliant engined trike in the workshop
Following on from my recent introduction into the workings of a Reliant Rialto this trike was dropped off today for some work. It's got...
mcpheatauto
Mar 15, 20242 min read
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Chevy Bel Air in the workshop
The Bel Air I did some work on last year has come back in for a couple of jobs before the season kicks off. A rumble has developed in...
mcpheatauto
Mar 14, 20241 min read
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Fiat Panda added to the Inventory
Just for fun and as a favour for a friend I've made up a page for the Fiat Panda I mentioned a week or so ago. I really like it, it won't...
mcpheatauto
Mar 8, 20241 min read
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MG Midget axle leak
The MkIV Midget I look after came into the workshop a couple of weeks ago for a service and check over, whilst it was in I noticed a leak...
mcpheatauto
Mar 5, 20241 min read
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MG F update
This is something I've not seen before. The MG F cylinder head came off easily enough but it revealed some unforeseen issues. It has...
mcpheatauto
Feb 29, 20241 min read
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Humber 14/40 added to the Inventory
I've been able to put together a page for the Humber I mentioned earlier, click here to see more photos and information on this rather...
mcpheatauto
Feb 28, 20241 min read
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Lancia Augusta test drive
Since the recent post about the Lancia Augusta fuel tank the parts came in and I was able to get it all hooked up and running ready for a...
mcpheatauto
Feb 27, 20241 min read
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Skoda Kodiaq in the workshop
Something a little out of the ordinary, a straightforward brake job on a regular customer's modern (2018) Skoda Kodiaq. He was so...
mcpheatauto
Feb 27, 20241 min read
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Lancia Augusta fuel tank saga
Some may have wondered whatever happened to the Lancia Augusta I reported on in the past, particularly the owner (kidding of course), but...
mcpheatauto
Feb 20, 20243 min read
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Looking for a Panda?
Most people would call this a barn find but of course, as with just about everything else so named, someone knew where it was. That...
mcpheatauto
Feb 19, 20241 min read
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Humber 14/40 coming soon to the Inventory
The owners of this rather delightful Humber have asked me if I'll help them find a new custodian. I did some work on the clutch a few...
mcpheatauto
Feb 19, 20241 min read
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Ford Mustang in the workshop
This Mustang came into the workshop last Spring for a few jobs, mostly sorting out reliability issues. Now, after a Summer of steadily...
mcpheatauto
Feb 9, 20241 min read
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MG F in the workshop
This MG F was dropped off for some work this morning. A friend in the trade was getting it ready to go back its owner after a while in...
mcpheatauto
Feb 9, 20241 min read
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Reliant Rialto progress
I've completed a few jobs on the Rialto since it came in and today saw a major step towards getting it out of the workshop. When the...
mcpheatauto
Jan 25, 20241 min read
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