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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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Opel Manta SR in the workshop
This car has had a bit of a facelift since I last saw it, the owner has had some fun building an homage to the cars he enjoyed watching...
mcpheatauto
Jan 24, 20241 min read
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1910 Rochet-Schneider added to the Inventory
It's hard to believe how fast the automobile was developing but barely 5 years after the cut off date for entry into the London-Brighton...
mcpheatauto
Jan 23, 20241 min read
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Audi RS6 coolant leak update
Not being entirely sure I wanted to get involved with the starter motor just yet the owner talked me into investigating the coolant leak....
mcpheatauto
Jan 23, 20241 min read
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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...
mcpheatauto
Jan 18, 20241 min read
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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...
mcpheatauto
Jan 11, 20241 min read
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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...
mcpheatauto
Jan 11, 20241 min read
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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...
mcpheatauto
Jan 10, 20241 min read
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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...
mcpheatauto
Dec 21, 20231 min read
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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...
mcpheatauto
Dec 18, 20231 min read
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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...
mcpheatauto
Dec 18, 20231 min read
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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...
mcpheatauto
Nov 24, 20231 min read
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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...
mcpheatauto
Nov 22, 20231 min read
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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...
mcpheatauto
Nov 21, 20231 min read
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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...
mcpheatauto
Nov 20, 20231 min read
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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...
mcpheatauto
Nov 17, 20231 min read
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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,...
mcpheatauto
Nov 15, 20231 min read
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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...
mcpheatauto
Nov 14, 20231 min read
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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...
mcpheatauto
Nov 12, 20231 min read
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