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Jan 31, 20231 min read
Ford Mustang back from test drive
After quite some time working through the teething problems that the builder should have sorted I was able to test drive the Mustang...
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mcpheatauto
Jan 31, 20231 min read
Panhard PL17 project added to the Inventory
I've had this 1959 UK sold Panhard PL17 project sitting and waiting for me to do something to it for too long now so I'm hoping someone...
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mcpheatauto
Jan 23, 20231 min read
MGB GT in the workshop
This MGB wasn't exactly dropped for work, it's been in for winter storage with a view to checking it over before it goes back on the road...
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mcpheatauto
Jan 6, 20231 min read
Bristol Brigand in the workshop
Something you don't see every day, this Bristol Brigand was dropped off today for some work. It's in really very good condition having...
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mcpheatauto
Jan 2, 20231 min read
Jaguar E-type, it lives
Some progress on the E-type Jaguar over the holidays and at the end of last week it was running. Once I'd got enough power in the battery...
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mcpheatauto
Jan 2, 20231 min read
Porsche Boxster now sold
It's nice to start the year with a sale and on that note this Boxster found itself a new owner today. I think these are great cars for...
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mcpheatauto
Dec 14, 20221 min read
Sizaire-Berwick 23/46 in the workshop
Auction spotters might have seen this 1923 Sizaire-Berwick cross the block at the late November H and H sale, the new owner has sent it...
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mcpheatauto
Dec 7, 20221 min read
E-type Jaguar progress
I've spent some time over the last couple of weeks getting the engine & gearbox back into the Series 1 E-type and it is very nearly done....
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mcpheatauto
Dec 7, 20221 min read
Morris Minor in the workshop
This Morris Minor was dropped off today for some work. Only just though, it's running so badly it barely made it to the workshop and when...
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mcpheatauto
Dec 7, 20221 min read
Lancia Augusta front suspension
Now that the engine is running and the interior modifications are complete the owner has asked me to take a look at his 1934 Lancia...
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mcpheatauto
Dec 6, 20221 min read
Bentley Arnage in the workshop
This Bentley Arnage was dropped off today for its annual check up. It'll go for MoT test and then I'll give a service and fix anything...
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mcpheatauto
Nov 29, 20221 min read
E-type stereo installation
As part of the re-trim of the Series 1 E-type the owner and I have been trying to come up with a Bluetooth stereo installation that does...
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mcpheatauto
Nov 29, 20221 min read
OSI 20M TS added to the Inventory
I have finally finished off the page for the OSI 20M TS and confirmed the asking price with the owner, now it is offered for sale. You...
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mcpheatauto
Nov 17, 20221 min read
Rover running
It's nice when something works out as you might hope. As I reported earlier I was intending on focusing on the fuel injectors, accessing...
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mcpheatauto
Nov 14, 20221 min read
New daily driver
What with the cost of everything spiralling right now I've been on the look out for a daily driver more suited to the modern world than a...
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mcpheatauto
Nov 10, 20221 min read
Rover Vitesse in the workshop
This Rover Vitesse was dropped off today for some work, it's a long time since I've seen one this close up and it's pretty cool. It's had...
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mcpheatauto
Nov 2, 20221 min read
VW Type 2 in the workshop
This VW T2 was dropped off today by a new customer, came in a bit short notice as the owner uses it a lot and it's starting to give him...
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mcpheatauto
Nov 1, 20221 min read
Jaguar E-type interior trim
With the engine rebuild almost done (just waiting to have the clutch balanced to the flywheel) I have been finishing off the interior...
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mcpheatauto
Oct 27, 20221 min read
Ford Mustang in the workshop
This rather nice Mustang fastback was dropped off yesterday for a few jobs: the valve on the steering arm is leaking so I will fit the...
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mcpheatauto
Oct 25, 20221 min read
Jaguar E-type engine assembly
I have finally been able to get some work done assembling the Jaguar E-type engine I have been rebuilding and it is now almost ready to...
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