We’ve had a run of classic Mini engine rebuilds lately. Both of these started life as standard 1275cc engines but have been brought up to fast road spec. They both have head work, a camshaft upgrade and roller tip rockers. Both crank assemblies have been balanced including the pistons and con rods. The red engine […]
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Classic Mini Pickups are very rare so we are excited to be able to do the restoration on this one. Like all Minis, this one has had its fair share of bad repairs and tasteless modifications. Thankfully, the new owner wants to return the little truck to its original condition. That means out with the
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A supercharged VW Type 2 is an interesting way to start any week. This Type 2 pickup has a 1650cc engine running a supercharger and a single Weber DCOE carburettor. It came in running badly with a random set of jets. After a few experimental runs on the rollers we narrowed it down and selected
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Last week we did a targa rally roll cage for a VW Polo. The car is being prepared for the MSUK Targa Road Rally rules. This requires the installation of a bolt-in rear roll cage. With bolt-in cages you still have to weld counter plates to the floor. The counter plates provide a strong footing
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The Jaguar XK140 race car has been race prepped and is ready for the continent. Sadly, it may not get to race, due to COVID-19 the Algarve Classic Festival has been postponed. This car can usually be found competing with Motor Racing Legends in the Woodcote Trophy. Due to travel restrictions the owner has yet
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Our good friend Grant Williams was back in for some rolling road tuning. This time however, he brought the recently restored Jaguar Mk2 known as “JAG 400”. The car is an ex-competition car from the early 60s. It was driven in period by Jack Sears and was even tested at Silverstone by Stirling Moss. We
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The restoration has begun on this very cool and rare Morris J4 pickup. The less common sibling of the J4 van, the pickups were popular work vehicles, especially on farms, which is exactly where this one came from. This J4 was purchased from it’s original owner, a farmer, who used the pickup to carry farm
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This Ferrari 246 Dino is a real survivor. Totally unrestored, the car has been inherited from the new owners father. Granted, it is a little rough around the edges but it’s never been neglected and is in perfect driving order. That was until it started spilling petrol onto the floor. A common problem with the
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We’ve spent some time race prepping this Shelby Mustang GT350. Overall, it was a good car but some of the running gear was a little tired. We’ve rebuilt the rear axle which included a set of heavy duty wheel bearings. The front suspension has also been fully refurbished with new control arms, ball joints and
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A very rare 1969 BMW 2000 ti/lux came in for an engine service and tune up of its original Solex 40 PHH carbs. The car is incredibly original and is currently being recommissioned. We think these Neue Klasse BMW’s of the 60s and 70s are truly superb. The build quality is fantastic and they are
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