This Jaguar XK150 came in for a full service and a rolling road power run. The car has been used regularly by its owner both on the road and on track days and although it is not a show queen it is loved and well looked after. Aside from the usual service items we found […]
Jaguar XK150 in for full service Read Post »
This beautiful Austin-Healey 100/4 has just undergone a full service. As well as the usual oil, filter plugs, this 100/4 got some new trunnion bushes, re-shimmed king pins and a full rebuild of the distributor. This Healey is now ready for many miles of classic motoring in 2018.
Austin-Healey 100/4 major service Read Post »
This Triumph TR4A was restored some 20 years ago and has been garaged ever since. It has survived very well but a lot of the rubber components have deteriorated and the fuel tank has rusted. The carbs required a rebuild and we also fitted a new fuel pump. The brakes and ignition system both needed
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We picked up a local Austin-Healey 3000 with some running issues. The engine was cutting out and coughing and wouldn’t go for more than about 10 minutes. The problem was traced to the ignition system. The components looked as though they had not been changed in some time so a new coil, points, condenser, red
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This Mk1 Lotus Cortina is in for an MOT, a service and some other issues. The car does very few miles and most issues are related to that. The clutch master and slave cylinders need to be replaced and the brake calipers are getting rebuilt due to stuck pistons. There is an intermittent spark on
Mk1 Ford Lotus Cortina, clutch, brakes, service, MOT Read Post »
This alloy bodied 1949 Jaguar XK120 came in after the new owners purchased it at auction in the USA. Once imported the the car was registered in the UK and after a full service, some new batteries and quick run on the rollers it is ready to be enjoyed.
Alloy bodied XK120 ready for summer motoring Read Post »
A lovely Series 1 Jaguar E-type now with a fully refurbished speedometer and a brand new angle drive.
Jaguar E-type Speedometer Refurb Read Post »
A busy week at CCK. We got back from Silverstone last weekend to face a busy week in the workshop. Tim Dallas’ lovely Alfa Romeo 2000GTV was booked in for check over and MOT prior to its UK registration. A Fiat 500 came in with running issue that causes it to cut out after a
Busy week. Alfa Romeo 2000GTV, Fiat 500, MGB Read Post »
In for some clutch and column change shift linkage setup. I don’t know that I have ever seen a Hillman Minx of this age before. We quite like it.
Hillman Minx. Don’t see these very often. Read Post »
This week we have a beautiful Ferrari Dino 246 for a full service. This time around the Dino is getting a major service. This includes brakes and suspension. All moving suspension points have been check and lubricated and the brakes have all been cleaned and adjusted. Additionally, we change the brake fluid as brake fluid
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