This lovely Triumph TR3A came in for it’s annual full service and MOT. Additionally, while it was here the owner also instructed us to fit a hardtop and roundels. The hardtop came fully assembled from Moss Europe. However, it required some trimming to get it to fit properly. We had to trim it above the […]
Triumph TR3A hard top fitting, service and MOT Read Post »
Last time we saw Roy we did some work on his Austin A35 prior to driving to Portugal. This time we had his very neat rally inspired classic Mini. We had the car on the rolling road a week ago but this time it came in for a new water pump, bypass hose, bottom radiator
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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 has been stood in a garage for the last 20 years. We’ve been through the whole car and refurbished the mechanical parts like brakes and suspension. The engine was good but the carburettors were full of detritus. The whole fuel system was replaced and the carbs rebuilt. We converted the car to
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Our good friend Mark Taylor brought in his recently purchased 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 Sprint for some work. A general inspection was carried out as the owner wishes to use the car for some continental driving. The car is very good overall. The first port of call was a full brake service. We then fitted
1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 Sprint service and rolling road Read Post »
A local customer has left us with his beautiful MG TF for a pre-season service. He is planning to use his classic regularly from March and wants to make sure all is well.
A few issues came up on the MOT that required attention. We replaced both front wheel bearings, both upper ball joints and the steering column bushes. The new steering column bushes that were supplied were very poor quality so we sent them back and machined some bushes from nylatron.
Triumph Stag in for MOT repairs Read Post »
This lovely Ford Escort RS2000 was brought in for a general tune and service as it was running terribly. We replaced the air filter, points and spark plugs which improved things drastically. A new coolant hose and a quick run on the rolling road and it is ready for its new owner to enjoy this
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The CSMA Classic Vehicle Group chose us as their lunch time destination for their Sussex Spring Spree. 35 vehicles set off across the Sussex countryside stopping here for something to eat before heading on to Bentley Motor Museum. A varied selection of classics including a couple big Healeys, a Citroen DS, a pair of Singers,
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This lovely little Fiat 500 is in for it’s annual service. The car is in superb condition and features a 650cc engine for a little more go. A new set of plugs and leads, a clean out of the centrifugal oil cleaner, strip and clean of the brakes and some fresh grease for the wheel
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