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Classic Wheels 2023

Rutland Showground will host its third Classic Wheels’ event on Sunday 21st May 2023. If, like us, you can’t wait … More

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What is a distributor… What does it do in my classic car?

A distributor is the key part of a classic car ignition system, tasked with controlling the output of the ignition … More

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Boconnoc steam fair

Today Sam and I took a trip out in the convertible to the Boconnoc steam fair. Thus is held every … More

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Bramcote (Notts) Church Classic Car evening

A pleasant evening show of classic cars displayed in the local church hall car park. A good selection of cars … More

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The Great British Car Journey – April 2022

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Classic Car & Restoration Show | 18-20 March 2022

The event brings together 1000+ cars on display; 150+ car clubs representing a wide variety of marques and models; 250+ … More

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Great British Car Journey | A tour through British motoring history

The heroes of our journey are the cars: NOT a random selection of old vehicles but a carefully chosen selection … More

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Classic Car & Motorbike Show | Hurt Arms Ambergate | Derbyshire | 1st July

Our classic and vintage show has moved from our sister venue the White Hart Inn to The Hurt Arms! There … More

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A distorted rocker cover

I have the original type of rocker cover which i had spent a lot of time stripping and repainting it … More

classic car, distorted, rocker covet

Socket Set: Maintaining your car’s ignition system | Hagerty UK

If you own a classic made much before 1980, the likelihood is that it’ll have an old-school ignition system rather … More

classic car, Ignition

How To Wire Driving/Fog Lights – Moss Motoring

Driving lights and fog lights came about as car owners navigated the twisting turning by-ways of misty England. Powerful lighting … More

classic car, spotlights

Spare Wheel Valve Extension

To improve the accessibility to be able to check the tyre pressure of your spare wheel The spare wheel of … More

classic car, tyre valve extender

Historic Vehicles Survey 2020

Some interesting results – looks like the demand for classics is expanding. See …… https://documentcloud.adobe.com/link/track?uri=urn:aaid:scds:US:7e1b309e-ce3e-4641-babe-72ca52f1332a

2020, classic car, survey

Classic Car Starter Motors

The body of the starter is attached to the bell housing on the crankcase or transmission side by a flange with … More

classic car, starter motors

Testing Classic Vacuum Advance

A vacuum modulator was introduced to later cars as emission controls became tighter. I will write about these separately and … More

classic car, vacuum advance

Ice on Your Car: The Best Way to Get Rid of It

[wpseo_breadcrumb] The perfect condition for ice to form is a temperature around 0°C and enough water. When the temperature of … More

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Vented Discs Beware

Spotted this on one of the social media platforms. Apparently this is a risk if you are using vented discs … More

Brakes, classic car, vented discs

Classic Car Bullet connector tools

I’ve done a few connections on the wiring system on my MGB with the bullet connectors. With not having a … More

bullet connectors, classic car, Tools

The post-COVID Classic Car Market — MG Car Club Podcast

On this episode of the MG Car Club Podcast, we quiz Classic Car Buyer newspaper’s News Editor, Jeff Ruggles on … More

classic car, covid

Classic Car Breakdown – are you sure you’re covered?

Recently after years of paying out for breakdown cover – when they called for help they were told their car … More

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MG Showcases Heritage And Legacy At 21 Gun Salute Rally – India

MG Motor India showcased several classic cars, owned by enthusiasts at the 21 Gun Salute Classic Car And Bike Rally … More

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My MGB GT goes to a car show

For the first time in over 20 years my MGB GT went to a car show. Possibly calling the event … More

canada, classic car, mgb, show

Find Classic Car Engine Oils on Amazon – and delivered to your door

Modern engine oils may be kind to the environment for modern engines but they could kill your classic car’s engine! … More

classic car, oils

The Green Spark Plug Co

The Green Spark Plug Co. specialises in spark plugs & accessories for veteran, vintage and classic engines. Whether it is … More

classic car, spark plugs

Sat 22nd & Sun 23rd August – Anglia Car Auctions

Some very nice motors:- VIEWING is available from Tuesday 18th August through to Friday 21st from 9am to 4pm. You … More

auction, classic car

We have oil pressure in the MGB GT — 1967 MGB GT

This turned out to be a very cool day. Donald Trump said a lot of stupid s**t about Covid-19 as … More

classic car, mgb, oil pressure

Stonyhurst Classic Car & Motorcycle Show – Sunday 9 August 2020 – Classic Shows

More information about tickets and times at ….. http://www.classicshows.org/event/stonyhurst-classic-car-motorcycle-show-sunday-9-august-2020/

classic car, shows

Fitting a Lucas LUHN007 Car Horn to an MGB — Powerspark Ignition

Staffer Jon spent his lunch break improving the horn on his MGB. The Lucas LUHN007 is a brand new genuine … More

classic car, Electrical

Ilkeston Classic Vehicle Show Derbyshire – Classic Car Shows UK

Gathering of Pre-1994 classic cars, bikes, buses & commercials on Ilkeston’s historic market place and surrounding area For more info … More

classic car, shows

Ashley Hinton #MGB Windscreen Vent

Very pleased with my Ashley Hinton vent grills. it certainly encourages a better air flow into the car than the … More

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