Has anyone else received a spam email from a Richard Luff, Directory Manager of Practical Classics trying to flog advertising space in their forthcoming directory? To make it worse it has over 13Meg of Word docs as attachments. I'm only glad I'm on broadband. As it seems to originate from the EMAP server is there any point in complaining? Malcolm

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July 10th see the return to Fort Nelson, Royal Armouries Museum, Fareham in Hampshire of the Fort Nelson Mini Show. This year see more clubs, more fun and a hopefully more sun. This is the biggest free entry mini show on the south coast and is all run for childrens charities. This year Banardo'd so if you are free please come along and help make this day a great one

Well the good news is that the Sprite passed the MOT yesterday after the 15-year rebuild. I have done about 15 miles so far and have noticed clouds of stuff coming out of the top and bottom breather pipes (which go into a 1.5 L catch tank). I reckon it will do this until the rings are bedded in, but there is a lot of oil being blown out of the filler cap and running down the engine. I...

hi guys, does anyone have any experience of using a GOOD heatproof engine paint? In particular, I'm trying to get hold of a gloss (not satin) black. Have just bought some of Halfords own brush-on, it's like water to apply (not good), and doesn't cover over well. Also searching for some coloured heat proof paint for when I rebuild the motor in my Punto GT, block is red from factory - anyone know...

Mine is plastic and decided to split as I replaced it after fitting a new bottom hose and re-filling. Rimmer wants 4.38 for a plastic one, 6.73 for brass. 89p in brass from B&Q - it's standard 1/2" BSP. ;-) -- *If love is blind, why is lingerie so popular? *

1955 Austin A50, new MOT, restored 1998 and in excellent condition, 1622cc engine fitted at this time. New head lining, trim and many other new parts. Present ownership 15 years, impending move forces sale. £3,750 Tel' 01722 742076 after 6:00pm

Fancy a Mini Cooper anyone? A quick respray and it'd be as good as new. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4554662164 If I worked for the DVLA, I'd take a very close interest in anything claiming to be the same car in the near future!

I hope I am not opening a can of worms here, but can anyone please tell me what the attraction is in classic cars? My son is a 6ft 3" rugby player and delights in squeezing his large frame into an old Triumph Herald. It constantly breaks down and yet he never looses enthusiasm for this beast - even the RAC have now put his phone number on block! I can see that it is 'only' £600 insurance and no...

Basicly I sold my capri about 8 years ago She was a 1987 D reg 2.0 Laser in white Reg no: D262 ODM. If anyone knows of her whereabouts please let me know. She was not perfect when I sold her (and bought an Astra Belmont) But I loved her and have regretted it ever since. If anyone knows where she is please let me know at Thanks for reading this.

Get to Mallory Park on Sunday. In addition to our two truck races, there will be a bunch of classic and post-historic touring car races. Mustangs, Corvettes, Dolomite Sprints, Mini Coopers, RX3's etc. etc. Should be cool. -- www.pickuptruckracing.com - UK's closest race series Spotter for the PWR truck #9 Watch us he http://tinyurl.com/79xxg

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A friend is trying to get a copy of a key for his Austin 14 Goodwood, 1938. The key is marked "Elmo" and he understands that it was one of a fairly limited batch made by M Mole and Sons of Birmingham. A local locksmith (with a comprehensive range) had no suitable blank. Has anyone any suggestions on possible sources? John Geddes Derbyshire

For auction, an early, Mini derived, Wolseley Hornet for spares or as a restoration project, with many Riley Elf spares thrown in, please see: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4557266504 Thanks. -- mab

Ford Granada Brochure 1972 NEARLY AS NEW!! http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=6538356628&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMESE%3AIT&rd=1 Ford Prefect Owners manual 1938-53 (V.good Cond) http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=6539529724&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMESE%3AIT&rd=1 Ford Escort RS 1981 Lombard RAC Rally car...

Any pros / cons / weak points with the Audi Quattro? Relative costs of maintenance? MPG etc? Thanks. Allan Bennett --

FOAF has recently (two weeks ago) bought himself an RX7 - fairly recent curvy sort, but with some mileage on it. Anyway, the obvious has happened - it died on the road and came home on a low-loader, suffering from sick rotor seals. 1) I thought they'd stopped doing that years ago ? Do they last a reasonable time now, or are they still dodgy with any mileage on them ? How much can you expect...

The message from "Ivan" contains these words: However if the fact that they already screw owners even more tax for standard diesel (which emits less CO2 into the atmosphere) is anything to go on, then I won't be holding my breath Diesel is by no means as green as The Greens would have us believe. In an article in The Independent...

Any "Must ring" companies? I'm looking for a multi car policy, and I rate quality of service higher than *absolute* low price, but I won't pay over the top for it. I also need flexibility on what they'll cover. Oh, and I need to sort it today.

AN EVENT NOT TO BE MISSED. The 27th Thames Traditional Boat Rally at Henley-on-Thames, England. Also for Vintage and Classic Cars and Vintage Bicycles. The Rally takes place this year on 16th to 17th of July (Saturday and Sunday) 2005 beside the River Thames at Fawley Meadows, Henley-on-Thames, England. Maps are on the web site. It is a glorious weekend of traditional boats and boating, and a...