Hello People I have a 1972 beetle for sale (1200 shell, 1600 engine), it is an unfinished project, it has had a new front end (inner wings, wheel well etc), have a few extra bits included in the sale, i have got a couple of photos of it (not very good ones), if anybody wants to see them or if you want me to take new pics of it, email me at the following address The...

Last night I watched Scrapheap challenge on one of the satellite channels, where the teams had to navigate an obstacle course blindfold (teams using an ambulance and a bus in this case). Dunno if it was a new episode or a repeat. The course layout was displayed on a silver car bonnet - was it the bonnet of a 70s Vauxhall, either a Viva or FE Victor? Also, where is this scrapyard, because it...

How to sell my 1975 P6 2200SC? I've had no end of problems caused by selling this car, all of them through time wasting, idiot individuals or scam artists, rather than the quality of the car itself. Does anybody on here have any advice? It's been on ebay three times now, properly listed as a car which isn't cheap and it has made its way on to all sorts of classic classified sites and has...

I want to remount the electric fans in my car... I don't want tap washers or specialist injection moulded rubber products. I simply want to buy a dozen washers of approx 1.5mm to 2m thickness, approx 15mm diameter with a 6mm hole in the middle. What could be simpler? Why is it impossible to find a retailer on the internet? I find this unbelievable. The local hardware shops are no good...

I have a 1986 Vauxhall Cabrio for disposal - probably not a Classic? It is complete except for starter any interest ?

The speedo on my Triumph Vitesse MkII has just died. I don't suppose any of you have an unwanted spare knocking about, do you? It's a Jaeger 120mph job.

Well folks, I have built the engine and gearbox, and assembled them together. One problem - clutch won't disengage. The release bearing is too far from the clutch itself. It's a 948 block and flywheel, and I'm using a 1098 rib case box. The clutch is a 9-spring, and I have used the 1098 engine backplate. All the research I did told me that this combination should have worked. The 948 and...

Hie, I'm looking for UK web sites and magazines for saling an MG "PB type". thanks for your help www.mg-pb.euro.st *********************** MG "PB type" 1935 Only 408 PB type cars built

Any one now where I can buy Morris Oils Superblend Zero Lead 2000 additive in north lincolnshire please? -- Les Ashton

I've recently acquired yet another Herald, which brings the total to eleven. The car is reasonably solid but scruffy with filler in wheelarches and a poor interior. There was just a couple of days MOT left when I bought it, though that's now expired. The biggest sticking point is the engine, which is absolutely knackered. Plenty of smoke and an oiled up plug on cylinder number 3 within 10 miles...

I acquired a '52 MG TD yesterday. Perhaps someone would be good enough to answer the following: 1) On an oil change, is fully synth good for a classic, or is it better to use an old-fashioned multi-grade? 2) This is an unconverted engine, so, is the red 4* LRP OK on its own? If not, I need to add a lead replacement additive of course, but should I use the premium unleaded or the higher octane...

The other thread about electrical faults prompted me to mention this one. I have a Kenlowe fan fitted to my Vitesse with a manual switch (only) and a warning lamp/reminder on the dash. While driving at night, I've noticed that the lamp glows slightly - getting brighter the faster I go. I've checked my wiring and can't see any obvious shorts, so wondered if the fan might be behaving like a...

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Hi Group, I was sorting my father's garage out and I discovered a 14" wooden riveted steering wheel. It is flat (rather than being dished) and three spoked. Each spoke has four holes. The boss surround has nine screws. I will be very pleased to find out which car my father took this from. He died a few years ago, so obviously I can't ask him. He has numerous bits around his garage, but even the...

Michael, I am restoring a Lotus Elan +2 and have recently bought a new Motolita leather rim. They (Moto Lita) still make wood rims. Have a look on their site and/or phone them. They're a good bunch of guys and'll let you know all about the steering wheel. Four holes in the spokes is probably something to do with the diameter of the wheel. My wheel is 14" dia and has 3 holes. Moto Lita...

Hi group, I'm considering (more with heart than head) buying a fastback Sunbeam Alpine c.1973. The vendor tells me it has a weird electrical problem and I'm keen to get some opinions about what it might be before I lumber myself with the problem. I think I'm pretty good with electrics, so will be able to cope with the fix, but initial diagnosis can be a bugger as we all know... ;)

I have been offered a spitfire which was registered in January 1973.How can I check if it qualifies for tax exempt status? Does the chassis number help and if so where can i find numbers made pre 1973? John

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Not sure if he's here but a guy collected me a MK1 Scirocco from darn sarf. Need another collection doing if possible from the above asap or anyone else for that matter? :-) Mark Senior.

What utterly bog-standard looking motor would you most like to soup up to an evil extent, and why? Mine would be (sorry 'bout this) Mk 1 Orion, because I had a 1.6i new as my first ever car. I'd want the RS Turbo engine in it with suspension and brake mods to match but with the exterior left completely standard. Even now I cannot explain why. Nostalgia tempered with recognition that they...