I purchased a lovely 1936 Morris 10/4 back in April. The previous owner kept the number plate for nostalgic reasons (the car had been in his family since new) DVLA in their wisdom issued a number in the format 123 ABC. To me this is not age related to the car. What's the chances of getting them to issue a number in the format ABC

I found this great little site. I signed up two weeks ago and got 2 Disney tickets and this week they are sending me 2 Universal Studios tickets. Here's the link http://66.219.102.40/ and by the way I am a real person, this is my real email address. I'm not a spammer and didn't appreciate the nasty email I got last time I tried to post this link. Thanks,...

I am currently having a clearout to make room for bits of MG. I have a set of five GM workshop manuals for the FD Victor and Ventora model. The bodywork one is a little dog eared along the spine but all the info is clear and the rest are in good condition. The numbers a TS 882, 883, 884, 885, and 886. I also have the later set for the FE Nos: TS1043, 1044, 1045, 1046, 1047. These are in...

Is it normal for most makes and models of cars to have to spend a bit of time working the power steering from full lock left to right in order to get the hydraulic fluid bled,topped up and circulating properly? Or should I be *really* ****ed off that the local garage couldn't be bothered to do it properly after working on a car of mine? I've had to put 0.3litres in to get the system full...

Whats the best way to leave your valuable car overwinter in the garage, i wax mine up and buff it, is this best or better to leave the wax on the bodywork, for xtra protection regards Frank

I used to purchase classic car parts from Moss International (Moss Europe) from their shop in London but I can't find it anymore. Have they stopped business ?

Hi, I see a number of Morris Minors on ebay... most of course '68 and before (a requirement to import a register a car into the US with minimal problems). I see references to "V5" documents... what is this? MOT is the inspection... I'd need a car with a good MOT since I'd be driving it for a while before I ship it back to the states.

Just spotted a brand-new BMW 4x4 with (presumably) a personalised plate in the form ABC 123 J. The plates are white characters on black background. Is that correct? I'd have thought the old-style plates would be permitted through the age of the car, rather than the age of the registration. Budgie

Hello. Does anybody here know about Rotax 3-brush dynamos? I'd like to increase the charging rate. I know how you do it, by moving the third brush, but in which direction and by how much? I'm not over ambitious; 13 amps to about 16-ish amps would do. It's laziness really, I can experiment, but I can't do anything with the dynamo in situ, and it's a real pain to remove it each time. Thanks in...

Reg No. PMO 777 if for sale have a bid now..http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=4502663132&ss PageName=STRK:MESE:IT The car is a Vandan Plas 4lt --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free.

Hi I've the car in the subject. It is totally original, and in very good condition with no welding anywhere. It looks like it might have been resprayed perhaps at one point because some of the top coat of paint seems to be peeling, revealing more paint of the same colour beneath. Perhaps this is just how they did things back then though. I'm going to be selling this car soon. Classic...

Hello all, If anyone fancies a winter project, or a source of Riley Elf Parts I have a Complete Riley Elf (well minus the floors) Pictures and details below: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4504860414 Unrestored 1967 Riley Elf Saloon MKIII. In poor condition, the floors have rotted away. It would be a nice source for some rare parts. I doubt it would

Hello, I've just moved to South-East London and my Spitfire, with impeccable timing, is suffering from intermittent loss of power. I've moved too far to take it back to my old garage. Can anyone suggest a competent garage to lavish some TLC on the poor thing? The closer to the Ladywell/Lewisham/Catford area, the better - if it's being uncooperative I'll have to have it towed there. Thanks in...

OK, you could argue my car isn't a classic as it's not that old, but it's precious to me :) I have a 1991 Eunos Roadster that for the last 2 years I have SORNed from October to about March. And every year it's come out a little manky, with a little rust somewhere. I don't have a garage attached to my house, I rent one from the Housing Executive (Northern Ireland version of a local Council...

Hi I have a problem with my hubbies personal plate as its on a vehicle we no longer own and the DVLA tell me I cant apply for it to go onto a retention certificate because I dont own it anymore.The new owner can make such an application, but the certificate of retention he'll get is non-transferable. Am really looking for advice on the best way round it. Full story is this: My hubby and I...

I took photos of the 2004 London-Brighton Veteran Car Run (on Sun 7 Nov 2004). If you are interested in seeing these, visit this page of my website: http://www.ukstudentlife.com/Ideas/Album/VeteranCarRun.htm The photos were taken in Hyde Park, Crawley and Brighton, so they cover the whole of the route. I hope you enjoy them. Regards

Anybody know of any companies that will transport a car even though it won't roll? I have a Stag that I need to move from Devon to Surrey. However, the car has been off the road for a couple of years (unloved and unwanted), and as a result the gearbox is now well and truly seized. Alternatively, anybody know a quick and easy way to unsieze the gearbox???

On Wed, 10 Nov 2004 13:53:42 +0000, o'Really o'Really wrote: Anybody know of any companies that will transport a car even though it won't roll? I have a Stag that I need to move from Devon to Surrey. However, the car has been off the road for a couple of years (unloved and unwanted), and as a result the gearbox is now well and truly seized. Alternatively, anybody know a quick and...

On Wed, 10 Nov 2004 13:53:42 +0000, o'Really o'Really wrote: How about a set of those under-wheel skates from Machine Mart et al ? You'll be wanting them later for moving it around the workshop anyway. If you're moving it on a beavertail, just drag it up with the winch. The tyres will be toast anyway, Blue polypropylene tarp (or Ikea carrier bag) makes a good dragging sled across...

Dear all, Looks like this particular Triumph TR7 didn't go down too well with the Top Gear gang. Can't blame them though I suppose. http://www.topgear.com/content/fun_stuff/carbage/carbages/74/05/ Regards, John www.MyTR7.co.uk