I'm thinking of buying a classic to use as my everyday transport and am thinking along the lines of a triumph Dolomite. Are these a resasonable practical classic or should I look for something else? sPoNix

January 1962 A-series 850 Mini engine and 3-synchro gearbox, removed from the car... what is the best way to store it? Drain the oil? Fill with oil? I've no idea! It's going to be in storage for quite a while (I guess 2 years) and I don't want it to seize up. It's going to be totally rebuilt to factory spec eventually, but I don't want to cause any more problems! Cheers!

Any legal experts out there, or anyone with experience of buying an abandoned "barn find"? The car in question is in a very poor state and has been abandoned for about 15 years. A notice was placed on it stating that rent was due on the storage and the owner could not be traced and if was not moved in 7 days...... Anyway, the landowner sold it and now I have the chance of buying it from the guy...

For sale due to fancying a change 1986 Porsche 944, black with black porsche logo interior. Car features turbo front valence and Cup 2 style wheels. 180K miles (approx) engine top end was rebuilt at around 130k miles. Belts and water pump about 10k miles ago at main dealer.

In article , Sir.Tony wrote: snipped Yet another libel. I hope this time the person he's libelled takes him to the cleaners... -- *Reality is a crutch for people who can't handle drugs.

Hello A happy note here!! I've always thought, that I'd like to 'go out' in the back of a Humber Super Snipe or Hawk, hearse (I remember the horrid Volvo things my Granny had - no class like a Humber!). Anyway, thought I'd have a bit of a Google, and sad to see that a lot of them end up banger racing! Will I have to settle for a Mk II Granada? (Hope not) P.S Hopefully we're thinking a minimum of...

Read it and weep - we need to take action now! http://www.dvla.gov.uk/public/consult/veh_inspec/vi_summary.htm Dale Turley http://www.practicalclassics.btinternet.co.uk '39 Standard Flying 8 (Brit in Pieces) '55 Morris Minor II '66 Singer Vogue IV (Brit Difrunt) '69 Vauxhall FD Victor 'wagon (NeeHi)

Anyone got a source? Nearside needed, but a pair would be ok. Seems QH no longer list them. -- *Who is this General Failure chap anyway - and why is he reading my HD? * Dave Plowman London SW To e-mail, change noise into sound.

Hi all, I have heard that magneto's for engines put out a much higher voltage than a coil, is this true ? and what sort of output could I expect to get from the mag ? Can you have to much voltage for a spark plug or are the plugs matched to the coil / magneto voltage output ? What is the difference between spark plugs, when they all look the same I know about temp ranges but how is this achieved?...

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after a decent Alfa garage with experience on classics. can anybody recommend one? cheers, m.

Hi, Does anyone who may be looking in or lurking own a classic caravan.? One that comes to mind is the Portafold. Pat.

If I import an early 70's classic car from Germany would it be given an age-related reg number upon registration here in the UK? riccip

Looking for a s/h radiator for my 1989 Honda Prelude 2 litre manual. Manufacturer: Honda Model: Prelude 2.0 LX Doors: 2 Year: 1989 Engine Size: 2 litre NO AIR CONDITIONING Fuel: Petrol Transmission: Manual Chassis Number:

hello ppl im looking a front grill and rear bumper anyone know were i could get one thanks its a 1955 year

Folks, My 1966 Amazon has started to cut out when I lift off the power quickly. All has been fine with the car recently, but this has just started in the last 2 weeks or so. It seems as if lifting off is stalling the engine, which makes me wonder if there's an issue with the autobox hampering engine speed when I lift. 'box is a Borg Warner (35 - I believe - 3 speed anyway) So all suggestions

I'm looking for a working positive earth (or switchable) car radio suitable to install in a 1965 english classic. It came with a working Motorola 124 (Long & Medium wave) which is pretty basic and I'm looking for something a tad better but contemporary with the car. Someone refered me to the Vintage Wireless Company in Cheshire but they never answer their 'phone or reply to emails !

Hi, I've just bought a Smiths tacho for my mini, but now I've received it, I've got no idea of how to wire it in. On the front it has a model number RVI 1003/00. On the rear it has the following connections: -6v +

"Rich" wrote in message ... Good evening to you all, coils, what about these things ? By the way I am on about old cars, do they have to match the vehicle !! is there any difference with them ? What is a reliable way of testing the output of them how can you tell if it