Содержание выпуска: April 2021 — Practical Classics

Pushing the boundaries (and our luck) as always, this month you are witness to the first ever instance of an all-electric line-up on the cover of a classic car magazine. It won’t go down well with everyone, naturally, but I am rather excited about the featured classics and urge you to dive into the words on page 52 with an open mind. Personally, I find myself more and more interested in the idea of electrification. With the greatest of respect, some internal combustion engines are just… well… horrible. In many cases, in the name of originality, we are forced to put up with what is essentially a big leaky lump of expensive water-cooled, oily mechanical complexity – and for what reward? Just 55bhp and the drone of four miserable cylinders?…

LED BULB LEGALITY AMENDED From Janury 11, a change to the MOT tester’s inspection manual means that classics using LED headlight upgrades could be failed if such a conversion has been done to an existing halogen headlamp unit. The manual now states that ‘Existing halogen headlamp units should not be converted to be used with high intensity discharge (HID) or light emitting diode (LED) bulbs. If such a conversion has been done, you must fail the headlamp.’ The new rules will come into effect from February 1. Matt T Says: ‘This ruling seems to disregard the current MOT requirement for a beam pattern check that would automatically fail dangerous, poor quality conversions. Fitting LEDs to the front of my Morris Minor greatly improved my ability to both see and be…

Beaulieu, not bust The Beaulieu Spring Autojumble has been cancelled for the second year running due to the Coronavirus pandemic. There are still high hopes for International Autojumble though, though, which is currently due to go ahead as planned on September 4-5. The NMM plans to play host to a number of smaller events through 2021. Austin’s office A group of enthusiasts is seeking to secure the future of Herbert Austin’s office at Longbridge, rather than see it moved to the British Motor museum at Gaydon. Gemma Cartwright MBE, founder of the Pride of Longbridge festival, gained the backing of hundreds of enthusiasts as the campaign got going in early January. You can sign the petition at bvoices.uk/lordaustinoffice. Classic Castrol comes back Within the reintroduced Castrol Classic Oils range is…

Lotus Elan and +2 Source Book £45 ISBN 978-1-787114-59-3 Whether you’re looking to buy, restore or enjoy a Lotus Elan, this book is a must-have companion. Packed with information and advice from restoration tips to original specifications, it’s an incredibly useful reference. veloce.co.uk Ford Escort Mk3, Mk4, Mk5 & Mk6 £40 ISBN 978-1-906133-88-7 The ultimate guide to all variants of the Ford Escort from 1980 to 2000, this latest in a series of ‘Complete Catalogues’ is packed with information and images of these front wheel drive hatchbacks. Spec tables meet in depth analysis of each model and plenty of contemporary images. herridgeandsons.com Admission 7’6 £40 ISBN 978-1-900113-14-4 This limited edition 128-page hardback – with foreword by Derek Bell MBE – features a series of never-before published images of motor racing…

IN THE NEWS British Rail’s InterCity 125 – also known as the High Speed Train – secured its status as the world’s fastest diesel-powered train by achieving 148mph on a three-coach train (testing new passenger carriage bogies) between York and Northallerton in November. 125mph was the usual maximum operating speed for HSTs, with the two power cars developing 2250hp each. AT THE FLICKS The Star Wars franchise was comprehensively spoofed by Mel Brooks in Spaceballs. Although it met with a mixed reaction at the time, it’s since become a cult classic. George Lucas, the creator of Star Wars, apparently loved it, telling Brooks that he ‘was afraid he would bust something from laughing.’ IN THE CHARTS Kylie Minogue made the leap from small screen to big hits with her first…

Ableary-eyed me ventured from Larkin Towers into the open air for lockdown exercise… and recoiled in shock. Four cars, standing like sentries in a row, their headlights boring into me like lasers, were seemingly demanding action, wanting to go somewhere. I had a horrible feeling this collection of hapless vehicles had ganged up on next door’s defenceless Renault Captur overnight, making anti Gallic remarks. The distressed owner of these machines? Me! Strangely, three of the unfortunate quartet had strong connections with one Practical Classics magazine, or at least its editorial team. So, let’s list the beasts. The Austin Maestro was purchased from editor Danny as emergency transport in 2014 and provided yeoman service you would never think a Maestro could muster. G109 UNM did need some welding by last year,…

£50 STAR FIND Can you do better! Send your high-res images to practical.classics@bauermedia.co.uk FIAT 124 Sport Spiders Here we have not one, but three, corroding Fiat 124 Sport Spiders. The cars are slowly deteriorating in the open outside a dealership in Ontario in Canada, as found by local resident and PC reader, Tom Creech. Even the period FIAT sign is still present and correct. FIAT 131 Mirafiori Prior to Fiat re-entering the Canadian market circa 2009, Fiats were last sold in Canada in 1984, and these cars (including this tired 131 Mirafiori) have been in their current location ever since. Simca 1100 & Austin Montego This ’72 Simca was spotted in a front garden in Teddington by Gianfausto Woods-Freschi. It hasn’t seen the road since 1994, and even then, these…

THU FEB 18 Brightwells’, timed online sale Leominster, Herefordshire. (01568 611122, brightwells.com) FRI FEB 19 Bonhams’ Legends of the Road, New Bond Street, London. (020 7648 5801, bonhams.com/departments/MOT-CAR/) SAT-SUN FEB 27-28 Anglia Car Auctions’, The Cattlemarket, King’s Lynn, Norfolk. (01553 771881, angliacarauctions.co.uk) SAT MAR 13 Postponed from Feb 20. Morris Leslie Classic Auctions, Errol Airfield, Perth. (01821 642574, morrisleslie.com) SAT MAR 13 Spicers Auctioneers, Sledmere House, Driffield, Yorkshire. (01377 593593, spicersauctioneers.com) SAT MAR 20 Historics, Ascot Racecourse, Berkshire. (01753 639170, historics.co.uk) SAT MAR 20 Bonhams MPH, Bicester Heritage, Bicester, Oxfordshire. (020 7648 5801, bonhams.com/departments/MOT-CAR/) SAT MAR 27 Postponed from March 5. Silverstone Auctions’ Race Retro Sale, live online, Warks. (01926 691141, silverstoneauctions.com)…

1968 Volvo Amazon estate Price: £13,750 Not just a pretty face – this Amazon estate has a tuned engine, brake servo, fully Polybushed suspension and Bilstein dampers. And much, much more! 1993 Jaguar XJ6 3.2 Price: £8950 Not just any old XJ40, this three-owner car has covered just 59,000 miles and been cosseted all its life, as the chunky history file confirms. 1990 MG Maestro 2.0i Price: £1995 Stored for the past 12 years and with just 86,000 miles on the clock. It’s a project but with recent jumps in value it’s a rare car worth tackling now.…

What? You drive that? I had a rather illuminating exchange at a social event (remember those?) back in the real world. I met this chap, the kind who openly tells you how successful he is before he’s even told you his name. For the purpose of this narrative I’ll call him Richard. He hears that I work in the automotive industry and that’s all it takes to get this Alpha male’s hackles up. He asks what I drive; as an excuse to brag about what he drives. When I answer that it’s one of several 25-, 30- or even 50-year-old cars, I can actually perceive on his face the point at which he’s reached the edge of his known universe. He’s in uncharted territory… Richard pulls a face that transmits…

Peugeot 605 38 LEFT ON UK ROADS Big Gallic saloons have never really done it for us Brits. That’s a real shame as we’ve missed out on some great machines over the years. One that did come to our shores was the 605. France’s take on the BMW 5 Series was built on a platform shared with the Citroën XM. It came from an era when Peugeot still cared about handling and performance and, as a result, it’s a surprisingly sharp steer. Engines ranged from a four- cylinder 8-valve, to the 12-valve PRV V6 through 16-valve fours and actually decent diesels. In 1997 a mighty 24-valve V6 gave the 605 the thrust it always lacked, but it still wasn’t enough. It sold by the train load in France, of course.…

James likes the… FASTEST ONE ‘The X350 appeals because it is a British executive that’s not only charismatic but it has been beautifully bolted together. A well maintained XJR would do nicely, plus a ferry ticket so I can drive it to the Alps. With its old school styling and fine engineering, this car really is the best of both worlds.’ Matt G likes the… JAGUAR XF ‘X350 is the last of a great line ‒ XF is the new breed. I once borrowed a 3.0 twin-turbo diesel V6 model from Jaguar UK… as a support vehicle for a 1961 E-type on a trip to the 2011 24 Heures of Le Mans to celebrate 50 years of the ‘E. With 300bhp on tap, it was as violently potent as it…

With the Austin Seven’s rolling chassis taking shape, it was finally time to order some aluminium and start building the body. Now, I’m the first to admit that this is a hugely challenging task and something I’ve never undertaken before, which is why this month’s progress might seem a little slow. A huge amount of thought (and tea drinking) went into the process before even placing an order for sheet material, let alone getting busy with the folder. As I’ve said before, the body design is really my dad’s department. As an art director in the film industry, he’s used to the process of taking visual inspiration, creating working drawings, translating those into card models and finally seeing the vision come to life – whether that be a WWI tank…

ED’S JOB CARD REFRESH YOUR AXLE We’ll show how to replace your axle’s consumable parts and assess its general condition. All axles are a little different in the details of their design and construction, so do read your manual alongside this guide. Anything that’s unclear on paper may swim into focus once the axle’s in front of you. Factory manuals may prescribe dealer-only tools, whereas a Haynes-type book will often show simpler solutions. How tough? You’ll need: ► Socket set and general tool kit ► Torque wrench ► Large vice ►Large hammer and soft-faced hammer ►Wire brush ► Degreaser ► Oil and grease ► Hotplate (optional) Will take: Will cost: Cash saved EXPLAINER: WHEN DOES MY REAR AXLE REQUIRE SOME ATTENTION? If your classic has rear-wheel drive, you may want…

Oils Engine oil provides protection from both friction and percussive forces within your engine. If it’s drained away from key areas or degraded over time, it won’t be offering that protection. Look out for the long term health of your car. Electrics From flat batteries to corroded ignition-points or manky earths, sitting around will have likely caused degradation of your electrical systems. If you’re lucky, your car will start, but will everything work as it should? Rubber Rubber components deteriorate over time. If it’s a wiper blade, it’s annoying. If it’s a brake hose, failure could be fatal. It always pays to check……

For many years, the surefire method for rust removal and surface preparation in classic car restoration has been grit/media-blasting. The process entails an abrasive medium striking the surface of an object in a stream of compressed air. This action effectively removes rust, paint and contamination from even deeply pitted or contoured surfaces. Once extremely expensive, you can now buy cabinets for under £170, and unbranded compressors to suit from £190. Although dry-grit-blasting is relatively quick and cheap, it does have some drawbacks. There’s a lot of dust produced that isn’t well-controlled by cheaper units, requiring the use of PPE and the exclusion of the unit from clean areas. As the medium strikes the surface, it causes friction and localised heating, which in turn can damage delicate/thin parts. Finally, microscopic amounts…

Classic Lodges is a nationwide collection of 14 exclusive hotels that all have their own charming character, be it in the form of a peaceful country getaway or a city centre stay. Each of the hotels provides a friendly, relaxing atmosphere while maintaining Classic Lodges’ signature style, comfort and luxury. Steeped in history, all of the hotels are also classic car friendly. That is why we have used them so often when we go on our Team Adventures. We have hosted classic events in the magnificent grounds at Charingworth Manor in the Cotswolds, met readers at the beautiful Grinkle Park between the North Yorkshire Moors and the coast and dined in the amazing breakfast room of the White Swan in Alnwick. All the hotels have been great, and all have…

Citroëns gaining Traction again Members are itching for action Chris Bailey dropped us a line from the Traction Owners’ Club (TOC) to tell us that its members are straining at the leash to get out this year. He told us: ‘The TOC caters for owners and enthusiasts of all pre-1957 water-cooled Citroëns, including rear-wheel drive models. Our first event of the year is set to be the London Classic Car Show in April, then our 600 or so members will be out in force for Drive It Day on April 25. We have trips planned to take us to Jersey, the Lake District and Brittany. We were even going to Poland this year, but that one has had to be delayed until 2022. traction-owners.co.uk SILVERSTONE CLASSIC RETURN Big anniversary will…

EMAIL OF THE MONTH Wagnerian Volvo action Reading the article about the Volvo 262C (PC, March 2021) brought back a memory from 1981. I was a young Sergeant attending the Bandmasters Course at The Royal Marines School of Music in Deal, Kent. The course was well regarded, and it was common to have students from other nation’s military services attending and among my course mates were two officers from the Omani Army Music Service. One morning, during our Music History session, there was a knock at the door and a chap in a Volvo coat popped his head in and asked for Mr Said, one of the two Omani students. Said stood up and was told: ‘Your car is outside’. We all rushed to the window to see a shiny…

‘I spent lockdown on my Murenas’ 1981 & 1983 Talbot Matra Murenas David Sage, Northants I’ve had my green Murena since 2013, but ended up with another one in June last year, so much of 2020 was spent tinkering with them both. I was aware of the white one for a couple of years, as it was for sale on and off for a long time, but I finally took the plunge during the first lockdown! It was given an ‘Mi16’ engine upgrade back in the Nineties by a company called Matra Magic, so it was very well put together and has been well maintained. Back in 2013, I got the green car from a guy who was emigrating, so I bought it for a really good price – but…

Like it or not, the automotive world is heading for electric power. We classic enthusiasts can be a part of this, as you can read in this issue (see p52). But there’s more than one way to power electric propulsion. Charging up a big battery pack from the mains is the obvious one, but the idea of filling up with liquid fuel isn’t dead yet. Car-makers have been working on fuel-cell cars for years and do so in the hope that the hydrogen on which such cars rely will become readily available in large, cheap quantities. That could be by solar-powered electrolysis of water, by clever use of industrial by-products or even from biomass. Then, in the vehicles, hydrogen is combined with airborne oxygen in the ‘fuel cell’, a reverse…

REVIEW Lucky for some Bargains bagged at muted H&H season-ender H&H had a quiet end to 2020 with just 46 cars on offer at its December online sale, only 26 of which found buyers. Being the last sale of a busy week for auctions can’t have helped matters. There were some good cars in the catalogue, too, with several snapped up for what looked like bargain prices. Most notable for me was the MG Magnette ZB Varitone. From a deceased estate, it had been with the last owner since 1992 and then extensively refurbished around 2012. A few bubbles were starting to show, but the interior was lovely and it still looked to be an extremely good buy at £7312 against a £9000-£11,000 estimate – the best of these can…

Mini 1275GT The 1275GT continues to regain the ‘cool’ status it enjoyed back in the Seventies, probably because the Seventies are cool again, too. Not expensive compared to earlier sporty Minis… nice examples go for £12-15k. VW Type 2 (split-screen) Values rather overheated in recent years when collectors decided they were fashionable things to own. But with the best still topping £70k, they could fall even further.…

Right now, it feels like we’re about to be inundated with a fresh supply of cars to feed into the system – and I’m determined to make sure that the ones with an interesting story to tell find their way into the right hands. Car dealers and manufacturers are keen to shift metal at almost any cost, and although the ‘S’ word has been bandied around a lot, they view anyone chopping in an old car for scrappage as a liability. But they’re still touting for that business, which could result in us losing access to this rich seam of cars, never to be seen again. So, if you know anyone considering P/Xing their old car, remind them that the garage doesn’t really want it, and that the £1000 or…

As anticipated last month, the first few miles in my CX threw up some faults. On passing its first MOT since 1996, the car initially ran well and as it hit the road for the first time, I was delighted to discover that two years of hard work had paid off. However, the subsequent test runs revealed a steadily worsening misfire. It had become particularly noticeable on tickover and felt like it was, at worse, running on fewer than all four of its cylinders. And then it would go away, and everything would run perfectly again. I did the usual tests and everything – from plugs to HT leads and hoses – all checked out just fine. That particular fault-finding effort would have to wait, though. Just days after the…

Q. Can’t I just jump in and go? A. If you’re lucky the engine will start without the need to charge the battery, but without priming the oil system by cranking the engine with the ignition disconnected as described, you risk shortening the life of the engine’s internals. Plus, by going through all of the car’s systems as described above, you’re reducing the risk of a breakdown or worse, an accident through mechanical failure. Q. Can I not just use a ‘quick detailer’ to clean storage dust off the car? A. Detailing sprays are intended to give a clean car a final shine at a show. Using them on a dusty car will cause fine scratches to the paintwork as abrasive dust is dragged across the surface. These scratches then…

Classic car parts supply problems to and from the UK are beginning to affect the industry. Trading restrictions since Britain left the EU on January 1, 2021 are being blamed. Readers have reported being unable to source parts. Among others, BMW Group Classic parts supply website displayed a notice stating that ‘From January 1, 2021 shipment to the UK will no longer be possible.’ When asked to comment, a BMW Group Classic spokesman told PC: ‘Classic parts are still available for UK customers via BMW UK retailers. Unfortunately due to custom constraints, they cannot now be purchased directly from BMW Group Classic’s online part shop.’ PC was later told that BMW is working to resolve the issue as soon as possible. Other PC readers have reported being hit with clearance…

After going into administration on April 17, 2020, Coys of Kensington is on its way back. It was recently purchased by the family office of the well-known enthusiast family, the Calleris. The business has been restructured with full financial backing, but currently the potential for private individuals left out of pocket from the insolvency to be compensated is unknown. It is the first time the company has had a complete change in ownership since the Nineties. Nick Wells, formerly a consultant to Coys, will partner the Calleris in the venture. Coys’ famous showroom in Richmond, London is currently being completely refurbished and will reopen early to visitors later in the year. The relaunched Coys will initially concentrate on private sales, brokerage services and valuations and already has a 2021 calendar…

Breadvan bother It may be the most distinctive Polo now, but when the MkII ‘Kammback’ came out, its style was controversial. VW rushed out a traditional hatchback coupé in 1983 in a bid to to boost sales. Bard grammar Waterstone’s was founded in 1982 and controversially lost the apostrophe in its name in 2012. The building housing it here dates back to c.1600. Going pear-shaped An ill-advised advertising campaign likened the Renault 14 to a pear. When rust issues became apparent, it was soon dubbed the ‘rotten pear’. Despite that, it was a fun car to drive and rare today. Add water and hatch After starting with an air-cooled engine when launched in 1977, the Fiat 126 belatedly gained a water-cooled motor in 1987. Known as the BIS, it also…

Driven your classic in snow? Winter of 1981. Alfa Berlina had LSD so was great in the snow. I had chains fitted on it for the worst of the snow which made the already crusty arches even worse when they came loose. The rust was terminal, but I bought it a few months before with 12 months MOT (for £200), so it lasted until the following summer. David Chapman My old Saab V4 out playing in the snow. Peter Wilson My Land Rover, not going anywhere… I can’t get four-wheel drive. Probably some dirt in the linkage, preventing it from moving correctly. But now is not the time to crawl underneath and investigate! Michael Johnson You won’t see my Nova SRi in the snow. All tucked up for winter! Michael…

1955 Hillman Minx I saw this 1390cc ’55 Minx Convertible in Lewes. David Sanders, Peacehaven, East Sussex Hillman Hunter It was a treat to park next to this Hillman Hunter in Malta, clearly a daily driver. Note the Ford steel sports wheels and the Malta badge on rear pillars. Peter Green, Great Yarmouth Simca 1000 I stumbled over this stunning 1970 Simca in Mgarr in Malta. Colin Fitz, Malta 1972 Citroën D Safari Spotted at our local supermarket in Gravesend recently, there has been some significant modifications to the rear end of this D Safari. Christopher John Bowkett, Kent 1965 Oldsmobile 98 I spotted this Oldsmobile parked up on Hythe seafront. Mark Ashworth, Kent 1968 Morris Minor Pick Up This lovely old Minor pickup is a permanent exhibit at the…

Sitting behind the wheel of a car that has had so much emotional energy invested in it is a daunting prospect. But as soon as I am settled in, the nerves evaporate, simply because an MGA is a delightful place to be. It is as intuitive and airy on the inside as it is perfectly proportioned on the outside. The B-Series pops into life and chatters eagerly. Changing up through the gears, the resistance of the radials quickly disappears as speed increases. This is a British sports car that invites you to go for a ‘spin’ rather than a ‘blast’. It’s not, in any way, ‘hairy chested’ and that’s no bad thing. Acceleration is perky and handling precise, with rack and pinion steering placing those radials with positivity But the…

Never buy a car in the rain, in a lay-by, in a hurry, or in the dark. Never buy one that reeks of fish or rodent. Never buy a car without seeing its extended family tree or a bona fide doctor’s note. And certainly, never ever buy one completely sight unseen. And that, in a nutshell, is how you buy a car, according to any buyers’ guide worth its salt. Except that you should essentially disregard all of the above wisdom. Where’s the fun otherwise? Always buy a car with your heart, not your head. Classic car ownership can be painful, trying and exasperating in equal measure, so if you don’t really love the car, things will quickly become quite tedious. Like the cold, dark, damp November evening when you…

Darren Arthur from the 2CV Shop has brought a prototype electric Citroën 2CV, so new that it isn’t quite finished. That means we can’t drive it, but we know it will work as it uses the electric motor and controls from the eDen, the electric Mehari remake that’s built in the south of France by 2CV Mehari Club Cassis. The 2CV Shop can sell you a new eDen, fully homologated and ready to use in the UK, for £26,650. Darren’s dream is to be able to do the same with an electric 2CV, because nearly every 2CV part is available new apart from the suspension arms and parts of the gearbox. The yellow 2cEv here is built from those available new parts, but registering it in the UK might involve…

‘Early 911s are hardly PC fare even today’ You’re getting nostalgia from me this issue because there seems to be absolutely nothing else happening. Auctions have all been cancelled or postponed, I’m barred from buying things on eBay until further notice, winter works on my Alfa Spider have stalled while it’s away having some professional attention. And I’d already tidied the garage, though I’m still two 10mm sockets down. That only left starting series three of Dedicated Survivor on Netflix or finally sorting through all the stuff at my end of the loft. The latter won and I’d almost filled a whole black sack with junk before uncovering a stack of late-Nineties copies of PC. That of course slowed proceedings. ‘I’m barred from buying things on eBay until further notice’…

1989 VAUXHALL NOVA SR Mark Eaglen, W Yorks Blistered arches and rally pedigree don’t have to begin and end with Lancia. 1998 TOYOTA COROLLA G6 Peter Smith, West Sussex It’s not the WRC-top-ping celebratory G6R, but it’s still a rather special Toyota. 1989 FORD ESCORT XR3I CABRIOLET David Thorp, Derbyshire Drop-top Escorts used to be the butt of a lot of jokes; David had the last laugh. We can help… ‘The Eighties is THE hot decade as far as values are concerned. We can quote on any car from the era, so make sure that you give us a call.’…

Ieuan Reeve Back in June 2020, after my Cadillac expired spectacularly in a cacophony of valves meeting pistons, I needed a reliable estate-come tow car… sharpish. PC’s Matt Tomkins put me in touch with Danny Hopkins and a deal was quickly done on his Toyota Avensis, which fitted the bill nicely. Danny had taken the car on from its first owner, Jeff Taylor, at 238k miles. He had given it a big service and then lent it on to a friend in desperate need of a set of winter wheels. The mileage was creeping ever closer to the magic 250,000 and Danny aimed to put it there, but then he heard of my dilemma and suddenly the baton was passed to me – with the caveat that I was to…

Matt Tomkins PROJECTS EDITOR Our resident workshop puppet master, Matt has Morris Minors and A-Series engines in his blood. This month: Sent the Austin Seven’s block away for machining. Martin Domoney WORKSHOP EDITOR A former JLR technician, Martin knows his modern classics inside and out. This month: Electrical fault-finding on a Freelander. Theodore J. Gillam ENGINEERING EXPERT Former Motor Vehicle lecturer and classic of compression ignition. This month: Diesel injection pump rebuild continues. Ed Hughes WORKSHOP GENIUS Ed singlehandedly keeps a fleet of obscure classics on the road. He’s never owned a modern and will keep it that way. This month: Serviced the winter Lada’s heater fan motor. Nigel Clark DIY RESTORER Nigel’s driveway achievements rival those of pro mechanics. He’s our resident Triumph and BMW expert. This month: Serviced…

THEO’S JOB CARD MAKE YOUR OWN BLASTER A wet-media-blaster is an ideal DIY project. There are lots of different approaches to achieving a similar end-result. The easiest starting point will be to convert a dry-blast-cabinet, however we’re going to build our own cabinet then use easily and cheaply available components to create a fully functioning wet blaster for a fraction of the cost of an off the shelf unit. How tough? You’ll need: PPE, plywood, glue, screws, glassfibre resin, catalyst, flowcoat and matting, steel, hose, submersible pump, bucket, fittings, and blast nozzle, glass, air compressor, regulator, foot valve and fittings, gloves, handles, paint, catches, castors, seals. Will take: Will cost: DIY saving Specialists: ► Anglo Scot Abrasives, angloscotabrasives.co.uk ► Southcoast Fibreglass Supplies Ltd. 01329 234848 PART 1 START 1 Cut…

Prices are researched from several sources, including clubs, auctions, the trade and advertisements online and in print. Prices are reviewed and updated every issue. Our C/D rating is a basic guide to what you can expect to pay (£) for the best examples of a model, a concours car or something from a dealer. CONDITION 1 means well-presented cars that have no obvious faults. CONDITION 2 cars are capable of regular use. They have a current MoT certificate but will need work and/or original parts. CONDITION 3 cars usually need a full rebuild, but may be driveable and MoT’d. PLEASE NOTE You can’t value any car without seeing it - don’t buy blind. Russ says ‘Buying and selling should be fun, but sometimes, it’s a nightmare. Follow these three rules…