As a mini nutter from when the little darlings first came out out I have picked up a few daft and silly tips over the years that I would like to share. They are in no particular order but I hope all you fellow...
When buying a classic mini, the main thing to consider is body condition (ie. Rust) Mini's design means they will rust in afew places over time. Heres a quick guide of where to check. - The seam below the...
Hopefully you are browsing through Ebay at the minute,looking to buy a Fiat X1/9.There are soo many reasons why you should,but get informed,and buy a good one,and you will be rewarded by many years of driving...
With prices so low, the Jaguar XJ40 is a tempting buy. The cars were well built for their day, but the earliest are 20+years old, so bound to have problems. The early cars can be identified by the a mix of...
Classic VW Beetle Buying Guide So you are thinking of buying a Beetle? That's good but remember there are millions of them out there so think carefully before parting with your hard earned cash. Before you...
Mini hips and tints Over the years I have owned loads of Minis (real ones).In that time I have built up a list of tips and hints I think will help other Mini owners enjoy and take care of their Mini. I have...
Hope this might help,just a few tips about this iconic car and what to look out for when buying.I'm not an expert,just an enthusiast,please bear this in mind! The Capri 2.8i first appeared in 1982(X reg)and...
Converting from negative to positive earth and fitting an alternator. The following procedure is the way to carry out this conversion on a Mini. The procedure will be pretty much the same for all late 1960s...
Regardless of your choice of classic car, it is essential that you identify what you are buying or selling before placing a bid or listing it for an auction. I know that sounds incredibly obvious, but even...
Check for:Worn-out engine and suspension, crash damage, service history, damaged interiors Summary:Like the 924 on which it was based, the 944 is a cheap way into Porsche ownership. However, if the 924 is the...