I fitted a new battery, spark plugs, cleaned the points, changed the oil, repaired the exhaust, put petrol in the tank and it started and runs. The clutch was free and the car drives forwards and backwards. The brakes do not work and need a full overhaul, the workshop manuals are coming with the car so you can service the car and brakes yourself. Also it will need general recommissioning and odd jobs doing to achieve your personal standard but this is a solid car and has the makings of a usable classic. The Triumph Mayflower club have an extensive parts list available to assist in the recommissioning.”
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This Rover 80 auction result left us asking a simple question. Was this a good buy? The 1959 Rover P4 went under the hammer at Anglia Car Auctions with no reserve, and the bidding eventually stopped at £2,600. That seemed like very sensible money for such a substantial old Rover. But there’s a catch. I’ll […]
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A Ford Galaxie fills the mirrors. A Lotus Cortina stretches its legs along the straight. Then, as the field reaches the next corner, a tiny Mini comes charging back into the fight. That contrast is one of the great sights of the Goodwood Revival. The racing Minis may be among the smallest cars on the [&...
