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Classic Mercedes-Benz specialists SLSHOP (www.theslshop.com) has acquired one of the world’s largest collections of classic Mercedes-Benz parts. Discovered late 2019, the unique haul of parts comprises many thousands of components to suit W113 and R107 generations of SL, and many of the items have, until now, been rare, near impossible to find parts, that have […]
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Glass’s Index Of Registration Numbers If, like me, you’re a bit of an old car-nerd, then Glass’s Index Of Registration Numbers is essential reading. What Does It Do? This handy little booklet allows you to look up not only the year that ‘dateless’ car registrations were issued, but also WHERE they were ...
Graham Payne, the former Chief Operating Officer of Rimmer Bros Ltd, has been appointed Managing Director of leading classic car parts supplier British Motor Heritage (BMH) – he replaces John Yea who retired in December after 18 years with the company. In a career devoted to the aftermarket, Graham’s impressive CV also includes stints at […]
Salvage Hunters: Classic Cars’ latest TV star Citroen DS 21 to be auctioned by Car & Classic Playing a starring role in the sale of a 1972 Citroen DS 21 from the latest series of Salvage Hunters: Classic Cars, leading specialist vehicle online auction platform Car & Classic has been entrusted with offering the recently restored Citroen […]
87% SOLD IN CLASSIC CAR AUCTIONS SEPTEMBER LIVE ONLINE SALE Classic Car Auctions September Live Online Auction was a huge success, with 87% of the cars selling and £3.2million in sales. This was the company’s second live online auction as well as their biggest sale to date, with over 230 classic cars offered over two […]
Looking for a winter project? This has to be the one, surely?!! This 1979 Ford Escort RS2000 Custom has been languishing off the road for many years, according to the seller, and has the added bonus of being a runner! Thankfully, the cambelt was changed before this was checked. Phew! It’s always hard to tell [&...
An iconic 1979 Volkswagen Camper has been rescued from a field and converted into a moving monument to Skipton by a local businessman aiming to boost tourism in the area following the COVID-19 lockdown. Landlord Andrew Mear unearthed the classic campervan in a field near his home in Norwood Green, some 20 miles from Skipton, […]
How’s your welding? Fancy a challenge? Well, here’s the car for you! A great eBay spot, this 1974 VW Beetle has been tucked away since 1985. It’s gonna need some work…and that’s just to get it on a trailer, but it would be worth it. The seller has written an excellent description, ...
An interesting eBay spot…. If you’re rebuilding a Ford Escort Mk2 Mexico and need some quality parts, this latest eBay spot may well be of interest. Quite obviously accident damaged, this Mexico is an ex-show car and the seller states that it comprises of some hard to get hold of, quality parts. The Escort ...
According to the eBay seller, this could well be the oldest MK1 Ford Cortina in existence! It’s a 1962 model, with extensive paperwork and, apparently, only 17,000 miles on the clock! Having been stored in a barn for over 20 years, it’s time it found a new home. Click on one of the photos or […]