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Types of Bodywork on Classic Cars of the Early 20th Century
Types of Bodywork on Classic Cars of the Early 20th Century Originally published in 26th edition of the classic ‘The Motor Manual’ book this intriqueing description of car body harks back to a time long …
Adverts
Classic Car Motoring Adverts – The AA ‘ Makes the most of motoring’
Old Advert for the AA – ‘ Makes the most of motoring’ Originally published in 26th edition of the classic ‘The Motor Manual’ published by Temple Press Ltd of 7-15 Rosebury Avenue London this advert …
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Torque Settings & Nut Tightening Data for Classic British & European Cars
Nut Tightening Torque Data for Classic British & European Cars This data was taken from an original Motor Trader workshop manual supplement printed in the the early 1970s. These supplements were printed and distributed to …
Interest
Ode to a Ford – PSALM 116E
Sometimes we come across quirky & amusing things through collecting and selling old manuals and books. This week we present what I can only imagine to be the poetic scribbles of a frustrated Ford owner. …
Makes & Models
Triumph Herald Models and History
The Triumph Herald is born! THE Triumph Herald was introduced by the Standard/Triumph Motor Company in April 1959, and was, in some degree, a revolutionary breakaway from previous designs. The engine, gearbox and rear axle …
Makes & Models
History of the Vauxhall Viva
The Vauxhall Viva of today is a small city car that rivals the likes of the Hyundai i10, Volkswagen ‘Up’ and the Peugeot 108. But the Viva name model has been around –albeit in a …
Tools
Setting up a Garage for Classic Car Owners
THE LIMITED SIZE of the average private garage means that once a car is housed, the only place usually left for the workbench is against a wall at the end of the garage. The …
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Petrol Octane Numbers and Star Ratings
Octane numbers and star ratings It seems strange to think now with modern cars but up until the late 1980s (ish) each make and model of car would come with a stated minimum octance rating …
Stuff
Classic Car Nut and Bolt Threads
A bolt is a bolt right? Not quite. For anyone who has watched the classic Disney animation film Cars you will know that Mater with his encylopedic knowledge of cars is able to identify a …