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We have a pair of black leather 1965 Ford Thunderbird front seats complete with electric motors. Stored untouched for 30 years plus. Would you be able to advise the best way to sell these seats please?
My Ford Capri is due for VED renewal and was registered on 1 August 1983. I wish to know when it was made as I think I may be entitled to free VED. The DVLA have been of no help. Can you offer any advice?
I fancy a Toyota Celica as a second car. Probably a T Sport 190 bhp (but not the GT with a big spoiler) 2005ish for approx £5,000 to £7,000. Should I buy with leather, is silver grey or red a good colour?...
Which solidly appreciating classic from the 1990s is easy to maintain/repair?
I have a Land Rover that is approaching its 40th year. Please can you let me know how to get it classed as 'historic'?
I am contemplating purchasing a 17-year-old BMW MINI Cooper convertible 1.6. It belongs to mature neighbour and is very much a second car for them. It has had one owner and done 63,000 miles. There are...
I'm a bit of a spanner monkey in my spare time and now that I'm working more from home I'd like to scratch my 'practical modern classic itch'. I'm looking to cover around 10,000 miles per year but the...
What is the best way to insure a 1936 MG TA currently in storage in a lock-up garage at home?
How much is my N reg Mini worth as a doer-up? It has a full MoT and has done just over 100,00 miles, but the paintwork is poor.
I have a Jaguar XK150 restoration project which I want to sell. The car is quite sound - the engine turns OK, while the engine, gearbox and chassis all have matching numbers. I've also got many nice spares,...
 

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