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I've heard people say that the use of old-style non-reflective numberplates has been extended to all vehicles that qualify for Historic Vehicle class, therefore to to those built before Jan 1st, 1975 rather...
I need a reliable workhorse/load carrier, cheap until I can afford newer. I've seen a tidy Saab 9000 CSI for $1400 NZD. Two owners from new. Worth a punt for a few months? 172k miles
I'm considering buying an Audi 80 Cabriolet as a daily driver to replace my current W123. I have read HJ review and there isn't a huge list of troubles listed. I'm not a great lover of depreciation, turbos...
I've been driving classics and future classics for years but now I need a sensible car in place of one of them. I've got a Lotus Esprit S4 and Porsche 924 Turbo. I was looking at swapping the 924 for something...
I've got £4-5k to spend on a car for occasional use (day trips, holidays, the occasional gig). Needs to be quick and enjoyable to drive and ride in, have a boot and ideally back seats. Classics appeal,...
I would like to buy a pre-1986 classic car, it should be suitable for local trips and be useable 2 to 4 days per week, average 100 miles per week. Can you recommend makes/models that would still run well....
I own a 1980 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. 2D Sport Coupe. I'm in the U.S. The car does not run. Engine problem, probably serious. Has been sitting for a long time under a cover. This has caused some cosmetic...
My car was put out of use around 10 years ago and I have had it stored on a driveway since, with the hopes and dreams of one day being able to restore it to its former glory and stupidly I completely forgot...
Gearbox linkages need replacing, there used to be a source in USA but that appears to have dried up. Do you know of any gearbox engineers who may do this or suggest alternative solution. Currently the...
My Porsche 944's horn has suddenly stopped working. I have checked the relays and have even replaced both horns but still no noise. Any ideas what I should try next? Also, after sitting over the winter,...