Benefits of upgrading my carburettor

I recently purchased a B reg Mercedes-Benz 190 2.0-litre carburetter model with only 26,000 genuine miles and have since done another 15,000. Everything is absolutely fine apart from the fuel consumption...

Can you recommend some of your readers watch the programme "Classic Car Restoration"?

I have no wish to be rude to your readers, but the chap from Bristol, who paid £22,000 for an unfinished Beetle restoration wants his brains testing. It makes you wonder how he got in charge of £22,000...

I got great service and a rapid fix from the RAC for my Mercedes-Benz 300SL's failed alternator.

I took my 1988 Mercedes 300SL out for a short run on Saturday afternoon, and the battery died on me and left me stuck at the side of the road about 10 miles away. The local RAC man (Wrexham) got to me...

What should I do with my old Saab?

I have a 1979 Saab 99, which has been garaged since new. It is not in working order, but the bodywork and the interior are in excellent condition. It may not be relevant, but it has only 19,000 miles on...

Does the nine year lifespan ‘rule’ apply to my Jaguar?

I have a 2004 Jaguar XKR and knowing what 'they' say about vehicle ages, I am beginning to worry about the nine year lifespan for cars. The car is currently eight years old with 15,000 on the clock, am...

My first car was a four-wheel Isetta, but now I drive a Hyundai ix20.

I was most interested to read about your first deal. My first car was an Isetta - the four wheel model. Bought secondhand in 1960 it unfortunately caught fire after a few months and was written off. However...

Which British sports car should I buy?

I would like to indulge my passion for British sports cars by buying either a Triumph Stag or a TVR Chimera or Griffith. The Stag is a classic but is of steel construction, whereas the TVRs are more modern...

Selling a Mini classic - are we asking too much for it?

My daughter has been trying to sell her Mini Cooper for some time without any luck. I suspect she is asking too much for it, at around £5000. It is in very good condition having been resprayed (original...

Isetta 300 brings back memories

Seeing your write up about your first car reminded me that my first car was an Isetta 300. I wish I could get it back again now. It always used to eight-stroke when it hit 30 mph and I could not figure...

Which Mercedes-Benz to replace my modern classic?

I have recently purchased a 1986 R107 Mercedes-Benz SL. Unfortunately I have come to realise that I have made a mistake in buying such an old design, and would prefer something which I could reasonably...