Early modified Mini for sale!

Barons’ British Heritage sale at Sandown Park on 18 September features one of the first ever seriously souped-up Minis. It’s a 1961 model bored out to 1125cc by Oselli, fitted with an oil cooler and many...

Tracing my farther's old car - where do I start?

I would like to find out if there is a possibility of knowing where my father’s, once-owned, Morris Oxford Series VI Farina 1971 whereabouts might be nowadays, if not destroyed at the junk yard by now....

Why do people modify classic cars?

When does an historic vehicle cease to be an historic vehicle? I would have thought it would be when some idiot does an engine and gearbox transplant into a 1966 MGB GT, as described in Telegraph Motoring...

Where's the best place to sell a classic car?

I am an executor for a recently deceased friend and I am seeking to find the most efficient way of selling his 1964 Mercedes Coupe. It has only had two owners and a genuine mileage of just over 27,000,...

Which ignition conversion kit for my 1972 MGB Roadster?

I would like to convert the ignition in my 1972 MGB Roadster, but am confused by the variety of kits on the market and what they offer. As prices range from £40 to around £300, it is obvious that there...

Where can I find tyres for my 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190SL?

I'm finding it increasingly difficult locating tyres for my classic 1961 Mercedes 190SL. I'm currently using 185-80R13 with a 1-inch white wall (which I think looks very smart). Many owners of these cars...

Why couldn't Halfords help with the battery on my 1959 Austin Healey?

As the cranking speed of my 1959 Austin Healey's starter was getting very low, I drove round to Halfords and asked them to test the battery. Their meter said ‘battery unserviceable', so I shelled out £75...

How can I dispose of my partially-restored Austin Healey?

I have a partially restored 1956 Austin Healey BN2 but age and arthritis prevent me from completing the job. How should I best dispose of it? The car runs, is complete with all original parts and the replacement...

Can I replace Castrol Valvemaster with Miller's VSP Power Plus in my 1967 Triumph 2000?

I run my 1960 Standard Vanguard using Miller’s VSP Power Plus as a lead replacement additive. I have now acquired a 1967 Triumph 2000 which has been run using Castrol Valvemaster Plus. Can I safely replace...

Is this finance organisation trying to scam me or helping to sell my Morris 1000?

I have just put my 1971 Morris 1000 Traveller on Autotrader to sell and I had a phone call from some finance organisation, saying that for an upfront charge of £99.50 they will ensure I get the full asking...