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Looking for a LR Discovery derivative that will last me next 10 years with little bother, be able to tow caravan and easy to drive - autobox etc. Having saved up, I will shortly have £20k to £25k burning...
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,...
I'm looking into restoration with Jaguar specialists for my Daimler Double-Six Coupe. I wondered how much it would affect the value if I deviated from the original colour? The car is currently painted...
I have a 1988 Volkswagen Golf Mk2 GTi, owned from new and untouched. I'm now looking to have it renovated. Can you recommend any restorers either in the South East or in the Midlands?
I've owned a 1989 Audi 80 Quattro 2.3 for a good number of years now and it has been confined to a barn, which is a great shame. I'm looking for some advice on to the best way to restore this beauty back...
My daughter has a classic Mini, which has been laid up for 10 years. I think it's beyond repair and should be scrapped. When it was first laid up she declared SORN, but in recent years she has not continued...
I'm looking for an Opel Monza in need of restoration. I have a budget of £1500. Where do you suggest I look?
I have an old 1980 Ford Capri 3.0 sat rotting away on my drive and I would dearly love to see it in the hands of a great enthusiast that has the time for it. It needs restored, how do you suggest I go...
I'm busy with a full on restoration on a 1927 Fiat 509 Spider cabriolet. How many 509 Spider cabriolet were produced in their day? I've noticed that there's not a lot of these cars around anymore. What...
I have a 1981 Peugeot 505 turbo diesel that needs some work. The car belonged to Lucas Film company George Lucas. My intention was to restore it, but could not finish work. What do you think should be...
 

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