June 2016
Great car - fantastic to drive and still very affordable. Buy it now! Read more
Only one worth having on that list - IMHO is the Pug 306 & im generally not much of a Pug fan,but that & the 205 were obviously easily their best hot hatches.
As mentioned - a 8v Mk 3 Golf GTi is a complete was of time,both my brother & parents owned one,after owning mk2's - both regretted it - particularly my Dad,who said iit was one of the worst cars he ever own he said the 1.4 Polo he owned after wasn't any slower!! My bro went the other way & changed to a VR6. I wisely stayed clear and bought an early A3 1.8 Sport - although it didn't perform like my old Mk 2 Golf,I agree that the most worthwhile mk 3 is a 16v (preferably an anniversary model) or a VR6 Highline. Read more
It was almost like they didn't want to sell them,as they made more money selling GTi-6. I agree - great car,but as mentioned - they could've given it air con or a sunroof in the more modern era. I looked at one,to replace my ageing mk 2 Golf GTi - as I couldn't bring myself to buy the shed on wheels that was a mk3 Golf GTi! I ended up buying a less entertaining but solid early A3.
Put a switch in the fuel pump supply if your car has an electric pump. This has the added benefit that the car will start and drive for a few yards and then stop. This happened to me and I found the car in the middle of the street with cops all round it looking for the owner who had parked it blocking the traffic. The thieves won't stop to suss out the apparent fault. Read more
To keep your classic in top shape, regular maintenance and proper storage are key. Always check fluids, keep the machine clean, and inspect for any wear or damage. Snowblower maintenance is also crucial, especially before winter. Make sure belts, augers, and other parts are working well. Small adjustments now can prevent big issues later, saving you time and money in the long run.
to protect my old mga hardtop i put a switched break in the electrics to the fuel pump. this meant that the car would stop after 100 yards or so, and probally in traffic, and any thief [ i hope] would not try to find out what was wrong, and scarper.
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If the number of affected cars in the city is that small then this gesture will have little practical effect other than to penalise poorer people and enthusiasts who generally maintain their cars well. There must be better ways to deal with excessive traffic and incentivise use of public transport and hybrid or electric vehicles. Read more
Dear John/Anyone else,
I'm a former owner XJ40's & it is true that they drive, as the header of the article suggests, beautifully, even bad examples. Mine were all good ones. ... Read more
Like Citroen BXs and Volvo 240s, I think Triumph Acclaims are about to get expensive. You always used to see them advertised for sale in the back of the local newspaper...but not any more. I'm amazed this one is so cheap. Read more
For anyone wanting one of these, buy one while you still can, it will go the same way as the Marina and soon a rough one will top a grand.
Trouble with this one, do you restore as its sot the low miles, or because it needs a bit of TLC use it everyday. Its one of those!!!!!!!!!. Either way, its not alot of money, but if you could get it for £600 it would be a great buy!!!!!!!
Glad to see the run gets to Paris on a Sunday, and not on a weekday bearing in mind the recent ruling on pre-1997 cars not being allowed inthe city.
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I too share your fear Craig, being a little older than you I can still see an Austin A30 or Ford Zodiac & remember my youth.
My kids now remember our Ford Maverick & Hyundai Terracan (yes it was me that owned one!) fondly, but what chance do they have (other than possibly a photo in their phone memory) of their current passion & love?... Read more
This is a very good point, and one which I hadn't considered until now. I imagine that the problems faced by Cheshiredolphin, will apply to more mundane models once they have nearly disappeared, and their corresponding specialist electronic support equipment has been discarded.
Somehow I don't think someone in 2025, will have much success hunting around Beaulieu, for a 1990s diagnostic reader....
It's with immense gratitude and appreciation that we bid farewell to the curator of the Haynes Museum. Their dedication and passion for preserving automotive history have left an indelible mark. As they step down, we celebrate their contributions, confident that their legacy will continue to inspire enthusiasts and visitors alike. Thank you for steering the museum toward excellence, and we look forward to the exciting chapters that lie ahead under new leadership.
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I've been following the insightful discussion on the departure of the Haynes Museum curator. While change is inevitable, let's take a moment to celebrate the enduring passion for engineering and classic cars. If you're as fascinated by engineering as I am, you might enjoy exploring a fantastic collection of engineer-themed photos I found on Depositphotos: engineer images. It's a visual feast that captures the essence of the precision and craftsmanship we admire in classic cars. Feel free to check it out and share your thoughts on how the art of engineering continues to inspire us, even amid changes in leadership at our beloved Haynes Museum.
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I drove one of these when they first came out, it was a fun little car. This is a bargain buy in anyones books. This really proves that not all Rovers are old dog. Take car if it and watch the value rise.