The 289 Register

I was interested to see the extent that Frontline Abingdon have modified an MGB that they now have for general sale. They say it doesn’t require type approval as it retains its 1965 status. It’s available to anyone wanting to spend over £88K It is manufactured from a complete new body from Heritage ...

I can’t image computer generated V8 noises sounding particularly authentic. How will it pass an IVA test with regards to protrusions and lighting. As Roger was saying we will be running out of the electricity especially in the SE. It wasn’t that long ago they thought we would be rationed in trying t...

Clive, looks very nice and just happens to be the unique A98 Daytona. There was only one of those wasn’t there.
Peter C

You wouldn’t want to see me in my speedos Jerry not at my age!
Peter C

What concerns me Peter, is the fact that you have Speedos.

There speaks the man who has experience of kidney bean wheels so has been there, done that and got the T shirt!
Peter C

That would explain why they were more than happy to dispose of my old battery.
Peter C

Kev, the first thing to be aware of is the angle of the windscreen. To suit the Le Mans roof the windscreen is raked back to make it more streamlined. This in turn will affect your side screens and a hood if you have one. As advised you will also need a split boot lid otherwise anything in the boot ...

You must do far more miles per year than me. it wouldn’t be worthwhile changing the plugs at each oil change on my low mileage with the Cobra. Following advice from the supplier of my first battery, I leave my Optimate battery conditioner permanently connected. It ensures that the battery is kept in...

Whilst investigating a miss-fire recently ( located to a poorly fitted No 3 HT lead in the dizzy cap) I was told that spark plugs no longer have their ceramic tip coated. This is OK in modern lean burn engines but not for our conventional technology engines. The lack of a coating ultimately allows t...

Tim, I suggest that you indicate what part of the country you reside in. Members in your vicinity would then respond.
Peter C