By Paul Richardson My father, Ken Richardson, who was competition manager of Standard Triumph, organized an attempt on World Endurance Records with a TR3 at the Monza circuit in Italy—and I was to witness it. Ken decided to combine the record attempt with our family holiday on the Italian coast near Pisa. When the news…
A celebration of land and war By Ken Smith; photography by Jim Alling It hardly seems possible that it was over 60 years ago when the Royal Air Force took on the might of the German Luftwaffe in an air war that forever changed the course of human history. But it was, and on the…
To read earlier parts in this series, click the following links: Part 1 Part 2 In which Sam Bennett continues to describe life and times at the MG factory in the early days. By Marcham Rhoade Pressed steel used to make the chassis for the MGs, and the bodies came from Carbodies of Coventry. As…
Bleeding Water from Systems with Silicone Fluid Because even a tiny amount of water will lead to corrosion, and water in a caliper or wheel cylinder can boil at relatively low temperatures, it is advisable to bleed the system every six to 12 months to eliminate the water. Hazard to Paint Unlike glycol fluids, silicone…
Stoplights Yes, those things at the back of our cars that we rely on to warn other motorists behind us that we are applying our brakes. Without these lights, there would be many more rear-end collisions. Since we have little or no protection at the back of our little cars, and the T-series cars have…
By Alan Paradise As an avid automotive enthusiast, I watch with much interest the current trends in new car design and technology. This observance of the marketplace has revealed two major trends: luxury SUVs and retro-styled cars. Since 1996, both of these categories have accelerated in models offered and units sold. The SUV market is…
By Steve Tom The sparse instructions for replacing the steering rack boot contained in the MGB workshop manual and the more complete instructions provided in the Moss MGB catalog require removing the tie rod end from the steering arm and then counting the turns required to unscrew it from the tie rod. Separating the tie…
By Alan Paradise In the automotive world, there are several measuring points to determine the status of a make and model. First, there is presence, or a simple form of availability. This is pretty standard stuff—even Yugo had presence. Next there is popularity, an objective term that really means people seek or desire to buy…
By Harry Newton For several decades (actually since 1955), I have listened to otherwise fair-minded enthusiasts bash the Jaguar XK140 series as a bastardization (my word) of the seminal XK120. I admit my own guilt in this regard. Now, perhaps the perspective of time has at last endowed the XK140 with recognition of its true…
By Geoff Wheatley “So how many classic cars have you restored?” is a standard question that I get asked at virtually every car show that I attend. The next question is “How much do I have to invest to get a nice car like yours?” This is followed by “So what’s this car worth?” My…
