By Alan Paradise Without them, there would be no passion. There would be no need for winding country roads. No reason for driving caps and water-resistant parkas. No longing for early spring drives. They are our beloved British sports cars. From the fundamentally basic early MGs to the much-maligned yet innovative Triumph TR7, every British…
By Ken Gillanders The old vintage Triumph seems to have its share of front end vibration, shimmy and shaking, some of which is the original design and some of which appears to be lack of knowledge as to its cause. Those of us who have owned a shaker seem to go through the usual process…
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 Ron Phillips Some time ago in this column I mentioned my best buddy, Bob. Actually, I have another best buddy, Carroll, who, like best buddy Bob, is currently restoring an Austin-Healey. For two completely different individuals, they are a lot alike! It’s no surprise that it has literally taken them years to restore their…
