Back Issues - 2005

- Events -
Morris Minor Owners Club John O'Groats to Land End Endurance Run (part 3)
As is always the case on these occasions when you could really do with a good lie in, we woke quite early. We really didn’t have any idea when or where we would be eating next, so breakfast was a functional affair, cramming in as much as we could from the menu ... [Read more]

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Rougham Air Display 2005
As we were visiting my parents in Suffolk for a long weekend I decided to take the Scimitar and book us in for the classic car part of the event and my father decided to book in his Ford Model Y. Rougham Airfield is just outside Bury St. Edmunds in Suffolk so it is about 100 miles from where I live but only about 30 miles from my parents ... [Read more]

- Free Prize Draw -
The July 2005 Green Umbrella Free Prize Draw
We are very pleased to be able to announce that the July 2005 Autoglym Free Prize Draw to mark the final reviews of Green Umbrella's '8 DVD Box Set – Classic Cars' has been won by ... [Read more]

- DVD Review -
The Ultimate History of Rolls Royce
As I start this review of the final DVD in this set, I’m conscious that in a number of the earlier ones I’ve declared any preconceptions I may have held about the topic being covered. In the interest of consistency I must admit that whilst filling me with a sense of pride in being British, in reality Rolls Royce’s never really inspired me ... [Read more]

- Events -
Morris Minor Owners Club John O'Groats to Land End Endurance Run (part 2)
Day 2 started with a fantastic breakfast at our B&B in Pitlochry. Over breakfast we discussed our adventure with the landlady and the cause we were trying to raise money for ... [Read more]

- Free Prize Draw -
The July 2005 Green Umbrella Free Prize Draw
To mark the final reviews of their '8 DVD Box Set – Classic Cars', our friends at Green Umbrella have very generously offered a copy of the boxset as a prize for a free readers draw ... [Read more]

- DVD Review -
The Ultimate History of The Mini
The DVD starts with interviews of Mini owners as they are about to embark on their annual London to Brighton run. This starts a theme and message that comes across throughout the whole ... [Read more]

- Events -
Morris Minor Owners Club John O'Groats to Land End Endurance Run (part 1)
For those who missed the recent preview, this year my dad and I decided to enter our 1958 Morris Minor into the annual John O’Groats to Lands End endurance run organised by the Barnsley Branch of the Morris Minor Owners Club ... [Read more]

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Regency Ramblers Annual Billy Cart Derby
The Regency Ramblers Rod & Custom Club is one of the more active rod and custom clubs in Sydney. They hold regular swap meets and an annual billy cart derby. This year's derby was held ... [Read more]

- Events -
Northern round of the 2005 Autoglym Classic Concours
The result of yesterday's (Sunday, June 5) northern round of the 2005 Autoglym Classic Concours, held at the Classic Car Show, Tatton Park, Cheshire, were: ... [Read more]

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Southern round of the 2005 Autoglym Classic Concours
The results of yesterday's (June 26) southern round of the 2005 Autoglym Classic Concours, held at the Pageant of Motoring, Bromley, Kent, were: ... [Read more]

- Free Prize Draw -
The Autoglym Ultra Deep Shine Free Prize Draw
We are very pleased to be able to announce that the April 2005 Autoglym Free Prize Draw to celebrate the company’s most significant new retail product for nearly two decades has been won by ... [Read more]

- News -
Oselli In Two-Car Racing Challenge
Classic car specialist Oselli is expanding its racing activities this season with a two-car, three-driver assault on two major MG championships run by the MGCC ... [Read more]

- Product News -
Don't Be Bugged By Autoglym's Latest Product
Squashed flies and other insects which plague many a classic car owner’s summer drive and can cause permanent marks on the bodywork have met their match in Autoglym’s latest product ... [Read more]

- DVD Review -
The Ultimate History of MG
As ever with these reviews, the content of the whole DVD is best summarised by the list of chapters, which in the case of MG goes as follows ... [Read more]

- Event Preview -
Preview of the 2005 John O'Groats to Lands End rally
As I mentioned in last month’s welcome, this year my dad and I are planning to take part in the Barnsley Branch of the Morris Minor Owners Club annual John O’Groats to Lands End (JOGLE) rally. This has been a regular event for quite a few years now and this year ... [Read more]

- Events -
Narrabeen Lakes Show
This years American Muscle Car Sunday was held at Sydney's Narrabeen Lakes on February 27^th. The lakes are in Middle Creek Reserve and are a picturesque part of ... [Read more]

- Free Prize Draw -
Results of the March 2005 Prize Draw
I am very pleased to be able to announce that the March 2005 Free Prize Draw sponsored by Geoff Thornley has been won by ... [Read more]

- Free Prize Draw -
The Autoglym Ultra Deep Shine Free Prize Draw
To celebrate the company’s most significant new retail product for nearly two decades Autoglym have very kindly offered to provide a bottle of their new Ultra Deep Shine polish as a prize for a free readers draw ... [Read more]

- Product News -
Autoglym Ultra Deep Shine polish
Autoglym has launched Ultra Deep Shine, a polish which has been in development for seven years and is described by Sales Director David Rogers as the company’s most significant new retail product for nearly two decades ... [Read more]

- Product News -
Hamilton Classic has the Formula for more Power
Ignition leads are one of the items which many classic car owners take for granted. Either they work or they don’t, and if it’s the latter then they get replaced ... [Read more]

- Events -
National Roads and Motorists Association (NRMA) Motorfest
The Sydney Festival is held throughout the month of January each year. There are various events including art shows, opera nights and live music. The highlight of the month for us is ... [Read more]

- In the Hot Seat with ... -
You?
The 'Hot Seat' is an interview in the form of a questionnaire. It was conceived to allow people to easily become involved in contributing to the site. People have told me that they would like to contribute but find it daunting sitting down with a ... [Read more]

- DVD Review -
The Ultimate History of Porsche
I must admit that I’m not really a Porsche fan and so had quite low expectations of this DVD. I think my problem is that I see them as being a bit of a one trick pony – the 911. Everything since just seems, externally at least, to be ... [Read more]

- Events -
Uniroyal Team Challenge - Rockingham
The fifth and last race of the year was at Rockingham. This is an unusual venue built at huge expense a few years ago on the site of an old steelworks north of Corby for American-style races. Within the four-cornered oval has been ... [Read more]

- Free Prize Draw -
The March 2005 Free Prize Draw
Sponsored by Geoff Thornley
Geoff Thornley whose art has previously been featured on the site (click here to see the full article) has very generously offered to supply one of his original artworks as a prize for this month’s free reader’s prize draw ... [Read more]

- Product News -
Autoglym Ultra Deep Shine polish
Autoglym has launched Ultra Deep Shine, a polish which has been in development for seven years and is described by Sales Director David Rogers as the company’s most significant new retail product for nearly two decades ... [Read more]

- Events -
Preview of the Coys 'Fine Motor Cars' auction
A fascinating collection of competition and road specification cars and motorcycles, with many from the Keeler collection and many fresh to the market proving, once again ... [Read more]

- In the Hot Seat with ... -
Gene Garland
I am a 62-year-old American living in Ohio. For the past 33½ years I have worked for the Ford Motor Company; 28 of those years as a Process Engineer. My current assignment is working as a Process/Quality Engineer on the ... [Read more]

- DVD Review -
The Ultimate History of Jaguar
From the very outset, you know what the mood and feel is going to be for the whole of the DVD as it starts with ‘Land of Hope and Glory’ being played over shots of a SS100, C-Type, D-Type, E-Type, TWR XJS and XJ220 ... [Read more]

- DVD Review -
The Ultimate History of Ferrari
Before starting, I must confess that I’m not a Ferrari fan. I hope this won’t prevent me from providing an objective review, but I really can’t see what the fuss is about. Don’t get me wrong, I have nothing against them and if I had Ferrari money maybe I would have a different view ... [Read more]

- Events -
Uniroyal Team Challenge - Snetterton Five-hour race
The team’s previous event had been the four hour race at Brands Hatch on Saturday 13th June, when we finished 10th and which had seemed a long time previously. However, as Heather and I drove up to Norfolk and met the rest of the team, everything and everybody ... [Read more]

- Me & my classic -
Paul Lyall & his Triumph Spitfire Mk3
I like to think that classic car enthusiasts are an optimistic breed. They have a strong belief that they can restore any car that is ... [Read more]

- Events -
A Triumph at the 18^th UAC Circuit of Ireland Retro Rally (Part 3)
Day 2 on the Retro started early with some servicing of BST82B. Opted not to fiddle with the tyres, preserving my spare and the rears for Day 3. What became clear was ... [Read more]

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Uniroyal Team Challenge - Race 3
After the good result at Silverstone on 15th May – seventh out of eighteen starters – we were looking forward to Brands Hatch. Like Donington, it is a far more interesting circuit for the drivers than featureless Silverstone and for the ... [Read more]

- Feature -
Oselli Classic Car Project Stalled By Fuel-Injection Dilemma
A one-off "MGB for the 21st century" being built by classic car specialist Oselli has stalled due to the company’s determination to fit a ... [Read more]

- DVD Review -
The Ultimate History of Aston Martin
I must confess to being a bit biased towards this DVD before even watching it and had high expectations. I must say here and now that ... [Read more]

- Events -
A Triumph at the 18^th UAC Circuit of Ireland Retro Rally (Part 2)
My own mission this year was not to Max any of the tests if at all possible (well maybe just one!), to get the car round whole with minimum fuss, not be last and to get it home ... in that order ... [Read more]

- Events -
Gladesville Park Show
The show was held on Sunday, November 14th at Gladesville Park, which overlooks the Paramatta River in Sydney. The display was organised by the Triumph Sports Owners Association and was part of their annual concours ... [Read more]

- Product News -
Wing protectors
Working on the engine of a classic car is not only a dirty job, but it can also be damaging to the car’s front wings due to scratching from clothing or tools ... [Read more]

- Events -
Uniroyal Team Challenge - Race 2
Our first race at Donington on 27^th March was a great beginning and we were very happy to finish ninth out of 19 starters. Silverstone would show whether this was a fluke. The four-hour race was scheduled for ... [Read more]

- Events -
Preview of the Coys Europe 'Grandes Marques' auction
We are pleased to confirm that the catalogue for the Coys Europe - Grandes Marques sale is now available - free on line to club members ... [Read more]

- DVD Review -
8 DVD Box Set – Classic Cars
This box set features full length "Ultimate History" DVDs of 8 famous classic car marques and models. The box set contains the following DVDs ... [Read more]

- DVD Review -
The Ultimate History of Bentley
This was the first DVD of the box set that I chose to watch, as it was the one that immediately caught my attention. Before the actual documentary starts, as is common on most DVDs, there is a menu that allows you to ... [Read more]

1969 MG C

Absolutely lovely mg c roadster, unrestored and totally original condition, unleaded engine comes with painted wires and 4 minilites. mohair fold away hood needing offside quarter window replacing. This is a lovely car with a super engine/o/d gearbox that would take very little to make into an original concours de elegance show car. Will be on the market until 1/3/04. Best offer over 10000 secures.

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