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Tucker Convertible prototype already for sale

February 8, 2009, 9:52 am

Benchmark Classics, the collector car firm that managed to procure the only known Tucker convertible in existence (read news item), has already placed the machine on American suction site eBay,...

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Sleeping Beauties – 216

March 28, 2009, 4:11 am

It’s every classic car owner’s dream — finding a treasure trove of forgotten classics hiding away in a rural back lot. For those who still harbour that dream, this new book will only serve to ignite...

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How to Keep Your Collector Car Alive – 216

March 30, 2009, 4:02 am

For most, the whole point of owning a classic car is to spend time driving it — and that means regular maintenance will be required. How to Keep Your Collector Car Alive offers practical instructions...

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BMW E30 3¯-Series Restoration Bible – 180

May 9, 2009, 9:10 am

An excellent soft-cover offering from reprint specialist Brooklands. However, this is not a series of reprints but a specially commissioned restoration and maintenance guide for the E30 cars. And,...

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How to restore your fuel supply – 177

May 10, 2009, 11:50 pm

Start by removing the fuel tank. Next, remove the petrol gauge sending unit. Take a look inside the hole for the sending unit to verify the condition of the lining of your tank. Do this outdoors using...

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How to start a first restoration project – 193

July 2, 2009, 8:07 pm

Jim provides some helpful advice to those contemplating their first restoration project A common question Jim gets from readers is this: “I just acquired a 1953 Crumley Saloon and I want to restore...

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