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Jaguar XK8 – Update – Good, bad and future changes

Quick update on the XK8 after 3 months or so of ownership, focusing on the good bits, the bad bits and the things I’d like to upgrade or change!

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MGB GT – Update – New(ish) wheels and suspension dilemma!

Quick update on my MGB GT whilst taking it for a drive. New wheels have been fitted but I’m not sure what to do about suspensions mods, am I going to ruin it? Also, any recommendations for garages in the … Continue reading

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Jaguar XK8 – Road Trip to the Peak District

A road trip in my Jaguar XK8 to the Peak District visiting the Buxton Brewery Tap House. We did slightly overindulge in what the tap house had to offer as well as the local night club which was terrible! Slightly … Continue reading

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Jaguar XK8 – New Project Car!

A short intro video of my new Jaguar XK8! A new purchase as an additional project alongside my MGB GT, in this video I introduce the car and do a couple of small jobs in preparation for a mini road … Continue reading

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MGB GT – Android Tablet in Centre Console

A video on how I installed an android tablet into the centre console in my MGB GT, you can use this for inspiration on your own build as there are several ways to crack this nut! Then put on a … Continue reading

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MGB GT vs Empty Country Road

Driving my MGB GT down an empty country road a couple of years ago, the low placement of the camera makes it look faster than I was actually going… maybe….

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MGB GT Bank Holiday Drive

A video I made last year, a quick blast in my MGB GT one Bank Holiday, shows the convoluted routine I have to follow to get my car off my driveway (if you can call it that) and onto the … Continue reading

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MGB GT – walkaround, mods, pros and cons

A tour of my 1967 MGB GT including a description of the modifications on my car and what its like to drive!

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1967 MGB GT – Body Restoration

Following on from my last post about deciding to get the MG restored the first task was to tackle the corroded and tatty bodywork. I don’t have any skill in this area so I had always planned to get a … Continue reading

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1967 MGB GT – Time for restoration

It’s been a while since posting anything on here but having a child will do that to your free time! A number of months ago I realised that the MG was in dire need of some TLC, whilst perfectly usable … Continue reading

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