Parts
5 articles
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Austin-Healey parts, specialists and restoration: keeping a Healey on the roadClassic Austin-Healeys are well served for parts, because they share their BMC mechanicals with MG and other BMC cars. A practical guide to parts availability, the Big Healey's chassis and aluminium-shroud restoration, the simpler Sprite, running costs, the clubs, and how the cars are insured.
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Land Rover parts, restoration and running costs: keeping a classic on the roadClassic Land Rovers are among the most restorable vehicles on the road, thanks to body-on-frame construction, bolt-on aluminium panels and exceptional parts supply. A practical guide to the chassis and bulkhead corrosion that defines them, parts availability across the range, what restoration involves, running costs, and how the cars are insured.
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Mini parts and specialists: keeping a classic Mini on the roadThe classic Mini is one of the best-supported classics in the world, with almost every part remanufactured, from a service kit to a complete bodyshell. A practical guide to Mini parts availability, panels and bodywork, mechanical and trim parts, and the club and specialist network that keeps these cars running.
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MG parts, specialists and restoration: keeping a classic MG on the roadClassic MGs are among the best-supported old cars on the road. A practical guide to MG parts availability by model, the specialists and club spares that serve the marque, what restoration involves for the monocoque and separate-chassis cars, and how the cars are insured.
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Triumph parts, specialists and restoration: keeping a classic Triumph on the roadOne of the best reasons to own a classic Triumph is how well it is supported. A practical guide to Triumph parts availability by model, the kinds of specialists and club spares schemes that serve the marque, what restoration involves for the separate-chassis cars and the trickier engines, and how the cars are insured.