THIS WEEK IN OUR FLEET...

DAVID SIMISTER EDITOR 1972 MGB GT

This week’s job – fit a new battery. It’s a 12v conversion beneath the rear seats, and quite fiddly!

JAMES SADLIER MANAGING EDITOR 1994 FORD Mondeo GLX

On its way to its a lucky new owner – I’m making a few changes to my fl eet, with a new arrival due soon!

MIKE LE CAPLAIN PRODUCTION EDITOR 2001 MGF 1.8i

Battery woes mean it probably won’t get out into the sun until early autumn. Where does the time go?

JON BURGESS NEWS EDITOR 1995 SUBARU impreza SW

Took the Impreza up north and got 27mpg. New front discs and pads from Tarox have arrived!

CHRIS HOPE FEATURES EDITOR 1980 TRIUMPH TR7 FHC

Holiday booked and Stamford Car Show looming; now’s the time to get the TR7 sorted!

CHARLIE CALDERWOOD STAFF WRITER 1990 PEUGEOT 205 GT

My radio is now turning off whenever I touch the brake pedal – the electrics on this car! Argh!

NICK LARKIN EDITOR AT LARGE 2003 ROVER 75

It had a great time at the BMC/BL Rally, even meeting other gold Rovers among an excellent line-up of the cars!

RICHARD GUNN SENIOR CONTRIBUTOR 1995 VOLVO 960 estate

Top radiator pipe sheared while in traffi c on very hot day. Fortunately, no mechanical damage done.

ALSO ON THE FLEET

David Brown 1999 Rover 200 BRM. Steve Berry 1970 Reliant Scimitar. Richard Kilpatrick 1992 Jaguar XJS. John Lakey 1984 Opel Monza. Nick Larkin 1960 Austin A55. Alex Riley 1981 Truimp TR7 Conv. Fuzz Townshend Austin 7 Special.