AND IN OTHER NEWS...

MG MAGNETTE ZB

After far too long in silence, there are finally rumblings of activity at the bottom of the garden, as the brambles that surround the MG’S garage are cut down and the doors opened, following an exciting offer of help from a surprising source. More details very soon – I don’t want to tempt fate! AC

TRIUMPH TR4

Following the Donington wheel-loss drama, the next outing for ‘Chuck’ was the Silverstone Classic where it failed to cover itself in glory yet again. All weekend it struggled to pull above 4000rpm, and I had a frustrating time racing an Alfa for last place before handing over to co-owner James Mitchell. He managed just over a lap before retiring with a stuck throttle. JB

RANGE ROVER

The Range Rover has gone to W123 World for a detailing session, mainly focused on the engine bay and involving repainting and replating the brackets and ancillary parts. Next up, repainting the wheels and getting some periodcorrect tyres, if funds allow. MB

VW BEETLE

The Beetle has been crying out for attention, but at last we now have a plan in place to sort and repaint the rusty doors. And now that the old heat exchangers have decided to stick in the ‘melting foot’ position, it’s time to source new ones before spring! MP