Practically Classics Forum

I've moved this topic because the Classic Friendly Garages section is really for people to recommend establishments they've used.

I think the time is right for a PC Article on paint, with the emphasis on spraying a car at home. Most of the articles in the past seem to have been orientated towards professional bodyshops. I suspect that not many of the readers of this forum could afford a full professional respray and the cost o...

And of course the radio, if one is fitted, although a lot of radios of that vintage are switchable between negative and positve earth.

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Talbot Express

If there is an owners' club for your chosen model, why not ask them. Most classics have their little weaknesses and I'm not sure an AA/RAC inspector more used to modern vehicles would be able to spot them. I've never used their services though, so I may be doing them an injustice.

How about Peugeot 505 Estate, Talbot-Matra Rancho or Espace Series 1?

Yes, it says it's right hand drive and doesn't have the certificate of conformity to be used in France, but is legal for use in England.

That Fiat doesn't look bad, but it would be a brave person who took on the Isettas

Notice he's driving without protective overalls and with an old fashioned helmet. He had to get special permission from the FIA to do this, but he thinks classic racing wouldn't look right with the modern safety gear. Inspirational man!