Practically Classics Forum

Saw an Aston Martin DB6 on the A55 in North Wales on my way to work Thursday - I tried to keep up, but he (or she) was using it as an Aston should be used!

Thanks for all the advice guys, tested out all the ignition bits and they were fine, so concluded it was fuel the pump appeared to be pumping fuel so carbs was my conclusion - cue a trip to a local classic car garage because I just didn't have the time or experience to be playing with carbs this ...

rich. wrote:did the recovery chap try to fix it?

First time yes, second time I just wanted to get home! As it had spark etc, I'm thinking fuel. It had been stood for a little while prior to it's body resto, so I'm thinking carbs may be at fault.

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It's a 1980 1500.
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I changed the condensor, and had a go at cleaning the points, but today after it started straight away the idle got lower and lower and it cut out... Thankfully got no further than my road...

So today I bought an MG Midget! Hurrah!!! Back into the classic world after a good few months of looking to replace my Porsche 924.

Bad news however is that it arrived at my house on the back of a green flag van :(

Was running well, then started idling a bit low. We got stuck in some traffic, and ...

Not read all of it yet but like what I have! Especially liked the gas guzzler test, and the 4x4 Jag. In contrast to a previous poster I think the mag has really improved recently. I was havin a clearout and came accross some 3-4year old copies - and whilst these were good the current mag beats it ...

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Went on a little trip on the A55 North Wales yesterday and kept overtaking Hillman Imps - all was revealed when I got to Bangor where there was some kind of Imp event going on!!! Al shades of Imp including Singer Chamois, Husky, and what I think was a Nymph beach buggy! Must have seen about 25!

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Actually thought this was the best of the recent TG series'. Good guests (well Noble and Cooper anyway) some nice cars and good laughs! And they even tried to do a serious car piece about Electric cars!!

Ultimately Road Tax is one thing stopping people from buying and running 'classic' cars. I doubt I could afford to run a pre-73 classic on my high mileage but knowing I would pay barely any road tax I plumped for a new car. Surely there could be something for those who are low users. Could theree ...