It was inevitable really that with a grandad and dad working on classic cars day in and day out that oldest grandson would develop an interest. Ever since he was a baby he loved cars and with a car business this has just grown. Matthew is 14 years old and keen to be a mechanic when he gets older (no surprise there then). For the last six months he has been nagging about getting a classic mini. We have one in the workshop which we bought to renovate, Sandy (the mini clubman estate) is lovely but automatic and also nearly finished. With three years before Matthew will be able to drive we needed a slightly bigger project, although that is not what we got. Matthew spotted a mini for sale in mini magazine and after a few phone calls and a visit it was agreed to buy it. Matthew is thrilled and is all ready to get started on his renovation.Hopefully he will get to learn how all the bits work and fit together so that he can take responsibility for his car. His favourite bits about Winston (yes it does have a name) are the Union Jack dash and roof.
Thursday, 27 January 2011
It was inevitable really..............
It was inevitable really that with a grandad and dad working on classic cars day in and day out that oldest grandson would develop an interest. Ever since he was a baby he loved cars and with a car business this has just grown. Matthew is 14 years old and keen to be a mechanic when he gets older (no surprise there then). For the last six months he has been nagging about getting a classic mini. We have one in the workshop which we bought to renovate, Sandy (the mini clubman estate) is lovely but automatic and also nearly finished. With three years before Matthew will be able to drive we needed a slightly bigger project, although that is not what we got. Matthew spotted a mini for sale in mini magazine and after a few phone calls and a visit it was agreed to buy it. Matthew is thrilled and is all ready to get started on his renovation.Hopefully he will get to learn how all the bits work and fit together so that he can take responsibility for his car. His favourite bits about Winston (yes it does have a name) are the Union Jack dash and roof.
Saturday, 1 January 2011
Happy New Year
Well here we are in 2011 and it has been some time since we blogged. We have been very busy.
The weather at the end of last year (doesn't that sound strange) was terrible and not conducive to classic motoring. We have in the workshop a Ford Cortina which was due to go for it's MOT before Christmas but with the weather being poor and the roads treacherous, it was agreed with the owner to wait.
In addition, we have had a couple of calls from owners whose cars have been garaged and they have gone out to turn the engine over, only to find the battery is flat. A problem at this time of year unfortunately and easily resolved.
We hope everyone has a good New Year and many happy motoring miles.
The weather at the end of last year (doesn't that sound strange) was terrible and not conducive to classic motoring. We have in the workshop a Ford Cortina which was due to go for it's MOT before Christmas but with the weather being poor and the roads treacherous, it was agreed with the owner to wait.
In addition, we have had a couple of calls from owners whose cars have been garaged and they have gone out to turn the engine over, only to find the battery is flat. A problem at this time of year unfortunately and easily resolved.
We hope everyone has a good New Year and many happy motoring miles.
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