Tony Penman wrote a new post, Yet more Old Cars in Old Magazines, on the site Ayrshire Classics Car Club 2 weeks, 5 days ago
This month we find ourselves in 1977
The publication is ‘Thoroughbred & Classic Cars’ which you’ll recognise these days as ‘Classic Cars Magazine’ although it still bears its original name beyond these […]
Tony Penman wrote a new post, Even More Old Cars in Old Magazines…, on the site Ayrshire Classics Car Club 2 months ago
Back to the 60’s with a bang this time (hopefully not a backfire!)
In these days of Engine Management Systems and Digital Displays giving you enough information to overload a pilot, you could be forgiven for […]
Tony Penman started the topic Mondeo – Modern Classic or not? in the forum General Discussion 2 months, 3 weeks ago
I’ll put my hand up here – One of the best cars I’ve ever owned was a pearlescent black 1995 Ford Mondeo hatchback which came from factory with Cosworth Alloys and an ST24 bodykit. It was fully loaded with all the gadgets of the day (to which I added a Sony CD Multichanger and some Alpine 11×9’s in the parcel shelf – I know. Vandalism). A year…[Read more]
Tony Penman wrote a new post, More Old Cars in Old Magazines…, on the site Ayrshire Classics Car Club 2 months, 4 weeks ago
A slightly newer magazine in this post….
This time I was having a browse through a magazine from the very late 80’s that I picked up as I remembered reading it back in the day and seeing a car that made me say […]
Tony Penman wrote a new post, Old Cars in Old Magazines…, on the site Ayrshire Classics Car Club 3 months, 2 weeks ago
Dad, What’s that you’re reading?
Oh, just some car magazines a friend lent me. “They look quite old” came the reply.
Yes, they’re from 1964 & 1965. “That’s older than you – Old magazines with old cars in th […]
Tony Penman commented on the post, Keith Hall – RIP, on the site Ayrshire Classics Car Club 5 months, 4 weeks ago
This is awful news at any time of year, let alone Christmas.
I used to enjoy our chats at get togethers…
Gutted for Andrea, Ray & the family. Thoughts with all of you.
My FaceBook Messenger inbox will be a much quieter and less funny place without Keith around.
Rest in Peace my friendTony Penman wrote a new post, The MOT Test at 60 Years Old, on the site Ayrshire Classics Car Club 9 months, 1 week ago
The MOT Test had its 60th Birthday on the 12th of September 2020 and, like the rest of us, it has undergone some changes over the last 6 decades!
The Test was introduced on Monday 12th September 1960 – 60 […]
Tony Penman replied to the topic To MOT or not to MOT? in the forum General Discussion 9 months, 1 week ago
Good stuff. Glad it’s sorted. On the MOT Test (Which coincidentally is 60 years old today!), the Lotus wouldn’t be subject to a modern test, rather it would be subjected to the standard test of the day, so no emissions other than ‘does it smoke badly’ and brake biases / headlight heights / condition. The Govt. position seemed to be that classic…[Read more]
Tony Penman wrote a new post, The View From the Garage pt7, on the site Ayrshire Classics Car Club 9 months, 2 weeks ago
Building Blocks
As mentioned in last times ‘The View From the Garage’, the engine block seemed in pretty good order and had never suffered from leaks or overheating (as much as any classic doesn’t suffer from […]
Tony Penman replied to the topic To MOT or not to MOT? in the forum General Discussion 9 months, 2 weeks ago
Hi Alan,
When the new rules came in, my 1966 MGB was automatically ‘rolled over’ to the new reality.
The V11z is the new version of the V11 for vehicles attracting a ‘zero’ rate of tax.
Not all ‘zero’ tax vehicles are historic. As far as I’m aware, electric vehicles will get a V11z too and if they are over 3 years of age, they need an MOT…[Read more]Tony Penman wrote a new post, July 'Virtual Club Meeting' – Tonight (9th of July @ 8:00pm), on the site Ayrshire Classics Car Club 11 months, 2 weeks ago
July Club Meeting – Tonight!
Just a quick reminder that we’ll be getting together online for a ‘Virtual Club Meeting’ at 8:00pm on Thursday night (Tonight!!)All members on the newsletter circulation list sh […]
Tony Penman commented on the post, Virtual Cars on the Campus 2020 – Show Report & Winners (Pt.3), on the site Ayrshire Classics Car Club 1 year, 1 month ago
Thanks Ken, That’s very nice of you. I’m just happy if we all get a little bit of Club fun and the chance to talk cars – even online!
Stay Safe & All the bestTony Penman commented on the post, My Car Story – 1938 Morris Two Seater – Ronnie Johnston, on the site Ayrshire Classics Car Club 1 year, 1 month ago
Brilliant article Ronnie! (as always!)
Tony Penman wrote a new post, Welcome to 'Virtual' Cars on the Campus 2020, on the site Ayrshire Classics Car Club 1 year, 1 month ago
Welcome to our On-Line Car Show – Cars on the Campus!!
We can’t welcome you physically to Cars on the Campus this year, so join us online as we ‘park up and polish’ some fabulous vehicles for your viewing […]
Tony Penman wrote a new post, The View From the Garage pt6, on the site Ayrshire Classics Car Club 1 year, 2 months ago
The engine is stripped down – so what do we actually have?
Welcome back for more ‘The View From the Garage’ – Much like waiting forever for a bus and suddenly two come along in short order!
So what do we […]
Tony Penman commented on the post, The View From the Garage pt 5, on the site Ayrshire Classics Car Club 1 year, 2 months ago
Thanks John – It might sound like we know what we’re doing but we’re very much flying by the seat of our pants and I’m desperately trying to remember words of wisdom from my childhood.
We’ve been trying to us my Dad’s old tools as much as possible but they definitely worked for their keep and the years haven’t been kind to many of them so modern…[Read more]
Tony Penman commented on the post, The View From the Garage pt 5, on the site Ayrshire Classics Car Club 1 year, 2 months ago
Here’s hoping Brian!
Looking forward to seeing the Yellow Peril’s Blue cousin!Tony Penman wrote a new post, The View From the Garage pt 5, on the site Ayrshire Classics Car Club 1 year, 2 months ago
My, It’s been a while! – Have I done much in the garage?
Er, no…
I’ve mostly been tinkering under the bonnet of the website and working all over the country, so if there’s one positive to this nasty virus […]
Great fun Tony!! and fantastic to see your son getting involved as well. I am also in the garage working on the mr2 engine I’m not stripping as such but taking parts off and painting them. With new clutch, waterpump and timing belt. Hopefully we get through this virus and get back to some normality soon
Brian MabonHere’s hoping Brian!
Looking forward to seeing the Yellow Peril’s Blue cousin!
Excellent stuff Tony and young apprentice. Sounds as if you both know what you are doing. Are you using tradional measuring tools or modern digital stuff. As a traditionalist I still have micrometers and verniers but prefer to use digital; so don’t struggle with the old ways. You are more likely to get a more consistent reading with good quality digital instruments if you don’t use that stuff all the time.
I have just replaced my Beetle exhaust and changed the gearbox oil in Porsche and Beetle. Bxxxxx difficult at my age with only a trolley jack. I must give up and start using a man who has lifting kit.
I look forward to your next instalment . Nothing better than carrying out an engine / gearbox rebuild on a bench. Super therapy.Thanks John – It might sound like we know what we’re doing but we’re very much flying by the seat of our pants and I’m desperately trying to remember words of wisdom from my childhood.
We’ve been trying to us my Dad’s old tools as much as possible but they definitely worked for their keep and the years haven’t been kind to many of them so modern replacements have been sourced in many cases (The valve spring compressor gave in mid job!)
I’ve looked at new DTI’s and as much as I like the satisfying movement of a needle, I think we’ll order a digital one that does both Metric & Imperial.We’re lucky to have an engine crane but for the rest we’re under the cars too. If only the garage was tall enough to take a two post…..
Can’t wait for the therapeutic rebuild – not far away hopefully!
Tony Penman wrote a new post, Cars & Coffee @ Greenside Garden Centre (Lanarkshire Classic Car Club), on the site Ayrshire Classics Car Club 1 year, 4 months ago
Blowing off the cobwebs – first meet of 2020
There is an informal ‘Cars & Coffee’ event run by Lanarkshire Classic Car Club on the last Sunday of the month at Greenside Garden Centre, Motherwell, so it seemed […]
Tony Penman wrote a new post, Car-Related Christmas Gifts?, on the site Ayrshire Classics Car Club 1 year, 5 months ago
The ‘Man in the Red Suit’ has been and the last of the turkey is being polished off as part of a curry or in sandwiches.
Did you get any interesting car-related gifts this year?
Let’s hear about them in the […]
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I’ve been unable to access Cars on the Campus today.
Hi folks – The ‘live’ event if you like is on the Facebook page which you can view either via the page above which should update live or via the FaceBook page itself. Once the show is over, I’ll write it up as a normal ‘show report’ and post it on here – Off for a quick tea break then back to post all the late entries.
Over 100 cars already on
#SoreFingers
I cannot access cars on the campus on line
Hi folks – The ‘live’ event if you like is on the Facebook page which you can view either via the page above which should update live or via the FaceBook page itself. Once the show is over, I’ll write it up as a normal ‘show report’ and post it on here – Off for a quick tea break then back to post all the late entries.
Over 100 cars already on
#SoreFingers
Hello Tony.
I cannot access Cars on the campus on line.
Ian.
Hi folks – The ‘live’ event if you like is on the Facebook page which you can view either via the page above which should update live or via the FaceBook page itself. Once the show is over, I’ll write it up as a normal ‘show report’ and post it on here – Off for a quick tea break then back to post all the late entries.
Over 100 cars already on
#SoreFingers
Do you need to load your own picture to the Facebook page or will emailed photos appear sometime?
All emailed entries are being ‘parked’ throughout the day.
All in now save for todays ‘late entries’
I cannot access Cars on the Campus
Hi folks – The ‘live’ event if you like is on the Facebook page which you can view either via the page above which should update live or via the FaceBook page itself. Once the show is over, I’ll write it up as a normal ‘show report’ and post it on here – Off for a quick tea break then back to post all the late entries.
Over 100 cars already on
#SoreFingers
I too cannot access the Cars on the Campus
Hi folks – The ‘live’ event if you like is on the Facebook page which you can view either via the page above which should update live or via the FaceBook page itself. Once the show is over, I’ll write it up as a normal ‘show report’ and post it on here – Off for a quick tea break then back to post all the late entries.
Over 100 cars already on
#SoreFingers
Hi folks – The ‘live’ event if you like is on the Facebook page which you can view either via the page above which should update live or via the FaceBook page itself. Once the show is over, I’ll write it up as a normal ‘show report’ and post it on here – Off for a quick tea break then back to post all the late entries.
Over 100 cars already on
#SoreFingers